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Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez show off Blue Origin flight suits that bring ‘spice to space’

13 April 2025 at 12:35

Katy Perry shared a look at the space suits she, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King and other members of the all-female Blue Origin team will be wearing for their launch on Monday.

Perry posted a group photo on Instagram, writing in the caption, "Happy International Day of Human Space Flight. Forever in awe of the Universe and its alignment."

In the photo, Perry, Sanchez, Gayle, scientists and activists Amanda Nguyen and Aisha Bowe and film producer Kerianne Flynn, all wear dark blue jumpsuit-style ensembles, adorned with a NASA patch, a patch with their last name, and the Blue Origin logo on one arm.

Sanchez also shared some behind-the-scenes video of people’s first reaction to the suit, walking into a room with fiancé and Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos, with people cheering the look.

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KATY PERRY HEADING TO SPACE WITH LAUREN SANCHEZ AND BLUE ORIGIN'S ALL-FEMALE CREW

The journalist showcased some more details of the suit, which she helped design, including flared pant legs, with a white feather design on the bottom of the left leg, part of the Blue Origin logo.

In another part of the clip, Sanchez got out of a car, stretching in the suit and saying, "Well, they’re comfortable. OK, that’s for sure!"

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She also shared a video of the women posing for the photo shared by Perry.

In an interview with The New York Times, Sanchez explained her involvement in redesigning the space suit.

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"Usually, you know, these suits are made for a man. Then they get tailored to fit a woman," she told the outlet. 

Sanchez reached out to Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim, the co-founders of the brand Monse, who are also creative directors of Oscar de la Renta, to rework the look.

"I think the suits are elegant, but they also bring a little spice to space," the 55-year-old said.

She added something Perry told her, "We’re putting the ‘a--’ in astronaut."

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Perry made the quip in an interview with Elle earlier this month, telling the outlet, "Space is going to finally be glam. Let me tell you something. If I could take glam up with me, I would do that. We are going to put the 'a--' in astronaut."

Perry, Sanchez and the team will launch on April 14, and spend 11 minutes and reach 62 miles above Earth at the limits of its atmosphere. The women will not actually reach orbit.

The group on the upcoming NS-31 space flight will be the first all-women crew to launch into space since Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova flew a solo mission in 1963, according to Blue Origin.

Green Day's Coachella set sparks fire at festival, concertgoers express outrage over pyrotechnics use

13 April 2025 at 12:24

Green Day is catching some heat for their use of pyrotechnics during their performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. 

On Saturday, the legendary punk rock band took the stage to deliver a noteworthy set. However, the show was met with some outrage after a palm tree caught fire due to the fireworks ignited by the band's pyrotechnics. 

In a video obtained by People magazine, concertgoers gathered around a palm tree which was engulfed in flames. 

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"After all the California wildfires, they are using pyrotechnics??! It's fine. They will host a benefit concert," a user commented on the video, referencing the catastrophic LA wildfires earlier this year. 

"Can't believe they are allowed to launch fireworks when it's like 100 degrees in LA," another wrote. 

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"They just set the entire coachella on fire," one user added. 

A representative for Green Day did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. 

During their set, lead singer Billy Joe Armstrong also took aim at President Donald Trump and his administration after changing the lyrics in their hit song, "American Idiot."

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In a video obtained by Billboard, Armstrong sang, "I’m not a part of a MAGA agenda," instead of the original, "I’m not a part of the redneck agenda."

This isn't the first time Armstrong has taken such a political stance.

Earlier this year, Armstrong sang the same lyrics during a performance for "Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve" on ABC, just weeks before Trump's inauguration.

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'American Pie' singer Don McLean critical of 'very bad lyric writing' in modern music

12 February 2025 at 10:00

"American Pie" singer Don McLean isn’t too impressed with modern songwriters.

On the red carpet at the MovieGuide Awards, the musician told Fox News Digital the biggest change he’s seen over his career is "very bad lyric writing and no melodies. Two important things in a song, lyrics and melody."

McLean has remained a prolific performer and artist, re-releasing three of his albums, "Believers," "Chain Lightning" and "Prime Time," on vinyl and CD, as well as releasing two children’s books and continuing to tour.

