British singer Bonnie Tyler performs at Theater am Potsdamer Platz on May 3, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Jakubaszek/Redferns)
Singer Bonnie Tyler is still recovering after undergoing surgery in May.
Tyler’s rep confirmed in May that doctors had put the “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer in a medically induced coma to aid in her recovery from intestinal surgery. A post on the 75-year-old Tyler’s website on Monday reveals that she is “no longer in a coma but remains very unwell and in intensive care in hospital in Portugal.”
“Although her condition is improving it is a slow process,” the statement reads. “Her doctors remain confident that she will make a good recovery but it is going to take time.”
Tyler did have some shows scheduled for 2026, and the post apologizes to fans “for the disappointment that this will cause.”
“We would like to thank everyone for the huge outpouring of love and support from all over the world that we have received for Bonnie and want to tell you that she is aware of, and very grateful for, your good wishes,” the post continues. “Bonnie’s family continue to ask for privacy and promise that we will issue further updates as soon as there are significant developments to share.”
Tyler, known for her husky voice, rose to fame in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Her career launched to superstardom in 1983 thanks to her hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” which spent four weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Viviane Nzale, a health worker responsible for triage, stands at a screening post at the entrance of Mongbwalu General Hospital while monitoring patients and visitors entering the facility as they respond to the continuing Ebola outbreak here on June 12, 2026 in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo. (Michel Lunanga/Getty Images)
(NEW YORK) — Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported a record one-day increase in Ebola cases since the current outbreak was first detected one month ago.
The DRC Ministry of Health reported 72 new confirmed Ebola cases on June 13, bringing the total number of cases to 782. Additionally, 29 deaths were recorded, bringing to 181 the number of fatalities that have occurred in the last month.
The majority of cases are still concentrated in three provinces in the northeast part of the country: Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. Two new health zones, Nia-Nia in Ituri and Mabalako in North Kivu, reported cases for the first time, increasing the number of affected health zones to 31, according to the Ministry of Health.
Contact tracing remains a concern. Health officials said only 56.5% of identified contacts have been followed up on, far below the desired 90%-95% target needed to contain the outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
DRC health officials say they’re still experiencing community hesitance as well as shortages of essential medicines and infection-control supplies.
Meanwhile, Uganda has reported 19 confirmed cases, in large part linked to cross-border transmission from the DRC, and two deaths, according to the World Health Organization.
Last week, United Nations agencies warned that children in the eastern DRC could become increasingly affected by the Ebola outbreak. The U.N. said it may be difficult to accurately track the number of children who may be affected by the outbreak due to inefficient surveillance.
Although most infections have been among adults, “as the outbreak evolves, we must be prepared for increasing household transmission which means we may see more children affected in the days ahead,” Dr. Douglas Noble, UNICEF global lead for public health emergencies and global incident manager for Ebola, said on Friday.
“These are already very vulnerable children, so the capacity for this community to absorb any additional stressors was already stretched to breaking point,” he said.
In past Ebola outbreaks in the DRC, children “made up a significant share of cases and an even greater share of deaths, with the youngest facing the highest fatality rates and many left orphaned or separated from caregivers,” Noble said.
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department recently announced plans to provide $50 million to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), which describes itself as “a global partnership working to accelerate the development of vaccines and other biologic countermeasures against epidemic and pandemic threats,” to help develop vaccines and treatments against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola that’s driving the current outbreak.
The State Department further said it has committed more than $270 million directly to the Ebola response, with U.S.-funded partners screening more than 6,300 people in Ituri, supporting 100 health facilities and carrying out 200 safe burials.
Vice President JD Vance appears on ABC News’ “Good Morning America” on Monday, June 15, 2026. (ABC News)
(WASHINGTON) — Vice President JD Vance on Monday spoke about the settlement that would extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and pave the way for 60 days of technical negotiations to end the war, saying it has been signed “digitally.”
Vance said the agreement marked a moment in which Iran has a “two-path” option.
“On the one hand, if they continue to try to rebuild their nuclear program, this deal ensures they will never have the resources to do that,” Vance told ABC News’ “Good Morning America” in an interview on Monday. “On the other hand, if the Iranians are willing to give a long-term commitment — along with proper verification — to giving up that nuclear weapon, we’re willing to welcome them into the world economy, to lift some sanctions and to turn over a new leaf in that relationship.”
Iranian officials have long publicly maintained that the country’s nuclear program operates only for civilian purposes, although Western officials have said their uranium enrichment has gone beyond what would be needed for civilian use. Iran has also said it does not have ambitions to create nuclear weapons, a claim that American officials have disputed.
Vance’s interview followed a Sunday social media post from President Donald Trump, who said the United States and Iran reached an agreement for a 60-day ceasefire in the conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28.
Vance said that the deal had already been digitally signed by parties, but also maintained that there would be a signing ceremony on Friday — though it’s unclear exactly what the Friday signing will mean if the deal has already been signed digitally. The vice president did say that the full text of the agreement would be released at some point this week and that negotiations were expected to continue.
