New this week: John Legend, 'Serpent Queen' and 'Pinocchio'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include fresh music from John Legend and Kane Brown, Samantha Morton stars as the 16th-century queen Catherine de Medici in an edgy Starz series and a race between two upcoming โPinocchioโ films begins with Robert Zemeckisโ adaptation.
Celebrities go online to voice support for Ukraine
A group of inter-generational stars from film, TV, sports and music โ including Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John and Jon Bon Jovi, Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish โ have signed up for a social media campaign to show support for Ukraine.
Treasure trove of rock memorabilia includes Kurt Cobain hair
Guitars from Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton and Aerosmith as well as autographed memorabilia from The Beatles and even strands of hair from Kurt Cobain are some of the highlights of an online rock โnโ roll auction that ends over the weekend.
Osbourne off 'The Talk' after inquiry into racism discussion
FILE - Sharon Osbourne arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. CBS says Sharon Osbourne will no longer appear on its daytime show "The Talk" after a heated on-air discussion about racism earlier this month. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ CBS says Sharon Osbourne will no longer appear on its daytime show โThe Talkโ after a heated on-air discussion about racism earlier this month. AdAfter a commercial break, the discussion continued with Osbourne telling Underwood at one point: โDonโt try to cry. Sharon Osbourne, a manager for her husband and other musicians, was a judge on the British talent show โThe X Factorโ and on โAmericaโs Got Talent.โ
CBS says 'The Talk' staying off air after racism talk
FILE - Sharon Osbourne attends a special screening of "A Million Little Pieces" on Dec. 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. CBS says its daytime show "The Talk" will stay on hiatus for another week after a discussion about racism involving co-host Sharon Osbourne went off the rails last week. Osbourne reacted with anger and profanity when asked to talk about her support and friendship with British TV personality Piers Morgan. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ CBS says its daytime show โThe Talkโ will stay on hiatus for another week after a discussion about racism involving co-host Sharon Osbourne went off the rails last week. At one point Osbourne said to Underwood, โdon't try to cry.
Leslie West, guitarist of rock band Mountain, has died at 75
West, an iconic guitarist-vocalist who was behind several 70s rock anthems including Mississippi Queen with the popular band Mountain, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Palm Coast, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)LOS ANGELES โ Leslie West, an iconic guitarist-vocalist who was behind several '70s rock anthems including โMississippi Queenโ with the popular band Mountain, has died. His spokesman Steve Karas said West died Wednesday in Palm Coast, Florida. Karas said West died from cardiac arrest after being rushed to the hospital. West and Pappalardi ended up starting the hard rock band Mountain, which was named after Westโs debut solo album.
Sharon Osbourne tests positive for COVID-19
Sharon Osbourne has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a social media post. Osbourne, 68, is married to musician Ozzy Osbourne and is a co-host of the CBS show "The Talk." I wanted to share Iโve tested positive for Covid 19. โ Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) December 15, 2020Many on social media wished Osbourne a quick recovery, including the official Twitter account for "The Talk" and "Millionaire Matchmaker" Patti Stanger. Inaba missed the regularly scheduled taping for "The Talk" last week while Osbourne was not on set "out of an abundance of caution," co-host Sheryl Underwood said at the time.
cbsnews.comOzzy Osbourne on How His New Music Saved Him From 'Gloom and Doom' Amid Recovery (Exclusive)
Ozzy Osbourne says he turned to music to help him cope with the emotional toll of his recovery. "That whole album came out of nowhere, and it was so much fun," Ozzy shared. "It was what I needed to get me out of my gloom and doom and my recovery." "It's true, dad and I are professional isolators as it is," Kelly shared. Celebrity Watch Party airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.
Ozzy Osbourne reveals he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
British rock star Ozzy Osbourne and his family sat down with "Good Morning America" on Tuesday, revealing that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in February 2019. Osbourne also talked about the nerve pain that he continues to struggle with. "I don't know if that's the Parkinson's or what, you know, but that's see, that's the problem. "I'd never heard of nerve pain, and it's a weird feeling." "They're my air, you know," Osbourne said of his fans.
cnbc.comOzzy Osbourne reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis: "I ain't going to go anywhere yet"
Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that he is battling a form of Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. The fall required him to have surgery on his neck, which led to nerve damage and his Parkinson's disease diagnosis. He was diagnosed with a mild form of the disease called "PRKN 2," according to his wife Sharon Osbourne. @ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Rock legend @OzzyOsbourne sits down with @RobinRoberts and breaks his silence about his private health battle with Parkinson's disease. Some even declared that he had Parkinson's disease which he denied at the time while many others said he was on his death bed.
cbsnews.comJack Orbin, the Dean of San Antonio Rock Promoters, Will Be Inducted Into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame
The event's being filmed for Amazon Prime Movies.Orbin stepped back from the concert promotion business in 2015. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.
sacurrent.comSara Gilbert's Daughter Surprises Her With a Song on Emotional Farewell Episode of 'The
Sara Gilbert gave an emotional farewell during her last episode of The Talk, which aired on Friday. However, it was a special surprise performance by Gilbert's daughter, Sawyer Gilbert Adler, that made the episode even sweeter. "Coming every day, seeing Sara -- she can read me, I can read her," Osbourne said. "Sara Gilbert, you're the best -- irreplaceable, the best, a comedy genius, the best friend I've got in my life. For more on Gilbert's final days on The Talk, watch the video below:RELATED CONTENT:'The Talk' Hosts Dish on Final Days With Sara Gilbert, Tease New Host (Exclusive)Sharon Osbourne Breaks Down in Tears Over Sara Gilbert Leaving 'The Talk'Sara Gilbert Announces She's Leaving 'The Talk'