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"I got tons of stuff going on. I took some time off, and I’ll start rolling sometime around this summer and then go, really go all through next year," he said.

The 79-year-old also recently marked the 66th anniversary of "The Day the Music Died," when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson died in a plane crash.

The tragedy served as the inspiration for McLean’s iconic hit, "American Pie," a song that has become an integral part of the pop culture landscape.

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But McLean says he never "planned" for the song to take off.

"People chose the song ‘American Pie.’ It wasn’t something that was planned. The minute it came out, they started to play Buddy Holly, and there wasn’t any reference to him in the song," he said.

He continued, "And a few years after that, all these radio stations started going to oldies, playing songs from the ‘50s and ’60s because they realized how much people missed this music. They miss it more now, I’m sure." 

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The creation and impact of "American Pie" has been chronicled in the 2022 documentary, "The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie," on Paramount+ and Amazon.

WATCH: DON MCLEAN ON ‘THE PEOPLE’ CHOOSING TO MAKE ‘AMERICAN PIE’ ICONIC

McLean has honored the passing of those music legends through song and acknowledgment of what has become an "unofficial holiday."

"Then the whole ‘The Day the Music Died’ started about 10 years ago, I guess. It’s sort of an unofficial holiday commemorating this solemn occasion, and the song, of course, deified that moment in a certain way," he explained.

"I was trying to write a big song about America, and so that’s how that all happened, but again, it all happened from the people," he added.

McLean can be seen presenting the best documentary category at the MovieGuide Awards airing March 6 on Great American Family.

New York Dolls singer David Johansen has stage 4 cancer, brain tumor as daughter asks fans for help

11 February 2025 at 08:38

The singer of the iconic punk group The New York Dolls has been secretly battling stage 4 cancer for the last several years.

David Johansen's wife of over a decade, Mara Hennessey, told Fox News Digital about his diagnosis.

"David has been living with stage 4 cancer for several years. He’s undergone chemo, radiation, immunotherapy and surgery, and weathered all the side effects and consequences of the various treatments, all with his indomitable spirit and incomparable sense of humor.

"He’s been nurtured by the love of his wife and daughter, while trying to spare his friends, colleagues, and fans and keep his troubles private. He’s always been like this," Hennessey said.

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"He claims it’s because he’s half Norwegian," she continued.

Hennessey explained that the financial burden has taken a toll on their family.

"Our family have reached the point where we need more support. We’ve run up some serious debt caring for our beloved David, and are facing still more unmanageable expenses. This trying to be low-key is not sustainable," she concluded.

Johansen's daughter, Leah Hennessey, took to Instagram to share the sad news on Monday.

"David is a legend but he's also my very real very sick dad," she wrote alongside a picture of him on her Instagram story. "I have so much to say but I guess I'll be posting about this a lot and I don't have to say it all now. I know how dire so many of our situations are right now, and how much fundraising literally everyone is doing but if you love David or any of the magick (sic) he's brought into the world please just take a minute to read this or share it. Thank you guys as always."

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Leah also included a link to the Sweet Relief Musician Fund. The organization helps raise money for musicians who are struggling with health problems.

His daughter explained on the website that five years ago, Johansen's cancer progressed and he had a brain tumor.

"There have been complications ever since. He’s never made his diagnosis public, as he and my mother Mara are generally very private people, but we feel compelled to share this now, due to the increasingly severe financial burden our family is facing," the website states.

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According to Leah, things took a turn for the worse during Thanksgiving.

"To make matters worse, the day after Thanksgiving, David fell down the stairs and broke his back in two places," she wrote on the website. 

Johansen has since had surgery, but Leah said, "David has been bedridden and incapacitated. Due to the trauma, David’s illness has progressed exponentially and my mother is caring for him around the clock."

Aside from the New York Dolls, Johansen is known for his alter ego, Buster Poindexter. In 1987, his song "Hot Hot Hot" was a Billboard hit. 

