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The upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic has booked another film festival.

The American Film Institute has announced that Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is set to open the 39th edition of AFI Fest on Oct. 22 in Hollywood.

“AFI is the stage and the screens where the world’s stories come together in Hollywood,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “To open with Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere honors the global impact of an American icon and the true artistry it takes to tell his tale.”

The film, directed by Scott Cooper, stars The Bear’s Jeremey Allen White as Springsteen and Succession’s Jeremy Strong as his manager Jon Landau. It follows Springsteen as he makes his 1982 solo album Nebraska.

“It’s a true honor to open AFI Fest with Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” says Cooper. “AFI has always championed bold, meaningful storytelling, and I’m grateful to be part of that tradition. While Bruce’s roots will forever be in New Jersey, Los Angeles played a profound role in shaping his artistic voice.”

AFI Fest runs from Oct. 22 to Oct. 26. Passes are on sale now, with individual tickets going on sale Oct. 6. 

This is the second film festival that will screen the Springsteen film. It will also be the New York Film Festival’s Spotlight Gala selection, premiering Sept. 28.

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, which also stars Stephen Graham, Paul Walter Hauser, Odessa Young and Gaby Hoffmann, opens Oct. 24.

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Metallica is performing at the upcoming 2025 Dreamfest benefit concert.

The show will take place Oct. 15 at the Chase Center in San Francisco and is hosted by the tech company Salesforce as part of its annual Dreamforce conference. It will raise money for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.

Along with Metallica, the 2025 Dreamfest lineup includes Benson Boone.

If you’re a part of Metallica’s Fifth Member fan club, you can enter now to win tickets. Dreamfest will also be open to Dreamforce attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, you can check out TheConcertforKids.org for ticket and sponsorship options.

Metallica previously performed at Dreamfest in 2018.

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The Who has only played two shows on their The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour, but the trek has hit its first snag.

The band was due to play Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday, but a post on the venue’s Instagram reveals the show has been postponed “due to illness.”

The announcement did not reveal which band member is sick.

No information on a makeup date has been revealed, but the post does encourage fans to “hang on to your tickets as we work quickly to schedule a new date.”

The Who kicked off their North American farewell tour on Saturday in Sunrise, Florida, and played Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday. Their next show is scheduled for Saturday in Atlantic City, New Jersey. A complete list of dates can be found at TheWho.com.

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Rocker Jon Bon Jovi is a grandfather.

The singer’s son Jake Bongiovi, 23, and his wife, Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown, 21, announced in a joint Instagram post that they have adopted a baby girl.

“This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” reads the post. “We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy.”

They signed the post, “And then there were 3. Love, Millie and Jake Bongiovi.”

This is the first child for the couple, who married in May 2024, then had a big celebration that September in Italy.

Jake is one of four children Jon Bon Jovi has with wife Dorothea Thurley. They are also parents to daughter Stephanie Bongiovi, 32, and sons Jesse Bongiovi, 30, and Romeo Bongiovi, 21.

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Queen’s Brian May is teaming with The Struts on a new version of the U.K. band’s breakout hit “Could Have Been Me,” which is due out Sept. 3. You can presave it now and check out a teaser video streaming on YouTube.

The Struts frontman Luke Spiller says he’s “absolutely ecstatic” about collaborating with May, who he calls his “hero.”

“This song is all about seizing your dreams and living life to the fullest, no matter the obstacles,” Spiller says. “It’s a powerful anthem that reminds us to chase what sets our souls on fire. Collaborating with Brian on this track is a dream realized, and I can’t wait for you all to feel the energy and inspiration behind it.”

“Working with Luke and The Struts has been a joyous journey for me,” May adds. “I became obsessed with this great song ever since I was inspired by the original version and felt an uncontrollable urge to mess with it! It carries a great positive message for rebellious kids of all ages. And, together, WE ROCK!!”

“Could Have Been Me” was released in 2013 in the U.K. before it became a hit in the U.S. in 2015 and appears on the band’s debut album, Everybody Wants. It was later featured in the 2021 animated movie Sing 2.

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Def Leppard made an appearance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent Wednesday night, treating the audience to a performance of their classic tune “Pour Some Sugar On Me.”

The band later shared some behind-the-scenes footage from their appearance on Instagram.

“We’re in Pasadena, California, the home of America’s Got Talent, because we are performing,” frontman Joe Elliott says in the clip. “We’re doing one song so that should be easy enough to do, we hope.”

Guitarist Vivian Campbell then jokes, “America’s Got Talent, which is good because we don’t, so we’ll have to borrow some.” Bassist Rick Savage quips, “Maybe even Simon Cowell might be impressed,” before mouthing “doubt it.”

