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Lindsey Buckingham Attacked by Stalking Suspect in Santa Monica
Former Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham had a slight scare on Wednesday morning, when an alleged stalking suspect followed him to an appointment in Santa Monica.
Per NBC Los Angeles, the woman threw what is being described as an unknown substance at Buckingham before fleeing the scene. According to law enforcement sources, Buckingham knew the woman from previous incidents.
Buckingham was not injured during the run-in. Though police have reportedly identified the suspect and an arrest is expected soon.
Flea Says Hillel Slovak Documentary “Filled My Heart Right to the Top”
Flea says the new documentary about late Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Hillel Slovak “filled my heart right to the top.”
“I finally watched the new documentary about Hillel Slovak,” he posted on his Instagram stories. And while the band initially tried to distance themselves from the doc, Flea seems to have now fully embraced the project. “I’m so grateful it exists, and that more people will know how much he meant and continues to mean to us as a friend and bandmate. It is a beautifully made film and filled my heart right to the top, not without a good dose of lifelong melancholy. Hillel forever.”
Netflix is streaming the documentary, titled The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel. The film, which premiered March 20th, has drawn controversy for using AI to recreate Slovak’s voice.
Backrooms Trailer: Chiwetel Ejiofor Investigates the Unknown In Creepypasta A24 Adaptation
Inspired by a viral internet concept (aka creepypasta), Backrooms has the potential to be some truly creepy summer horror. The A24 movie, directed by Kane Parsons, stars Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor as a man who discovers a portal to an unexplained series of rooms, each eerier than the last.
The official description simply says “A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom,” which doesn’t quite capture the chilling nature of this trailer’s slow reveals. Backrooms also stars Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell, and is based on the web series also directed by Parsons. Check out the new trailer below — the movie creeps in theaters on May 29th, 2026.
Sturgill Simpson Announces 2026 Tour as Johnny Blue Skies
Sturgill Simpson has set a 2026 North American tour under his pseudonym Johnny Blue Skies, where he'll be accompanied by his band, The Dark Clouds. The September and October trek is in support of Mutiny After Midnight, Simpson's latest album under the moniker. The 29-date "Mutiny for the Masses T...
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April 1, 2026Billy Joel's The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden (The Complete Concert) Coming to Blu-ray and DVD
Sony’s Legacy Recordings has announced the Blu-ray and DVD release of Billy Joel’s The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden (The Complete Concert). Due out on May 29th, pre-orders are available here.
Billy Joel's The 100th Blu-ray/DVD
The concert film captures the 100th consecutive performance of Joel’s legendary MSG residency, which took place on March 28th, 2024. While the concert was played on CBS two weeks later, this new physical release includes 11 songs not aired on that original broadcast: “The Downeaster ‘Alexa,'” “The Longest Time,” “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” with Sting, “Half a Mile Away,” “The Entertainer,” “Don’t Ask Me Why,” “Allentown,” “Nessun Dorma,” “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” “Uptown Girl,” and “Big Shot.”
What’s more, a new edit of the TV broadcast will begin airing on May 29th on APT stations and on the PBS app. Below, watch Billy Joel’s performance of “My Life” from the concert, and then check out our list of the 30 Best Concert Films of All Time.
Guns N' Roses Keyboardist Melissa Reese to Skip 2026 Tour Due to "Personal Reasons"
Guns N’ Roses have announced that keyboardist Melissa Reese “will not be joining the band on tour due to unforeseen personal reasons.” No other details were revealed, with GN’R only adding, “We hope our fans understand.”
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Reese has spent a decade in Guns N’ Roses, having joined the band in 2016, handling synthesizers, keyboards, and backing vocals. It is unclear if GN’R will find a replacement for Reese, as their lineup also features longtime keyboardist Dizzy Reed.
Guns N’ Roses play their first show of their 2026 world tour this Saturday, March 28th, in Monterrey, Mexico, kicking off a Latin American run. After that, they will play a couple shows in Florida in May, including the Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, followed by tours of the UK/Europe in June and early July and North America from late July through mid September (pick up tickets here).
Netflix Increasing Prices Again for All Plans, Including Ad-Supported
Be prepared to pay extra for that next season of Bridgerton: Netflix is increasing its prices once again, including an increase for its Standard With Ads plan, which will leap $1 a month from $7.99 to $8.99. The Standard Without Ads plan will increase from $17.99 to $19.99, and should you desire Netflix’s Premium plan, which includes Ultra HD and HDR streaming plus the ability to stream to four devices at once, you’ll also be paying an extra $2 a month, from $24.99 to $26.99.
The updated pricing will go into effect for new Netflix customers beginning March 26th; per Variety, “existing members will be notified by email a month before the new prices are applied to them, with the timing depending on the individual member’s billing cycle.”
Netflix previously increased its prices in January 2025. But it’s not exactly like the company is hurting for cash: By bowing out of the battle to own Warner Bros. Discovery, the streamer is set to receive a $2.8 billion payout from Paramount Skydance.
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