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Evanescence, The Offspring and a Solo Billy Corgan to Headline 2027 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO's Return

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO is returning to the Kia Forum — and bringing one of its most striking lineups in years. Evanescence, The Offspring and Billy Corgan — performing solo — will headline the 2027 edition of the annual concert on Saturday, January 16, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

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Billy Corgan isn't ready to share his 'beautiful' Dolly Parton story

Billy Corgan doesn't want to jump on the bandwagon by sharing his "beautiful" Dolly Parton story. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman has revealed he only met the country icon, who died last month aged 80, once and while he would like to share the story of their meeting, he wants to wait until a more appropriate time.

Entertainment News / The Takedown on SI / June 24

NWA Gets New Distribution Home On Popular Streaming Service (Exclusive)

The NWA is making waves. On Wednesday morning, Billy Corgan and the NWA will announce a brand new distribution partnership with Tubi. In the new business relationship, NWA Powerrr will air new episodes on the popular streaming service.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 8

The Kinks' Dave Davies says serial killer John Wayne Gacy was 'so nice'

The Kinks guitarist Dave Davies has admitted American serial killer John Wayne Gacy was “so nice” when he met him. Davies made the revelation during a chat on The Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan’s podcast The Magnificent Others, where he reflected on his time with The Kinks, and recited the lyrics from their 1967 tune Death of a Clown.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / May 11

Billy Corgan brings A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness opera to Europe with huge September tour

Billy Corgan is swapping rock stages for opera halls as he brings his ambitious A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness production to Europe later this year.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / April 2

Lana Del Rey let Courtney Love live rent-free in her home for a year

Courtney Love has lifted the lid on her unlikely friendship with Lana Del Rey — and the extraordinary favour the younger star once did for her. Speaking on Billy Corgan’s The Magnificent Others podcast, the Hole frontwoman, 61, revealed she lived in Lana’s Malibu home rent‑free for an entire year.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / March 6

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, 58, Shares Thoughts About Decline of Rock Music

Billy Corgan has never been shy about speaking his mind, and his latest theory is exactly the kind of thing that makes people stop scrolling. (Or maybe

Entertainment News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

EC3 Shockingly Departs The NWA

It’s January 1, 2026. Most of the world is busy nursing a champagne-induced headache or pretending they’re actually going to stick to that new gym routine.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 27

Billy Corgan claims ex-bassist D'arcy Wretzky 'had a lot to do with' Smashing Pumpkins success

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.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

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, 2025

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, 2024

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 / 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 / Yardbarker

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.

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.