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Beatles Reunite: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr Straight to Number 1 with Nostalgic, Bouncy Ode to Liverpool “Home to Us” (Listen)

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Beatles Reunite: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr Straight to Number 1 with Nostalgic, Bouncy Ode to Liverpool “Home to Us” (Listen)

Paul and Ringo, together again. They’re number 1 on iTunes just hours after release of their new single!

The two living Beatles have had some collaborations over the years. But the new song, “Home to Us,” is their best.

It’s a nostalgic ode to Liverpool, their home town, so meaningful now they’re each in their 80s and have lost their best mates.

The pair sing together. Paul playing his bass, and Ringo’s hitting those drums. It’s a perfect duet.

Where this will get played? Of course on Sirius XM 18, but I hope FM stations will pick it up. It’s already on repeat here!

“Home to Us” is included on Paul’s new album, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” coming on May 29th.

Harry Styles Drops 70s Themed Disco Single, “Dance No More” With Cheerleading Squad, Prep for Tour Dates in Europe

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Harry Styles Drops 70s Themed Disco Single, “Dance No More” With Cheerleading Squad, Prep for Tour Dates in Europe

Harry Styles has dropped a new video from his “Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally” album.

It’s for the 70s themed dance track, “Dance No More.” The song samples 15 year old beats from Splice, apparently.

Harry starts touring soon, beginning in Amsterdam, where seats are available. His New York Madison Square Garden shows aren’t until August, so he’ll need at least one more video to promote everything.

Keith Richards NOT on the Tonight Show This Evening Following Mick Jagger’s Sketch to Launch “Foreign Tongues”

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Keith Richards NOT on the Tonight Show This Evening Following Mick Jagger’s Sketch to Launch “Foreign Tongues”

Mick Jagger had a lot of fun last night on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

The Rolling Stone was quite good in a silly sketch about a jewelry salesman with fake arms.

The store was called Hackney Diamonds, the name of the Stones’ last album. The whole idea was to promote the new album, “Foreign Tongues.”

Originally the Tonight Show advertised Keith Richards for tonight’s episode. But that’s not happening, I am told by insiders. Maybe Keef will turn up later this month, or when the album is released in July (which makes more sense).

Keith can’t top his appearance from two years ago anyway. See below.

Ronnie Wood was set for May 13th. No word on that one, either.

Meantime, the Stones have hits with “In the Stars” and “Rough and Twisted.”

Good News! Olivia Rodrigo Pumps Up “Saturday Night Live” Ratings with 2nd Highest Numbers of Season So Far as Host and Musical Guest

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Good News! Olivia Rodrigo Pumps Up “Saturday Night Live” Ratings with 2nd Highest Numbers of Season So Far as Host and Musical Guest

Olivia Rodrigo was the answer to all of “SNL”‘s ratings wishes.

The pop starlet hosted and was musical guest this past weekend, and drove the show to its second highest numbers of the season.

Indeed, Rodrigo’s 4.99 was second only to Ariana Grande and Cher’s Christmas show, which had a 5.4 million standing.

Rodrigo blew away even Harry Styles’ episode a few weeks ago.

Why? Because she showed enormous talent, had a lot of musical numbers, and came in with a number 1 hit. Her “Drop Dead” is actually number 1 on Billboard and all over the place!

Cannes Film Festival Plays Celeb Desperation Cards Inviting Vin Diesel, Cast of “Fast and Furious” for Red Carpet 25th Anniversary

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Cannes Film Festival Plays Celeb Desperation Cards Inviting Vin Diesel, Cast of “Fast and Furious” for Red Carpet 25th Anniversary

I do feel bad for this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

With no big American releases, the Festival is scraping around to find celebrities for its red carpets.

Just announced: a 25th anniversary showing of the first “Fast and Furious” movie. Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, and the late Paul Walker’s daughter will walk the carpet. No word of director Rob Cohen attending the showing. But that would be problematic considering his massive stomach churning legal problems. (Look ’em up, I can’t get into it.)

“The Fast and the Furious” would never have been shown in Cannes, cry critics, under any other circumstances. It would be beneath them.

To make matters worse, the screening will be at the Palais du Festivals, albeit at 11:45pm. This might have worked if it were shown on the beach, at the Cinema du Plages.

Sacre bleu! But so far the festival, which starts next Tuesday, is relying on B movies like the new one directed by John Travolta, of all people. And they’ve got James Gray, the American director still looking for a hit after 25 years. There are no marquee names coming like Spielberg, Scorsese, Coen, or Anderson.

Timing is everything with film festivals. I’m sure Cannes will return next year with beaucoup of stars!

Lawsuits, Scandals Plague Lizzo Comeback Fades as “Bitch” Single Yields Few Sales Or Views on YouTube, No Airplay

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Lawsuits, Scandals Plague Lizzo Comeback Fades as “Bitch” Single Yields Few Sales Or Views on YouTube, No Airplay

Bad news for Lizzo.

The body-positive R&B singer was once at the top of the pop heap. She won Grammys and consistently scored on the charts.

Lizzo was so hot that she once hosted and was musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” in 2022, and appeared three other times as musical guest only since 2019.

But then a bunch of lawsuits and gossip about her bad behavior overwhelmed her, and Lizzo — real name Melissa Jefferson — fell faster than a rogue meteorite to Earth.

Even now, Lizzo is fighting a 2023 lawsuit from former backup dancers alleging sexual harassment, racial discrimination, and a hostile work environment.

