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USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Billy Corgan talks Machines of God tour, Smashing Pumpkins reissues and Howard Stern
Billy Corgan talks Machines of God tour, Smashing Pumpkins reissues and Howard Stern Show Caption Hide Caption Live from Cleveland: It's 'Saturday Night' at the Rock Hall "SNL: Ladies & Gentlemen...50 Years of Music," a new exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum looks at the NBC show's influence on music. Onstage, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan cuts an imposing figure. His towering, bald-headed frame shrouded in floor-length coats and a distinctive voice that meshes a bellow with a whine are forever linked with the alt-grunge-goth-rock that thundered through the '90s. In conversation, Corban is soft-spoken and thoughtful as he chats from his historic 1920's home just north of his native Chicago. He's readying his new solo project, Billy Corgan and The Machines of God, which also includes recently recruited Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Kiki Wong, drummer Jake Hayden and bassist Kid Tigrrr (aka Jenna Fournie). The quartet will hit the road June 7 in Baltimore for the monthlong A Return to Zero tour, where they will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Pumpkins' seminal 'Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness' album. Along with the many hits spawned from the diamond-certified release ('1979,' 'Tonight, Tonight' and 'Bullet with Butterfly Wings' among them), The Machines of God will also tackle songs from the double album 'Machina/The Machines of God' and 'Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music' – both being remixed and rereleased this summer – as well as 2024's 'Aghori Mhori Mei.' Along with prepping for the 16-date tour, which will hit cities including Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Minneapolis, Corgan has stayed busy with his Madame Zuzu's tea shop in Highland Park, Illinois and his popular "The Magnificent Others" podcast. He's also energized about the Nov. 21-30 pairing with Chicago's Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus for 'A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness.' Take a deep breath and he'll tell us more about all. Question: Last summer you were playing to 50,000 people with Green Day on a stadium tour and now you're heading to small theaters. Where are you more comfortable? Answer: I'm fine with a stadium full of people. There's the economy of, more people equals more money and more T-shirts, but honestly it's the economy of time. It's hard to communicate in such a complicated digital world. When we would play a small show in the '90s, even in early days of internet, it felt like you were doing this secret club thing and people would find out about it and tell the world. Now, if you don't operate at scale, it's like it never happened. I laughingly call it the digital tree that falls in the forest that no one hears. And obviously this won't be stadium-style staging. Any small tour you have to make a series of choices and mine is supreme sonic quality and production. I made the joke that you'll see me with a swinging light bulb behind me because I can't afford to bring a full Pumpkins light package. But my sense from the fans I've talked to is they're excited to see these songs in this context, so the set list is really what they're interested in. Why did you want to go on the road with this band configuration? For years I've pushed my bandmates to take a different approach to touring that would require a different mindset, which is, there is value in us playing deeper shows past our expected greatest hits reign. Unfortunately, we're not in agreement on that and we've had a gentleman's agreement since James (Iha) came back (to Smashing Pumpkins) that we wouldn't do anything unless everyone was on the same wavelength. But they're totally cool with what I'm doing. So James and (drummer) Jimmy (Chamberlin) were asked to be part of this project? Oh, yeah. But to be fair, I've been pushing for this conceptually for more than five years so I reached a point – I'm 58 years old – of, like, OK if you're not into it I'm just gonna do it because I'm a proof of concept guy. It's something I want to do and there's a host of reasons for why it will matter once you do it. One thing I found with operating the tea house is there is a way to make small, big. Speaking of the tea house, how involved are you in its operation? Every day. My wife runs it, but I hear about it every day. We have the huge archival 'Machina' box set version with 80 songs coming that you can only get from the tea house (or its website). It's also the 30th anniversary of 'Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness.' What do you most remember from that period? I think the good news is 30 years is enough time to let it all work itself through – the good, the bad, the heartache, the regrets. I think within the group we look at the period very fondly as far as, wow we achieved something magical forever. If there is any regret it's that we weren't able to put Humpty Dumpty back together in the same way. (Success) creates such a force that you're swept on a river that you never know where it goes. Maybe we were in sort of a spell and like a lot of beautiful dreams, once the spell was broken, you then you get down to the business of how to get out of Oz. Let's talk about the podcast, but I also want to talk about how great you are every time you're on Howard Stern's (SiriusXM) show. Howard is one of my great inspirations for the how I do the podcast. The greatest people I've been interviewed by are Charlie Rose and Howard Stern. It feels very conversational and that's something I've tried to emulate. Howard has been one of the biggest supporters of me, one of the biggest to mock the fact that we're not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and one of the biggest defenders of me as an artist. I have a lot of loyalty to Howard You've had a really eclectic lineup of musicians on the podcast – Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, (Missing Persons frontwoman) Dale Bozzio, Carnie Wilson, Gene Simmons. What are you looking for when you're booking? My number one goal is I want to talk to people who I think have tremendous value and their value in the culture is not properly understood. Dale is one of the most influential artists of the last 40 years, and yet most people would not know her band or her unique story, like that Frank Zappa saw something in her and that's a direct line to Lady Gaga and the pop stars of today. A lot of artists with long careers struggle with being overlooked or underappreciated. It's not a crusade, but a way to tell the world, do you know you've overlooked a true treasure here? I think it's criminal there is a wide open space of stories to be told and nowhere to tell them.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Billy Joel, 76, adamant he is 'not dying' after brain condition diagnosis
