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Yahoo
3 days ago
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The Oasis Effect: Which bands should reunite next?
No one thought that the Gallagher brothers would be able to bury the hatchet, but lo and behold, Oasis reunited after 16 years away from the stage and are currently selling out their Live '25 tour. Which begs the question: If Liam and Noel can put their volatile ways behind them and patch things up, who else can get back on the road for a (highly lucrative) tour? Some reunion yearnings are wishful thinking - bordering on pipe dreams - while others will just never happen. And maybe it's for the best. We're looking at you, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Smiths and Fleetwood Mac. However, with Jenny Lewis' band Rilo Kiley hitting the road once more after nearly 20 years apart; Aerosmith's Joe Perry stating that the band could reunite for a proper send-off after their farewell tour was abandoned in 2023 due to Steven Tyler sustaining damage to his vocal chords; and underappreciated British post-rockers Hope Of The States recently announcing a comeback after 18 years of inactivity, anything's possible... Here are our five picks for the musical acts we'd like to see play together again. R.E.M. When American alternative rockers R.E.M. split in 2011 after more than three decades together, frontman Michael Stipe said there would be no reunion. That was that. Not that there was ever any bad blood: they simply called it quits because they accomplished everything they wanted. "We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished,' the band stated at the time. 'To anyone who ever felt touched by our music, our deepest thanks for listening." Fair enough. What are the odds? Slim, but Stipe, Mike Mills, Peter Buck and Bill Berry did come together last year to perform 'Losing My Religion' at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony... It had been 15 years since they last played live, and while it was billed as a one-off, it was great seeing and hearing them perform together again. The band also reissued their debut single 'Radio Free Europe' in May to help out the real and financially struggling titular organisation. Hope springs eternal... Daft Punk The French duo who were at the center of the French Touch movement may not be together anymore, but they remain one of the most influential acts in electronic dance music. Between 1997 and 2013, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo released four albums. Seven if you count the 2010 Tron: Legacy soundtrack and both 1997 and 2007 live albums. Then, in 2021, they announced their split – explosively. And during the height of Covid, no less. Taking off masks during a pandemic? What were they thinking?? Since then, fans have been clamoring for a comeback... What are the odds? Don't hold your breath. Even the Paris Summer Olympic Games couldn't get them back on stage last year. Since their break, Homem-Christo and Bangalter still share a studio, with the latter releasing a solo orchestral album called 'Mythologies'. Still, it hasn't been that long since they disbanded – give them time. We hold out hope. Outkast Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and André 3000 (André Benjamin) formed one of the most influential hip-hop acts out there, and their six studio albums remain joys to listen to. Especially the back-to-back triumphs of 'Aquemini' (1998), 'Stankonia' (2000) and 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' (2003). We miss them. What are the odds? It's feasible. It's been more than 10 years since Outkast have performed together, and enough's enough. Granted, pressures to succeed led to the duo's hiatus, but considering a hiatus can be more likened to an ellipsis than a clean break, there's still a chance. And while André 3000 seems content with releasing new-age woodwind music right now (as well as underwhelming 'piano sketches'), the fact that Outkast were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year feels like another reminder that the boys should get back in the studio and prove that their sixth studio album 'Idlewild' (2006) needn't be their swansong. Talking Heads Another legendary act in need of a comeback... The art rock pioneers wowed everyone from the late 70s to the late 80s with classic albums like 'Talking Heads: 77', 'Fear of Music' and the peerless 'Remain in Light'. Then there's that live album to beat all live albums: 1984's 'Stop Making Sense'. The band released their last album, 'Naked', in 1988, before splitting in 1991... Understandably so, as the members aren't huge fans of each other. David Byrne has acknowledged the tensions, while bassist Tina Weymouth once described the frontman as 'a man incapable of returning friendship.' Ouch. Add to that drummer Chris Frantz writing some scathing passages about Byrne in his autobiography, and you've got yourself four music legends who are happier apart. What are the odds? We nearly got there this year. Or so we thought. The band had been teasing an announcement last month, and