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Metallica said Tuesday the band was “beyond psyched” about the way “Master of Puppets” was used in the finale of streaming series Stranger Things.

In the episode, Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn) lures the “demobats” in the Upside Down by playing the title track of Metallica’s 1986 album.

Guitarist Carlos Santana was taken to hospital Tuesday night after collapsing during a performance at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan.

Noah Cyrus has revealed she has been in recovery from an addiction to Xanax since late 2020.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Metallica 'Beyond Psyched' To Be Part Of 'Stranger Things'

Carlos Santana Resting After Collapsing On Stage

Noah Cyrus Opens Up About Drug Addiction

No, Britney Spears is not in talks to headline Super Bowl LVII in Arizona next February.

A rumour was sparked Monday by an anonymous Instagram user to promote their new website Pop Tingz.

Caleb Johnson has trashed the song he had to record after winning of American Idol in 2014.

“I knew that, by de facto, if you won you had to sing the song, and the song was just utter crap,” Johnson told Insider. “Like it was just the worst song ever.”

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

No, Britney Spears Is Not In Talks To Do Super Bowl Halftime Show  

Caleb Johnson Calls His Debut Single "Utter Crap'

Adele opened up this past weekend about the backlash following her decision in January to pull the plug on her Las Vegas residency.

Justin Bieber’s cousin and step-grandmother escaped a fiery car crash last month in Stratford, Ont.

Brandan Bieber, the 17-year-old son of the pop star’s father Jeremy Bieber, said he was behind the wheel of Kathy Bieber’s vintage Oldsmobile 442 convertible on June 28 when it was hit from behind.

A 35-year-old New York City man has been ordered to stay away from Taylor Swift after being arrested Friday on stalking and trespassing charges.

Big Hit Music is calling on BTS fans to help it go after people who are hating on J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Suga and V.

In a message on the Weverse platform last week, the label said it has filed “additional criminal complaints against postings with personal attacks and defamation” thanks for intel from ARMY.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Adele Reflects On 'Brutal' Reactions To Residency Cancellation

Justin Bieber Relatives Escape Fiery Car Crash

NYC Man Accused Of Stalking Taylor Swift

BTS Label Vows To Continue To Fight 'Personal Attacks'

Em Beihold sits down with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns to talk about "Egg in the backseat", referring to herself as an 🥚, what she would have done if she didn't end up in music - and how social media has changed her life! 

Ricky Martin has been accused by his former manager of “completely and maliciously” refusing to pay her millions in commissions.

Rebecca Drucker filed a lawsuit in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday seeking more than $3 million U.S.

Mandy Moore said Tuesday she is cancelling the remaining 14 shows on her In Real Life tour so she can focus on her pregnancy.

David Bowie fans can get their hands on a new Barbie that pays homage to the late singer’s look from the 1973 “Life On Mars?” video.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy

Ricky Martin Hit By Lawsuit From Former Manager

Mandy Moore Ends Tour To Focus On Pregnancy

Barbie Pays Tribute To Bowie Again

Adrian Sutherland sits down with Jason Rockman to talk about his video for his song "Scared" and the submissions of what people are afraid of, overcoming his own fears.

Adrian Sutherland tells Rockman about celebrating Indigenous History Month this month with a performance in Toronto, and gearing up to writing new music in a sea container!

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker was taken to hospital by ambulance Tuesday morning.

The nature of Barker’s medical issue was not immediately disclosed but the 46-year-old musician tweeted “God save me” at around 10:45 a.m. PT and at around 5 p.m. PT his 16-year-old daughter Alabama wrote “Please send your prayers” in an Instagram Story.

Halsey has let it be known that they couldn’t care less if you don’t like their views on abortion.

The pop star paused their concert in Phoenix on Sunday night to share their thoughts in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Blink-182 Drummer Travis Barker Taken To Hospital

Halsey Responds To Fans Who Walked Out Of Concert

BLACKPINK Sets YouTube Record With 75M Subscribers 

Måneskin sits down with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns to talk about LGBTQ2S+ allyship & representation, being part of the epic Baz Luhrmann's Elvis soundtrack, Celebrity encounters including Breakfast at Chris Martin's house!

Måneskin tell us about coming to America, the inspiration it brings to their work as well as American movies they enjoy!

Måneskin talks about how fans might perceive them as wilder than how they actually are! (And their love of darts)

Måneskin gives their thoughts on rock music and the way they want it to see it go as well as their thoughts on labelling music by genres.

Måneskin lets us know what aspect of Rockstar life fulfils them the most.

Olivia Rodrigo has broken a record held by Lady Gaga.

Ashton Irwin, drummer for pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer, has revealed he suffered “symptoms of stroke” while on stage in Houston on Sunday.

KISS has found itself in a bit of flag flap after mixing up Austria and Australia.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy

Olivia Rodrigo Breaks Record Set By Lady Gaga

5SOS Drummer Ashton Irwin Recovering From Heat Exhaustion

KISS Displays Australian Flag At Austrian Concert

Olivia Rodrigo didn’t hold back Saturday while sharing her thoughts on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Lizzo’s upcoming tour will generate $1 million in funding for U.S. organizations providing safe abortions.

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, Rage Against the Machine and Jack White are among the rock acts speaking up after Friday’s news that the U.S. Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade.

Original Articles by John R. Kennedy:

Olivia Rodrigo 'Heartbroken' By U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

Lizzo Responds To Roe V. Wade Ruling With $1M Pledge

Rock Stars Blast U.S. Supreme Court Decision On Roe V. Wade