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Boston Globe
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
A surprise from ‘demon of screamin' Steven Tyler, plus James Taylor's Tanglewood guests
An estimated 40,000 metalheads were on hand to watch the original lineup of Black Sabbath — singer Ozzy Osbourne, bassist (and lyricist) Geezer Butler, drummer Bill Ward, and guitarist Tony Iommi — do their thing, as only they can do it, one final time. (Osbourne, 76, is in failing health.) The band performed four songs: ' Advertisement A seeming cast of thousands took the stage throughout the day, including Axl Rose and Slash of Guns n' Roses, the entirety of Metallica; Tool singer Maynard James Keenan and drummer Danny Carey; Smashing Pumpkins frontman Bill Corgan; Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker; Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid; Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt; Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, and Sammy Hagar. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Tyler performed three songs, beginning with 'Train Kept A-Rollin',' which featured Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones on guitar. He then led the band through Aerosmith's 'Walk This Way' before closing the set with the Led Zeppelin classic 'Whole Lotta Love.' Tyler's voice held up for three songs, but it's hard to imagine he could sustain such a howl for a full show. Related : Advertisement Closer to home, meanwhile, the creative team that's working on a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, who's writing the musical — to be titled 'Fire and Rain' — attended the show with his wife, the 'White Lotus' actress Carrie Coon, and also Tony Award-winning director David Cromer, who's set to direct the JT musical. (It was Letts's 60th birthday.) From left: "White Lotus" actress Carrie Coon, playwright Tracy Letts ("August: Osage County"), Kim and James Taylor and Broadway director David Cromer ("Goodnight and Good Luck") Kathleen Drohan The musical is bound for Broadway, but it's not clear when. The 77-year-old Taylor, who lives in the Berkshires, wrote ' Related : Mark Shanahan can be reached at
Hamilton Spectator
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
‘He showed me how much you can do in life when you put yourself out there'
The mood was somber and quiet, with lots of hugs and tears at Trey Helten's Celebration of Life. On Saturday, May 10, a huge gathering of people showed up at the former Balmoral Hotel's parking lot to honour Helten, who was 42 years young when he died. Helten was found unresponsive in his Strathcona home on April 22. He was a much-loved member and well-known advocate of the Downtown Eastside. On the bare concrete where the Balmoral once stood, friends and relatives gathered and listened in silence to speakers and performers as they paid tribute to Helten. A singer named Madlove sang a song inspired by James Taylor's Fire and Rain. It was heart-wrenching to hear. Many said he was a great man taken before his time. Local TV news crews were there with their cameras. The Heart Tattoo Society served lunch. Many people shared memories of Helten saving lives, helping out and influencing everyone he met. Helten was publicly up front that his early years were characterized by addiction. But once he was in recovery and as manager of the Overdose Prevention Society, Helten — and his dog Zelda — saved the lives of hundreds of people in the ongoing toxic drug crisis. Cinematographer Nathaniel Canuel met Helten volunteering about six years ago. 'He taught me how to save lives,' said Canuel. 'I reversed a lot of overdoses because of him.' Canuel said Helten had a domino effect on people. 'He showed me how much you can do in life when you put yourself out there. A lot of us struggle with exposing ourselves — Helten was fearless,' he said. Helten was also an artist, curating the Land Back mural at Abbott and Pender Streets, among many others. 'The guy could work around a 40-foot ladder like no one I have ever seen,' said Canuel. Helten, he said, was able to reach higher than anyone else. Last month, Vancouver City Council voted unanimously to designate the city's legal graffiti alley — the east-west laneway located between Hastings and Pender Streets connecting Cambie and Abbott Street — as 'Ashtrey Alley' in honour of Helten and his considerable contributions to the community. Mike McNeeley was born in Kincardine, Ontario and moved with his family to Vancouver more than 45 years ago. He calls the Downtown Eastside home. Mike is a Megaphone vendor and avid photographer; he's had his images published many times in the magazine, Hope in Shadows calendar and Voices of the Street literary anthology. When he's not shooting pictures, Mike enjoys other creative pursuits such as sculpture and live theatre. He is part of The Shift peer newsroom team and member of the Binners Project. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Meghan Markle and beanie-wearing Prince Harry attend famous singer-songwriter's gig – and even get a signed book
Meghan captioned the post with an adorable message Night out Meghan Markle and beanie-wearing Prince Harry attend famous singer-songwriter's gig – and even get a signed book Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry went to a hugely famous singer-songwriter's gig tonight and left with a signed book. The pair, which included a beanie-wearing Harry, even took a photograph with the singer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a huge concert Credit: Instagram The actress was pictured with music icon James Taylor - the hitmaker behind tracks including You've Got a Friend and Fire and Rain.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Meghan Markle and beanie-wearing Prince Harry attend famous singer-songwriter's gig – and even get a signed book
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry went to a hugely famous singer-songwriter's gig tonight and left with a signed book. The pair, which included a beanie-wearing Harry, even took a photograph with the singer. 1 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a huge concert Credit: Instagram The actress was pictured with music icon James Taylor - the hitmaker behind tracks including You've Got a Friend and Fire and Rain.
