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Four-time Grammy-winning CCM band Third Day is set to launch its 30th anniversary headlining tour in 2026. The 30-date tour will mark the first time in 11 years that the band’s original four members — Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr and Tai Anderson — will reunite on stage.
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The tour will celebrate the three-decade anniversary of their self-titled, major label debut album, which released in 1996 on Reunion Records. That project reached No. 11 on Billboard‘s Christian Albums chart, and spurred hits including “Forever,” “Blackbird” and “Nothing at All.”
Third Day previously embarked on its farewell tour in 2018.
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The trek launches March 19 at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., and will conclude in the band’s hometown of Atlanta at the Gas South Arena on May 10. Along the way, the tour will make stops at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (April 12), Los Angeles’ Kia Forum (April 24), Chicago’s Credit Union 1 Arena (April 10) and Orlando’s Kia Center (March 22), among other show dates. Zach Williams, known for songs including “Chain Breaker,” will open shows on the tour.
Powell said in a statement, “I’ve been getting asked the question for many years, ‘When is Third Day going to do a tour again?’ and I’ve always said, ‘One day soon I hope!’ I’m so excited that we finally get the chance to play music together again on stage and give our fans what they’ve been waiting for.”
Lee added, “Third Day has always been, first and foremost, a live band. The best wayto celebrate 30 years is to get back together for a tour. I can’t wait to get back out on the road with these guys and put on a big show for our fans.”
Dan Fife, CEO of Awakening Events, added, “Celebrating 30 years of Third Day is a true honor, and bringing Mac, Mark, David and Tai back to the stage is something fans have been waiting for. Adding Zach Williams as a very special guest make this tour even more powerful. This is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime night of live music and celebration for all generations to experience.”
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m. local time. To see a full list of tour dates, visit Third Day’s website.
Rod Stewart and Donald Trump may live close to one another, but that doesn’t mean the rock star feels any sort of neighborly way about the President of the United States.
In an interview with Radio Times published Tuesday (June 17) ahead of his upcoming Glastonbury performance, Stewart didn’t hold back when asked about the mogule-turned-politician, with whom he used to be friends. “I’m not a great fan of Trump,” he told the publication. “I knew him very, very well. I used to go to his house.”
“I live literally half a mile away,” continued Stewart, who has a residence in Palm Beach, Fla. “We’re both on the beach. I used to go to his Christmas parties. He’s always been a bit of a man’s man. I liked him for that. But he didn’t, as far as I’m concerned, treat women very well.”
Stewart added that he thinks becoming the leader of the country changed his former pal for the worse. “Since he became president, he became another guy,” the musician said. “Somebody I didn’t know.”
Trump and Stewart were friends for many years. Even leading up to the 2016 election — which the billionaire ended up winning, securing his first of two nonconsecutive White House terms — the Grammy winner stood by his fellow Floridian, telling Billboard when asked about the election in 2015, “I have strong political beliefs, [but] I don’t want to get into it … Donald Trump happens to be a friend of mine.”
Now, Stewart says he definitely doesn’t consider Trump a friend, citing one policy issue in particular as unforgivable. “No, I can’t anymore,” the artist said. “As long as he’s selling arms to the Israelis — and he still is. How’s that war ever gonna stop?”
Stewart joins a number of musicians who have criticized Trump’s administration, with many of them similarly taking issue with the U.S. government’s involvement in Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas — a conflict that has resulted in the deaths of more than 50,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, 2023, when the terrorist group incited retaliation after killing 1,200 Israeli civilians and took 251 hostages.
“Someone’s gotta do something,” added Stewart. “What [Israeli President] Netanyahu is doing to the Palestinians is exactly what happened to the Jews. It’s annihilation, and that’s all he wants to do — get rid of them all. I don’t know how they sleep at night.”
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to headline Glastonbury later in June, with The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo also leading the four-day festival’s bill. Charli xcx, Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Noah Kahan, Wolf Alice and Busta Rhymes will perform as well.
Stewart’s set will take place after he was forced to postpone a handful of U.S. concert dates due to illness.
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Stray Kids’ Seungmin appeared in Burberry’s Festival campaign in celebration of his ambassadorship with the designer brand.
The K-pop idol was styled head-to-toe in tailored designer wear affixed with the brand’s signature plaid motif. Seungmin joins a lengthy list of ambassadors for Burberry, including a mix of actors, musicians and athletes such as Barry Keoghan, Jack Draper, Tang Wei, Chen Kun and Bright Vachirawit.
Seungmin for Burberry’s Festival campaign.
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“It is an honor to join the Burberry family,” said Seungmin in a press release. “It’s an iconic British brand with a rich heritage, and I love that connection — I’m excited to be part of its future.”
