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SiriusXM Announces Daytona 500 Coverage

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SiriusXM Announces Daytona 500 Coverage

SiriusXM will offer listeners extensive coverage of the 68th running of the DAYTONA 500 on February 15, as well as other live races happening during NASCAR’s Speedweek, access to in-car audio from drivers, and daily coverage from Daytona International Speedway.

NASCAR fans can hear it all in their cars and on the SiriusXM app on the exclusive 24/7 SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel (channel 90).

On DAYTONA 500 race day, Sunday, Feb. 15, SiriusXM will broadcast live from the track starting at 7 am ET. When the green flag drops (approximately 2:30 pm ET) listeners will hear every lap of the race live, followed by post-race coverage that will include interviews with the 2026 DAYTONA 500 Champion and other drivers. In addition to the main race broadcast on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, SiriusXM will also offer 10 additional Driver2Crew ChatterTM channels that will carry the in-car communication feeds of several teams throughout the race.

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will also provide live coverage of the America 250 Florida Duel at DAYTONA on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 pm ET, the Fresh from Florida 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 pm ET, and on Saturday, Feb. 14, both the General Tire 200 NASCAR ARCA Series race at noon ET and the United Rentals 300 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at 5 pm ET.

In addition to airing the live race broadcasts, the SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel will broadcast from the infield at Daytona International Speedway throughout the week. Hosts Dave Moody, Danielle Trotta, Larry McReynolds, Mike Bagley, Pete Pistone, Brad Gillie, Todd Gordon, Mike and Angie Skinner, John Roberts, Pat Patterson and others will be live on site interviewing drivers, crew chiefs, owners and others, and providing insight on everything happening around the track.

On Thursday, SiriusXM will team up with Dirty Mo Media, the multimedia content platform of Dale Earnhardt Jr., for a series of special fan-facing shows at the Daytona Fan Zone Stage. Fans at the track will be able to watch as Dale Jr. hosts a live episode of his popular podcast, “Dale Jr. Download,” from 3-4 pm ET. Dale Jr. will be joined on stage by 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champ Ryan Blaney.

Following the episode of the “Dale Jr. Download,” several SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and Dirty Mo personalities including Danielle Trotta, Jordan Bianchi, Pete Pistone and others will team up for a live show from 4-4:30 pm ET. SiriusXM’s Dave Moody will then host a special episode of “SiriusXM Speedway” live from the stage from 4:30-6 pm ET, leading into live coverage of that night’s America 250 Florida Duel at DAYTONA.

On Monday, Feb. 16, on “The Morning Drive,” hosts Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone will be back at the track to recap Sunday’s race and interview the 2026 DAYTONA 500 champion driver, crew chief and owner.

Billboard Canadian Hot 100 And Albums Charts Adopt New Streaming Weight Methodology

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Billboard Canadian Hot 100 And Albums Charts Adopt New Streaming Weight Methodology

Billboard has recalibrated the methodology for both the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 and Billboard Canadian Albums charts to align with evolving streaming economics and listener habits. The Canadian Hot 100 now operates under an updated paid to ad-supported streaming ratio of 1:2.5, effective with the chart dated Jan. 31, 2026. This adjustment narrows the gap from the previous 1:3 ratio, giving ad-supported streams greater influence in chart positions.

The shift reflects Billboard’s strategic response to increased streaming revenue and changing consumption patterns across digital music platforms. Paid and subscription on-demand streams maintain their premium weighting, but the reduced differential acknowledges the growing role of ad-supported listening in the modern music economy. The Canadian Albums chart previously adopted similar changes, effective Jan. 17, bringing both Canadian charts into methodological harmony with their U.S. counterparts.

Under the revised formula, each album consumption unit equals 2,500 ad-supported streams or 1,000 paid streams from an album’s tracks. One album sale and 10 individual track purchases continue to count as single album units. The math delivers meaningful shifts in what constitutes chart success: artists now need 33.3% fewer ad-supported streams and 20% fewer paid streams to generate an album unit compared to the previous system.

These methodology updates reshape competitive dynamics for Canadian artists and international acts charting domestically. The changes position Billboard’s Canadian charts as more responsive instruments for measuring actual listening behavior while maintaining the distinction between revenue tiers. Chart watchers will see the impact unfold across weekly rankings as streaming patterns translate into positions under the new weighting structure.

