Jack White at 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Disney/Cristian Lopez)
He’s know for singing about a “Seven Nation Army,” and now Jack White is set to play in one particular nation for the first time.
White has announced his debut performance in Kazakhstan, taking place in August 2026 at the Park Live Almaty festival.
The festival lineup also includes Gorillaz. For more info, visit Park.live.
White played much closer to home, in his actual hometown, on Thanksgiving Day for a halftime performance during a Detroit Lions game. The set included renditions of “Seven Nation Army” and White’s solo song “That’s How I’m Feeling,” as well as a collaborative performance with Eminem.
Tyler, The Creator has announced a new collection in honor of his upcoming film, MartySupreme. The line of the same name features button-up tops, varsity jackets and more, inspired by the 1950s. It will be available on the official Golf Wang site, flagship stores and via the Golf Wang app starting Friday at 8 a.m. PT. The Marty Supreme movie releases on Christmas Day.
21 Savage wants Gunna and Young Thug to reconcile. In a post on X Wednesday, he wrote in part, “fix that s*** yall love each other n****. You knew gunna wasn’t no gangster when he told the first time and we swept it under the rug for you. You know he wasn’t tryna leave you to hang.” Gunna and Young Thug have been on the outs since Gunna took an Alford plea deal in their RICO case, leading Thug to believe he snitched. Still, Thugger’s father has been seen supporting Gunna at his sold-out concerts.
Teyana Taylor shined some light on her oldest daughter, Iman Tayla Shumpert Jr. aka Junie, who turned 10 on Tuesday. Teyana shared some special moments of Junie over the years via a slideshow of pictures and videos on Instagram. “Ten years ago, on a bathroom floor… The world went quiet when you arrived, and in that stillness, everything changed,” Teyana wrote. “You carry gentleness and bravery in the same breath. You move through the world with curiosity, kindness, and a light that feels entirely your own. Every single year, I thank Father God, in the name of Jesus, for trusting me with a love this precious…with you.”
Paul McCartney performs live on stage at Paris La Defense Arena during the ‘Got Back!’ Tour on December 04, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)
With Christmas just days away, Paul McCartney is giving fans some insight into his holiday classic “Wonderful Christmastime.”
The Beatles legend has released a Vevo Footnotes version of the song’s video, revealing the stories behind the track.
“I’m thinking about Liverpool Christmas parties, that’s really all I’m doing with that song,” McCartney shares in one of the notes in the video. “‘The mood is right, let’s raise a glass, the spirits up’ – you know, all the stuff you do at Christmas.”
After the clip notes there’s a theory the song is about people practicing witchcraft getting caught and trying to cover it up, McCartney jokingly confesses the “truth.”
“Thank goodness they found me out,” he says. “This is completely true and actual fact, I am the head wizard of a Liverpool coven.” He adds, “Either that … or it’s complete nonsense. And you know it’s the latter.”
“Wonderful Christmastime” was released as a single in November 1979 and appeared on his 1980 album, McCartney II. It was McCartney’s first solo single in more than eight years.
Angela Bassett, Courtney B. Vance, Bronwyn Golden Vance and Slater Josiah Vance attend The Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony for Courtney B. Vance on December 16, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Courtney B. Vance was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Tuesday, 17 years after wife Angela Bassett received the same recognition. Speaking to ET, he shares how it feels to have his star across the street from Angela’s.
“I never thought I’d see it, but just grateful,” Vance says, noting how special it was for him to hear speeches from his twins, Bronwyn Vance and Slater Vance, who were 18 months old when Angela received her star.
“To hear [my son] speak, to hear my daughter speak those words, it’s just … wonderful,” Vance continued. “God is good. All I can say.”
He describes their speeches as a “testament” to the fact that “our family is first, the business is second.”
During Vance’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, Slater praised his dad for being “the most altruistic public servant that I’ve ever encountered.”
“I’ve never seen someone cherish people like my father, expecting and wanting no award,” he said. “This man goes out of his way to make sure that people around him are at ease, helping in any way conducive to that goal.”
Bronwyn referred to her dad as “the greatest man I have ever known.”
Angela also shared a few words, telling Vance, “I’m proud of you. I love you, and I’m grateful that the world now has a star that bears your name.”
Dave Navarro and Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction perform at Trinity College Park on June 28, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Kieran Frost/Redferns)
Jane’s Addiction and frontman Perry Farrell have shared new statements addressing the onstage altercation that occurred between Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro during a September 2024 show in Boston.
Following the incident, Jane’s announced that they’d “made the difficult decision to take some time away as a group” and that the remainder of their tour had been canceled.
In their own statement, Navarro, bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins cited Farrell’s “mental health difficulties.” Farrell also apologized for his “inexcusable behavior.”
The situation grew even uglier when Farrell and his former bandmates sued each other in July 2025.
However, in their new statements, it appears that at least some fences have been mended between the two camps.
“After that show, without notice to Perry, we unilaterally determined it would be best to not continue the tour and made inaccurate statements about Perry’s mental health which we regret,” Jane’s writes in an Instagram post. “Today we are here to announce that we have come together one last time to resolve our differences, so that the legacy of Jane’s Addiction will remain the work the four of us created together.”
