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Reneé Rapp Unveils New Song “Lucky” for ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’

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Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp lends her voice to the beloved Now You See Me franchise with her brand-new song, “Lucky,” an original record created for Lionsgate’s upcoming film Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Out today on Interscope Records and available on all streaming platforms, the song will be prominently featured as the movie’s end title track. Rapp’s collaboration introduces a modern sound to this new-generation heist film ahead of its theatrical release on November 14, 2025. Stream “Lucky” HERE.

Earlier this year, Reneé Rapp hit a massive career milestone earning her first ever #1 album in the UK and the Netherlands with her sophomore effort BITE ME (released 8/1 on Interscope Records). The project marked Rapp’s most successful offering to date, selling over 64K equivalent album units within the first week of release, and debuting in the top 10 in 5 countries including the UK, Netherlands, Australia and Germany. BITE ME also hit #1 on the Billboard chart for Pure US Album Sales and #3 on the Billboard 200 chart. Upon release, Rolling Stone gave the album a 4.5 star rave review, noting it as “one of the year’s most delightful pop blowouts.” 

Rapp is currently solidifying her position as a global concert draw as she wraps up the highly successful BITE ME Headlining Tour, her largest run to date and first to feature as an arena headlining act. This extensive North American stretch has been marked by career-defining performances at premier venues, including a monumental sold-out night at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden, and a stellar performance at The Forum in Los Angeles. The BITE ME Tour is slated to finalize its North American run on November 7 in Charlotte, NC.

In Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the Four Horsemen (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher) are back — to unite with a new generation of illusionists (Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt) for their most global, high-stakes magical adventure yet. Their mission: Expose the corruption of Veronika Vanderberg (Rosamund Pike), a powerful diamond heiress with ties to arms dealers, traffickers, and warlords. Aided by the legendary Thaddeus (Morgan Freeman), the two generations of magicians must overcome their differences to try and defeat their cunning and dangerous adversary, in this magic-fueled heist filled with the franchise’s signature twists, turns, and thrilling reveals — along with some of the most thrilling illusions ever captured on film.

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, with Rosamund Pike, and Morgan Freeman. The film is directed by Ruben Fleischer from a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith and Michael Lesslie and Paul Wernick & Rhett Reese, with a story by Eric Warren Singer, based on characters created by Boaz Yakin & Edward Ricourt, and produced by Alex Kurtzman, p.g.a., Roberto Orci, and Bobby Cohen, p.g.a.

Jonas Brothers Race Home for the Holidays in ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie,’ Premiering Nov. 14 on Disney+ and Hulu

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The Jonas Brothers are spreading holiday cheer this season with A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, premiering November 14 on Disney+ and Hulu. The official trailer gives fans a first look at the festive chaos, featuring the film’s original song “Coming Home This Christmas” with Kenny G, now available on all major streaming platforms. The film’s soundtrack, from Hollywood Records and Republic Records, arrives the same day, with exclusive vinyl editions available through Disney Music Emporium while supplies last.

The movie features an all-star cast, including Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas playing themselves, joined by Chloe Bennet, Billie Lourd, Laverne Cox, KJ Apa, Andrew Barth Feldman, Andrea Martin, Kenny G, Justin Tranter, Randall Park, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Santa. A few surprise cameos from the Jonas family add an extra layer of warmth and nostalgia to the holiday adventure.

Directed by Jessica Yu and written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, the film follows the Jonas Brothers as they face a whirlwind of comedic setbacks while racing from London to New York to make it home in time for Christmas. With original music by Justin Tranter and production from 20th Television, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie promises to be a heartwarming blend of holiday spirit, family fun, and pop magic.

50 Amazing Facts About Diane Ladd: A Life in Lights, Love, and Legacy

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Diane Ladd was one of Hollywood’s most enduring and soulful talents who passed away today – an actress, writer, and mother whose warmth and wit shaped generations of film and television. From Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore to Chesapeake Shores, she graced every screen with authenticity and fire. Here are 50 amazing facts about her remarkable life and career.