The methodology shift creates a more advantageous landscape for artists with strong ad-supported streaming audiences, particularly those who connect with younger listeners or demographics less likely to maintain paid subscriptions. Chart positions will reflect a broader cross-section of listening behavior rather than heavily favoring premium subscribers, which could elevate tracks that perform well on free tiers of services like Spotify and YouTube. Artists who previously fell short of chart milestones despite massive streaming numbers may find themselves breaking through under the new formula. The change also reduces the streaming threshold for album chart placement, making it easier for newer or independent acts to compete with established artists who traditionally dominate through physical and download sales. Ultimately, the recalibration positions the charts as more accurate barometers of actual cultural consumption rather than purely revenue-based metrics.




Em Spel Debuts New Single “The Tide” From Upcoming Album ‘Bird Or Snake’

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Em Spel Debuts New Single “The Tide” From Upcoming Album ‘Bird Or Snake’

Singer-songwriter Em Spel premieres her new single “The Tide” as a second preview of her upcoming album ‘Bird or Snake’. Following the release of “Geographic” last month, this new track highlights the warm vocals and imaginative arrangements of artist Emma Hospelhorn. The song combines original vocal harmonies with elegant instrumental parts and subtle electronic textures. Hospelhorn wrote, composed, and produced all the material on the record independently. This collection of music presents a fully realized artistic vision that balances intimacy with technical sophistication.

The artist developed the track “The Tide” by blending her varied musical backgrounds in classical, punk, and free jazz. The song began as a simple skeleton featuring Hospelhorn on guitar and Eric Ridder on drums. Collaborators Katie Ernst, Dustin Laurenzi, and Mabel Kwan added bass, saxophone, and synthesizers to the recording. Hospelhorn also utilized a Korg Little Bits synth to generate specific electronic sounds throughout the piece. Mixing engineer Brian Deck finalized the track to manage the diverse range of sonic elements.

‘Bird or Snake’ serves as a joyful amalgamation of art-folk and indie rock. Hospelhorn drew upon her experience as a flutist in the avant-classical group Ensemble Dal Niente to inform her multi-instrumental approach. She wrote many of the songs in 2022 during a residency with the Eastern Frontier Foundation on Norton Island in Maine. A period of recovery from illness in 2024 allowed her to revisit these compositions with a new perspective on the peculiarities of life. This relaxed approach to the final recording process helped the artist determine exactly what each track required.

The resulting record showcases an artist finding new ways to thrive through creative exploration. Her work frequently references nature, the environment, and the sea to create a sense of liveliness and warmth. Hospelhorn successfully captures a specific sonic environment that feels both experimental and grounded. ‘Bird or Snake’ stands as a highly inspirational work within the contemporary indie landscape.

Jade Jackson Joins Aubrie Sellers For April 2026 Tour Dates Across The Southeast

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Jade Jackson Joins Aubrie Sellers For April 2026 Tour Dates Across The Southeast

Jade Jackson joins forces with Aubrie Sellers for a series of co-billed tour dates across the Southeast this April. Each artist performs a solo set before taking the stage together as the duo Jackson + Sellers. This tour marks a significant moment for the pair as they bring their collaborative album ‘Breaking Point’ to live audiences with a full band. The performances highlight the chemistry between Jackson’s storytelling roots and the shared musical history of both songwriters. This stage configuration provides a unique and powerful presentation of Americana music.

The California-born songwriter recently signed with Table Entertainment for her forthcoming full-length record. This new body of work reflects her growth and creative evolution since moving to Nashville in 2021. Mike Wright Brady of Table Entertainment notes that Jackson stands as a powerful voice of resilience who honors the paths blazed by legendary artists. Her songwriting continues to blend classic country soul with a grounded and cinematic perspective. This partnership with the Nashville label signals an invigorating new chapter for her career.

Jackson expresses that this season of her career feels intentional and creatively fulfilling. She spent the last year developing a new collection of songs that represent her most proud work to date. Ending each night of the tour with the Jackson + Sellers set allows the collaborative material to receive its proper spotlight.