This week, her big comeback single — a remake of the Meredith Brooks song, “Bitch” — fell flat. The single has had about 432 buyers, mostly from streaming. No one liked it, and no one wanted it. “Bitch” has had just 123,000 views on YouTube, which really means your cat kept hitting the button.

The news colors Lizzo’s coming album of the same name due June 5th. And that album is a replacement for one that never happened after two earlier singles already failed.

Everything has gone wrong, it seems, starting with Lizzo being confrontational about her situation instead of contrite. The logo for the new album is a picture of the singer being held up like a middle finger on a manicured hand.

Mick Jagger on Jimmy Fallon Tonight to Announce New Rolling Stones Album, Already Has Two Singles in iTunes Top 5

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Mick Jagger on Jimmy Fallon Tonight to Announce New Rolling Stones Album, Already Has Two Singles in iTunes Top 5

Mick Jagger kicks off Rolling Stones week on the Tonight Show tonight.

Keith is next, and then Ronnie Wood next week.

The Stones launched their new album, “Foreign Tongues,” yesterday from a Williamsburg bank in Brooklyn.

They released two singles, “In the Stars,” and “Rough and Twisted.” They’re already in the iTunes top 5 at numbers 3 and 5. Viva the Rolling Stones, 62 years later!

Keep refreshing for Mick’s comments tonight.

Broadway’s Already Fading “Book of Mormon” Will Be Closed at Least Through May 17th After Fire Damages Eugene O’Neill Theater

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Broadway’s Already Fading “Book of Mormon” Will Be Closed at Least Through May 17th After Fire Damages Eugene O’Neill Theater

The Broadway Mormons will not be ringing doorbells for a couple of weeks.

The Tony winning “Book of Mormon” will be shuttered at least until May 17th after a fire damaged the Eugene O’Neill Theater.

The musical, now in its 15th year, has had a rock box office in the last couple of years. For a long time, they were a leader on Broadway with more $1 million a week in receipts.

But last week, the total was $703,819. And that’s about average for quite a while except for holiday weeks. On January 25th they were down to $505K. That’s not enough to run a Broadway musical, which is why the actors are all unknown. Producers are keeping the budget light.

It’s hoped that the fire damage will be rectified quickly. The show has a lot of 15th anniversary promotions planned for the summer.

STATEMENT FROM
ATG ENTERTAINMENT & THE BOOK OF MORMON

New York, NY (May 6, 2026) – On the morning of Monday, May 4, a fire was reported at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. FDNY was immediately contacted, were on site within minutes, and quickly extinguished the fire.

ATG Entertainment and The Book of Mormon extend their deepest thanks to the firefighters and emergency responders for their bravery and speedy response.

The fire was limited to the follow spot booth of the O’Neill. At this time, the exact cause of the fire is unknown.

ATG Entertainment and The Book of Mormon are currently working with a team of industry professionals to begin repairs needed to the building.

Performances of The Book of Mormon are canceled through Sunday, May 17. Ticket holders for impacted performances will be notified via their point of purchase to receive refunds or reschedule.

Next week, ATG Entertainment and The Book of Mormon will provide an update regarding performances, which are anticipated to resume at the Eugene O’Neill in the coming weeks.

Mariah’s Lambs Will Be Sheepish: Carey Sticking with Gamma Records, Making Next Album, Signing Fashion Deal

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Mariah’s Lambs Will Be Sheepish: Carey Sticking with Gamma Records, Making Next Album, Signing Fashion Deal

Mariah Carey’s “lambs” got all excited on social media.

They thought she was leaving Gamma Records, her current home (and also, sadly, home to Kanye West).

But I’m told Mariah will be trilling again for Gamma. Sources tell me she’s recording her new album for the label now.

The word also is that Mariah’s signed some kind of fashion deal we’ll be hearing about soon. Considering her whole “lamb” association, it should be for shearling coats.

Mariah doesn’t have a lot of options for labels aside from Gamma. She’s been everywhere– Sony, Virgin, etc. Her albums don’t sell like they used to — “Here for It All,” her album from this year, was a dud. But Gamma has money — they’re backed by Apple Music and Todd Boehly’s Eldridge Industries — and the people there, like label chief Larry Jackson, believe in her.

“Here for It All” suffered from poor song selection and execution. Maybe all the parties involved have learned some lessons from that experience.

Meantime, like all of us, Mariah is downsizing. She’s selling her Tribeca penthouse for $29 million. She may even cut back on being carried from one room to another. But don’t expect to see her on the subway anytime soon!

“Michael” Jackson Movie Crossing $200 Million Mark Today as Album, Singles Charts Are Dominated by Deceased Star’s Music

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“Michael” Jackson Movie Crossing $200 Million Mark Today as Album, Singles Charts Are Dominated by Deceased Star’s Music

There’s no question that “Michael” remains a hit.

The Michael Jackson audience won’t stop til they get enough, apparently. The Antoine Fuqua directed film is crossing the $200 million mark today in domestic ticket sales.

The fact-plagued film — and I say that apart from other discussions of trials and accusations later in Jackson’s life — continues to draw audiences based on Jackson’s music and dancing.

Jackson currently has about a dozen singles and albums in each of the respective iTunes charts. This week, Jackson is on track to sell around 125,000 “records” including streaming. At least 45,000 are from his Number Ones greatest hits album.

The movie — despite all the reshoots and legal confusion — is a rainmaker for the Jackson Estate and his children.

Will there be a part two? Doubtful, because it will undo all of this success instantly.

A better question is, Where does this leave star Jaafar Jackson? Is he really a working actor or is playing his uncle the extent of his career? Time will tell.

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