Travis Barker says recent plane crashes are biggest fear come to life after surviving deadly 2008 flight

11 February 2025 at 07:00

Travis Barker is still struggling with his fear of flying after narrowly surviving a deadly plane crash more than 16 years ago. 

In September 2008, Barker and his collaborator Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein were flying on a private Learjet that crashed in Columbia, South Carolina, after it caught fire. Barker and Goldstein were the only survivors of the six people on board the aircraft.

The musician, who was seriously injured in the incident, has battled PTSD and flew in a plane for the first time since the crash in 2021 after initially vowing never to board a plane again. 

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During an interview with Fox News Digital, Barker admitted that he hesitated over taking the trip to New Orleans this weekend, when he hosted his Run Travis Run event on Friday ahead of his performance at FanDuel x Spotify Super Bowl Party. He said that he was shaken by the two plane crashes that shocked the world just over a week ago.

"It actually doesn't help me move past it, it makes it much worse," he admitted. "I almost didn't come."

"It's hard for me to get on flights," he continued. "I do it sober. I don't need to take anything. I don't need to do anything. But it just gets harder and harder. Especially when your biggest fears, like, you start to see them come to life in reality.

"When you kind of tell yourself, these things never happen. These things never happen. And then, just lately, I feel like we've been — like we're seeing it almost every day."

On Jan. 29, a United States Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with an American Airlines commercial passenger plane over the Potomac River as the airliner was preparing to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. All 67 people, including 64 on the plane and three in the helicopter, perished in the crash.

WATCH: TRAVIS BARKER SAYS RECENT PLANE CRASHES ARE BIGGEST FEAR COME TO LIFE AFTER SURVIVING DEADLY 2008 FLIGHT

The disaster marked the first major crash involving a U.S. passenger plane since 2009. It was also the deadliest crash since an American Airlines international passenger plane plummeted into a neighborhood in Queens, New York, which claimed the lives of all 260 people on board.

Just two days later, a medical jet crashed into a neighborhood in Philadelphia, killing all six people on board, including a young girl and her mother.

After the 2008 crash, Barker sustained severe burns all over his body. He spent 11 weeks in the hospital and his recovery included 16 surgeries and numerous skin grafts. Barker has credited the crash with helping him overcome his addiction to painkillers. Goldstein, who suffered severe second- and third-degree burns on his arms and scalp, died a year later from a drug overdose.

In August 2021, Barker took his first flight since the tragedy, accompanying his then-girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian, her mother Kris Jenner and the Kardashian family matriarch's boyfriend Corey Gamble on a trip to Cabo, Mexico, aboard Kylie Jenner's private jet.

Barker and Kourtney tied the knot in May 2022 after a year of dating. In November 2023, the couple welcomed their first child together, son Rocky Thirteen Barker. Barker is also father to son Landon, 21, and daughter Alabama, 19, who he shares with his ex-wife Shanna Moakler. Kourtney shares sons Mason, 15, and Reign,10, and daughter Penelope, 12, with her ex, Scott Disick.

While speaking with Fox News Digital at the Run Travis Run event, Barker gushed about raising Rocky and noted that his baby boy is following in his musical footsteps.

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"Baby Rocky is amazing," he said. "Playing drums, guitar, walking and running everywhere. And he's the best. He's the coolest kid ever."

The Grammy Award nominee also weighed in on the challenges and rewards of being a father to a 1-year-old.

"I think there's nothing challenging about it," he said. "The most rewarding is just starting my day and ending my day with my babies — the best — with all my kids, really. And that's my goal to start my day with them and be able to say good night to everyone and kiss them good night."

Barker also shared the secrets to his successful marriage with Kourtney.

"I think working out together is a big thing," he said. "I think date night is awesome. And I think just being with someone that's like your best friend is like, I couldn't ask for anything more."

Barker recently took the stage to perform with country star Jelly Roll at the star-studded FireAid mega-concert, which raised over $100 million for Los Angeles fire relief efforts and the disaster's victims. Last month, a number of fires devastated several different areas in the county, resulting in 29 deaths and destroying nearly 17,000 structures. 