Tour Dates with Aubrie Sellers (full band):

TH March 12 — Nashville, TN — Gibson Garage
TH April 16 — Birmingham, AL — The Nick
SU April 19 — Louisville, KY — Zanzabar
TH April 23 — Knoxville, TN — Open Chord
SA April 25 — Nashville, TN — Analog
MO April 27 — Austin, TX — Saxon Pub
TU April 28 — Dallas, TX — AM/FM Ferris Wheeler Lounge
TH April 30 — Atlanta, GA — Smith’s Olde Bar
MO May 11 — New York, NY — Lucinda’s (SiriusXM Outlaw Country taping)

Grand Teton Music Festival Launches 9th Season Of National Radio Broadcast Series For 65th Anniversary

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Grand Teton Music Festival Launches 9th Season Of National Radio Broadcast Series For 65th Anniversary

In anticipation of a landmark 65th anniversary season, the Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) today announces season nine of Live from the Grand Teton Music Festival – GTMF’s national radio broadcast series co-hosted by Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles and General Manager Jeff Counts. Live from the Grand Teton Music Festival comprises 13 one-hour episodes and is a production of Classic Digital Syndications, available now for free on PRX. Individual episodes air on Wyoming Public Radio on Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. MT from today through April 30. The 13-episode show can also be listened to online at wyomingpublicmedia.org, on GTMF’s website, on SoundCloud, and on Thursdays as a podcast through Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon. To learn more about where to listen to Live from the Grand Teton Music Festival, please visit gtmf.org/radio.

This 2026 series presents previews of three new commercial recording projects for Reference Recordings with the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra conducted by Sir Donald Runnicles. The first of these is in Episode 4 with the Brahms Violin Concerto played by the renowned violinist James Ehnes. In Episode 12, radio listeners will get a preview of the new recording of Mahler’s Symphony No. 7 with GTMF’s legendary brass players: trumpeter Thomas Hooten and Gail Williams on horn. And finally, in Episode 13, listeners will get a sneak peek of the new recording of Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, along with Detlev Glanert’s companion piece for the Fourth Symphony, Weites Land. These performances will be released by Reference Recordings in stereo and surround sound on SACD, and in Dolby Atmos for digital download, showcasing the acoustics of Walk Festival Hall.

Additional performances featured this season include Andrea Lam’s sparkling performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, Augustin Hadelich’s return to the Festival Orchestra to deliver a sublime performance of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, and dazzling string trio Time for Three in a new concerto written for them by Kevin Puts, Contact. Guitarist JIJI joins the Festival for Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, cellist Nicolas Altstaedt presents an electrifying performance of Bloch’s Schelomo, and Sasha Cooke joins Sir Donald Runnicles for the world premiere of an incredible new song cycle by Alex Turley – the ocean’s dream of itself. 

The series includes insightful commentary by GTMF Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles and co-host, General Manager Jeff Counts. Jeff is an accomplished writer who also hosts a film review show seen and heard throughout the West. Maestro Runnicles’ career spans many continents, both in the opera house and on the symphonic stage. In addition to being Music Director of the Grand Teton Music Festival, he serves as General Music Director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Chief Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonie, and Principal Guest Conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. He is a regular guest conductor of orchestras all over the world. Prior to his post in Berlin, he served as Music Director of the San Francisco Opera for 16 years.

Live from the Grand Teton Music Festival 2026

Sir Donald Runnicles and Jeff Counts, Hosts

G26-01 Program 1 – Ode to Joy

Caitlin Lynch, soprano; Renée Tatum, mezzo; Clay Hilley, tenor; Seth Carico, baritone; Grand Teton Music Festival Chorus, Barlow Bradford, director

Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor

Eric Whitacre – Lux Aurumque

Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125, “Choral”

Movements 1 and 4

G26-02 – Program 2 – Nether Worlds

Sasha Cooke with the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor

Dobrinka Tabakova – Orpheus’ Comet

Alex Turley – the ocean’s dream of itself (World Premiere)

Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano

Maurice Ravel – Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2

G26-03 – Program 3 – French Masterpieces

Grand Teton Music Festival Chamber Musicians

Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra

Maurice Ravel – String Quartet in F Major

Madeline Adkins, violin; Jeffrey Dyrda, violin; Allyson Goodman, viola; Grace An, cello

