Uh oh, Gleeks. Looks like you might have to wait a little longer to hear the sweet sounds of a Gwyneth Paltrow debut solo album.
The interwebs are in a tizzy with the news that Paltrow may not be recording her somewhat-anticipated album, after all.
Reports surfaced in March that the Academy Award winning actress and sometime singer was in talks with Atlantic Records to record a pop-country album, but those negotiations seem to have reached a stalemate. According to Page Six, Gwynnie wanted nothing short of a million just to sign the contract, which is ludicrous given the current state of the recording industry.
Viewers have enjoyed Paltrow's appearances as Holly Holliday on Glee, and while watching her sing and dance has given an interesting perspective, the whole idea of an entirely-Gwyneth album seemed to take it a little too far. She did hold her own when performing songs from her latest film, Country Strong, but the long-term mix of Gwyneth Paltrow and country-pop just didn't fit.
Her website, GOOP, has received a fair bit of criticism because Paltrow comes across as being a little bit less than grounded (although she hit the nail right on the head in recommending a few of my favorite places in NashVegas). And isn't being grounded one of the cornerstones of being a country pop star? Taylor Swift, anyone?
Is anyone disappointed that this album isn't happening anytime soon? Or does everyone think that Gwynnie should just leave the album-making to her husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin?
Legendary rockers Styx and Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon, will team up to co-headline the “Brotherhood of Rock” tour in 2025, which will include a stop at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday, June 6.
The large, 40-city tour will take place over three months, starting in Greenville, South Carolina on May 28, and wrapping up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 24.
In addition to Houston, the tour will go to Austin on June 4 and Dallas on August 1. It will include special guest Don Felder, former lead guitarist for the Eagles, at all dates.
Fans can expect some of the greatest rock anthems of all time, including “Renegade,” “Keep On Loving You,” “Come Sail Away,” “Can't Fight This Feeling,” and “Hotel California.”
Styx and Cronin (as part of REO Speedwagon) first toured together in 2000 and in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks, coming together to form the Rock to the Rescue 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This will mark their sixth time joining forces on the road.
2022 was the 50th anniversary of Styx's self-titled debut album, but they have yet to slow down. The band released their 17th album, Crash of the Crown, in 2021. Of course, not everyone is a fan, as this classic clip from The Simpsons illustrates.
REO Speedwagon's recording days appear to be done, with their last album coming out in 2009, but the main group of five has been together since 1989. On this tour, Cronin will be joined by REO's lead guitarist Dave Amato and drummer Bryan Hitt.
General tickets for the tour will go on sale starting on Friday, December 13 at 10 am at LiveNation.com.
Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning on December 9 at 10 am through the Citi Entertainment program.
Styx and Kevin Cronin will be offering VIP packages via their own exclusive pre-sales beginning on Tuesday, December 10 at 10 am, as well as at LiveNation.com.