Billy Joel has insisted that he's 'not dying' after being diagnosed with a brain condition. Last month, the 76-year-old announced that he would be cancelling his planned tour on doctor's orders, following his health battle with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. It was also confirmed that the Piano Man singer – who suffered a painful fall on stage in February – was pulling out of the world premiere for his documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, at Tribeca Film Festival this evening. Fans were quick to offer him their support over the news, and he has now issued a defiant response via pal Howard Stern. On the latest episode of the Howard Stern Show, on SiriusXM, the presenter gave listeners an update days after the pair met for dinner. 'He does have issues, but he said, 'Yeah, you can tell people, I'm not dying',' the host declared said. 'He wants people to know that. He's got to deal with some medical stuff, but he was delightful.' According to the NHS, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is an uncommon condition that mostly affects people over the age of 60. Symptoms include mobility problems and dementia meaning the condition can sometimes be hard to diagnose, as these are also associated with more common conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Billy's team shared the news with a statement on his Instagram page at the end of May, which read: 'Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance. 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health. 'He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Billy added in a message: 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.' The music legend began his career in the 60s, and has been a staple of the industry ever since – with hits including She's Always a Woman, My Life, and We Didn't Start the Fire. His career is the focus of an upcoming documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, which will be premiering on HBO Max later in the year. He was due to attend the Tribeca Film Festival opening night gala premiere of the special this evening in Manhattan, but has been forced to sit the event out to focus on his health. Tribeca co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal recently issued a joint statement on the news, adding: 'Our hearts are with Billy Joel and his family following today's announcement. More Trending 'As a New York icon and global music legend, he has profoundly shaped the cultural fabric of this city and touched audiences around the world. We send our love and full support and wish him strength and a healthy recovery. 'We're deeply honored that this year's Opening Night celebrates his remarkable legacy and enduring influence on New York's cultural landscape. 'This is the perfect moment to recognize a creative force whose work reflects the very soul of our city – and the heart of Tribeca.' 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: Sabrina Carpenter fans convinced she's taking aim at ex Barry Keoghan in new song MORE: Kylie Jenner reveals details of her boob job – here's what no one's talking about MORE: Jonathan Joss' husband says he 'held his face together' in his final moments
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Post Malone stuns fans with weight loss amid Ozempic rumors as he puts his arm around Kim Zolciak
Post Malone stunned his fans with his dramatic weight loss transformation after revealing his secret to shedding pounds. The 29-year-old rapper surprised his fans with his new look in backstage photos at a recent concert. In the snapshots, he posed alongside Kim Zolciak — whom fans are also convinced has taken up Ozempic after debuting her new look and appearing 'suddenly so thin.' The musician, whose real name is Austin Post, wore a raglan shirt and straight-leg jeans that hugged his slender physique, showing off his results after his major weight loss. The singer, who is currently on tour with country star Jelly Roll, left his fans shocked as they reacted to his transformation after approximately one year. This comes just months after Malone, who has been entangled in a bitter custody battle with his ex-fiancée after she 'served him with legal papers in a very brutal way,' addressed speculation that he was using Ozempic. Amid the rumors, he opened up about his weight loss journey and revealed how he made a subtle change to his diet and, as a result, shed nearly 60 pounds. Earlier this year, he shared the details about his body transformation during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show in late January. He claimed that he did not turn to weight loss drugs but instead introduced just one important ingredient to his diet to go from 240 pounds to 185. In addition to eating healthier, he said that adding a hot sauce with no calories helped him cut out fried food and unhealthy snacks. He said that while touring, it was difficult to stick to a consistent diet due to being in unfamiliar cities with limited food options. However, he said he started eating more whole foods and seeing results. He said he paired hot sauce with grilled chicken, carrots and white rice and lost about 60 pounds just with that change. Malone also said he stopped eating greasy, unhealthy snacks as well as cutting out soda in an effort to consume less sugar. With a 'mind blown' reaction, another fan added: 'How'd he get so skinny?!' 'Post so little,' one fan observed. He also previously talked about how he wanted to become healthier because of his daughter, who was born in 2022. Amid his weight loss journey, he also admitted to Stern that he was working on quitting tobacco. He also reduced his alcohol consumption. In addition to his new diet, Malone also opened up about his regular physical activity and said he has 'never felt healthier.' In reaction to his transformation, Zolciak's photos from his concert received comments from fans pointing out their new looks. One Instagram user wrote alongside a slack-jaw emoji: 'Who is that? Where is his weight at?!' With a 'mind blown' reaction, another fan added: 'How'd he get so skinny?!'
