Jillian Lauren-Shriner has filed for divorce from Weezer bassist Scott Shriner after 20 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple, married since 2005, share two teen sons – Jovanni Starshine, 13, and Tariku Moon, 17 – and she is seeking joint custody, spousal support, and to restore her maiden name. The filing follows a…… read more »
On the 10th anniversary of Scott Weiland’s death (December 3), a previously unreleased song from the late Stone Temple Pilots frontman, “If I Could Fly,” was made available to stream via Primary Wave/Virgin. Weiland wrote the tune in 2000 after the birth of his son Noah, with the emotional track officially unveiled on vinyl for…… read more »
The BBC has acquired Hamburg Days, a six-part drama series depicting The Beatles’ formative years in Hamburg during the 1960s. The project is based on the autobiography of artist Klaus Voormann – who created the iconic cover art for the band’s 1966 album, Revolver – with the onetime Beatles session musician also consulted on the…… read more »
After 26 years, Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando is retiring the Aerosmith-branded Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, which opened in 1999, to be reimagined with The Muppets’ Electric Mayhem as the new musical theme. The indoor roller coaster will close for an overhaul in spring 2026 and reopen next summer. The new ride will take fans…… read more »
Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer known for shaping the Memphis soul sound with Stax Records, died on Wednesday (December 3) at the age of 84. No cause of death has been shared as of yet. “While we mourn the loss of a husband, father, and friend, we find…… read more »
All Time Low have earned their third No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart with “The Weather,” marking the band’s first chart-topper since 2023’s “Sleepwalking.” The Maryland rock band’s other No. 1 hit, 2020’s “Monsters” featuring Blackbear, ruled the chart for 18 weeks, which remains the fourth-longest-leading hit in the survey’s 37-year history. Since first…… read more »
Fender has launched a new collection of signature guitars and basses celebrating Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary, featuring models representing guitarists Dave Murray and Janick Gers, and bassist Steve Harris. Highlights include the $11,000 Limited Edition Masterbuilt Dave Murray Stratocaster, crafted with Murray and masterbuilder Andy Hicks for high performance on tour, and more affordable Limited…… read more »
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has announced his debut solo album, set for release next year on Nonesuch Records, and dropped its lead single, “A Plea,” a nearly eight-minute free jazz/spoken word track featuring his electric bass, trumpet, and socially reflective lyrics calling for peace and love amidst division. The music video was directed…… read more »
Foo Fighters have announced a benefit concert on January 14 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles to support homeless nonprofits Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission, coinciding with frontman Dave Grohl’s 57th birthday. Fans can access a pre-sale ticket opportunity on December 7 through an in-person donation drive at the Forum, where attendees…… read more »
On Tuesday (December 2), Gorillaz announced on social media that they will bring their immersive ‘House of Kong’ exhibit and full-album performances of their upcoming LP, The Mountain, to Los Angeles this February. The exhibition – which previously ran in London this summer – will be on display at Rolling Greens from February 26 to…… read more »