Billy Eichner Talks 'Fascinating and Absurd' Backlash Over His Comments on 'Bros' ' Poor Box Office

Photo: Jeff Kravitz/Getty Billy Eichnerremains proud of his new filmBros, despite its poor box office performance. The Emmy Award nominee, 44, responded to the discourse around the gay romantic comedy at theNew YorkerFestival on Friday, after heblamed the movie’s low opening weekend on homophobeson Twitter earlier this week. “It’s been fascinating and absurd. I mean, I am so proud of the movie. I’m mostly just proud that the movie is out there....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Justin Griffin

Billy Eichner’s First 2 Movie Theater Experiences WereBambiandFlashdance: ‘I’m a Gay Man’ (Exclusive)

Billy Eichner at the ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Londong premiere on Dec. 11.Photo:Vianney Le Caer/Shutterstock Vianney Le Caer/Shutterstock Billy Eichner’s first moviegoing experiences were, let’s just say, formative. “I’m a gay man. Okay?” Seth Rogen, the Pumbaa to Eichner’s Timon in Disney’s musical prequelMufasa: The Lion King(in theaters now), remembers “seeingBambialso from a very young age.” When asked for his favorite similarly feel-good classics from the House of Mouse, Rogen says, “I like those Pixar movies a lot, [especially] theToy Storyfilms....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Whitney Smith

Billy Gardell Says Bariatric Surgery Wasn't the Answer to Losing Over 150 Lbs.: 'Just the Beginning' (Exclusive)

Billy Gardell before and after his weight loss.Photo: gettyBilly Gardellhad to put in a lot of work to lose over 150 lbs. in less than two years.TheBob Hearts Abishola star, 54, recently spoke to PEOPLE about his incredible physical transformation and why having bariatric surgery was “just the beginning” of his weight loss journey.“I chickened out from it a couple times, but at some point you get sick and tired of being sick and tired,” he tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue....

March 15, 2025 · 10 min · 2081 words · Brenda Heath

Billy Idol Announces Tour with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts for Summer 2025: See the Dates!

It’s a nice day forBilly IdolandJoan Jett and the Blackheartsto tour again. The “Dancing With Myself” singer and band behind “Bad Reputation” are hitting the road for a string of North American concerts this summer, billed as It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again. Idol, 69, announced the tour with a video featuring comedianMatt Rifeas a barista. In the clip, the “Rebel Yell” singer picks up a white mocha at a coffee shop....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Randall Mueller

Billy Idol Says Granddaughter Poppy, 2, Is an 'Old Chip Off the Grandad Block'

Photo: billy idol/instagram Billy Idol’s granddaughter shares his big personality. The British rocker, 66, appeared on Audacy Check In where he talked about his life as a grandfather to daughter Bonnie Blue’s two daughters, Poppy Rebel, 2, and MaryJane Rebel, 7 months. When talking about his older granddaughter, the “White Wedding” singer said she’s “very much a character in her own right.” “It’s fantastic watching her character develop. She now has a sister as well, MaryJane, she’s 7 months....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Dylan Rivers

Billy Joel Announces 2024 North American Concerts, Including More Dates with Stevie Nicks and Sting

Billy Joel, Sting and Stevie Nicks.Photo:John Lamparski/WireImage, Tristar Media/Getty, Kevin Mazur/Getty John Lamparski/WireImage, Tristar Media/Getty, Kevin Mazur/Getty The Piano Man is teaming up with two fellow rock legends on stage. The music legend shared onInstagramand hisofficial websitethat he’ll be playing four more shows this year, in addition to thefinal dates of his long-running residencyat New York City’s Madison Square Garden and previously announced shows with the former Police frontman, 72, andFleetwood Macstar, 75....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Nicholas Rojas

Billy Joel Cancels New York City Show Due to 'Viral Infection'