  1. Diane Ladd was born Rose Diane Ladner on November 29, 1935, in Laurel, Mississippi.
  2. Her mother, Mary Bernadette, was also an actress, and her father, Preston Paul, was a veterinarian.
  3. She was related to playwright Tennessee Williams and poet Sidney Lanier.
  4. Ladd was raised Catholic and carried her Southern grace throughout her career.
  5. She was married to actor Bruce Dern from 1960 to 1969.
  6. Together, they had two daughters – Laura Dern and Diane Elizabeth, who tragically died young.
  7. Laura Dern went on to become one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actresses, often collaborating with her mother.
  8. Diane and Laura starred together in Rambling Rose, both earning Oscar nominations – a first for a mother-daughter duo.
  9. Ladd appeared in over 200 film and television roles.
  10. She earned three Academy Award nominations for Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Wild at Heart, and Rambling Rose.
  11. She won a BAFTA for Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore in 1976.
  12. Ladd also won a Golden Globe for her performance in the TV sitcom Alice.
  13. She was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.
  14. Ladd made her Broadway debut in Carry Me Back to Morningside Heights in 1968.
  15. Sidney Poitier directed that Broadway production.
  16. She first gained attention as the waitress Flo in Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.
  17. Many of her funniest lines in the film were improvised, including one borrowed from her father.
  18. She became known for her quick wit and fearless energy on set.
  19. Her character inspired the hit TV sitcom Alice, which she later joined as Belle Dupree.
  20. Ladd starred in Chinatown (1974), National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), and Primary Colors (1998).
  21. She was a scene-stealer in David Lynch’s Wild at Heart as the eccentric Marietta Fortune.
  22. Lynch said she was “uncontainable in the best way – pure emotion.”
  23. She later reunited with Lynch for Inland Empire alongside Laura Dern.
  24. She appeared in Stephen King’s Kingdom Hospital as Mrs. Druse.
  25. In 1995, she wrote, directed, and starred in Mrs. Munck, opposite Bruce Dern.
  26. She was also a published author of two books and a co-author with Laura Dern.
  27. Their 2023 memoir Honey, Baby, Mine chronicled their healing mother-daughter walks.
  28. Ladd survived a near-fatal illness in 2018 after being misdiagnosed with pneumonia.
  29. She credited Laura with saving her life by transferring her to another hospital.
  30. She was a proud supporter of the Independent American film movement.
  31. Ladd also supported Jesse Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign.
  32. She was a lifelong advocate for arts education and creativity in young people.
  33. She described herself as “a no-nonsense Southern belle with a wild streak.”
  34. Her co-stars included Sissy Spacek, Nicolas Cage, Ellen Burstyn, and Robert De Niro.
  35. She played opposite her real-life mother, Mary Lanier, in Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me (1992).
  36. Ladd’s performances combined vulnerability, humor, and strength in equal measure.
  37. In Rambling Rose, her emotional depth became a study in maternal grace.
  38. She appeared in Chesapeake Shores from 2016 to 2022 as family matriarch Nell O’Brien.
  39. Ladd’s screen presence often blended elegance with an edge – part magnolia, part steel.
  40. She received a Drama Desk Award nomination for A Texas Trilogy in 1976.
  41. She also appeared on Grace Under Fire, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and Touched by an Angel.
  42. In 2010, Diane, Laura, and Bruce Dern received adjoining stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  43. It was the first time a family had been honored with side-by-side stars.
  44. Ladd appeared in both Carnosaur and Jurassic Park year — the latter starred her daughter.
  45. She loved improvisation and often added her own Southern sayings to scripts.
  46. Her memoir Spiraling Through the School of Life explored spiritual and emotional growth.
  47. She played grandmothers, mothers, and mystics – and made each unforgettable.
  48. Ladd continued acting into her late 80s, proving age could never dim her spark.
  49. She often said, “Acting is not pretending. It’s remembering who you are.”
  50. Diane Ladd’s greatest legacy lives through her art, her daughter, and the joy she brought to millions.

AC/DC Announce 2026 North American Summer Tour Dates for Their ‘Power Up’ Tour

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Rock icons AC/DC are extending their Power Up Tour with a brand-new 2026 summer North American leg, marking their second run of stateside dates. Kicking off July 11 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the 17-date trek will visit cities missed on their 2025 run, wrapping September 29 in Philadelphia. Fans can expect the band’s signature electrifying performances and stadium-sized rock anthems in cities like Denver, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Atlanta, Toronto, and East Rutherford.

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 7 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster, with Denver, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia shows going live at noon. The announcement comes alongside new Latin American dates for February through April, with stops in São Paulo, Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City — reaffirming AC/DC’s unmatched global reach and staying power after decades at the top of rock’s hierarchy.