Albert Roussel – Bacchus and Ariadne, Op. 43, Suite No. 2

Stéphane Denève, conductor

G26-04 – Program 4 – James Ehnes Plays Brahms

Grand Teton Music Festival Chamber Musicians

James Ehnes and Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra

José González Granero – String Quartet No. 2 “In Times of Confinement”

Ling Ling Huang, violin; Jessica Mathaes, violin; Caroline Gilbert, viola; Grace An, cello

Johannes Brahms – Concerto for Violin in D Major, Op. 77

James Ehnes, violin and Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor

G26-05 – Program 5 – Mozart and New Tales

Grand Teton Music Festival Chamber Musicians

Grand Teton Music Festival Chamber Orchestra, Ben Manis conductor 

Andrea Lam, piano with Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor

Meg Okura – Phantasmagoria

Stephanie Key, clarinet; David Mollenauer, cello; Mika Gregg, violin

Lynne Plowman – Life Cycles (GTMF Co-Commission)

GTMF Chamber Orchestra, Ben Manis conductor

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488

Andrea Lam, violin and Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor

G26-06 – Program 6 – Inspirations

Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, Stéphane Denève, conductor

Jessie Montgomery – Strum

Stéphane Denève, conductor

Joaquín Rodrigo – Concierto de Aranjuez

Stéphane Denève, conductor

Ottorino Respighi – Fontane di Roma

Stéphane Denève, conductor

G26-07 – Program 7 – Rediscovered Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff

Grand Teton Music Festival Chamber Musicians

Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra

Dmitri Shostakovich – Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano

Julianne Lee, violin; Ling Ling Huang, violin; Yvonne Chen, piano

Sergei Rachmaninoff – Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 44

Kevin John Edusei, conductor

G26-08 – Program 8 – Hadelich Plays Beethoven

Augustin Hadelich with the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra

Ludwig van Beethoven – Coriolan Overture, Op. 62

Kevin John Edusei, conductor

Ludwig van Beethoven – Concerto for Violin in D Major, Op. 61

Augustin Hadelich, violin and Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor

G26-09 – Program 9 – If Only Film Had Existed…

Grand Teton Music Festival Chamber Musicians

Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra

Danny Elfman – Piano Quartet – Movement 1 – Ein Ding

Karen Whitson Kinzie, violin; Brant Bayless, viola; Seoyeon Min, cello; Yvonne Chen, piano

Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 6 in B minor, op. 74, “Pathetique”

Enrique Mazzola, conductor

G26-10 – Program 10 – Time for Three and Nicolas Altstaedt

Time for Three and Nicolas Altstaedt

Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra

Ernest Bloch – Schelomo, Hebraic Rhapsody

Nicolas Altstaedt, cello and Enrique Mazzola, conductor

Kevin Puts – Contact

Time for Three – Charles Yang, Nicolas “Nick” Kendall, Ranaan Meyer

Kevin John Edusei, conductor

G26-11 – Program 11 – German Masters

Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor

Ludwig van Beethoven – The Creatures of Prometheus Overture, Op. 43

Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor

Anton Webern – Im Sommerwind

Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor

Robert Schumann – Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 38, “Spring”

Christian Reif, conductor

G26-12 – Program 12 – Gustav Mahler—Ahead of his Time

Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor

Gustav Mahler – Symphony No. 7 in E minor

Movements 1, 4 and 5

G26-13 – Program 13 – Brahms Fourth

Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor

Detlev Glanert – Weites Land

Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98

20 Albums With Hilariously Weird Titles That Totally Stand Out

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20 Albums With Hilariously Weird Titles That Totally Stand Out

Some albums blend into the rack. Others practically leap off the shelf and yell, “Pick me!” Rock, metal, and punk have always had a flair for the absurd, the cheeky, and the downright bizarre. Whether it’s a clever pun, a surreal phrase, or something that makes you double-check you read it correctly, these titles are impossible to ignore.

Here are 20 of the best funny and weird album titles that prove a great name can be as loud as the music itself.

    The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get – Joe Walsh
    A pun so confident it practically winks at you. Joe Walsh built a career on charm, and this title nails it.

    You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can’t Tuna Fish – REO Speedwagon
    Arena rock meets peak wordplay. It is impossible not to groan and grin at the same time.

    Weasels Ripped My Flesh – Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention
    Zappa specialized in titles that sounded like headlines from an alternate universe. This might be the wildest of them all.