The exact contents of the agreement is still unclear, and he remained vague about what specifics were in the the text of the already-signed agreement.
When pressed by “Good Morning America” Anchor George Stephanopoulos about whether this deal was the president going back on promises that Iran would need to provide “unconditional surrender,” Vance responded that “what this deal fundamentally does is it reopens the Straits of Hormuz.”
“You see, oil prices have already come down substantially just in the last 24 hours,” Vance added.
Vance also said that the deal includes provisions that Iran will stop funding terror groups, though he did not expand on what exactly that means.
As a potential deal was reportedly coming together on Friday, Vance took to social media to push back on what he described as “fake information” about the potential terms, which he said were expected to include financial incentives for Iran. Vance said funds would not be released to Iran “for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting.”
Vance also said that since the deal was digitally signed on Sunday, no money for Iran has been released, “and that won’t change, George,” Vance said.
Vance on Monday said forward momentum for the deal would hinge on Iranian officials “doing the right thing,” including allowing for some form of verification to show that Iran is not working toward building a nuclear weapon.
“This is fundamentally a win-win for the American people,” Vance said. “What the president has said is he wants it to be a win for the Iranian people as well. But that requires some real trust building and some real positive conduct from the Iranian political system.”
“We’re going to see if that happens,” he added. “If it does, they’re absolutely going to find the president of United States and the entire team a willing partner, to make their country more prosperous.”
Stephanopoulos pressed Vance about whether Israel’s comments that they are not party to the agreement amid their continued hostilities in Lebanon, asking Vance whether that might complicate the peace settlement.
“Well, George, everything’s going to complicate the deal, as you know, in this region of the world, even a ceasefire, sometimes they’re a little bit dirty,” Vance said. “It goes from shooting a lot to shooting a little to shooting not at all. But what we fundamentally believe is that this is going to be a good deal for the people of Israel, for the people of the Gulf, the people of America, and again, potentially for the people of Iran as well.”
A landmark nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, followed two years of negotiations. It imposed restrictions on Iran’s civilian nuclear enrichment program in exchange for sanctions relief. Iran, in that 2015 deal, agreed to international monitoring and to keeping its nuclear program “solely for peaceful purposes,” according to the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation.
Trump withdrew the U.S. that deal in 2018, during his first term.
“There are all of these ways I could explain the ways this deal is fundamentally better for the American people than the JCPOA,” Vance said on Monday. “But the fundamental difference is that the Gulf Coast coalition, our Arab partners in the region, they hated the JCPOA, because they felt that it emboldened Iran to be a bad actor. They love this deal because they feel that it’s going to create a totally new dynamic in the Middle East.”
ABC News’ Meredith Deliso contributed to this report.
French Montana performs onstage at Complex and Apple Music present VERZUZ: French Montana vs. Rick Ross at Apple Music Studios on May 07, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Complex)
French Montana wants to lend a helping hand to a cab driver whose car was damaged during celebrations for the NBA’s newest champions: the Knicks.
After coming across a video of the driver watching helplessly watching as a crowd climbed and ran across his cab, French reposted it on X and wrote, “Somebody find him for me so we can help him get back on his feet.” He followed up on Instagram Monday, writing, “lets find this brother.”
The celebrations in New York came after the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals, securing their first championship in 53 years.
French recently added Remy Ma to his collaboration with Max B, “Ever Since You Left Me,” in honor of the Knicks’ playoff run and overall journey.
Steven Curtis Chapmen & Chris Janson’s “America the Beautiful” (SCSEE Music/The Fuel Music)
Chris Janson and Christian music superstar Steven Curtis Chapman have come together to create a new version of “America the Beautiful” for the United States’ 250th birthday on July 4.
“I’ve always believed music has the power to bring people together,” Chris says. “No matter where you’re from or what you believe, we all share this beautiful country and its story. Recording ‘America the Beautiful’ with Steven was an opportunity to celebrate what connects us and remind people that unity starts with listening to one another.”
The two Grand Ole Opry members performed the song together June 12 on the historic stage, along with the children’s choir featured on the track.
Chris’ latest hit, “Me & a Beer,” just peaked at #9 on the Mediabase radio airplay chart.
Bob Dylan performs as part of a double bill with Neil Young at Hyde Park on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for ABA)
Bob Dylan turned 85 in May, and in a new opinion piece for The New York Times he reflects on the best and worst things about being an octogenarian.
The article was tied to President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday Sunday, although Dylan doesn’t mention Trump.
Dylan notes that the best part about being 80 “is that you outlive the clocks that have been chasing you.”
“It’s freedom from that lie that anything was ever under control,” he writes. “You don’t chase the parade anymore. You’re an old king from some vanished country. You’re harder to program. You’re not rushing to become anything and you’re not haunted by things that you did.”
He adds, “You’re haunted by how little of it really mattered in the way you thought it would.”