fans were hoping for a reunion. It turned out to be the first ever music video for their iconic hit 'Psycho Killer', starring Saoirse Ronan – released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads' live debut. Still, baby steps and all that... David Byrne's solo career continues – with the release of 'Who Is The Sky?' in September – and he described the relationship between all four members of Talking Heads as 'cordial'. A significant improvement. Still, any plans for a reunion don't seem to be on the cards. People have tried though: Billboard reported that Coachella had offered them $80 million for a reunion in 2024. The offer was declined. Anyone got a spare $100m tucked away somewhere? The Fugees In 1996, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michael released their second album, 'The Score', and it became the best-selling hip-hop album by a group in history - with 22 million copies sold worldwide. They split up – acrimoniously - at the height of their success in 1997, with each member going solo. A year later, Hill dropped her groundbreaking debut solo album, 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill', which also went on to shatter records and cement the artist as the reigning queen of hip-hop. What are the odds? As the French would(n't) say: il y a du boeuf. Chronicling the beef between The Fugees members would make this article endless, and their drama makes the Gallagher brothers' tiffs look like child play. Put simply: there's no love lost. To put it mildly. Before you lose all hope for a reunion, the band did reform between 2004 and 2007. They toured together but once again, the relationships between them deteriorated. In 2007, Pras told "Before I work with Lauryn Hill again, you will have a better chance of seeing Osama Bin Laden and (George W.) Bush in Starbucks having a latte, discussing foreign policies, before there will be a Fugees reunion.' Then, Wyclef Jean revealed in his 2012 autobiography 'Purpose' that his tumultuous affair with Lauryn Hill led to the band's ruin. The last chapter (so far) in this emotional rollercoaster came in 2021, when The Fugees announced a reunion tour to celebrate 25 years of 'The Score'. It was postponed due to COVID and rescheduled for August 2024... Before being quietly called off three days before the first show, with no reason given. Ready or Not? We've been ready for a while now. Please get it together. Which acts did we miss and who would you like to see on stage once more? The Oasis tour continues. After 19 dates in the UK and Ireland come stops in North and South America, Asia and Australia - ending in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 23 November. Solve the daily Crossword
Metro
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Winona Ryder, 53, was rejected by Al Pacino, 85, after falling ‘actively in love
Winona Ryder has revealed she was once rejected by Al Pacino, who she was 'absolutely in love' with. The Stranger Things star, 53, is all loved up with her partner Scott Mackinlay Hahn these days, but as a 22-year-old actress she had a big old soft spot for The Godfather star Al Pacino, who is 32 years her senior. In the late 90s, the Girl, Interrupted star was working on Al Pacino's directorial debut Looking for Richard when the pair struck up a friendship of sorts. While Al Pacino would take Winona around New York to the best coffee spots, she was 'actively in love with him' – but the film veteran rejected her advances. Ouch. 'I was absolutely in love with Al Pacino when I was working with him,' Winona revealed in a recent interview with Elle Magazine. 'We were doing that workshop for Richard III, which I didn't know was gonna be a movie. I was actively in love with him. 'He was obsessed with coffee, and he would take me all over New York – like, to the weirdest places – to try different coffees. I'm 22, or whatever. 'Finally, he's dropping me off wherever I'm staying, and I'm like, 'I love you, you know. I really am completely in love with you.''' However, rather than accept her advances, Al touched her hand with pity and said: 'Aw, honey, noooo.' While the three-decade age difference might have put Al off in the 90s, Winona noted that he seems to have changed his tune… '10 years later, I meet his girlfriend, who's younger than me.' She laughs. 'Dude, I'm f*cking throwing myself at you,' she joked, adding: 'I still play poker with him sometimes. It's the best.' It seems over the years Al has got more and more liberal about gaping age-gaps, as his most recent ex-girlfriend Noor Alfallah is 54 years younger than him. Aged 31, Noor and Al welcomed his fourth child, a son named Roman, in 2023. He also has three other children: 34-year-old daughter Julie who he welcomed with acting coach Jan Tarrant, and 23-year-old twins Anton and Olivia, who he shares with actress Beverly D'Angelo. Meanwhile, Winona is smitten in her 14-year relationship with eco fashion designer Scott, who she met at the 2010 premiere of her film Black Swan. Speaking to Harper's Bazaar last year, Winona said: 'He's so great. He really is. I'm really lucky.' More Trending She also revealed that Scott knows so little about the entertainment industry that he didn't recognise her when they first met. 'He thought I was Milla Jovovich,' she said. 'He told me I was great in The Fifth Element.' Winona was previously engaged to Johnny Depp who she was with for four years in the early 1990s. She also previously dated Matt Damon, Rilo Kiley guitarist Blake Sennett, and Helmet singer Page Hamilton. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Watch Rilo Kiley Revisit Fan Favorite ‘Silver Lining' on ‘Kimmel'