The clip shows the band doing some run-throughs and sound check, and watching as crew test out the pyro that will be going off around them. 

“If I was next to that for too much longer I wouldn’t need to shave anymore,” drummer Rick Allen says of the shooting flames. “It’s really hot.”

Def Leppard’s appearance on AGT comes as the band is in the middle of a summer tour. Their next show is Tuesday at the Minnesota State Fair. A complete list of dates can be found at DefLeppard.com.

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Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour is giving fans another preview of his upcoming concert film, Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome.

The rocker has just released a performance of “Luck and Strange,” the title track of his 2024 album, which was his first album of new material in nine years. This is the second performance he’s shared from the film. He previously released a performance of the Pink Floyd track “Sorrow.”

Live at Circus Maximus, Rome, hitting theaters and IMAX on Sept. 17, captures one of Gilmour’s Luck and Strange concerts at the famed Italian venue set against the backdrop of the ancient ruins of Rome. It features live performances of songs from the album, as well as classic Pink Floyd tracks like “Wish You Were Here” and “Comfortably Numb.”

Tickets are on sale now at DavidGilmour.film.

In addition to the film, on Oct. 17 Gilmour will release The Luck and Strange Concerts, a four-LP or two-CD set featuring 23 tracks recorded during the tour. There will also be a super-deluxe edition that includes a 120-page book, David Gilmour Luck and Strange Live, featuring tour photos taken by Gilmour’s wife, Polly Samson. All formats are available for preorder now.

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On This Day, Aug. 21, 1965…

The Rolling Stones landed their first #1 album in the United States with Out of Our Heads, which went on to hold the top spot for three weeks.

The band’s fourth album released in the States, Out of Our Heads featured the future Stones classic “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” which became their first #1 single in the U.S. It also featured the top-10 single, “The Last Time.”

Out of Our Heads was certified Platinum by the RIAA. In addition to topping the U.S. chart, the album peaked at #2 in the U.K. and Australia.

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The Beatles have finally shared the big news they’ve been teasing on social media. The legendary group is revisiting their multimedia Anthology project with reissues of the Anthology documentary series, music and book.

The original eight-part Anthology documentary aired on ABC in 1995 and featured John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr telling their own stories. The documentary has now been expanded to nine installments; the original episodes have been restored and remastered by Apple Corps with the help of Peter Jackson’s WingNut Films and Park Road Post teams, while Giles Martin is responsible for new audio mixes of most of the music. It will debut Nov. 26 on Disney+.

The music of Anthology is also being revisited with the Nov. 21 release of The Beatles Anthology music collection. The original Anthology albums consisted of three double albums, all of which have now been remastered by Martin. In addition, the new collection will include a fourth installment, Anthology 4, featuring 13 previously unreleased demos and session recordings, and other rare recordings. 

The collection also includes “Free as a Bird,” which was part of Anthology 1, and “Real Love,” which was part of Anthology 2. Both tracks, which at the time were the first new songs from The Beatles in 25 years, have been remixed by original producer Jeff Lynne. The new set also includes the band’s 2023 release, “Now and Then.”

The remixed version of “Free as a Bird” is out now, along with a fully restored version of its music video.

The Beatles Anthology music collection will be released digitally and as a 12-LP and eight-CD collection, and is available for preorder now.

Finally, a 25th anniversary edition of The Beatles Anthology book will be released Oct. 14. The book has the band sharing memories of their musical journey and features more than 1,300 photos, documents, artwork and memorabilia. It is available for preorder now.

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If you’ve ever wanted to have a cup of Joe with Joe Walsh, now’s your chance.

The Eagles guitarist has launched a new Fandiem sweepstakes, and the grand prize is two VIP tickets to his upcoming VetsAid concert. The concert will be held Nov. 15 at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas, Walsh’s hometown.

The prize package comes with round-trip tickets for two to Wichita, plus a three-night hotel stay and a “coffee hang” with Joe.

The winner and a guest will also get to sit in the friends and family section of the venue, and will have access to a preshow VIP friends and family lounge with food and drinks. Plus, the prize includes a guitar signed by all the artists on the VetsAid bill and a merch package.

To enter, fans need to make a donation to VetsAid, which raises money for charities helping veterans.

The ninth annual VetsAid concert will feature performances by country star and Eagles touring member Vince Gill; Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen; and a “super-set” from Walsh, joined by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Nathaniel Rateliff and more.

The proceeds from the concert will go to veterans services charities based in Kansas or with operations on the ground in Kansas.

The first VetsAid took place in 2017 in Fairfax, Virginia. Over the years, VetsAid has distributed more than $4 million in grants.

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