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PRPhotos.comNetflix is reportedly fast-tracking a deal for the first official Kiss biopic, with the full cooperation of co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. Although still unannounced officially, Deadline reported the film, titled, Shout It Out Loud, will be directed by Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Ronning — best known for Kon-Tiki, Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil, and Pirates…

PRPhotos.comMetallica’s James Hetfield made a special appearance at this year’s Little Kid Rock virtual benefit. During the benefit, the metal icon told the children the importance of music in his life. He said, “Music has saved my life daily.”  He continued, “It has been a passion of mine since the early, early times. Music has…

Getty ImagesBoy George has announced his biopic, titled Karma Chameleon, will begin shooting this summer in London, Bulgaria, and around the world, through Millennium Media. Rolling Stone reported George appeared on Instagram and revealed that 1917 and Line Of Duty actor Danny Mays will play his father, and mentioned “there are rumors of Keanu Reeves…

PRPhotos.comAC/DC’s Angus Young says his late-brother, and co-founding bandmate Malcolm Young, conditioned him to carry on through thick and thin. Angus spoke to Classic Rock about keeping the band afloat after Malcolm had to stand down due to Dementia, explaining, “He always pushed. That was how he was. He was always practical and a very…

PRPhotos.comThe Black Crowes recalled how they helped reinvigorate the early-’90s rock scene by going retro. Recently released is the deluxe reissue of the band’s 1990 debut set, Shake Your Money Maker, which is now out as a four-LP and triple-CD set. During a new chat with Uncut, brothers Chris and Rich Robinson looked back at…

PRPhotos.comStyx and special guests Collective Soul have rolled out the first eight shows of a 2021 run, within most shows going on sale this Friday (April 23rd). Best Classic Bands reported the trek kicks off on June 16th in St. Augustine, Florida at St. Augustine Amphitheatre and wraps on June 27th at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma’s…

Getty ImagesIt was five years ago today (April 21st, 2016) that Prince — born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7th, 1958 — died at age 57 of an accidental overdose of the opioid fentanyl. In April 2018, Minnesota’s Carver County Attorney Mark Metz announced he was closing the investigation into the musician’s death without filing…

PRPhotos.comMetallica’s James Hetfield made a special appearance at this year’s Little Kid Rock virtual benefit. During the benefit, the metal icon told the children the importance of music in his life. He said, “Music has saved my life daily.” He continued, “It has been a passion of mine since the early, early times. Music has…