The Neighbourhood drummer Brandon Fried is no longer in the band following an allegation of sexual misconduct against him.
Over the weekend, musician María Zardoya, lead singer of the band The Marías, posted in an Instagram Story that Fried had “groped [her] under the table” while they were both at a bar.
“It was one of the most uncomfortable things I’ve ever experienced,” Zardoya wrote. “I felt an invasion of my space, privacy and body.”
Tagging The Neighbourhood, Zardoya wrote that the band “need[s] a new drummer,” adding that Fried is “a complete creep.”
The “Sweater Weather” outfit then tweeted that “As a result of Brandon’s actions, he will no longer be a member of The Neighbourhood.”
“We are grateful to Maria for coming forward,” the tweet reads. “We have zero tolerance for any kind of inappropriate behavior towards women.”
Fried, who’d been The Neighbourhood’s drummer since 2014, has also released a statement on his Instagram Story apologizing to Zardoya for his “inexcusable and intolerable” actions.
“They are not reflective of who I am as a person, but clearly a reflection of who I become while under the influence,” Fried wrote. “It is evident that I must address my problems with alcohol and substance abuse, which I am now seeking help for.”
“I want to apologize to women who have been victims of any behavior that has left them feeling uncomfortable or violated,” he added. “I am also sorry to The Neighbourhood and our fans for letting them down.”
It was a Beatles family reunion over the weekend, starring Paul McCartney and John Lennon‘s son Julian.
“It’s Amazing who you run into in an airport Lounge! None other than Uncle Paul…. So, so lovely, and what are the chances,” Julian tweeted along with a black-and-white photo of himself posing with Macca. Anther photo showed Paul holding up his cell phone, which is displaying Julian’s new album, Jude.
Jude, Julian’s first album in more than 10 years, takes its title from “Hey Jude,” the 1968 Beatles song that McCartney famously wrote for him when he was five years old, to cheer him up after his parents split.
Julian recently told ABC Audio that titling the record Jude partly ties in with his recent decision to legally change his given first name, John, to Julian, which he’s been called since childhood.
“Jules, Jude, me, retrospective, collection of songs from life, taking ownership of the name Jude and/or being me finally…that all made sense to me,” he explained.
We were promised “special guests” for Elton John‘s final North American show, which is taking place November 20 at Dodger Stadium and being livestreamed on Disney+. Well, we’re getting them.
Dua Lipa, Brandi Carlile and Kiki Dee have all been announced as guests for the performance. Dua was, of course, Elton’s duet partner on their global hit “Cold Heart.” Brandi is a good friend of Elton’s and appears on his most recent album, The Lockdown Sessions. British singer Kiki Dee was Elton’s duet partner for his 1976 number-one hit “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”
A new trailer has also been released for the November 20 show. It starts at 11 p.m. ET on Disney+ and will be preceded by Countdown to Elton Live, featuring interviews with Elton and his husband/manager, David Furnish, as well as fan messages and footage from Dodger Stadium.
A watch Elvis Presley owned, a piano that Bob Dylan played, and the guitar Don McLean used to compose “Vincent” were among the big winners at Julien’s Auctions’ “Icons and Idols: Rock ‘N’ Roll” auction over the weekend.
The King’s gold-and-diamond watch went for $256,000, while the piano on which Bob Dylan composed songs for his 1969 album, Nashville Skyline, went for $217,600. An abstract nude that Dylan painted sold for $100,000, five times its original estimate. McLean’s 1969 Martin 00-21 acoustic guitar sold for $156,250.
A stage-played guitar from Paul McCartney went for $76,800. The guitar, painted the colors of the Ukrainian flag, was part of the Gibson Gives initiative, with all proceeds going to provide relief for Ukraine.
Meanwhile, a pair of John Lennon‘s “Granny” glasses went for $162,500; Prince‘s blue 1992 Kurt Nelson Cloud electric guitar sold for $192,000; a bass The Who‘s John Entwistle played in the 1975 movie Tommy went for $81,250, and a bassthat Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revival used sold for $93,750.
(NEW YORK) — Although it’s still early in the flu season, hospitals around the country are seeing more and more cases of the virus, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting there were at least 2.8 million cases, 23,000 hospitalizations and 1,300 deaths as of last week.
The higher-than-usual increase in flu cases is stretching hospitals to capacity, many of which are already trying to manage a surge in RSV cases in children as well as address ongoing COVID-19 cases.