Newsweek
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
John Cena Doubles Down On Controversial Vince McMahon Comments
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena has addressed the significant fan criticism he has faced for his public expressions of continued love and support for former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. This comes in light of serious allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking leveled against McMahon. Cena's latest remarks on the matter were made during an interview with US Weekly at the recent Amazon upfront presentations. He was asked if he was surprised by the negative online reaction to his previous statements about his former boss. "No, because everyone's entitled to their opinion," Cena responded directly. "Just like I am entitled to have an emotional connection to somebody." He further elaborated on his acceptance of differing viewpoints. "I don't hold anybody to how they feel or what they view as permissible or things that make them happy, angry, excited, sad. That's their right as a human being, I'm not surprised by any of that." The controversy stems from the serious allegations detailed in a lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant in January 2024. The lawsuit accuses McMahon of severe misconduct, including sexual assault and sex trafficking. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: The Rock, Vince McMahon, and John Cena attend the WrestleMania 29 Press Conference at Radio City Music Hall on April 4, 2013 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: The Rock, Vince McMahon, and John Cena attend the WrestleMania 29 Press Conference at Radio City Music Hall on April 4, 2013 in New York City. These allegations led to Vince McMahon's resignation from his executive positions at WWE and its parent company, TKO Group Holdings, earlier this year. They have cast a profound shadow over his long and influential career in professional wrestling. Cena first publicly addressed his stance on the Howard Stern Show in February 2024, shortly after the lawsuit was filed. While acknowledging the seriousness and describing the allegations as a "hill [McMahon] has to climb," Cena maintained he would still "love the person I love" and consider McMahon a friend. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation He reiterated and amplified this position in a widely discussed April 2025 interview with the New York Times, ahead of WrestleMania 41. It was here he made his most direct statement regarding his feelings. "I don't care who hears it: I love Vince," Cena told the New York Times. "I'm not downplaying anything that needs to be decided or allegations of any kind..." Cena explained his perspective on loyalty in that same interview. "...but when I love somebody, I love them wholeheartedly. I know people are going to be angry about that, but they can't put their value on my relationship with somebody I love." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dylan Meyer Celebrates Marriage to Kristen Stewart with Intimate New Wedding Photos: 'I Do'
Dylan Meyer is celebrating wedded bliss with Kristen Stewart! Four days after the couple tied the knot on Sunday, April 20, Meyer shared photos from their intimate ceremony in a romantic Instagram post. The post began with a touching photo of Meyer wrapping her arms around Stewart as they gazed into each other's eyes. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! The photo offered a closer look at Meyer's bridal attire: an off-white minidress composed of a sheer top and a satin skirt. The look was paired with black loafers, black socks and a long black bow wrapped around a ponytail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dylan Meyer (@spillzdylz) Related: Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer Say 'I Do' During Intimate Ceremony — See the Photos Stewart added a pop of color by wearing a gray miniskirt and blouse set with a white shirt underneath. She wore her hair down and paired the look with black shoes that matched Meyer's. In the second image, the couple, who went public with their relationship in 2019 and got engaged in 2021, could be seen sharing a sweet kiss. "I do. I really really really really really do," Meyer captioned the post. As previously reported by PEOPLE, Meyer and Stewart tied the knot at Mexican restaurant Casita Del Campo. The restaurant previously advised its customers on Instagram that it would be closed on Easter Sunday for "a private event day and night." In addition to close family and friends, guests at the wedding ceremony included Ashley Benson and her husband, Brandon Davis, who were spotted wearing matching black outfits. Stewart's Living for the Dead co-creator CJ Romero was also in attendance. Related: Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer's Relationship Timeline Stewart previously shared during a November 2021 appearance on Sirius XM's Howard Stern Show that she hoped their wedding would end up being "pretty chill." "I don't want anyone walking anyone down any aisles. We're just going to, like, stand and do vows and f------ party after. It's kind of just a great excuse to get together and say 'I love you' in front of all your friends," she said. She later shared during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2022 that the two were also open to being spontaneous on their wedding day. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "We might just go do it this weekend or something, I don't know, and then, like, just hang out with everyone afterwards," said Stewart. "I just want to do it, you know? I'm not a good planner. I can't make plans for dinner." Read the original article on People
