Jon Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams have both tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the musicians to cancel their performances over the weekend.

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Bon Jovi was hours away from performing in Miami when the news broke on Saturday night (October 30). Local outlet WSVN 7 News reported that fans were already inside the venue when the event, dubbed ‘Runaway With JBJ’, was canned.

Had it have gone ahead, the gig would’ve featured an acoustic, story-driven performance, Q&A session, photo-op and Halloween costume party. A representative for Bon Jovi has since told Variety that he “is fully vaccinated and feeling fine”.

The legendary singer has been a staunch supporter of COVID-19 safety measures. Last April, for example, he debuted ‘Do What You Can’, a fan-assisted song about persevering through lockdowns and industry closures.

Bon Jovi also appeared as part of Bruce Springsteen’s campaign for COVID safety in New Jersey, #MaskUpNJ. The efforts came after his bandmate, keyboardist David Bryan, tested positive for the virus last March.

Adams was due to appear at last Saturday’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where he would have joined H.E.R. to perform “It’s Only Love” in honor of the newly inducted Tina Turner (with whom Adams duetted on the 1985 hit).

A representative for Adams told Billboard that he is “fully vaccinated and has no symptoms at all”. Australian indie-rocker Keith Urban filled in for Adams during the performance.

Adams had previously ranted about the coronavirus on social media, blaming it on “some fucking bat eating, wet market animal selling, virus making greedy bastards”. The singer-songwriter subsequently apologised for the incident, saying he had intended to speak out about “horrible animal cruelty” and promote veganism.

Last month, Adams announced a UK tour in support of his forthcoming 15th album, ‘So Happy It Hurts’, which is due for release in March. The run will kick off next May, with a total of 20 shows on the itinerary.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic used the platform of Halloween to tell French superstar striker Kylian Mbappe that he needs to “taste blood” if he is truly to become a football legend. Mbappe is already a World Cup winner and plays alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain. However, Ibrahimovic, still playing at 40 with AC Milan, […]

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As a special Halloween treat, Metallica‘s Kirk Hammett and Rob Trujillo have linked up to deliver their rendition of The Edgar Winter Group classic ‘Frankenstein’.

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In a video for Blackened Whiskey shared via Kerrang!, Hammett and Trujillo can be seen jamming to the 1972 track in two separate locations. Trujillo can be seen performing in front of a large shelf packed with various zombie and horror masks, with a shirt resembling that of Freddy Krueger above a keyboard.

Hammett performs in front of a painting of Frankenstein’s monster wearing a knitted jumper of its likeness, with a bust and a Funko Pop Vinyl rendition of the horror icon in the background.

Watch the full performance below:

Recent months have seen Metallica reflecting on their legacy, as their hugely impactful ‘Black Album’ celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this year. Commemorating the occasion, the band collaborated with a smorgasbord of artists from around the world to deliver ‘The Metallica Blacklist’ – a covers album sporting different renditions of tracks taken from the 1991 album.

In a review of the album, which features performances from Miley Cyrus, Rina Sawayama, IDLES, St. Vincent, Royal Blood and more, NME‘s Mark Beaumont wrote, “Once it’s all over, with the help of a decent online support group, or a saint’s patience, you can pick out a fantastic tribute to one of metal’s sacred texts. Maybe even two.”

Metallica also recently released a trailer for a new photo book celebrating ‘The Black Album’, titled The Black Album In Black & White. Having recently restarted live performances, Metallica also performed the iconic album in full during their set at Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Kiss has canceled its upcoming residency at Zappos Theater.

Just two weeks after the Hall of Famers’ long-time guitar tech died from COVID-19, the band’s months-long run in Las Vegas has been scrapped.

The band was booked to play 12 shows at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood starting in the week of New Year’s Eve, and extending into February 2022, for what was said to be Kiss’ final Vegas residency.

Live Nation, which was producing the shows, has confirmed the Vegas run is canceled, though reasons have not been disclosed.

A statement published from the Zappos Theater Twitter account reads, “Unfortunately, KISS cancelled their residency.”

Members of the ‘70s hitmakers — including co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley — and their crew have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent weeks and months, and the band’s 20-year guitar tech, Fran Stueber, died suddenly Oct. 17 after contracting the novel coronavirus, aged 52.

The glam rockers are currently on their End of the Road Tour, billed as their final trek ever, which kicked off in January 2019 and then had to reschedule dozens of 2020 dates due to the pandemic. Further dates were postponed due to illness within the camp.

The Las Vegas residency was meant to cap-off the band’s U.S. leg, though international dates are booked through July 2022.

Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points and Russell Westbrook added 20 points, nine assists and eight rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers routed the visiting Houston Rockets 95-85 on Sunday. LeBron James added 15 points, eight assists and seven rebounds for the Lakers, who led by as many as 28. The teams meet again at the […]

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Martin Maldonaldo drove in three runs and the Houston Astros extended their World Series title bid by rallying from a four-run deficit on Sunday to defeat Atlanta 9-5. The 35-year-old Puerto Rican catcher became the first player in a World Series game to plate runs with a single, walk and sacrifice fly. His efforts sparked […]

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Actor and comedian Bill Maher has weighed in on the ongoing lawsuit between Nirvana and the star of the band’s iconic ‘Nevermind’ cover.

