Cinemark Theaters to Screen Live Broadcast of 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert
The highly anticipated and star-studded 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert is now only one day away and Cinemark is letting fans get a great seat even if they couldn’t score a ticket. Deadline reports that more than 200 Cinemark, Century and Tinseltown theaters will broadcast a live feed of the concert beginning Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST and for the average cost of a movie ticket, with proceeds going to victims affected by Hurricane Sandy. The Rolling Stones were just added to the benefit bill, joining Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, Kanye West, The Who, Alicia Keys and Paul... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSpringsteen, Black Keys, Lady Gaga to Join Rolling Stones in New Jersey
If Jagger and company aren’t already enough, ticket holders for the Rolling Stones’ Dec. 15 show in Newark, N.J. can now expect an even more star-studded concert as some big names have just been added to the bill. “We’re excited these extraordinary artists, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga and The Black Keys, had agreed to help celebrate our 50th anniversary as we share the night live with our fans all over the world,” the band said in a statement. "Now the fun begins of trying to figure out the best songs to perform together.” The concert will be the fifth and... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Rolling Stones Added to 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit
The already jam-packed, star-studded Hurricane Sandy benefit concert just got a little crazier with the addition of The Rolling Stones. The English rockers will be joining Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Paul McCartney, The Who, Kanye West, Bon Jovi, Eddie Vedder and Roger Waters for 12-12-12: The Concert For Sandy Relief. With days to go before the concert there’s still time to add the kitchen sink. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster. The benefit will also air live on select television networks and stream online.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch a Clip from David Chase’s Not Fade Away
With award season kicking into high gear and the last batch of Oscar bait hitting theaters in the coming weeks, it is easy to overlook a lot of films not featuring A-list actors desperately seeking attention. One such film is Not Fade Away a period drama from Sopranos creator David Chase.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsGary Clark Jr. to Join the Rolling Stones in Brooklyn
We just named Gary Clark Jr. one of the Best Live Acts of 2012 and it seems a few other people are taking notice of the talented musician. The Rolling Stones, to be exact. The British rockers are currently in the midst of their 50th anniversary tour, and Clark will reportedly play alongside them at Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center on Dec. 8. Rolling Stone reveals that Mary J. Blige will be in attendance as well. A number of other famous musicians have already joined the band in performances including Florence Welch, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Rolling Stones Release Video for "Doom and Gloom"
It’s safe to say The Rolling Stones are busy. The band is in rehearsals for their upcoming 50th anniversary shows and they’ve just released a massive greatest hits collection called GRRR!. Mick Jagger and company somehow found time to shoot the video for their new track, “Doom and Gloom,” and even managed to enlist some famous help, the star of the original Swedish Girl with the Dragon Tattoo films and more recently Prometheus, Noomi Rapace. Directed by Jonas Akerlund, “Doom and Gloom” shows Rapace fighting zombies, taking a baseball bat to a TV, hitchhiking topless (making it a little NSFW)... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRumored Rolling Stones Warm-Up Gig in Paris Confirmed
Update: The Associated Press has reported that The Rolling Stones will indeed play a small gig in Paris to warm up for their four 50th anniversary shows. The tickets for the warm-up gig, which will mark their first performance in over five years, went on sale for only $20, with only 350 tickets being released. Tickets were limited to two per person, and no cell phones or recording devices will be allowed in the venue.... read more
Found in: Music, News20 Great Chuck Berry Covers
Today, the legendary Chuck Berry turns 86 years old. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayRolling Stones Release Possible Reunion Setlist via Twitter
After nearly a year of speculation, The Rolling Stones officially announced that they will, in fact, reunite on stage for their 50th anniversary. The legendary rockers will perform at the 02 Arena in London on Nov. 25 and Nov. 29, and at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Dec. 13 and 15.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Rolling Stones Officially Announce 50th Anniversary Shows
First there was speculation as to whether The Rolling Stones would reconvene on stage to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Then the band announced that they would, in fact, meet up to plan one or more anniversary shows. Then there were rumors of when said shows would occur. Now, we have an official announcement.... read more
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