In addition to being a part of the lineup at the FireAid concert, Barker is also using his Run Travis Run event to help with the fires' aftermath. According to a press release for the event, all proceeds will be donated to the LAFD Foundation and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, which is helping incarcerated firefighters who battled the infernos.

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The "I Think I'm OKAY" hitmaker told Fox News Digital that he was "very grateful" that he, his family and their houses were "safe" during the fires.

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"LA was affected, you know? I mean, you guys all saw it," he said. "So for me, doing anything I could for all the fire victims and our fire department."

"That's another reason why I'm doing this," he said of Run Travis Run. "It was like an easy call for me." 

"And yeah, the energy that night was incredible," Barker added of the FireAid concert.

In June 2024, Barker launched the run and wellness experience Run Travis Run, which he previously said was inspired by the healthy lifestyle that he embraced as he recovered from the injuries he sustained in the 2008 plane crash. In July, Barker and Kourtney hosted Run Travis Run events in LA and New York City, and the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" alum also accompanied her husband to the event in New Orleans.

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According to a press release, the New Orleans edition of Run Travis Run included "a scenic run through the iconic Audobon park, followed by an unforgettable Revival Zone featuring interactive activations, wellness experiences, and exclusive access to premium brands."

Participants also receive a commemorative shirt, a custom medal and an all-access pass to the celebration.

During his interview with Fox News Digital, Barker reflected on how he became a runner.

"I just started running one day." Honestly, it's very similar to Forrest Gump," he said, referencing the character played by Tom Hanks in the Academy Award-winning 1994 movie "Forrest Gump." In the film, Hanks' character earns fame when he spontaneously embarks on a three-year cross-country run.

"I just started running, like, 20 years ago, maybe 15 years ago," Barker said. "It's been about 20 years now, and I started running and boxing at the same time. And it was just like my outlet. It was kind of a form of meditation, and it also helped me keep my stamina, my endurance for drumming and doing some of the fitness stuff I love to do."

"And just staying healthy," he added. "Once I had kids, I had this urge to be as healthy as I could be."

However, Barker admitted that he has sustained some injuries during training.

"I've actually been hurt a couple of times," he said. "So, like with running, I think I overtrained a little bit after my last 5K. I tried to beat my record, which is a 20-minute 5K, and I didn't and then I kind of got down on myself. I got harder on myself, and I was like, ‘I can run six miles a day’ and three miles into it, I hurt my hip."

"So I think I've been running like a week and a half now again. But yeah, I'll stay on the assault bike during that time or boxing."

Despite being injured, Barker said that he was determined to keep running.

"I'm going to do this regardless, whether I'm here in a park with however many people, or I'm solo. I run three to five miles a day."

Carrie Underwood's next big move after her celebrated presidential inauguration performance

10 February 2025 at 07:33

Carrie Underwood showcased her next big move following her triumphant performance at President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Underwood will appear as a judge on season 23 of "American Idol" and took to social media to celebrate her upcoming gig with her fans.

"'Then' as a contestant vs. ‘Now’ as a judge 20 years later!" Underwood captioned a post on Instagram. The now 41-year-old singer won season four of the singing competition.

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Underwood revealed she is "counting down" the days until the season premiere of "American Idol" on March 9.

The singer recently performed at President Trump's inauguration, where she sang "America the Beautiful" a cappella after some technical difficulties.

The "Jesus, Take the Wheel" singer was seen telling the production team "I can just sing it" after the accompanying music would not play.

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Underwood replaced "American Idol" judge Katy Perry. Auditions for the latest season began on August 12.

"This upcoming season marks 20 years since Carrie won America’s hearts on ‘Idol’ and launched her successful multi-GRAMMY Award-winning career. As a former Idol and dynamic musical force, she brings a remarkably unique perspective to one of the most popular shows on television," Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich said in a press release in August. "This is a full-circle moment both for the show and audiences at home who have been tuning in for over two decades. Welcome home, Carrie."

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When asked what kind of judge she would be on the popular singing competition show, she admitted, "I do have a big problem … I can’t lie."

"I feel like I’ll be very honest but hopefully constructive and encouraging," Underwood told "Good Morning America," ahead of her debut.