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Earlier this year, Spencer Elden – the child who appears in the artwork – sued the surviving members of Nirvana and Kurt Cobain’s estate, alleging the image was an example of child pornography and sexual exploitation.

Maher hit out an Elden in a recent episode of his HBO talk show Real Time, delivering a monologue where he opined that “the words ‘victim’ and ‘survivor’ have travelled a long way from their original usage”.

“The baby from the Nirvana album says he’s a victim,” Maher continues. “He’s suing Nirvana for lifelong damages. I never thought I’d have to say this to a baby, but stop being such a fucking baby. You’re not a victim. There’s no reason you can’t have a normal, happy life just because people look at you and think, ‘baby penis’. It didn’t hurt Trump.”

Take a look at the full segment from Real Time With Bill Maher below (the section addressing Elden begins at 3:45):

Despite Elden’s lawsuit, which claims he “has suffered and will continue to suffer lifelong damages” from his appearance on the ‘Nevermind’ cover, Nirvana recently announced a deluxe reissue of the album in commemoration of its 30th anniversary. The record is set to be released on November 12, and features Elden’s image uncensored.

Prior to its announcement, Elden expressed that he wanted the ‘Nevermind’ artwork altered for any future re-releases. “If there is a 30th anniversary re-release, [Elden] wants for the entire world not to see his genitals,” his lawyer, Maggie Mabie, told The Associated Press.

Dave Grohl discussed the lawsuit last week, saying in a new interview: “I don’t know that I can speak on it because I haven’t spent too much time thinking about it. I feel the same way most people do in that I have to disagree. That’s all I’ll say.”

The drummer (and current Foo Fighters leader) had previously hinted that Nirvana could indeed change the album’s artwork in the future, saying he had “many ideas of how [Nirvana] should alter that cover”.

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Donovan Mitchell scored 28, including 11 in the fourth quarter, and Mike Conley Jr. netted 20 points in his return to the lineup as the visiting Utah Jazz defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 107-95 on Sunday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists, but Milwaukee still fell at home […]

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LaMelo Ball scored 27 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 26 off the bench to lift the host Charlotte Hornets to a 125-113 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Ball also had nine rebounds and seven assists to highlight a performance that was in stark contrast to his previous two games. The reigning […]

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Zach LaVine and the new-look Chicago Bulls will try to carry their early season success into November as they hit the road to take on Jayson Tatum and the scuffling Boston Celtics on Monday night. Behind cornerstone LaVine and free-agent signing DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls have reinvented themselves as a threat in the Eastern Conference. […]

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Kanye West’s Sunday Service returned on Halloween afternoon (Oct. 31) at an undisclosed sun-drenched rooftop location for a special performance which was streamed live on the Triller and Fite TV app for $10.

It’s the first Sunday Service to connect West — who legally now goes by Ye — and his fans via live stream since the release of his 10th studio album Donda, which arrived in August.

Yeezy and the Sunday Service Choir elected to go with matching white linens for their costume of choice as the sermon kicked off around 4 p.m. ET. Spotted behind Kanye mixed in with the Choir were both Justin Bieber and Roddy Ricch.

They kicked off with a gospel rendition of Donda’s “No Child Left Behind” before moving into other standout cuts from the project taking on West’s late mother’s namesake such as “Hurricane,” “Moon” and “Pure Souls” with the help of Compton native Roddy Ricch.

Ye then led the charge with vocals from the glorious “Come to Life,” which he even apologized for forgetting some of the lyrics mid-performance.

A children’s choir made a guest appearance in mini-white cloaks to match the rest of the Choir’s ensemble. The group of talented kids performed Donda’s “Jesus Lord” and put a religious spin on Kanye’s 2007 hit “Can’t Tell Me Nothing.”

The Sunday Service Choir took the wheel back to move into a joyful edition of the Lauryn Hill-sampling “Believe What I Say” and “New Again.”

Marilyn Manson was also seen in attendance on the livestream. The controversial musician is facing multiple allegations of sexual abuse and contributed vocals to Donda’s “Jail.” Manson even made a surprise appearance at the Chicago Donda listening party in August.

Others present for the star-studded Sunday Service performance included Big Sean, who recently announced his departure from G.O.O.D. Music, and Raphael Saadiq.

The sermon was finished off cleansing the souls of listeners and those on hand with the soothing “24.” Kanye West headed out of the picture as the performance came to a close after lasting for about an hour.

While the Jesus Is King era might be done, Sunday Service looks to be a staple for the long haul in West’s creative universe.

An Argentine football coach was shot in the shoulder and players fled the pitch on Sunday as Huracan Las Heras fans fought among themselves during a third-tier match in Mendoza province. Videos showed players from Huracan and opponents Ferro de General Pico running for cover and fans hiding behind walls as shots rang out at […]

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