Rilo Kiley appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their song 2007 song 'Silver Lining.' The indie band, led by Jenny Lewis, took the late-night show stage for an intimate performance that focused on the music rather than dramatic production, offering a tease of their current tour. The group, who reunited earlier this year after breaking up in 2011, are releasing their greatest hits album, That's How We Choose to Remember It, today. 'Silver Lining' originally appeared on 2007's Under the Blacklight, the band's final studio LP, and is the opening track on the new compilation. More from Rolling Stone Shakira Reflects on 20 Years of 'Hips Don't Lie': 'It Changed My Story' Watch Jessica Pratt and Destroyer Perform Together on 'Everybody's Live' Barry Keoghan Met With Ringo Starr to 'Study Him' for Upcoming Films Rilo Kiley, comprised of Lewis, Blake Sennett, Pierre De Reeder, and Jason Boesel, recently kicked off their reunion tour, which runs through May and resumes in September. They'll hit their previously-announced festival appearances at Just Like Heaven (May 10) and Kilby Block Party (May 16) along the way. 'It's going to be wonderful for us, like going back to the purest version of yourself, that early '20s place where everything is possible,' Lewis said in a statement. 'You're in a van and Jason's got the map, Pierre is behind the wheel, and I'm on the shitty acoustic guitar on the bench seat working out a new song with Blake. I don't think it's ever been as good as that, when it was just us against the world.' That's How We Choose to Remember It features 11 songs off the group's four LPs. 'For some people, Rilo Kiley evokes a formative, emotional time in life, when you were maybe grasping for your place in the universe,' Sennett said in a statement. 'We were too.' De Reeder added, 'Planning this reunion over these past months has been like reconnecting with family. We haven't missed a beat. The stakes are only to have a good time, to revel in this nostalgia. Getting to revisit and celebrate the music from that special time of our lives while experiencing it alongside a lot of people that lived it with us back when, and new folks alike.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Los Angeles Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Rilo Kiley's reunion is right on time at Just Like Heaven
'Can you believe,' Jenny Lewis asked, 'this is our third show in 17 years?' Wearing the same outfit she'd worn at the first two — polka-dot mini-dress, white ruffle socks, a glittering tiara perched atop her head — Lewis was onstage Saturday night with her band Rilo Kiley at the Just Like Heaven festival in Pasadena. 'It's truly amazing to be here with you all,' she told the crowd of thousands spread across the leafy grounds surrounding the Rose Bowl. 'But mostly,' she added, turning to her bandmates, 'it's amazing to be here with you all.' One of the defining Los Angeles rock bands of the last quarter-century, Rilo Kiley formed in 1998 — both Lewis and the group's other singer and songwriter, Blake Sennett, had been child actors — then spent the next decade steadily approaching the big time with clever if jaundiced songs about sex, bad decisions and the Hollywood dream machine. Yet just as the band was poised to blow up, Rilo Kiley split amid creative and personal tensions between Lewis and Sennett, who'd also been romantically involved. Now, for the first time since 2008, the group — rounded out by Pierre De Reeder and Jason Boesel — is on the road playing shows again; its reunion tour launched last week with gigs in San Luis Obispo and Ojai and is scheduled to run through the fall. The timing makes sense, given that Lewis over the intervening years has become something of an older-sister figure for a subsequent generation or two of smart young musicians writing about all the ways the world can disappoint a woman in her 20s. (Think Phoebe Bridgers, think Haim, think Olivia Rodrigo.) Then again, nostalgia is rarely required to justify itself, as Just Like Heaven made clear. A fixture of the Southern California festival landscape since 2019, this annual show brings together veterans of early-2000s indie rock to relive memories of an era before streaming and social media remade pop music; other acts high on the bill this year included Vampire Weekend, TV on the Radio, Bloc Party, the Drums and Toro y Moi. Near the end of its headlining set on Saturday, Vampire Weekend offered up what frontman Ezra Koenig called 'a salute to indie' — strung-together