MUSIC

Back in March, Billy Corgan announced that he would celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Smashing Pumpkins' third album, 1995's Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, with a seven-night run at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Billed as A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, the first of the seven nights is this Friday and it features Corgan and a group of guest artists backed by the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra and Chorus performing orchestral and operatic versions of the 28 songs from the double album. 

Tom Morello has bad news for Audioslave fans. He says the surviving members are "no closer" to releasing unheard material featuring late singer Chris Cornell. https://ultimateclassicrock.com/tom-morello-audioslave-unheard-material/

 Zach Bryan just posted a long message on Instagram saying that he's been sober for almost two months. He told fans this isn't some "greater than thou sentiment," and he knows he is lucky, but he wanted to speak up because so many people struggle in silence. Zach said a long motorcycle trip across the country helped him see he "really needed" support. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/11/19/zach-bryan-health-sobriety-essay/87351087007/

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San Francisco's iconic rock spot, The Phoenix Hotel, which welcomed everyone from Neil Young to David Bowie and Kurt Cobain, is closing its doors for good after four decades this January.

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/phoenix-san-francisco-rock-star-hotel-closing/

MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:

"Wicked: For Good" hits theaters tomorrow. If you haven't already caught an early screening, there are five key scenes in "The Wizard of Oz" you might want to revisit. https://people.com/wizard-of-oz-scenes-watch-before-wicked-for-good-11852342

Kevin Spacey says his current financial situation isn't great, and he's homeless. He lives in hotels and Airbnbs as he "goes where the work is."  

A sequel to "The Family Stone" is in the works.  Thomas Bezucha, who directed the 2005 holiday classic, had been working on a follow-up since before Keaton’s death. https://people.com/family-stone-sequel-in-the-works-honor-diane-keaton-after-death-11852936

BODY TALK:

They don't call him The Shat for nothing. William Shatner once pooped his pants during a Broadway show, and it wasn't that long ago. https://youtu.be/NcigPUrSb74

 Olivia Munn had a really bad experience involving sushi, a bathtub, and her stomach, as she explained on the "Today" show. https://ew.com/olivia-munn-projectile-vomited-in-airport-after-eating-sushi-in-bath-11852930

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AND FINALLY

The Billboard staff has compiled its list of "The 50 Best Rock Bands." https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-rock-bands/50-red-hot-chili-peppers/

AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!

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