    The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste – Ministry
    Industrial menace wrapped in clever phrasing. It sounds unsettling before you even press play.

    Hairway to Steven – Butthole Surfers
    A phonetic joke that has been making people laugh for decades. Say it slowly.

    Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water – Limp Bizkit
    Bold. Ridiculous. Completely unforgettable. Late 90s energy in one sentence.

    Hooray for Boobies – Bloodhound Gang
    Pure adolescent humor, delivered with zero apology and maximum commitment.

    Take Off Your Pants and Jacket – Blink-182
    Blink at their most mischievous. A title that works on multiple levels and knows it.

    Sheik Yerbouti – Frank Zappa
    Another Zappa special. The pun hits immediately and sticks with you forever.

    Trout Mask Replica – Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band
    Surrealist rock art in four words. You do not understand it, but you respect it.

    Lick My Decals Off, Baby – Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band
    Proof that Captain Beefheart could out-weird almost anyone in the room.

    45 or 46 Songs That Weren’t Good Enough to Go on Our Other Records – NOFX
    Self-deprecating, brutally honest, and very punk. Marketing through sarcasm.

    You’re Never Alone With a Schizophrenic – Ian Hunter
    Dark humor from another era, and still one of the most eyebrow-raising titles in rock.

    Pink Bubbles Go Ape – Helloween
    Power metal meets cartoon logic. It sounds like chaos, and that is exactly the point.

    Steal This Album! – System of a Down
    A challenge, a joke, and a commentary all rolled into one.

    OU812 – Van Halen
    A simple code that becomes a punchline the second you say it out loud.

    If I Could Do It All Over Again, I’d Do It All Over You – Caravan
    Prog rock whimsy at its wordiest. Long titles were a sport, and this one wins.

    Wowee Zowee – Pavement
    Two nonsense words that somehow feel completely right.

    Swordfishtrombones – Tom Waits
    A made-up word that feels like it wandered out of a smoky late-night bar.

    Hit to Death in the Future Head – The Flaming Lips
    Sci-fi absurdity wrapped in indie rock imagination. Strange, vivid, and impossible to forget.

    South Korean Actor Jeong Eun-woo Dies at 40, Leaving Behind Quiet Strength and Unfinished Stories

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    South Korean Actor Jeong Eun-woo Dies at 40, Leaving Behind Quiet Strength and Unfinished Stories

    South Korean actor Jeong Eun-woo, born Jeong Dong-jin, has passed away at the age of 40, according to multiple media reports released on February 11. The news has sent shockwaves through the Korean entertainment industry and among fans who followed his steady two-decade career.

    Jeong made his acting debut in 2006 with the KBS drama “Sharp 3.” Over the years, he built a consistent presence in both television and film, appearing in projects such as “H.I.T.,” “Chuno,” “The Man Called God,” “Smile Donghae,” “Bride of the Sun,” and “Five Fingers.” He also appeared in films including “Bad Couple,” “Miss Change,” and later “Memory: Manipulated Murder,” which marked his most recent screen work in 2021.

    He gained particular recognition for his role in the KBS2 weekend drama “My Only One,” which achieved nationwide ratings nearing 50 percent at its peak. In the series, Jeong portrayed Wang Yi-ryuk, the younger brother of the male lead, a role that brought him renewed attention following his military service, completed in 2018.

    A graduate of Dongguk University’s Department of Theater and Film, Jeong was recognized early in his career for his acting talent. He received the New Star Award at the 2012 SBS Drama Awards and later won the Special Acting Award for One-Act/Drama Special at the 2013 SBS Drama Awards.

    In the days leading up to his passing, Jeong shared images of the late Leslie Cheung and Amy Winehouse on social media with the caption, “Missing, envying, regretting…” The post has drawn attention following news of his death, though no official cause has been publicly disclosed at the family’s request.

    The wake has been set up at Special Room 2 of New Goryeo Hospital Funeral Hall. The funeral procession is scheduled for noon on February 13, with burial to follow at Byeokje.

    Jeong Eun-woo leaves behind a body of work that spans television dramas, feature films, and award-recognized performances. His passing marks a sudden loss for the Korean entertainment community and for viewers who followed his career from its beginning.