Photo: Myrna Suarez Photography Billy Joelhas postponed his final New York City show of 2022 due to a “viral infection.” The “Uptown Girl” singer, 73, took to Twitter on Sunday to announce the news to his fans. “I’m disappointed to share that I’m under doctor’s orders for vocal rest due to a viral infection,” the post read. It added that Joel’s Dec. 19 Madison Square Garden concertwill now be postponed until June....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Brian Patterson

Billy Joel Celebrates Christmas in Santa-Themed Pajamas and Opens Gifts with His Wife and 2 Youngest Daughters

Billy Joel with his wife and one of their daughters on Christmas morning.Photo:Billy Joel/Instagram Billy Joel/Instagram Billy Joelis making holiday memories with some of his nearest and dearest.The famed singer shareda few sweet stills from his Christmas morningspent with wifeAlexis Roderickandtheir daughters, Della Rose, 9, and Remy Anne, 7. The family of four opened gifts at home and posed with some of their new prized possessions, including the “Piano is my sport” shirt Joel, 75, held up beside his daughter in the first slide of his Instagram post....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Lisa Lynch

Billy Joel Explains 17-Year Wait for New Music: 'It Wasn't Fun Anymore'

Billy Joel in New York City in June 2023.Photo:Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM via GettyBilly Joelis setting the record straight on why it took him 17 years to write new music.ThePiano Mansinger, 74, revealed that he is often very critical of himself when creating songs and credited Freddy Wexler, his songwriting partner on “Turn the Lights Back On,” as the person who got the ball rolling bringing him back into the music scene....

March 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1330 words · Blake Griffith

Billy Joel Makes Rare Appearance with Wife Alexis, Daughters Della and Remy at 2024 Grammys — See the Pics!

Billy Joelhad a rare family night out at Sunday’s2024 Grammys!The singer-songwriter, 74, walked the red carpet at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles alongside his wife,Alexis Roderick, and their two daughters:Della Rose, 8, andRemy Anne, 6.Photographers snapped pictures of the foursome as they smiled widely for the cameras.Joel — who is performing his new single at the 66th annual awards ceremony — kept it classic in an all-black suit and sunglasses, while Roderick wore a black gown with a bedazzled top that draped to the floor....

March 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Grace Hartman

Billy Joel Marries Alexis Roderick in Surprise Wedding at His Estate

Photo: Myrna Suarez Surprise! Billy Joeland Alexis Roderick got married on Saturday evening. Joel’s daughter, singer/songwriterAlexa Ray, 29, and actor Kevin James, 50, were part of the small group of loved ones at the beautiful nuptials. The singer, 66, and Roderick, 33 — an accomplished equestrian and a former Morgan Stanley executive — have been together since 2009 and are expecting their first child, a little girl, this summer. “Billy is thrilled to become a dad again,” a source told PEOPLE in April....

March 15, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Regina Williams

Billy Joel Quickly Recovers After Fall During Connecticut Concert — and the Crowd Cheers Him on: Watch

Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Nov. 9, 2024.Photo:Ethan Miller/Getty Ethan Miller/Getty Billy Joelgot some love from the crowd following a brief onstage stumble at a recent concert. But after spinning his microphone stand and tossing it toward the audience, Joel then appeared to stumble and fall backward, landing on his side. Moments later, the five-time Grammy winner repositioned himself on his back as the audience erupted in applause, and he then appeared to get back up on his feet as the footage concluded....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Faith Elliott

Billy Joel Says He's Not Leaving New York for Good Despite Listing Longtime Mansion for $49 Million

Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Kevin Mazur/Getty Billy Joelisn’t “Movin' Out” of New York entirely. The “Uptown Girl” singer, 74, revealed on stage during his New Year’s Eve performance at the UBS Arena in New York that despite putting his long-time Long Island home up for sale, he isn’t planning to relocate full time. “Just because I’m selling that house, doesn’t mean I’m leaving Long Island,” Joel told the audience,according toUSA Today.He joked that “nobody” would probably purchase the property for its sky-high listing price anyway and assured the audience that he would be back in his home state soon after a brief break....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Thomas Sanders