Jack White may shred like a pro, but he hilariously forgets his solo mid-performance in a sketch on Saturday Night Live.

During the Jack Black–hosted episode on April 4, the Detroit rocker appeared in the pre-recorded sketch “Words to Live By (Country Song),” where a group of men sing about wise advice they’ve been given —only to suddenly forget it.

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The nearly five-minute clip opens with a mullet-sporting James Austin Johnson trying to recollect the words his father imparted on his deathbed, then shifts to Black, wearing a cowboy hat and wielding an acoustic guitar, attempting to recall wisdom from a sage in a Tibetan cave.

Toward the end of the sketch, Black says, “Jack White, hit ’em with a guitar solo,” as the scene cuts to White — dressed in all black with a black cowboy hat — appearing on a majestic snow-capped mountain with an eagle soaring past him, as he rips into a country-tinged solo.

“Wait, wait,” White says as he stumbles through the rest of the solo. “I forgot it. I forgot the f—king solo.”

Elsewhere in the episode, White performed new songs “Derecho Demonico” and “G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs” as the musical guest. He also joined a surprise rendition of the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” during the opening monologue, alongside Black and several returning members of the show’s Five-Timers Club, including Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Candice Bergen and Melissa McCarthy.

The episode marked Black’s fifth time hosting and White’s sixth appearance as musical guest, including his SNL debut with the White Stripes in 2002.

Check out Jack White’s cameo in SNL‘s “Words to Live By (Country Song)” below.


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Jack White returned to Saturday Night Live with a pair of brand new songs.

After making a cameo in a star-studded monologue alongside host Jack Black, the 50-year-old Detroit rocker took the stage to deliver two just-released, electrifying tracks: “Derecho Demonico” and “G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs.”

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For his first performance, White appeared on a blue-lit stage stacked with wooden crates and a white statue featuring a glass skeleton head, performing “Derecho Demonico” with a backing band. Later in the show, he returned wearing a jacket emblazoned with a NASA logo — likely a nod to the recently launched, moon-bound Artemis II mission — to deliver the feral “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs.

“Well, it’s the beginning of the world now/ And there’s nobody left… Let’s start again… Let’s do it all over again,” the artist sings on the track.

White’s most recent solo album, No Name, was released in 2024.

During the opening monologue, White joined in for a surprise performance of the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.” The segment also featured host Black alongside several returning members of the show’s Five-Timers Club, including Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Candice Bergen and Melissa McCarthy.

Saturday’s episode marked Black’s fifth time hosting, while White served as the musical guest for the sixth time, including his SNL debut with the White Stripes in 2002.

Black is currently promoting his return as the voice of Bowser in the animated sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which arrived in theaters on April 1. He made his solo Billboard Hot 100 debut in 2023 with “Peaches” from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which peaked at No. 56 on the chart.

Watch White’s SNL performances below, and find all the ways to stream the full episode here.


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Pepsi is withdrawing its sponsorship of London’s Wireless Festival following criticism over the event’s decision to book Ye.

The food and beverage giant had served as the festival’s main sponsor for a decade but is now stepping away amid backlash over Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) being announced as the headliner for all three nights.

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“Pepsi has decided to withdraw its sponsorship of Wireless Festival,” a Pepsi spokesperson told Billboard on Sunday (April 5).

The London festival had been branded “Pepsi MAX Presents Wireless” as part of a partnership in place since 2015.

This year’s Wireless is scheduled for July 10–12 at Finsbury Park in London. West previously headlined the event in 2014.

Pepsi’s withdrawal came hours after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned organizers for booking the embattled rap star.

“It is deeply concerning that Kanye West has been booked to perform at Wireless despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism,” Starmer said, according to The Guardian.

“Antisemitism in any form is abhorrent and must be confronted clearly and firmly wherever it appears. Everyone has a responsibility to ensure Britain is a place where Jewish people feel safe and secure.”

Ye has faced repeated criticism in recent years for antisemitic statements and actions, including releasing a song titled “Heil Hitler,” selling T-shirts bearing swastikas and publicly expressing admiration for Nazi ideology. In January, he took out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal apologizing for his repeated incidents of hate speech, claiming that his 2022 car crash caused brain damage that led to mental health issues.

Starmer was not the only political figure to speak out. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said in a statement to Complex, “We are clear that the past comments and actions of this artist are offensive and wrong, and are simply not reflective of London’s values. This was a decision taken by the festival organizers and not one that City Hall is involved in.”

The Jewish Leadership Council also issued a statement condemning the festival’s decision to book Ye.

“It is deeply irresponsible for Wireless festival to be headlining Kanye West,” a spokesperson for the Council told The Guardian. “The UK Jewish community is facing record levels of antisemitism, including a terrorist attack in Manchester, the attack on ambulances in Golders Green and foiled plots which would have killed many more.”

The Chicago native released his 12th studio album, Bully, on March 28, marking his first solo project since 2022’s Donda 2. Ye recently returned to the stage in the U.S. in support of the album, performing a pair of shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles after opening 2026 with a performance in Mexico City.

West is next scheduled to perform at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on July 18, shortly after his planned Wireless Festival appearance.


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Jack Black and Jack White teamed up for a surprise performance of “Seven Nation Army” during the latest episode of Saturday Night Live, delivering a collaborative moment that leaned into the show’s rare double-booking of the two artists.

