75th Emmys: Elton John achieves EGOT status

Courtesy Disney+ While reading the nominees for the Emmys Variety Special (Live) on Monday night, January 15, presenter Amy Poehler said of nominee Elton John, “EGOT to be excited about this.” That’s because a win would give the
Listen to Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong on 'WTF' podcast

Disney/Chris Willard Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is the latest guest on comedian Marc Maron‘s popular WTF podcast. According to the episode’s description, the pair discusses “melodies, power pop, R.E.M., the Bay, [Armstrong’s] bandmates, and how
Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation Bruce Springsteen has marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day by sharing an emotional performance on social media. The rocker posted video of him performing the gospel song “We Shall Overcome,” a tune commonly associated with
Lenny Kravitz on wedding speech for daughter Zoë: It will be “from the heart”

Disney/Randy Holmes Lenny Kravitz recently commented that he feels “blessed” by his daughter Zoë Kravitz’s engagement to actor Channing Tatum. And while there’s no word on when they plan to actually tie the knot, Kravitz says when the day comes,
Robert Plant announces new UK tour with Saving Grace

Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images Robert Plant has announced a new U.K. tour with his acoustic band, Saving Grace, featuring Suzi Dian. The 16-date trek, with special guest Taylor McCall, kicks off March 13 at the Bristol Beacon in Bristol and wraps July
David O. Russell to direct Linda Ronstadt biopic

Linda Ronstadt circa 1970; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The upcoming Linda Ronstadt biopic has found a director. Variety has confirmed a report in Showbiz 411 that Oscar-nominated director David O. Russell, best known for such films as Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle and The Fighter, will direct the
More Dusty Hill memorabilia going up for auction

courtesy of Julien’s Auctions Back in December, a three-day auction of items owned by the late ZZ Top legend Dusty Hill brought in over $3 million at Julien’s Auctions. Now, fans are getting another chance to get their hands on some
“I'm Just Ken,” featuring Slash & Wolfgang Van Halen, wins Best Song at Critics Choice Award

Warner Bros. Pictures The Barbie song “I’m Jut Ken,” which features guitar by Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen, has won the Critics Choice Award for Best Original Song. The Ryan Gosling-sung tune beat out two other Barbie
On This Day, January 15, 1977: Eagles' 'Hotel California' hits #1

On This Day, January 15, 1977… The Eagles landed their third #1 with their fifth studio album, Hotel California. The album spent eight nonconsecutive weeks in the top spot and went on to become one of the bestselling albums of
Report: Bruce Springsteen working on a movie about the making of 'Nebraska'

Columbia Records Is Bruce Springsteen looking to make a movie? Well, Showbiz411’s Roger Friedman reports that it may be happening, with sources noting The Boss is looking into making a film about his 1982 album Nebraska. Friedman says Springsteen has been working with Crazy