The "Before He Cheats" singer also reflected on how she feels returning to the show after being crowned the "American Idol" in 2005. 

"It feels like home," Underwood said. "There are so many people that even still work on the show that were there when I was a contestant."

"I feel like being on both sides of the coin, I’ll be able to hopefully offer some insight, and help. . . . "

Fox News Digital's Stephanie Giang-Paunon contributed to this report.

Country star Colt Ford's advice to Jelly Roll after dropping 150 pounds

7 February 2025 at 18:02

Country star Colt Ford shared that he and Jelly Roll were able to bond over what it's like to be the "big guys."

During a recent interview with People, Ford revealed that he and Jelly Roll hung out backstage at one of the "Save Me" singer's concerts, where they discussed the complicated feelings that come with trying to live a healthier lifestyle when so much of your public image is associated with weight. 

"Jelly has lost a bunch of weight," Ford told the outlet. "You start to think when you're a big guy like that and people love you, 'What if I lose weight? Are they going to still like me?' And I'm like, 'No, bro. I thought that for so long. No, no, no. As long as you're who you are, and you're authentic and good to people, s---, they don't care.'"

Ford, who once weighed 340 pounds, began his health journey in 2022, after he was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness, dropping to 250 pounds.

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Following a near-fatal heart attack in April 2024, Ford committed to an even bigger lifestyle change, revealing he has since given up fried food and soda, and has begun walking more.

"There's much easier diets," he said. "But when I tried to lose weight before, when you're as heavy as I was... you feel like you're working hard and you still look in the mirror and go, 'This sucks. I'd rather just go back to [fast-food chain] Zaxby's.'"

Ford went on to share that he has not had a sip of soda or eaten any fried chicken since his health scare, explaining, "I'm eating a lot healthier. It's nice to feel good and be able to tell people like Jelly that."

In a previous interview with People, Ford shared that he knew he had successfully given up his fast-food addiction when he was able to turn down his wife's offer to go to Waffle House to celebrate his 55th birthday.

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"When I woke up, my wife Megan goes, ‘I'll take you to Waffle House,’" the singer said. "And I said, ‘Nah, I don’t want to go.’ That’s when I knew I had won. I broke the habit."

Jelly Roll has also been open about his journey to a healthier lifestyle, sharing in November 2024 that he had lost 110 pounds. He debuted his slimmer appearance at the 2024 CMA Awards, where he walked the red carpet alongside his wife, Bunnie XO, and his 15-year-old daughter, Bailee Ann.

He went into detail about what the process has been like for him on a December 2024 episode of his wife's podcast, "Dumb Blonde," explaining he went through it "publicly for a reason." 

"I think that people that become as big as I became, when they lose the weight, they're kind of ashamed," he said. "They're so ashamed that they go and hide and lose the weight, and then they come back out, and they don't really know how to interact with the world, looking different or feeling different, you know? And they kind of got to find their whole new way." 

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The "Church" singer also wants people to see that his success in the music industry is not dependent on his size, saying he "became successful in spite of" his weight, somehow managing "to be this successful with carrying 550 pounds."

Country star Colt Ford sheds 60 pounds, switches diet after heart attack left him in 8-day coma

5 February 2025 at 18:03

Country music star Colt Ford is switching up his diet after he suffered a heart attack last April. 

The "Slow Ride" singer shared that he ditched certain food and drinks, including fried chicken and Mountain Dew, since his health crisis left him in an 8-day coma. 

Ford explained that for his 55th birthday he turned down his wife’s invitation to a famous dining establishment for the sake of his health.

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"When I woke up, my wife Megan goes, ‘I’ll take you to Waffle House,’" he told People

"And I said, ‘Nah, I don’t want to go.’ That’s when I knew I had won. I broke the habit."

Ford, who co-wrote fellow country star Jason Aldean’s popular song "Dirt Road Anthem," and has collaborated with Toby Keith, described how his healthier lifestyle allowed him to shed 60 pounds.

"I’m wearing a 32-inch waist now instead of 44 — but I’ve told everybody there’s much easier diets," Ford joked. "I’m looking at it as a blessing. I’m going to be healthier than I’ve ever been."

The pro golfer-turned-country star admitted that fried chicken and Mountain Dew were his go-to food choices and admitted he used to weigh 340 pounds at one point.

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"I loved that stuff," he confessed. "I was a terrible eater."

Ford, who’s currently 190 pounds, shared how he opted for healthier options at fast food restaurants. 

"I've changed everything. If I go by Whataburger, I'll eat a grilled chicken sandwich. I don't do all the fries and stuff," he said. "McDonald's used to be my s--- and I loved it, but I haven't even craved it."

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In 2022, the country star was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness, myasthenia gravis.

Last April, Ford said he "died twice" after he had a heart attack following his performance in Phoenix, Arizona.

He flatlined twice and underwent 10-hour surgery before being placed on an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine for a week, Ford told People.

After being hospitalized and then going to rehab for two months, Ford called his experience "life-changing." 

"My doctor said, ‘I have no idea how you survived.'"

"God has more for me to do," Ford concluded. "For some reason he saw fit to give me another chance, so I intend to do something positive with it."

In May 2024, Ford detailed what he could remember from his heart attack during an interview on the "Big D & Bubba" show.

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"I didn't even remember coming out here to do a show in Phoenix, and apparently we played this great, sold-out show, and it was incredible," Ford said in a phone interview at the time. 

"I walked back to the bus, texted my fiancée, ‘Hi baby,’ and fell over dead. I died two times. Luckily, my band came out to check on me. … All of a sudden, that's when all hell broke loose." 

Around the time of his health crisis, Ford played a show at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row in Gilbert, Arizona, his representative said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital at the time. At one point, he was in "stable, but critical condition in the ICU."

He admitted that after texting his fiancée, "I don't remember anything."

Ford was told he was transferred to another hospital that could provide better care, and he "died on the way over" to that center, but medics "brought me back, saved my life." 

"The Lord had more for me to do, more music for me to make, hopefully more differences to make in some people's lives," he remarked.

Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.

AC/DC fans just learning the origin of the band's name after decades in the spotlight

5 February 2025 at 17:27

Though AC/DC has spent decades in the spotlight, some fans of the Australian rock band are just learning the origin and meaning of the group's name. 

In 2022, one fan posed a question on Reddit that read, "What does AC/DC actually stand for?" Over the course of two years, fans have chimed in with various thoughts. 

"To some Christians, AC/DC stands for 'Anti-Christ/Devil's Child'" one response read.

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"Haven’t heard that Anti Christ / Devils Child BS in ages," another user commented. 

"It actually just stands for Alternating Current/Direct Current," a fan explained. "The boys went with it for 2 reasons: 1. AC/DC was all about Power (hence both the name and the music) 2. It sounded cool."

"Quite literally just power," another chimed in. "Why? Because Mal & Angus got it from the back of their sister's sewing machine. So it's quite literally power. It also helps their name that they use a lot of power chords in their songs, so not only does their name mean power, but they also deliver it."

The legendary rock band, which includes brothers Malcolm Young and Angus Young, bassist Cliff Williams, drummer Phil Rudd, vocalist Brian Johnson, and rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, was created in 1973. 

During an episode of the VH1 documentary, "Behind the Music," Malcolm shared that his sister-in-law Margaret actually suggested the name and signature lightning bolt. 

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"Her sewing machine had AC/DC on the back of it," he said in the documentary. "We were tossing around names for weeks and she just said it one night and everyone went ‘That’s good.’"

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"No one could agree," Dave Evans, the band's original singer, said during a recent interview on the Podpokas Podcast.

"I thought it’s an easy name to remember and it was on the side of a lot of electrical appliances," he added. "AC/DC means alternate current and direct current… I thought, free advertising. It's easy to say and it means power. It all went through my head very quickly, and I said, ‘Yes. Great, I love it.’"

The band, which has had an imperative influence on heavy metal bands throughout the years, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 and have sold over 200 million records worldwide.

Grammys fashion: Sabrina Carpenter, Kelsea Ballerini turn heads on red carpet

2 February 2025 at 17:43

The Grammy Awards 2025 red carpet kicked off Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif., with the Recording Academy focused on raising funds for relief efforts and honoring first responders following the LA fires.