The band’s current lineup features classic members Angus Young on lead guitar and Brian Johnson on vocals, alongside Stevie Young (rhythm guitar), Matt Laug (drums), and Chris Chaney (bass). With blistering riffs and relentless energy, AC/DC continue to define what arena rock is all about.

AC/DC 2026 Tour Dates:
Feb 24 — Estádio do MorumBIS, São Paulo, BR
Mar 11 — Parque Estadio Nacional, Santiago, CL
Mar 23 — Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, AR
Apr 07 — Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City, MX
Jul 11 — Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Jul 15 — Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
Jul 19 — Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI
Jul 24 — Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
Jul 28 — Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
Aug 01 — Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
Aug 05 — Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco, CA
Aug 09 — Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, AB
Aug 13 — BC Place, Vancouver, BC
Aug 27 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Aug 31 — NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
Sep 04 — Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN
Sep 08 — The Dome at America’s Center, St. Louis, MO
Sep 12 — Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, QC
Sep 16 — Rogers Stadium, Toronto, ON
Sep 25 — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Sep 29 — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

Sting Expands “Sting 3.0” Tour With New Spring 2026 U.S. Dates

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Sting has announced a new round of spring 2026 U.S. tour dates as part of his acclaimed “Sting 3.0” power trio tour. The run begins May 9 in Durant, Oklahoma, and travels through cities including Austin, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Raleigh before wrapping May 25 in Richmond, Virginia. The new dates also feature a special three-night stand at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, celebrating one of the most beloved live shows of recent years.

Tickets will be available first through Sting’s official fan club presale beginning Tuesday, November 4 at 10 AM local time. A Live Nation presale follows on Thursday, November 6 at 10 AM local, with general on-sale starting Friday, November 7 at 10 AM via Ticketmaster. Fans can sign up for Sting’s fan club or Live Nation’s All Access membership for early access to tickets.

Sting originally launched his “3.0” tour in 2024 alongside longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, performing selections from across his legendary catalog in an electrifying trio format. He continues touring through late 2025 with remaining shows in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Indiana before kicking off his newly announced 2026 leg.

Sting 2025–2026 Tour Dates:
Nov 14 — Atlantic City, NJ — Borgata Event Center
Nov 15 — Atlantic City, NJ — Borgata Event Center
Nov 18 — Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun Arena
Nov 20 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
Nov 21 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
Nov 23 — Gary, IN — Hard Rock Casino

May 9 — Durant, OK — Choctaw Grand Theater
May 10 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
May 12 — Austin, TX — Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
May 13 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
May 15 — Atlanta, GA — Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
May 16 — Savannah, GA — Enmarket Arena
May 18 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion
May 19 — Raleigh, NC — Red Hat Amphitheater
May 21 — Vienna, VA — Wolf Trap
May 22 — Vienna, VA — Wolf Trap
May 23 — Vienna, VA — Wolf Trap
May 25 — Richmond, VA — Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront

Captain Pikant Recreates Nine Inch Nails’ Iconic Drum Sounds Using a Hapax Sequencer

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Musician Captain Pikant took on an ambitious challenge — using a Hapax sequencer to faithfully recreate the sharp, hard-hitting drum patterns that define three classic Nine Inch Nails songs: “Only,” “Closer,” and “All the Love in the World.” Each track, originally written and composed by Trent Reznor, captures a different facet of his unmatched rhythmic creativity and industrial precision.

Weird Al Yankovic Reflects on His Career, From Dr. Demento to Michael Jackson and Beyond

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“Weird Al” Yankovic sat down for a playful challenge, attempting to guess lyrics from some of his biggest parody hits. With lyric cards placed in front of him, the comedy legend reflected on the stories behind each song, revealing how creativity, humor, and timing shaped his decades-long career in musical satire.

He reminisced about his early days debuting original songs on The Dr. Demento Show, the beloved radio program that first gave his offbeat humor a national audience. Yankovic credited those moments as the foundation for his success, transforming homemade accordion recordings into a full-fledged comedy empire.

Yankovic also shared memories of meeting Michael Jackson, calling him instrumental to his rise. “Michael gave me my career,” he explained, referencing how Jackson’s openness to parody helped launch classics like “Eat It” and “Fat.” As he looks ahead to his next tour, Yankovic continues to embrace the same mix of silliness and sincerity that made him one of pop culture’s most enduring icons.