Flu, which is caused by influenza viruses, is a contagious illness. According to the CDC, anyone can get the flu and symptoms of the virus include body or muscle aches, a cough, fatigue, fever, headache, a runny or stuffy nose and sore throat. Diarrhea and vomiting may also occur but these symptoms tend to affect children more than adults. Those who are at higher risk of developing complications from the flu include older adults over the age of 65, individuals with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women and young children, especially those 2 and under.
Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House’s COVID-19 response coordinator, told “Good Morning America” that one of the best ways to protect against the flu and COVID-19 is to get vaccinated.
“We are seeing a resurgence of flu. We’re seeing COVID cases tick up. But the good news is we’ve got two highly effective vaccines and the most important thing people can do to protect themselves and their families this holiday season is to get those vaccines,” Jha said. “And we are ready. We’re ready to help hospitals if they’re overwhelmed if they need extra staffing. We’re ready to manage this flu and COVID season ahead.”
Individuals can choose to get both their flu and COVID vaccines at the same time or wait to space them out, according to guidance from the CDC.
“I got them both at the same time. Totally safe, totally reasonable to do that. That’s what I’ve been recommending,” Jha said. “Obviously, if you want to keep them apart, that’s fine, but I really think it’s totally safe and very effective to get them at the same time and then you’re just done.”
The vaccines are not 100% preventative but Jha said they are effective in protecting against serious illnesses.
“If you get this vaccine, it is still possible to get the flu. These vaccines are not 100% effective at preventing infection, but they are terrific at preventing serious illness. They’ll keep you out of the hospital. They’ll keep you out of the ICU and that’s what really matters,” he said.
Jha added that this year’s flu vaccine appears to be a good match to the dominant flu virus strain in circulation.
“It’s actually quite effective,” he said. “It is not every year but this year, it really looks like it’s a very good match.”
And for those who say they’re tired of getting yet another vaccine, Jha has this message: “It’s obviously been a tough two-and-a-half years. I think some people have gotten out of practice of getting their annual flu shot. What I remind people is we’ve been doing this for a long time. In the fall, we go out and get the flu vaccine. This year, add that COVID vaccine. If people do that, it’s a great way to make sure you have a safe and non-disruptive holiday season ahead.”
Garth Brooks is heading to Las Vegas in 2023 for a new headlining residency.
The country superstar exclusively announced his upcoming Garth Brooks/Plus ONE Vegas residency while appearing on Good Morning America Monday.
The upcoming residency will take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
“Vegas is the place where anything goes, and The Colosseum at Caesars is the heart of Vegas,” Brooks said via a press release. “The perfect combination to present a show that will not only push the envelope, it’s gonna shred it.”
The news of the singer’s return to Vegas comes after he finished his three-and-a-half-year-long worldwide Stadium Tour in September. Throughout the upcoming residency, the hitmaker will take the stage with different band members and even some special guests, according to the press release.
Brooks partnered with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program so that fans can register for presale tickets now through Thursday at 8 a.m. PT. Once registered fans receive a code, they will have exclusive access to purchase tickets on Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. PT.
In honor of the residency, Brooks is also releasing a new boxed set that features a custom book and five discs with more than 50 of his live recordings, including hits from the past and some newly released recordings.
Brooks previously played a multi-year residency in Vegas at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas from December 2009 to November 2013.
Check out the full list of new residency dates:
May 2023: 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28
June 2023: 1, 3, 4
July 2023: 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23
November 2023: 29
December 2023: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16
Dolly Parton, starstruck? It might seem like a strange proposition — after all, she’s one of the biggest music stars out there — but she admits there are a few celebrities who make her pretty nervous.
“I’m working on a rock album now, and I’ve been talking to Elton John, Mick Jagger and Debbie Harry,” the singer tells People. “Every time I talk to one of them, it’s just such a thrill.”
Dolly’s not the only country act susceptible to getting butterflies when she’s talking to a huge musical artist. In 2009, Martina McBride told The Bootthat she always feels a little starstruck when she’s talking to one of the leading ladies of country music.
“Reba McEntire!” Martina revealed. “I don’t know what it is because she always goes out of her way to make me feel really welcome, but I just love her so much and admire her, and I never know what to say.”
Another country star who gets starstruck by one of the genre’s legends: Scotty McCreery. Hesaid that anytime he’s around Garth Brooks, he winds up “stumbling over my words,” and added, “I remember the first time I met George Strait, it’s like I couldn’t speak.”