USA Today
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Who remains on Season 23 of 'American Idol'? Start time, how to watch next episode
Who remains on Season 23 of 'American Idol'? Start time, how to watch next episode Show Caption Hide Caption David Archuleta says Lady Gaga butt-dialed him at 3 a.m. Archuleta reveals he got an early look at Lady Gaga's breakout hit "Just Dance" while recording his debut, "Crush," and once got a butt dial from her. Entertain This! The country is one step closer to learning the identity of its next "American Idol." Only 12 contestants remain in the singing competition after the April 27 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed episode, where singers had the opportunity to dazzle the judges (and audience) with their own rendition of a track by any one of the nearly 400 Rock Hall inductees. "Fire and Rain" singer James Taylor, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000, served as the guest mentor for the remaining contestants. Ryan Seacrest, the longtime "American Idol" emcee, also announced the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees – a group that includes Cyndi Lauper, Outkast and Soundgarden – on last week's episode. The group of aspiring music stars, including platinum ticket winner Filo Ebid, will continue to fight to make their dreams a reality on "American Idol." Here's how to watch this week's episode(s) of "American Idol," and who's left in the singing competition. Episode 12 recap: 'American Idol' eliminates 2 singers to reveal Top 12 in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame week Who's left on 'American Idol' Season 23? After the April 28 episode of "American Idol," only 12 contestants remain in the competition to become America's next top "Idol." The remaining singers, who either secured enough audience votes or were spared by the judges, include: Canaan James Hill Gabby Samone Mattie Pruitt Thunderstorm Artis Slater Nalley Breanna Nix John Foster Filo Kolbi Jordan Josh King Jamal Roberts Ché Desmond Roberts, who wowed the judges with a cover of Lionel Richie's "Jesus is Love," did not receive enough votes to crack the Top 12 and was sent home, as was powerhouse singer Amanda Barise. Carrie Underwood performs 'Alone' on 'American Idol' 20 years after iconic 2005 rendition 'American Idol' Season 23 episode schedule Season 23 of "American Idol" is almost over, but that doesn't mean you have to miss any of the action. We've provided a list of remaining episodes (and their air dates) so you can make plans. "Ladies' Night" episode airs Sunday, May 4 "Judge's Song Contest" airs Monday, May 5 TBA episode airs Sunday, May 11 Season 23 finale airs Sunday, May 18 What time does 'American Idol' air? "American Idol" airs on Sunday and Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. How to watch 'American Idol' Season 23 "American Idol" airs Sunday and Monday nights on ABC, with episodes available to stream on Hulu the next day. The show can be watched live on the ABC app or website, along with livestreaming sites that allow viewers to tune in in real-time. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. How to vote on 'American Idol' There are three ways to vote, according to ABC: On a browser at On the American Idol app Download on supported iOS devices from the Apple App Store Download on supported Android devices from the Google Play store Or by SMS text* Contributing: KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY
