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Metro
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
3 Doors Down frontman, 46, shares stage 4 cancer diagnosis
The lead singer of the band Three Doors Down, Brad Arnold, has announced he has stage 4 kidney cancer that has spread to his lungs. Arnold, 46, posted an emotional video on his Instagram account on May 7 that was also posted to the band's account. He said: 'I have some not so good news for you today. And, so, I've been sick a couple of weeks ago and then went to the hospital and got checked out.' He continued, revealing he. 'got the diagnosis that I had clear cell renal carcinoma that had metastasized into my lung. And that's stage 4, and that's not real good.' He continued, saying: 'We serve a mighty God, and He can overcome anything. So I have no fear. I really, sincerely am not scared of it at all, but it is going to force us to cancel our tour this summer and we're sorry for that.' He ended with a plea for fans to 'lift me up in prayer every chance you get and like, it's time for me to go listen to 'Not My Time' a little bit, right?.' a reference to the band's 2008 Billboard Top 20 hit, which includes the lyrics 'This could be the end of me / And everything I know / But it's not my time, I'm not going.' The post was captioned: 'Thank you for all the memories so far. Now, I believe 'ITS NOT MY TIME' is really my song. This'll be a battle so we need our prayers warriors! Thank y'all for being the best fans in the world. We love y'all! Brad' The five-year survival rate for clear cell renal carcinoma is up to 69% when it's caught early, but as the National Cancer Institute explains, once it's spread elsewhere, the five-year survival rate is about 10%. An American rock band from Escatawpa, Mississippi, Three Doors Down formed in 1996. Known for their blend of post-grunge and alternative rock, they exploded to fame in 2000 with the hit single Kryptonite, which catapulted their debut album The Better Life to multi-platinum status. More Trending Over the years, the band has released several successful albums, including Away from the Sun and Seventeen Days, earning Grammy nominations and a devoted fan base with their emotionally charged lyrics and arena-ready sound. Arnold is the band's lead vocalist and a founding member, and originally played drums as well. He wrote Kryptonite at just 15 years old – a song that remains their signature track. 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. MORE: Leighton Meester opens up about Michelle Trachtenberg's 'devastating' death for first time MORE: Bebe Rexha reveals pregnancy loss after Met Gala body shaming MORE: Boardwalk Empire actor arrested for 'attack with a cement block and sexual assault'
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Cancer, Says It 'Metastasized into My Lung'
Three Doors Down singer Brad Arnold announced that he has stage four kidney cancer in an Instagram post on May 7 Sharing that it's "not so good news," Arnold, 46, said it's clear cell renal carcinoma that has spread to his lungs The singer said he has "no fear" and is relying on his faith Three Doors Down singer Brad Arnold has announced he has stage 4 kidney cancer that has spread to his lungs — but says he has 'no fear.' The rock band and Arnold, 46, posted a shared update on their Instagram accounts on May 7, announcing that he had 'some not so good news for you today. And, so, I've been sick a couple of weeks ago and then went to the hospital and got checked out.' That's when the "Kryptonite" singer says he 'got the diagnosis that I had clear cell renal carcinoma that had metastasized into my lung. And that's stage 4, and that's not real good.' Clear cell renal carcinoma gets its name from how the cancer cells appear under a microscope, the National Cancer Institute explains. It makes up about 80% of kidney cancer cases in adults. Treatment includes surgery, immunotherapy, and other targeted therapies like radiation. The five-year survival rate for clear cell renal carcinoma is up to 69% when it's caught early, but as the NCI explains, once it's spread elsewhere, 'treatment is more difficult and the 5-year survival rate is about 10%.' But as Arnold shared, he's relying on his faith to get through treatment. 'We serve a mighty God, and He can overcome anything. So I have no fear. I really, sincerely am not scared of it at all, but it is going to force us to cancel our tour this summer and we're sorry for that.' He ended with a plea for fans to 'lift me up in prayer every chance you get and like, it's time for me to go listen to 'Not My Time' a little bit, right?', a reference to the band's 2008 Billboard Top 20 hit, which includes the lyrics 'This could be the end of me / And everything I know / But it's not my time, I'm not going.' Scott Legato/Getty 3 Doors Down performs in November 2024 in Detroit. 3 Doors Down performs in November 2024 in Detroit. 'Thank you guys so much. God loves you. We love you,' he ended his post, which was flooded with well wishes from fellow musicians like Scott Stapp, who wrote, 'If anyone has the FAITH and STRENGTH to face this fight, it's YOU brother.' Chris Daughtry also commented, writing, 'Sending you love my brother🙏🏻🙏🏻💜💜' And Jason Aldean wrote, "Man I hate to hear that Brad. Praying for ya brother. 🙏🏼" Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jill Sobule's booking agent speaks out about her legacy, and time in Twin Cities
The Brief FOX 9 learned more details about singer-songwriter Jill Sobule who was found dead in a house fire in Woodbury. Her booking agent says she was in town staying with a friend rehearsing for a show next month. There will be a tribute to her at the Parkway Theater on June 11. WOODBURY, Minn. (FOX 9) - Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule was found dead in a house fire in Woodbury. Officials say it happened Thursday morning. What we know Sobule's booking agent says she is in town for rehearsal. She was scheduled to do a show at the Parkway Theater next month. She was staying at a Woodbury home with a friend. Investigators say that when firefighters arrived, the homeowners reported one person was still inside. That's when they found Sobule. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The backstory Sobule is known for 90's songs like "Supermodel," the track from teen Rom-com "Clueless." She was also known for breaking barriers for LGBTQ+ musicians. What they're saying She was in town for a podcast interview Thursday morning in the Twin Cities, and then she was scheduled to perform songs from her one-woman musical Friday in her hometown Denver, Colorado. "I picked her up where she was staying. I took her not far from here, Uptown, Minneapolis, to hang out for a few hours. And she had invited me when I once had dropped her off. She invited me to come to a podcast recording for Brian Oake that was supposed to take place on Thursday morning, [but] she never made that," said Craig Grossman, Jill Sobule's booking agent. Big picture view Sobule was also known for her hit 1995 song "I Kissed a Girl." It was the first openly gay-themed song to crack the Billboard Top 20. "She identified as a bisexual herself, and she wasn't the kind of person that was outspoken. She was, she showed a lot more than she told," said Grossman. What's next Her booking agent added that one of the last things she asked was, "how cold does it get here?" Because she was thinking about moving to the Twin Cities. There will be a tribute to Sobule on June 11 at the Parkway Theater.
CBS News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule dead in Woodbury house fire, publicist confirms
Award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Sobule died in a house fire early Thursday morning in Woodbury, Minnesota, her publicist has confirmed. Woodbury Patrol Commander Tom Ehrenberg says crews were called at about 5:30 a.m. to a residence off Pinehurst Road and Duckwood Trail, where they found the home fully engulfed in flames. One of the residents made it out but said another person was still inside. Firefighters eventually found the body of a woman in her 60s, Ehrenberg said. Several agencies, including fire departments from nearby Lake Elmo, Cottage Grove and Maplewood, assisted Woodbury crews at the scene. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Sobble's publicist, David Elkin, confirmed she had died in the fire in an email Thursday afternoon. She was 66. During her more than three decades of recording, Sobule released 12 albums that addressed such complex topics as the death penalty, anorexia nervosa, reproduction and LGBTQ+ issues. She received widespread attention in the 1990s for her hit singles, "Supermodel," from the movie "Clueless," and "I Kissed A Girl," which, despite being banned on several southern radio stations, made it into the Billboard Top 20. Jill Sobule performing at Bowery Ballroom on Thursday night, March 16, 2000. Hiroyuki Ito / Getty Images She also starred in an autobiographical off-Broadway musical that initially premiered at the Wild Project in New York in 2022 and includes songs and stories about her life. Sobule was scheduled to perform in Denver on Friday night. Instead, there will be an informal gathering hosted by her friend Ron Bostwick from 105.5 The Colorado Sound at the performance space where attendees can "share a story or song," according to her publicist. A formal memorial to celebrate her life and legacy will be held later this summer.
Evening Standard
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Jill Sobule dead: I Kissed a Girl singer-songwriter dies in house fire at 66
Sobule rose to fame in the 1990s with her 1995 self-titled album, which featured two standout hits: Supermodel, which became was featured in Clueless, and I Kissed a Girl, a charting single that was one of the first openly LGBTQ-themed tracks to break into the Billboard Top 20, reaching No. 20 that year.