The bands adds, “We now look forward to the future as we embark on our separate musical and creative endeavors. Jane’s Addiction will forever live in our hearts. We are proud of the music we created together.”
Farrell, meanwhile, writes that he’s reflected on the altercation and has concluded, “I didn’t handle myself the way I should have.”
“I apologize to our patrons and my bandmates for losing my temper and for disrupting the show,” Farrell writes. “My aim has always been to give our audience the best possible show, something real, honest and positive. In Boston, we fell short of that, and I’m truly sorry to everyone who was impacted.”
John Lennon and Yoko Ono chatted with host Dick Cavett 1971. (ABC/ANN LIMONGELLO)
A new video has just been released of John Lennon and Yoko Ono performing at a benefit concert for the families of those killed in New York’s Attica prison in 1971.
The concert took place 24 years ago, on Dec. 17, 1971, at the Apollo Theater in New York. Video shows John & Yoko and the Plastic Ono Band performing what was then a new song, “Attica State.”
The clip opens with an explanation of what happened on Sept. 13, 1971, at Attica Correctional Facility, noting that 39 people were killed and hundreds more injured.
The emcee of the evening explains to the crowd while introducing John and Yoko that the pair “saw fit to put down in music and lyrics, so that it will never be forgotten in our country by anyone, the tragedy of Attica State.”
The performance is one of 92 bonus tracks that appear on the John and Yoko box set Power to the People (Super Deluxe Edition), which came out in October. The set focused on John and Yoko’s political activism and life in New York City.
A 70th Anniversary Tribute to the Gatlin Brothers (Courtesy The Gatlin Brothers/Absolute Publicity, Inc.)
The Gatlin Brothers will be honored with a special show marking their 70th anniversary Feb. 23 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium
The Gatlins will take the stage, as well as The Oak Ridge Boys, Big & Rich, Mae Estes, Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown, John Berry, Lorrie Morgan, The Isaacs, Mark Wills, Red Steagall, T.G. Sheppard and others performing songs made famous by the trio.
1979’s “All the Gold in California” is perhaps the most well known of their many hits.
“Brother Steve, Brother Rudy, and I are grateful to God for the 70 years we have had making music together,” lead singer Larry Gatlin says. “We are thankful for our millions of fans all over the world and for the good folks in Nashville who helped us make the music. We’re also grateful to the performers and friends who will be participating in our 70th Anniversary Celebration.”
Studio portrait of actress Jasmine Guy and actor Kadeem Hardison, co-stars of A Different World television show. Aired: 1987-1993. (Photo by Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)
Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Cree Summer and Darryl M. Bell are returning — in a different time and in A Different World once again.
Deadline reports the stars of the beloved ’90s sitcom will reprise their iconic roles as Whitley Gilbert, Dwayne Wayne, Freddie Brooks and Ron “Ronaldus” Johnson in an upcoming spinoff of A Different World.
The new series will center on Deborah Wayne, played by Maleah Joi Moon, the youngest daughter of Dwayne and Whitley. Viewers learned the couple were expecting their first child in the original series finale. Now a freshman at the fictional Hillman College, Deborah struggles to step out of her parents’ shadow while attempting to carve out her own identity, legacy and fun on campus.
“A Different World is back!!! YAY!! We are over the moon to bring this much-anticipated sequel with our returning legacy stars Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer, and Darryl M. Bell!” showrunner Felicia Pride and executive producer Debbie Allen said in a joint statement. “These beloved characters are returning in a major way that respects their history while engaging exciting storylines relevant to issues of today.”
The statement added that fans will reunite with the original characters throughout the season and see how their lives have evolved in this “real continuation of the legacy show,” while teasing additional cast surprises for longtime viewers. “We’re excited to welcome new audiences to Hillman,” they said.
The A Different World spinoff will consist of 10 half-hour episodes and will stream on Netflix. Pride will serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside Allen, who produced, directed and appeared in the original series. Allen will direct the premiere and two additional episodes.
Also starring in the series are Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall and Kennedi Reece.
Rick Nielsen (L) and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick perform during the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 25, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage)
Cheap Trick is responding to criticism for performing at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, which took place in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7.
The band appeared at the ceremony, which was hosted by President Donald Trump, to honor KISS. They performed the band’s classic “Rock & Roll All Nite.”
“We were asked to perform at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors ceremony to pay tribute to our lifelong brothers in KISS, and to support artists and the arts,” the band wrote on Instagram. “We agreed to do it for those reasons, and no others.”
But even that post didn’t satisfy all their fans, with one commenter writing, “Bad call. I just lost a lot of respect.” Another added, “Should have politely declined.”
They did receive plenty of messages of support, as well, with one commenter noting, “Why are you apologizing for supporting your friends? No need to.”
The Kennedy Center Honors ceremony will air Dec. 23 on CBS.
Ashley’s team surprised her with a plaque commemorating the milestone at her most recent Redemption Residency shows at Chief’s on Broadway in Nashville.
“Light on in the Kitchen” was the lead single from Ashley’s 2023 The Devil I Know album, and was inspired by her mother and her mother’s two sisters.
In early December Ashley established the Light On Fund, which will help causes close to her heart.
Her Redemption Residency shows at Chief’s continue in 2026, with shows in January, February, March and April.
