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ABC/Donna SvennevikGene Simmons is known for having a huge stash of memorabilia, and now he’s giving fans a chance to own a piece of it. The KISS rocker has just added his personal 80s Rockman II B belt amp to his personal auction page, GeneSimmonsAuctions.com. “What you see here is my effects box. It was actually invented by a guy named Tom Scholz who was a guitar player and main songwriter in Boston,” Simmons shares in a video describing the piece. “So as soon as he invente...

Ivy Snitzer, the woman who played Gwyneth Paltrow's body double in the 2001 film Shallow Hal, told The Guardian in a recent interview that she nearly starved to death after starring in the film. Two years after Shallow Hal was released in theaters, Snitzer said she was "technically starving to death" from an eating disorder. "It didn't occur to me that the film would be seen by millions of people," she told the outlet. "It was like the worst parts about bein...

Jennifer Aniston opened up about the struggles she experiences in relationships in an interview with WSJ. Magazine published on Tuesday (August 22nd). The Friends star explained how her parents' relationship has shaped her dynamics with others. "It was always a little bit difficult for me in relationships, I think, because I really was kind of alone," she told the outlet. "My parents, watching my family's relationship, didn't make me kind of go, ‘Oh, I can&...

AXS TVA new TV music series coming this fall will try to answer an often debated question: Who is the greatest rock star? AXS TV is teaming with SPIN for the new series, SPIN’s 100 Greatest Rock Stars Since That Was A Thing, which is inspired by a list the mag initially put out in 2021. The series, which premieres October 2 at 8 p.m., will spotlight artists who “best embody the ‘Rock Star’ spirit,” including Stevie Nicks, Kurt Cobain, Jimmy Page, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, E...

Dax Shepard told Jason Derulo on Monday's (August 21st) episode of the Armchair Expert podcast that he is experiencing financial anxiety amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The Bless This Mess actor said he has an irrational fear that he will never work again. "I am currently in a, like, two-month spiral of just completely out of hand financial insecurity," Shepard said. "This new fear of, ‘I'm gonna somehow be broke or I'm gonna lose everything, po...

Dark Horse Books The award-winning graphic novel The Fifth Beatle was released 10 years ago. And to mark the milestone, a new anniversary edition is being released this fall.  The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story (Anniversary Edition) will feature a new cover and a new intro from former Pearl Jam manager Kelly Curtis, as well as a musical playlist curated by the graphic novel’s author, Vivek Tiwary. There are also new introductions from British musician Billy J. Kramer and reco...

Barbie's reign at the domestic box office has come to an end, after spending four weeks in a row on top. Blue Beetle debuted in the number one spot over the weekend, bringing in $25.4 million and knocking the Greta Gerwig-directed pic down to second place. Despite this win, Deadline reports that both Blue Beetle and Strays failed to reach the higher end of their opening projections. Box Office Numbers from Friday (August 18th) through Sunday (August 20th): 1. Blue Beetle, $25.4 millio...

Ross HalfinDef Leppard is sharing another behind-the-scenes look at their world tour, and this time it comes with a big celebration.  Episode 12 of their video tour diary finds them kicking off the recent North American leg of their Stadium tour with Mötley Crüe. The first show took place in early August in Syracuse, New York, on the same day the band was celebrating the 44th anniversary of them signing their first record contract. “The record deal was signed in (drummer) Rick Allen’...

Evangeline Parish School Board Meeting – August 16, 2023 The Evangeline Parish School Board met on Wednesday night. Ville Platte Elementary School faculty and staff were recognized for outstan...

Island Def Jam Music GroupOn August 18, 1986, Bon Jovi released their third studio album, Slippery When Wet, which went on to be a massive hit. The album featured their signature tune, “Livin’ On A Prayer,” as well as “You Give Love A Bad Name.” Both were written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora with songwriter Desmond Child, who had no idea their partnership would wind up being so successful. “I just showed up for the job, and when I got there, I saw these two guys. They ...