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Seungmin acts as the main vocalist for the boy band Stray Kids. The South Korean group consists of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N. The group has reached many milestones since their debut in 2018. Among them, the band received a Billboard Music Award for Top Global K-pop Artist in 2024. Six of their albums have also debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200.
To celebrate the K-pop artist’s ambassadorship, we’re showing you how to get Seungmin’s look from the festival campaign, down to the shirt he wore and the coat on his back.
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Long Gabardine Car Coat in Fossil
A taupe trench coat with turtleshell buttons.
Burberry’s trench coats are beyond iconic. This one — which we think Seungmin wore in the campaign — is the brand’s Long Gabardine Car Coat in the Fossil colorway. This trench is a taupe hue and comes equipped with decorative turtleshell buttons accompanied by a collared neckline and a peekaboo plaid lining. The coat also features a belted waist and a large Burberry tag affixed to the collar. The coat is oversized and works well layered overtop something else. Seungmin wore his coat open to show off his outfit beneath. You’d be keen on styling this trench with tailored pieces such as slacks or a polo to lean into the preppy vibes.
Check Cotton Shirt in Mauve Gray
A plaid collared shirt with contrasting striping and long sleeves.
Playful in plaid, Seungmin was also styled in a new Check Cotton Shirt in Mauve Grey. The top was worn slightly unbuttoned and tucked into his pants. This piece is made of breezy and soft cotton and features a subtle button closure, a point collar, single-button cuffs and a uniquely curved hem that creates a flattering fit. The plaid print comes in shades of gray, white black and red, mirroring the plaid lining of his trench coat. Like Seungmin’s styling, we’d suggest tucking this piece into slacks or denim to create a sleek and tailored appearance.
Loose Check Denim Jeans in Indigo
Denim plaid jeans with a loose fit.
Not your average denim, Seungmin’s bottoms are the Loose Check Denim Jeans in the shade Indigo. They look more like slacks than jeans. The pair is extremely chic and baggy, including a unique but understated plaid print accompanied by a distressed appearance.
Button and zipper closures give way to a suede patch with Burberry’s Equestrian Knight Design at the back. It’s all about contrast. These pants look tailored and preppy, but the oversized fit and denim fabric lean more casual. Thanks to this, you can style these slacks both casual and formal. We envision these slacks worn with a crisp white tee tucked in, accompanied by a baggy black leather jacket and low-top lifestyle sneakers.
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In a new interview with Interview Magazine, SZA opened up about how nervous she was before hitting the road with Kendrick Lamar for the Grand National Tour.
Even though she’s one of the biggest stars in music right now, she admitted she was scared people were only coming to see Kendrick. “Everybody’s going to see Kendrick,” she said. “I don’t even know if I have anything to show these people that’s exciting and new.” SZA shared that she was having “full-on panic attacks” before going on stage or walking red carpets. For years, she said she would skip events because she didn’t think anyone cared she was there.
That same fear followed her into the tour. Despite her success, she was dealing with serious self-doubt.
The truth is, fans love SZA for who she is. Her songs like “Kill Bill,” “Snooze,” and “Good Days” have topped charts and connected with millions of people. While her collabs with Kenny, ike the hit “All the Stars”, are major fan favorites, she’s more than capable of shining on her own. Her 2022 album “SOS” proved that, staying at the top of the charts for weeks.
Now that she’s gotten more comfortable being on tour with Kendrick, her mindset has shifted. “F*ck it,” she said. “I don’t have anything else to do, and I want to see where this door is going to lead.” And from the way fans are showing up and showing love, it’s clear SZA has nothing to worry about. She’s not just holding her own, she’s stealing the show.
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In a new interview with Interview Magazine, SZA opened up about how nervous she was before hitting the road with Kendrick Lamar for the Grand National Tour.
Even though she’s one of the biggest stars in music right now, she admitted she was scared people were only coming to see Kendrick. “Everybody’s going to see Kendrick,” she said. “I don’t even know if I have anything to show these people that’s exciting and new.” SZA shared that she was having “full-on panic attacks” before going on stage or walking red carpets. For years, she said she would skip events because she didn’t think anyone cared she was there.
That same fear followed her into the tour. Despite her success, she was dealing with serious self-doubt.
The truth is, fans love SZA for who she is. Her songs like “Kill Bill,” “Snooze,” and “Good Days” have topped charts and connected with millions of people. While her collabs with Kenny, ike the hit “All the Stars”, are major fan favorites, she’s more than capable of shining on her own. Her 2022 album “SOS” proved that, staying at the top of the charts for weeks.
Now that she’s gotten more comfortable being on tour with Kendrick, her mindset has shifted. “F*ck it,” she said. “I don’t have anything else to do, and I want to see where this door is going to lead.” And from the way fans are showing up and showing love, it’s clear SZA has nothing to worry about. She’s not just holding her own, she’s stealing the show.