covers of period hits by Phoenix, Tame Impala, Beach House, Grizzly Bear and TV on the Radio — in a slot the band typically dedicates to audience requests for oldies like 'Don't Stop Believin' ' or 'Dancing in the Dark.' That Grizzly Bear's 'Two Weeks' now qualifies as a classic was a fact nobody seemed to need convincing. Indeed, Lewis has said that part of what led her to reconvene Rilo Kiley was the huge success of a recent reunion tour by the Postal Service, the electro-pop side project that she and Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard introduced in 2003 and which last year headlined Just Like Heaven after earlier selling out three nights at the Hollywood Bowl. Yet if all that eagerness to reminisce made easy pickings of folks in Pasadena, Rilo Kiley played with more muscle and panache than it needed to on Saturday in an hour-long set that showcased the band's impressive versatility. 'The Execution of All Things' and 'With Arms Outstretched' were crisp and strummy, while 'The Moneymaker' rode a raunchy soul-rock groove and 'Dreamworld' evoked the glossy menace of mid-'70s Fleetwood Mac. Now as during the group's heyday, what elevated the performance was Lewis' skill as a storyteller: the torch-song melancholy she found in 'I Never,' about a woman betting too much on a relationship, and the perfectly soapy romantic drama of 'Does He Love You?' in which she plays two of the three parts in a doomed love triangle. For the latter, she grabbed a video camera and roamed the stage, sending footage of her bandmates to the giant screen behind her — not just the star of the Rilo Kiley show but its director too. On Spotify, the band's biggest song is the coolly self-assured 'Silver Lining,' from its darkly funny final LP, 'Under the Blacklight,' and here Lewis delivered it with a swaggy nonchalance. But the true heads know that Rilo Kiley's real should've-been-a-hit was 2004's sly yet ebullient 'Portions for Foxes' — 'The talking leads to touching / And the touching leads to sex,' goes one key line — which is why the group finished with the song at Just Like Heaven. As she sauntered offstage, Lewis blew a kiss to the crowd, then jumped back to her microphone, grabbed a Modelo she'd left behind and took a sip through a straw.
Forbes
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Selena Scores Another Posthumous Chart Win
30 years after her passing — almost to the day — Selena scores a new hit on a Billboard ranking. The Queen of Cumbia remains one of the most successful Tejano musicians of all time in the U.S., and her legacy continues to expand, thanks to special re-releases and anniversaries that remind the masses of her impact. Selena frequently appears on Billboard's various tallies, sometimes with the same title, and at other times with a variety of songs and collections. This frame, a pair of full-lengths from the late star secure spots on the charts, as one holds steady while another returns. Remarkably, her album Entre A Mi Mundo even lands on a list where she's only appeared a handful of times, and the singer scores another posthumous win. Entre A Mi Mundo debuts on the Vinyl Albums chart this week, Billboard's ranking of the bestselling full-lengths on wax throughout the U.S. Selena's effort enters at No. 14. It earns the seventh-highest start on the list, landing behind popular names like Ghost, D4vd, Rilo Kiley, and even Jeff Goldblum. What makes Selena's performance so special is that the collection is not new, it's just new to this tally. The project was originally released as the superstar's third album back in mid-1992. While she was already immensely popular within certain communities, this effort helped catapult her to even greater fame. It peaked at No. 97 on the Billboard 200 and climbed into the top 10 on several other Billboard rosters, including hitting No. 1 on the Regional Mexican Albums list. Entre A Mi Mundo was recently pressed on vinyl for the first time ever. Fans were offered a choice between a standard red wax record and a picture disc, which was made available exclusively through the Universal Music Latino website. Though the album was a bestseller when it was first released, vinyl was not in demand at the time, as it had faded from mainstream popularity following its heyday in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, and the format's comeback had not yet begun. This latest win marks just Selena's third appearance on the Vinyl Albums chart. As it opens at No. 14, Entre A Mi Mundo becomes her only effort to land on the tally without hitting No. 1, as both Ones and Amor Prohibido previously spent one frame each leading the ranking. Alongside its vinyl debut, Entre A Mi Mundo also returns to two other Billboard rankings, thanks to its vinyl-related sales uptick. It reenters the Top Album Sales list at No. 35, marking a new all-time peak thanks to a little more than 2,500 copies purchased, according to Luminate. Simultaneously, it returns to the Top Latin Albums roster in the same position, No. 35, though that isn't a new best, as the title has previously soared to No. 4.