    First-Look Images for Upcoming Live-Action Spider-Noir Starring Nicolas Cage

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    First-Look Images for Upcoming Live-Action Spider-Noir Starring Nicolas Cage

    Today, Prime Video debuted the first-look images for its groundbreaking new series, Spider-Noir, starring Nicolas Cage in his first leading television role, which will premiere worldwide Spring 2026. Produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video, the hotly anticipated series will debut domestically on MGM+’s linear broadcast channel, then globally on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories thereafter. For a special and unique viewing experience, Spider-Noir will be available to stream two ways, in “Authentic Black & White” and “True-Hue Full Color” for audiences to choose their own journey to watch.

    The first-look images give audiences a special peek into the world of Spider-Noir as the below characters are introduced.

    •             Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage) – Back in the day, Ben Reilly was the superhero known as “The Spider”. After a personal tragedy, he stepped away from his heroic alter ego. Only an extraordinary case could call this down-on-his-luck private investigator to drop the ordinary man act and put his mask back on.

    •             Robbie Robertson (Lamorne Morris) – A dedicated journalist trying to make it in 1930s New York with the odds stacked against him. He is willing to do whatever is necessary for his career as well as his best friend, Ben.

    •             Cat Hardy (Li Jun Li) – The star attraction at the premiere nightclub in New York. It may seem like she is always looking out for herself, but the truth is more complex than meets the eye.

    •             Janet (Karen Rodriguez) – Smart, scrappy, and loyal secretary to Ben Reilly. She wants to help her boss and his small business become successful, and she has zero problem speaking truth to power.

    Spider-Noir is a live-action series based on the Marvel comic “Spider-Man Noir”. Spider-Noir tells the story of Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city’s one and only superhero.

    Full cast includes Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage (Adaptation, Pig), Emmy Award-winning actor Lamorne Morris (Fargo, New Girl)), Li Jun Li (Sinners, Babylon), Karen Rodriguez (The Hunting Wives, Acapulco), Abraham Popoola (Atlas, Slow Horses), with Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire, American Hustle), and Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actor Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin, Harry Potter). Guest star cast includes Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher, Michael Kostroff, Scott MacArthur, Joe Massingill, Whitney Rice, Amanda Schull, Andrew Caldwell, Amy Aquino, Andrew Robinson, and Kai Caster.

    Spider-Noir is produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video. Emmy Award-winning director Harry Bradbeer (Fleabag, Killing Eve) directed and executive produced the first two episodes. Oren Uziel (The Lost City, 22 Jump Street) and Steve Lightfoot (Marvel’s The Punisher, Shantaram) serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Uziel and Lightfoot developed the series with the Academy Award-winning team behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal. Lord and Miller executive produce for their shingle Lord Miller along with Aditya Sood and Dan Shear. Amy Pascal also serves as an executive producer via Pascal Pictures. Cage and Pavlina Hatoupis also serve as executive producers.

    Australian Legends The Church Add More North America Dates To “The Singles / 1980 – 2025 Tour”

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    Australian Legends The Church Add More North America Dates To “The Singles / 1980 – 2025 Tour”

    Celebrating 45 years as a band, Australian psychedelic dream pop legends THE CHURCH have added more dates to their North America “The Singles / 1980 – 2025 Tour” that will be coming to North America this Summer. Initially postponed in 2025, the tour was rescheduled and kicks off June 5 in Seattle before concluding in Denver on July 11.

    The five week tour celebrates their career-spanning oeuvre of tracks including “The Unguarded Moment” (from 1980’s Of Skins and Heart), “Tantalized” (from 1986’s Heyday), “Ripple” (from 1992’s Priest=Aura), “C’est La Vie” (from 1992’s The Hypnogogue), “Metropolis” (from 1990’s Gold Afternoon Fix) and of course “Reptile” and “Under the Milky Way” (from 1988’s international breakthrough album Starfish).

    Continuing to evolve and transform, The Church remain not only relevant but prolific as well. With a major return to form and a resurgence in popularity, they have been quite creatively busy as of late. Having released their first thematic album The Hypnogogue (2023) and its companion album Eros Zeta and the Perfumed Guitars (2024), which tracks the loose dystopian narrative of aging rockstar trying to reclaim his faded glory through the use of a dream extractor, “The Hypnogogue,” the post-punk pioneers have been generating another upsurge in popularity.

