Keyboardist Melissa Reese to Miss Guns N' Roses Tour Due to Personal Reasons
Guns N’ Roses have shared that keyboardist Melissa Reese will not be joining them on tour due to personal reasons. Reese has been with the band for a decade, handling keyboards and backing vocals. It is uncertain if a replacement will be found for her, as the band already has longtime keyboardist Dizzy Reed in their lineup. The band is set to kick off their 2026 world tour in Monterrey, Mexico, followed by shows in Florida, the UK/Europe, and North America.
Netflix is increasing its prices once again, with the Standard With Ads plan going up by $1 to $8.99 a month. The Standard Without Ads plan will now cost $19.99, and the Premium plan will be $26.99. The new prices will apply to new customers starting March 26th, with existing members being notified beforehand. Netflix recently received a $2.8 billion payout from Paramount Skydance.
Swedish hyperpop artist Namasenda has released a new single titled "Bad Love" from her upcoming album Limbo. The song delves into toxic relationships with a catchy refrain. Limbo is set to be released on May 8th via YEAR0001, following the singles "Cola" and "Miami Crest." The album was written in Stockholm over two years during a period of emotional pressure.
Himesh Patel has been cast as the co-lead in Ryan Coogler's reboot of The X-Files at Hulu. Patel, known for his roles in "Yesterday" and "Station Eleven," will play one of two FBI agents assigned to a division dealing with unexplained phenomena. The original X-Files series is currently streaming on Hulu.
Security guard Pascal Duvier has issued a statement taking responsibility for an incident involving Jorginho's wife and stepdaughter. Duvier clarified that he was not part of Chappell Roan's personal security team and that his actions were not on behalf of her or her management. He expressed regret over the outcome of the encounter.
The mechanical rhino prop from Jim Carrey's Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls has been sold at auction for $59,850, surpassing the estimated bid range. The prop, used in the "butt birth" scene, has been restored since its appearance in the 1995 film. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls is available on Blu-ray, with a new 4K Steelbook version of the first film also released.
JAY-Z has added a new Yankee Stadium show on July 12th following the sell-out of his Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint anniversary concerts. The setlist for the "Extra Innings" concert has not been revealed yet. Tickets for the additional show go on sale today, with JAY-Z also co-headlining Roots Picnic with The Roots on May 30th.