And getting starstruck is all relative — Dolly might get nervous around rock icons, but for younger stars like Scotty, no one’s bigger than her.
“Probably the most starstruck I’ve ever been [was] meeting Dolly Parton for the first time,” he says. “That was quite a moment for me. I’m not even sure what I said, it probably didn’t even make sense, but that was pretty spectacular.”
Paramount + on Sunday debuted the teaser trailer for the new Yellowstone prequel 1923, starring Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford. The new original drama series, per the streamer, “will introduce a new generation of Duttons led by patriarch Jacob and matriarch Cara — played respectively by Ford and Mirren. The series will explore the early twentieth century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression all plague the mountain west, and the Duttons who call it home.” 1923 debuts on December 18 on Paramount+…
CBS has announced a first-ever three-hour crossover event between NCIS, NCIS: Hawai’i and NCIS: Los Angeles on January 2. Team members from the three NCIS divisions will converge in Washington, D.C., to celebrate a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center professor who taught multiple members from each squad, only to learn he’s been found dead of an apparent suicide. His former students, however, suspect foul play. The story begins at 8 p.m. with the NCIS episode “Too Many Cooks,” and continues with the NCIS: Hawai’i episode “Deep Fake” at 9 p.m., before wrapping up at 10 p.m. with the NCIS: Los Angeles story “A Long Time Coming”…
Budd Friedman, who founded The Improv comedy club franchise, and launched the careers of Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams and Billy Crystal, among others, died of heart failure Saturday in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Improv confirmed on Saturday. He was 90 years old. An outpouring of tributes came from comedians like Richard Lewis, who recalled, “In 1971, my father, a hero to me died young. I was lost and found by this man who was a veritable kingmaker for many young comedians.” Other comedians whose careers got a boost from Friedman included Jimmy Fallon, Larry David, Chris Rock, Keenen Ivory Wayans, David Brenner, Lily Tomlin, David Steinberg, Steve Landesberg and Dick Cavett…
Hosted by Rita Ora and Taika Waititi, the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards were in full swing Sunday night at the PSD Bank Dome in Germany.
The ceremony celebrated the best music and artists from across the world with musical performance from the likes of Bebe Rexha, David Guetta, OneRepublic, Tate McRae, Ava Max, and more.
Harry Styles, who had the most award nominations overall with seven, snagged the award for Best Live. Close behind in nominations was Taylor Swift, who earned six, making her the most nominated female artist. Of those six, she took home four EMAs including Best Artist and Best Video for All Too Well: The Short Film.
Here’s the full list of winners:
Best Song
Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl”Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone – “Me Porto Bonito”
Best Video
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)”
Best Artist
Taylor Swift
Best Collaboration
David Guetta, Bebe Rexha – “I’m Good (Blue)”
Best Live
Harry Styles
Best Pop
Taylor Swift
Best New
Seventeen
Best K-Pop
Lisa
Best Latin
Anitta
Best Electronic
David Guetta
Best Hip Hop
Nicki Minaj
Best Rock
Muse
Best Alternative
Gorillaz
Best R&B
Chlöe
Best Longform Video
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)”
Video For Good
Sam Smith ft. Kim Petras – “Unholy”
Biggest Fans
BTS
Best PUSH
Seventeen
Best Metaverse Performance
BLACKPINK The Virtual | PUBG
Marvel Studio’s Black Panther sequel Wakanda Forever debuted with an estimated $180 million in North America, the 2nd best opening weekend of the year behind Marvel’s Dr. Strange sequel, which opened to $187 million in May.
Wakanda Forever set a record for the biggest November opening of all time, beating The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The first Black Panther opened to $202 million in 2018. The sequel opened to an estimated $150 million internationally, with a worldwide gross of $330 million.
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After spending its first three weeks at number one, Black Adam slipped to second place with an estimated $8.6 million, bringing its domestic tally to $151 million. The action-adventure film has earned $352 million worldwide.
The rom-com Ticket to Paradise took third place with an estimated $6.1 million, raising its domestic total to $56.5 million after four weeks and $150 million worldwide.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile grabbed an estimated $3.2 million in its sixth week of release for a fourth place finish. The live action-CGI comedy has collected $40.8 million in North America and $72.6 million globally.
Rounding out the top five was the horror film Smile, earning an estimated $2.3 million. Made for just $17 million, its seven-week total stands at $103 million and $210 million at the worldwide box office.