As for the worst things about being 80, Dylan notes, “The old fire in your heart still tells you to do this and that, but your body says we already did it. Also, nothing surprises you. It sounds like a luxury but it’s not, and also you’ve run out of illusions.”
“The really worst part about being 80 is that you find, at last, you’ve got an understanding of something that might have altered everything in the past, had it come at a time when something could still be altered,” he continues. “When you’re young you think that time moves forward. At 80 you know that it doesn’t, it stands still. We’re the ones that move.”
But turning 85 hasn’t slowed Dylan down. He’s currently on a North American tour that hits Santa Barbara on Wednesday. A complete list of dates can be found at BobDylan.com.
Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter, ‘Bring Your Love’ (Warner Records)
Madonna has released a new video for her Sabrina Carpenter duet, “Bring Your Love,” and she’s brought another blonde along for the ride: Julia Garner.
The video is similar to the “Bring Your Love” sequence in Madonna’s short film Confessions II, which she debuted at New York’s Tribeca Festival, and it was directed by the same people. In both, Madonna is shown dancing at a club as masked women dressed like high-tech ninjas pursue her with cameras.
Also in both, Julia, who was originally supposed to portray Madonna in a biopic, appears up at the club, styled like the Queen of Pop circa 1986.
This video, however, starts with Madonna dancing in a huge empty space, before a crowd of sweaty, shirtless men and a crowd of clubgoers charge at each other from opposite sides of the room. They all start dancing and Madonna, who’s rolled up in a piece of black fabric on the floor, gets kicked around before jumping up and welcoming Sabrina to the party.
As the packed dance floor gyrates, Madonna — or her body double — is shown flying and doing flips above the crowd while Sabrina stays on the ground. At the end, Madonna walks down a hallway and into a doorway decorated with a poster reading, “Come to the Club of Love.”
“Bring Your Love” is from Madonna’s album Confessions II, due July 3.
Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez in season 5 of ‘Only Murders in the Building.’ (Disney/Patrick Harbron)
Only Murders in the Building could fill a building with the guest stars for season 6.
Even more names have been added to the cast for the Hulu whodunnit series, which heads to London for the new season. Among them are former Doctor Who stars David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker and Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlin.
Jim Broadbent, Richard Ayoade, Adrian Lukis and Kathryn Hunter are also on the roster.
Coughlin wrote on Instagram of the gig, “The nicest summer job I’ve ever had including that one year I sold sweets from a shed!!”
As previously reported, season 6 will also feature Coughlin’s Bridgerton co-star Simone Ashley, as well as Sharon Horgan, Absolutely Fabulous star Jennifer Saunders, Spice Girls’ Geri Halliwell Horner, Martin Freeman and Heartstopper’s Rhea Norwood, among others.
The 10-episode sixth season finds the crime-solving trio of Charles, Oliver and Mabel trading in New York City for London in order to solve a new mystery. It’s currently in production in the U.K.
Only Murders in the Building stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez.
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Jay Weinberg and Chloe Howcroft Weinberg on September 28, 2025 in New York, New York. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios)
Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg and his wife, Chloe Weinberg, have welcomed their first child together.
“Mom and baby are healthy and doing great,” Jay wrote in an Instagram post Sunday announcing the news.
“We’re so thankful for the love and encouragement from our friends and loved ones, and over the moon with excitement to welcome our little girl into this world,” the post continues.
Not only does the baby have a drummer for a dad, she also has a drummer for a grandfather: Max Weinberg, longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. We’re guessing it’s only a matter of time before she makes her way behind the kit, as well.
Jay Weinberg was let go from Slipknot in 2023 after nearly a decade with the masked metallers. Following his departure from the ‘Knot, he joined Suicidal Tendencies before announcing his departure in January.
Jay released his debut solo song, “Sandstone,” in 2025. Another track, “Drone Operator,” followed in March.
Culture Club’s Boy George turned 65 on Sunday, and to mark the occasion he recorded and released a new AI-assisted version of his group’s hit “Karma Chameleon.”
“Created in partnership with @artistincluded, this release showcases how ethical AI can help honor iconic music, celebrate the artists who created it, and introduce songs to new generations of listeners,” reads a post on Culture Club’s Instagram.
Artist Included is described in a press release as a new “artist-first” music and technology company, which aims “to help iconic artists reclaim creative participation, ownership, and long-term value in their music.”
Boy George recorded new vocals for the new take on the 1983 track, with AI used to make those vocals sound closer to the original release.
“Revisiting ‘Karma Chameleon’ in this way was emotional and creatively inspiring,” says Boy George. “The goal was never to replace the original — it was to celebrate it and let the song keep evolving for new audiences.”
Originally released in September 1983, “Karma Chameleon” was the first single off Culture Club’s sophomore album, Colour By Numbers. It spent three weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also topped the U.K. singles chart, where it spent six weeks on top.
In other Boy George news … Bidding is now open for the new Julien’s Auction Bold Luxury: Boy George Edit, which features a curated selection of the singer’s fashion, music memorabilia and art. A live auction will take place July 14 at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills.
