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Eric Clapton feared he would 'never play again' after 'disastrous' time with vaccine

8 hours ago

Legendary guitarist and anti-lockdown activist Eric Clapton writes a letter blaming vaccine 'propaganda' for his second-dose AstraZeneca side effects. more info

Eric Clapton

Ariana Grande marries Dalton Gomez in private Montecito ceremony

8 hours ago

Pop star Ariana Grande married real estate agent Dalton Gomez over the weekend in a 'tiny and intimate' ceremony after a five-month engagement. more info

Ariana Grande

Joy, tears and Billie Eilish: Essential workers revel in Hollywood Bowl return

1 day ago

Tears of joy and plenty of masked smiles could be found at the Hollywood Bowl as it gave its first concert after 18 months of pandemic closures. more info

Billie Eilish

Review: 'Like a resurrection,' Gustavo Dudamel brings the Hollywood Bowl back to life

1 day ago

With a wrenching tribute to "all the beautiful souls" killed by COVID-19, the L.A. Phil performs a stirring free concert for frontline workers. more info

Gustavo Dudamel

If Michael Jackson is canceled, can we still enjoy the Jacksons?

6 days ago

Lost to history, the Jacksons came between the Jackson 5 and Michael's solo triumphs. A set of reissues arrives compromised by his transgressions. more info

Michael Jackson Jackson 5

When Olivia met Taylor: Rodrigo finally meets her hero Swift at Brit Awards

6 days ago

After idolizing her for years, 'Drivers License' hitmaker Olivia Rodrigo snapped a photo with her No. 1 inspiration, Taylor Swift, at the Brit Awards. more info

Taylor Swift

Tina Turner, Jay-Z, Go-Go's lead 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees

6 days ago

Dave Grohl, Carole King and Tina Turner will be all be inducted into the Rock Hall for a second time. more info

Tina Turner Jay-Z Dave Grohl Carole King

Why the biggest star of the Hollywood Bowl 2021 lineup is the COVID-19 vaccine

6 days ago

Vaccinated people will get 85% of the tickets for the Bowl's 2021 season, which includes Christina Aguilera, Yo-Yo Ma and "Black Panther" live. more info

Christina Aguilera

Review: Billie Eilish's new photo memoir is unpretentious to a fault

7 days ago

The pop star seems to have entered her memoir era at 19. Her new book, "Billie Eilish," uses photos and spare captions to document her life for fans. more info

Billie Eilish