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In a new interview with Interview Magazine, SZA opened up about how nervous she was before hitting the road with Kendrick Lamar for the Grand National Tour.
Even though she’s one of the biggest stars in music right now, she admitted she was scared people were only coming to see Kendrick. “Everybody’s going to see Kendrick,” she said. “I don’t even know if I have anything to show these people that’s exciting and new.” SZA shared that she was having “full-on panic attacks” before going on stage or walking red carpets. For years, she said she would skip events because she didn’t think anyone cared she was there.
That same fear followed her into the tour. Despite her success, she was dealing with serious self-doubt.
The truth is, fans love SZA for who she is. Her songs like “Kill Bill,” “Snooze,” and “Good Days” have topped charts and connected with millions of people. While her collabs with Kenny, ike the hit “All the Stars”, are major fan favorites, she’s more than capable of shining on her own. Her 2022 album “SOS” proved that, staying at the top of the charts for weeks.
Now that she’s gotten more comfortable being on tour with Kendrick, her mindset has shifted. “F*ck it,” she said. “I don’t have anything else to do, and I want to see where this door is going to lead.” And from the way fans are showing up and showing love, it’s clear SZA has nothing to worry about. She’s not just holding her own, she’s stealing the show.
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Carter Burwell, a three-time Oscar nominee for best original score, has been elected to the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He joins two returning governors — Lesley Barber and Richard Gibbs — in representing the music branch. Burwell replaces Charles Fox, who was the third governor representing the music branch.
Burwell, 70, has received Oscar nominations for scoring Todd Haynes’ Carol (2015) and two films directed by Martin McDonagh: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) and The Banshees of Inisherin (2022).
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Burwell, who was born in New York City, has scored most of the films made by Joel and Ethan Coen. He has also scored films by such other directors as Bill Condon, Spike Jonze, James Foley, Brian Helgeland and John Lee Hancock.
Burwell received two Primetime Emmy nominations in 2011 for his work on HBO’s Mildred Pierce, winning for outstanding music composition for a miniseries, movie or a special (original dramatic score).
Burwell is one of four pros who were elected to the board of governors for the first time, along with Peter Kujawski (Executives Branch), Gigi Williams (Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch) and Andrew Roberts (Visual Effects Branch).
Ten incumbent governors were reelected to the board: Marlee Matlin (Actors Branch), Marlon West (Animation Branch), Richard Hicks (Casting Directors Branch), Dion Beebe (Cinematographers Branch),Jason Reitman (Directors Branch), Chris Hegedus (Documentary Branch), Nancy Richardson (Film Editors Branch), Jason Blum (Producers Branch), Missy Parker (Production Design Branch) and Peter Devlin (Sound Branch).
Three governors are returning to the board after a hiatus: Isis Mussenden (Costume Designers Branch), Christina Kounelias (Marketing and Public Relations Branch) and Larry Karaszewski (Writers Branch).
Returning governors, in addition to Barber and Gibbs, are Pam Abdy, Wendy Aylsworth, K.K. Barrett, Rob Bredow, Brooke Breton, Paul Cameron, Patricia Cardoso, Eduardo Castro, David Dinerstein, Ava DuVernay, Linda Flowers, Jennifer Fox, Jinko Gotoh, Lynette Howell Taylor, Kalina Ivanov, Simon Kilmurry, Laura C. Kim, Ellen Kuras, Hannah Minghella, Andy Nelson, Daniel Orlandi, Lou Diamond Phillips, Gerald Quist, Stephen Rivkin, Howard A. Rodman, Terilyn A. Shropshire, Dana Stevens, Mark P. Stoeckinger, Chris Tashima, Kim Taylor-Coleman, Jean Tsien, Rita Wilson and Debra Zane.
The Production and Technology Branch and Short Films Branch did not hold elections. New governors-at-large will be elected and announced later this month.
The board of governors sets the academy’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health, and assures the fulfillment of its mission. The newly elected 2025-26 board will take office at the first scheduled board meeting of the new term.
The academy has 19 branches, each represented by three governors, except for the Animation Branch, represented by two governors; the Short Films Branch, represented by one governor; and the Production and Technology Branch, also represented by one governor. Governors, including the board-elected governors-at-large, may serve up to two three-year terms (consecutive or non-consecutive), followed by a two-year hiatus, after which eligibility renews for up to two additional three-year terms for a lifetime maximum of 12 years.
For a list of the current 2024-25 academy governors, visit the the academy’s website.
Rauw Alejandro kicked off the European leg of his Cosa Nuestra World Tour at London’s iconic O2 Arena on Tuesday (June 17), but it was Janet Jackson’s surprise appearance that captured the internet’s attention. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The legendary pop singer not only attended the […]