Rels B Adds U.S. Dates to His Global ‘A New Star World Tour’

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Spanish sensation Rels B has announced his long-awaited return to the United States with three new shows as part of his acclaimed A New Star World Tour. The run includes performances at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on January 31, Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on February 5, and The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 6. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 7 at 10 AM local time via LiveNation.com.

Following a landmark year of sold-out concerts across Latin America and Spain, A New Star World Tour marks the biggest chapter yet in Rels B’s meteoric rise. The tour celebrates his latest album A New Star (1 9 9 3) while revisiting hits from Nostalgia EP and afroLOVA’25. His single “tu vas sin (FAV)” from afroLOVA’25 recently topped charts in Spain and entered the Global Top 200, showcasing his growing international reach.

During the summer, Rels B made history with six sold-out nights at Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes and electrifying shows across Buenos Aires, San Salvador, Quito, and Bogotá. After more than ten countries in just six months, the tour will culminate on July 4, 2026, at Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano before more than 50,000 fans — a fitting finale to a career-defining era.

What began as an independent project from his bedroom in Mallorca has grown into a global movement. Born Daniel Heredia Vidal in 1993, Rels B has gone from the underground to international stardom, earning multiple Gold and Platinum records and collaborating with top artists. Known for blending R&B, soul, trap, and pop with his signature honesty and creativity, he’s become one of the most influential voices in Spanish music today.

A New Star World Tour – U.S. Dates:
Jan 31 — YouTube Theater, Inglewood, CA
Feb 05 — Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, FL
Feb 06 — The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Sabrina Claudio Announces 2026 ‘Fall In Love With Her’ North American Tour

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Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Sabrina Claudio has announced her highly anticipated return to the stage with her 2026 Fall In Love With Her North American headline tour. Kicking off on March 3 in Lake Buena Vista, FL, the 15-date run will bring Claudio’s sensual, soul-stirring sound and ethereal stage presence to theaters across the U.S. and Canada, wrapping up on March 29 in Washington, DC.

Known for her mesmerizing blend of R&B, soul, and atmospheric pop, Claudio will deliver a captivating live experience that spans her celebrated chart-topping catalog. Fans can look forward to a spellbinding setlist featuring favorites from Confidently Lost, About Time, and Based on a Feeling, alongside new music from her recently released album, Fall In Love With Her, which marks the latest chapter in her artistic evolution.

Her critically acclaimed fifth studio album, Fall in Love with Her, is her most personal and vulnerable project to date. The lush, immersive body of work reaffirms Sabrina Claudio as one of R&B’s most alluring and emotive voices, earning praise from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, The Recording Academy, and more. Beyond her own artistry, Claudio continues to shape the sound of modern music as one of today’s most sought-after songwriters, recently co-writing Grammy-winning tracks for Beyoncé (Plastic Off the Sofa) and Chris Brown (Best Ever feat. Maeta), along with collaborations with Marshmello, ZHU, Tyga, Alicia Keys, and The Weeknd.

Tickets will be available starting with the artist presale on Tuesday, November 4, at 10 AM local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week, ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, November 7, at 10 AM local time atLiveNation.com.

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include general admission tickets with priority access to the floor, Meet & Greet and photo op with Sabrina Claudio, specially curated VIP gift, early entry into the venue & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

SABRINA CLAUDIO 2026 TOUR DATES

Tue Mar 03 | Lake Buena Vista, FL | House of Blues

Thu Mar 05 | Atlanta, GA | Buckhead Theatre

Sat Mar 07 | Houston, TX | House of Blues

Sun Mar 08 | Dallas, TX | The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

Mon Mar 09 | Austin, TX | Emo’s

Fri Mar 13 | San Francisco, CA | The Fillmore

Sat Mar 14 | Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern

Sun Mar 15 | Phoenix, AZ | The Van Buren

Tue Mar 17 | Denver, CO | Summit

Thu Mar 19 | Chicago, IL | House of Blues

Sun Mar 22 | Toronto, ON | The Opera House

Tue Mar 24 | Boston, MA | Big Night Live

Fri Mar 27 | New York, NY | Palladium Times Square

Sat Mar 28 | Philadelphia, PA | Theatre of Living Arts

Sun Mar 29 | Washington, DC | The Howard Theatre