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Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan says former bassist D'arcy Wretzky "had a lot to do with" the band's success. The pair have been embroiled in a public war of words in recent years but the 58-year-old guitarist has now praised Wretzky, who left the group in 1999, for her work on the band's early albums.

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25 stars who walked away from the limelight

Even the biggest stars occasionally feel the need to step away from the Hollywood lifestyle. Here are 25 who disappeared from the limelight.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 26

Billy Corgan cried at final Black Sabbath performances

Billy Corgan cried as he watched Black Sabbath soundcheck for the last time. The 58-year-old musician was one of the performers at the band’s farewell concert, Back to the Beginning, in Birmingham earlier this month and Billy admitted that seeing Ozzy Osbourne and his band together for their final performances made him cry.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 13

Billy Corgan unfazed by Smashing Pumpkins’ public misconceptions

Smashing Pumpkins rocker Billy Corgan has "no desire" to fight for the band's image. The 58-year-old star is best known as a founding member of The Smashing

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 10

Billy Corgan had 'given up' on family dream before meeting wife

Billy Corgan had "pretty much given up" on having a family until he met his wife. The 57-year-old rocker had wanted children for a long time but had been through a number of "bad relationships" that had convinced him he wasn't "made" to settle down until he met Chloe Mendel, 32, in 2011.

Entertainment News / Music Times / March 7

Smashing Pumpkin's Frontman Billy Corgan's Friends Demand DNA Test to Confirm Bill Burr Half-Brother Claim

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is once again bringing up the possibility of Bill Burr being his half brother. Appearing on 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast, Corgan shared that his friends are so connived that he could be a half-sibling with Burr that they should do a DNA test to prove it.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 6

Billy Corgan: The Smashing Pumpkins are misunderstood

Billy Corgan believes that The Smashing Pumpkins are "one of the most misunderstood bands in the history of rock 'n' roll". The 57-year-old rocker is convinced that his band's music will be appreciated more in years to come as he pointed out the resurgence of once-derided acts such as Nickelback and Creed.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 20

Billy Corgan: Black Sabbath's final concert will be magical

Billy Corgan expects a "magical" final concert from Black Sabbath. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman is on the bill for the 'Paranoid' band's farewell gig at Villa Park in Birmingham in July and is honoured to be sharing the stage with the Ozzy Osbourne-fronted rockers as they are his "favourite" group of all time.

Entertainment News / Music Times / February 5

Howie Mandel Apologizes for Uncomfortable Billy Corgan and Bill Burr Stunt That Upset the Comedian

Howie Mandel is apologizing after he initiated an awkward moment between Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and comedian Bill Burr. On the Jan. 21 episode of Mandel's podcast, Howie Mandel Does Stuff, Mandel surprised Burr with an appearance from Corgan.

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30 alternative rock albums turning 30 in 2025

In 1995, grunge was fizzling out, but there were still several bands hanging on. Indie darlings were being signed to major labels to fill the void and albums released in the trip-hop, noise rock, electronica, post-hardcore, and industrial genres all fit comfortably under the alt rock umbrella.

Entertainment News / Music Times / January 22

Billy Corgan and Bill Burr Address Rumor That They're Half-Brothers

Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins and comedian Bill Burr are addressing rumors head on that they're half-brothers. The pair addressed rumors that they are long lost half-siblings when they appeared on Howie Mandel's podcast, Howie Mandel Does Stuff.

Entertainment News / F4WOnline.com / December 26

Former NWA World Champion Jax Dane passes away at 48

The NWA is mourning the devastating loss of a former champion. Jax Dane (real name Jeremy Laymon), a mainstay of the NWA both before and during the Billy Corgan era, passed away at 48 years old on Christmas Day.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / November 18, 2024

Billy Corgan Enters Charity Raffle to Win Courtney Love’s ‘Violet’ Lyrics

“I think it’s about a guy I know a little bit about," Corgan quipped of the Hole classic partly inspired by his relationship with Love

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 3, 2024

Billy Corgan contemplated giving up the guitar after his father's death

Billy Corgan questioned whether he wanted to play the guitar again after his father passed away. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman has admitted that the only

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / October 30, 2024

Billy Corgan’s Mother-in-Law Injured in Car Crash at Musician’s Cafe

Corgan's wife, Chloe Mendel Corgan, did not share any details about the injury, but said Madame Zuzu's would be "closed until further notice"

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / September 3, 2024

Billy Corgan Opens Up About ‘Port Wine Birthmark’ He’s Tried to Hide His Whole Life

"I was teased unmercifully about them as a child," the Smashing Pumpkins frontman said

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20 massive hit songs that were almost left off the album

As these artists can attest, spotting a hit isn't as easy as it seems.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / August 5, 2024

Billy Corgan Wants to Rock Out Again. Is That a Good Thing?

On their 13th studio album, the second iteration of Smashing Pumpkins aim to be gods of thunder once more.

NWA Inks New Deals for Young Stars

In a move to lock down some of their top tier talent. The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) has secured a few champions and fan favorites to long term deals.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 14, 2024

Billy Corgan says NWA has signed another TV deal

The NWA appears to have landed another TV contract. Billy Corgan told TV Insider that he recently signed another deal but it has yet to be officially announced.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 14, 2024

‘Adventures in Carnyland’: Billy Corgan & Chloé Mendel on Rock, Wrestling & Wedding Bells

If running a pro wrestling company and touring the world with an iconic rock band isn’t enough, try throwing in a wedding. Billy Corgan’s Adventures in Carnyland follows the lead singer of The Smashing Pumpkins and his wife Chloé Mendel as they find that at-home and work balance while planning their nuptials after more than a decade together.