Since launching the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals, the Recording Academy and MusiCares have raised and pledged over $4 million in emergency aid for music professionals impacted by the crisis, according to the Recording Academy.

Taylor Swift simply stunned wearing a short red Vivienne Westwood gown with a subtle nod to boyfriend Travis Kelce on her thigh in the form of a "T" ruby chain.

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Kelsea Ballerini stepped out wearing a black Tamara Ralph mini dress adorned with sequins. A long cream-colored silk coat draped down her shoulders, with a lengthy train running across the red carpet.

Kacey Musgraves, who already won best country song for "The Architect," looked effortlessly chic wearing a white tank top paired with a glittering gold skirt and silver belt from Ralph Lauren.

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Sabrina Carpenter showed some skin wearing a backless baby blue JW Anderson gown with feathers wrapped around her waist and trailing around a train. A sparkling diamond halter neckline draped across her back with a massive bauble dangling down.

Charli XCX, who already won the Grammy awards for best dance pop recording and best dance/electronic album, stepped out in a periwinkle Jean Paul Gaultier gown with black gladiator heels.

Olivia Rodrigo wore a long black vintage Versace dress with a plunging neckline and cutouts along her hips. She added Tiffany & Co. jewelry to complete her bold Grammys ensemble.

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Fresh off her Grammy win for best country duo/group performance with Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus sported a black leather Saint Laurent gown on the red carpet.

Sheryl Crow sparkled wearing a strapless Missoni gown with rows of gold necklaces and a turquoise pendant. 

Supermodel Heidi Klum rocked a sheer beaded gown with a thick diamond choker to match a massive bauble ring as she walked the Grammy Awards red carpet with her husband, Tokio Hotel frontman Tom Kaulitz.

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"Selling Sunset" star Chrishell Stause sported a white lace corset top with a flowing skirt and slacks by Galia Lahav. She tied up her light brown hair into a high ponytail, and wore glittering rhinestones near her eyes.

Jelly Roll performs for LA fires first responders ahead of acting debut

2 February 2025 at 15:06

Jelly Roll is giving back to first responders who have been battling the fires in Los Angeles for over a month.

The Grammy nominee partnered with Live Nation Saturday night at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, for the "A Concert for All First Responders" to thank them for their efforts.

"I want you to know that you are here tonight because you are a hero or you are a loved one of a hero," he told the audience from the stage.

He continued, "And I knew the moment I was watching this go down all the way in Tennessee in my house, I thought if I got a chance to go to California I was gonna play music to everyone who worked their ass off for the last 2 months trying to keep the rest of this place safe. Thank y’all for having me tonight – this is awesome!"

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The audience included almost 16,000 emergency personnel, including more than 1,000 incarcerated firefighters from across the state.

California has utilized inmates to combat fires for over a century, according to reporting from NPR.

During the two-hour event, Jelly Roll was joined by several guests, including Lainey Wilson, his "Save Me," duet partner, Nate Smith, Shinedown, Marshmello and Public Enemy.

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"Music has the power to bring joy and healing, and we’re honored to partner with Jelly Roll to offer that to those who’ve served the Los Angeles community during the devastating wildfires and the rebuilding process," said Geni Lincoln, president of California, Live Nation Concerts. 

The concert for first responders came one day after Jelly Roll’s appearance at FireAid, raising funds for victims of the Los Angeles fires and featuring artists like Gwen Stefani and No Doubt, Dave Grohl, Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and many more.

Jelly Roll’s performance for first responders comes on the heels of the announcement of his acting debut on a show all about firefighters, CBS’ "Fire Country."

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In a promotional video released Friday, the "Son of a Sinner" singer joined series creator Max Thieriot to deliver the news to fans.

"From the stage to the fire line, it’s time to see if I can keep up," Jelly Roll said. 

His episode will air in April, and Billboard reports that he will be playing a hospital orderly named Noah.

Jelly Roll also guest starred on "Tulsa King," in a cameo playing himself, making "Fire Country" the first time he’ll be playing a character.

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