    Coupled with the release of their gorgeously textured new single “Sacred Echoes (Part Two)” from November 2025, they have been showered with some of the best reviews of their career, these two albums helped grow the band’s audience significantly with venues appropriately increasing in size and capacity. Bassist/vocalist/founder Steve Kilbey called the single “Bleak and yet beautiful ‘Sacred Echoes (Part Two)’ is unlike any previous Church song ever with its almost orchestral climaxes and its sombre mood. The lyrics and voice are the weariness at the point where hope and hopelessness merge. The music is by turns delicate and sparse turning into a churning monstrous racket. Intense, forlorn and exultant!”

    SPIN named The Hypnogogue as one of the 2023’s best albums, noting that it “might be one of the most underrated and overlooked of the year, a gorgeous neo-psychedelia triumph, taking you on The Church’s signature alt-stargazing journey, though current and uncompromising.” The Arts STL noted that “there aren’t many artists 40 years and 26 albums into their career as creatively vibrant as The Church are. This isn’t just one of The Church’s best latter-day albums, it’s simply one of their best.”

    Tour Dates:

    Jun. 5 Seattle, WA The Showbox
    Jun. 6 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre
    Jun. 7 Portland, OR McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
    Jun. 9 San Francisco, CA August Hall
    Jun. 10 Los Angeles, CA The Fonda Theatre
    Jun. 12 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up *LOW TICKET ALERT
    Jun. 13 Phoenix, AZ Musical Instrument Museum *SOLD OUT
    Jun. 14 Phoenix, AZ Musical Instrument Museum *SOLD OUT
    Jun. 16 Dallas, TX Granada Theater
    Jun. 17 Austin, TX Paramount Theatre
    Jun. 19 Atlanta, GA Center Stage
    Jun. 20 Pelham, TN The Caverns
    Jun. 21 Graham, NC Haw River Ballroom *LOW TICKET ALERT
    Jun. 23 New York, NY Sony Hall
    Jun. 24 Somerville, MA Somerville Theatre
    Jun. 26 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
    Jun. 27 Phoenixville, PA The Colonial Theatre
    Jun. 28 Asbury Park, NJ The Stone Pony
    Jun. 30 Norwalk, CT District Music Hall
    Jul. 1 Woodstock, NY Bearsville Theater
    Jul. 2 Cleveland, OH Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
    Jul. 3 Homer, NY Center for the Arts of Homer
    Jul. 4 Toronto, ON The Concert Hall
    Jul. 7 Chicago, IL Park West
    Jul. 8 St Paul, MN The Fitzgerald Theater
    Jul. 10 Kansas City, MO Knuckleheads
    Jul. 11 Denver, CO Summit Music Hall

    Starting out in 1980, The Church have continued to expand their highly cinematic and atmospheric blend of indie rock, shimmering post-punk, icy dreampop and psychedelic post-rock without retreading their steps. Their expansive music career yielded a string of hit songs including “Under the Milky Way,” “Reptile,” “The Unguarded Moment” and “Almost With You” amongst others and their equally stellar live shows have been deemed “spectacular” by MAGNET Magazine, citing their “dreamy psychedelia that will daub your evening with shades of paisley.”

    The Church’s epic five-piece line-up is bassist, vocalist and founder Steve Kilbey; with long-time collaborator Tim Powles, drummer and producer across 17 albums since ’94; guitarist Ian Haug, formerly of Australian rock icons Powderfinger, who joined the band in 2013 and multi-instrumentalist Jeffrey Cain (Remy Zero) since 2020. The band have also recruited Ashley Naylor, long-time member of Paul Kelly’s touring band and one of Australia’s finest and most respected guitarists (Even, The Grapes, The Stems).

    The Muppet Show Vault Shares Rare Ending To The 1975 ‘Sex And Violence’ Pilot

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    The Muppet Show Vault Shares Rare Ending To The 1975 ‘Sex And Violence’ Pilot

    Here it is. The strangest Muppet Show strangest segment you’ll ever see. It’s the rare concluding moments of the 1975 pilot ‘The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence’ for modern viewers. This footage features the 7 Deadly Sins Pageant which ends abruptly as the closing credits begin to roll. The camera pulls back during the sequence to reveal the puppeteers at work behind the scenes. This archival discovery offers a fascinating look at the early creative direction of the iconic variety series.

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