The crossover occurred during Black’s monologue, which marked his induction into the show’s Five-Timers Club — an honor reserved for hosts who have appeared five times. As part of the segment, Black was joined by several returning members of the club, including Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Candice Bergen and Melissa McCarthy, before the sketch pivoted into a musical performance.

White then entered the scene, joining Black for a reworked rendition of “Seven Nation Army,” the signature 2003 single by The White Stripes.

The performance featured altered lyrics referencing the Five-Timers Club and the night’s episode, while maintaining the song’s iconic guitar riff.

It comes following Saturday Night Live sharing a promo featuring Black on Wednesday (April 1), following tar as he films a “Get Ready With Me” (aka “GRWM”) vertical video before he hosts SNL. The actor and comedian, clad in a bathrobe with a towel wrapped around his head.

“The musical guest is my brother from another color, Jack White,” the similarly named comedian quips before breaking out into an air guitar solo. “And because I’m hosting the show for the one, two, three, four — count ’em — fifth time!”

Originally released on The White Stripes’ album Elephant, “Seven Nation Army” has become one of the most recognizable rock songs of the 21st century, known for its enduring riff and widespread use in sports and popular culture. White has continued to perform the track throughout his solo career, while also revisiting his catalog in various live settings

Black, meanwhile, is no stranger to musical performances within comedy, both through his work with Tenacious D and his previous appearances on Saturday Night Live.

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One half of the Final Four will be a battle of the top seeds between No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 1 Arizona. Tipping off after the Uconn vs. Illionis game, whichever team wins, they’ll be the last remaining top seed team in the tournament. The semifinal March Madness match up will tip-off on Saturday, April 4, at 8:49 p.m. ET.

How to Watch Michigan vs. Arizona, At a Glance

Both teams have dominated opponents during the March Madness run, with Michigan and Arizona winning their games by an average of 22.5 and 20.5 points, respectively. Whoever wins will most likely be favored on Monday’s National Championship game. Tonight’s game is the second of the night’s Final Four double-header with the UConn vs. Illinois game starting earlier at 6:09 p.m. ET. Both games will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana and will air on TBS, TNT and truTV.

Where to Watch Michigan vs. Arizona March Madness Games Online:

Want to watch Michigan vs. Arizona without cable? Fans can take advantage of multiple streaming services that offer free trials, so you can stream the college tournament for free. Signing up to streamers like DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV, you can get right into the Final Four action.

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Another great option for fans to watch the Final Four is on Sling TV. The streaming services offers three different packages to choose from, such as Orange, Blue and Orange + Blue. The Orange Package is tailored for sports and family channels, while the Blue package has a focus on news and entertainment channels. However, both come with TBS to watch March Madness games online and start at $45 per month. If you want best of both worlds, users can combine both packages and get everything Sling has to offer.

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For the most content options, Hulu + Live TV gives you access to the entire Hulu library in addition to more than 95 live TV channels — including CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV for just $82.99 per month.

And, unlike the rest of the options, you can also expand your content library by bundling Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. You’ll not only have all of the Hulu library to watch, but also exclusive and original programming available exclusively on ESPN Unlimited.

Max has multiple subscription tiers: ad-supported, commercial free and ultimate ad-free. Max’s paid subscriptions start at $10.99/month for the basic ad-supported streaming, or $18.49/month to watch ad free. With HBO Max you can watch each channel broadcasting March Madness games, including CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.

The Premium ad-free package is $22.99 per month and includes 4K Ultra HD quality, 100 downloads to watch on the go and you can stream on up to four devices at once. You can also bundle Max with Hulu and Disney+ for $19.99/month for ad-supported streaming on up to two devices at once and $32.99/month for ad-free streaming.

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The men’s NCAA March Madness tournament is down to the Final Four. This Saturday, April 4, No. 2 UConn will face No. 3 Illinois for a chance to appear in Monday’s National Championship game. Whoever is victorious will go on to face a No. 1 seeded team in either Michigan or Arizona.

How to Watch UConn vs. Illionis, At a Glance

The Huskies shocked the basketball world when freshman Braylon Mullins nailed a three-pointer at the buzzer to defeat top seed Duke during their Elite Eight game. On the other hand, Illinois has been cruising past teams during the tournament beating each opponent by double digits.

The semifinal game will tip-off at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana this Saturday, April 4, at 6:09 p.m. ET. Don’t have cable? We’ve compiled a guide to watching TBS, TNT and truTV online for free and without cable. Learn more below.

Where to Watch UConn vs. Illinois March Madness Games Online:

Watching March Madness can be tricky, but with our guide basketball fans can choose the right streaming platform to watch their favorite teams play. Fans can take advantage of multiple streaming services that offer free trials, so you can stream the college tournament for free. Signing up to streamers like DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV, you can get right into the Final Four action.

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DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial, which will let you watch CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV for free. The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network is included in all of the streaming packages. In addition to unlimited DVR storage, you’ll get access to local channels and the ability to stream on as many devices as you want.

Another great option for fans to watch the Final Four is on Sling TV. The streaming services offers three different packages to choose from, such as Orange, Blue and Orange + Blue. The Orange Package is tailored for sports and family channels, while the Blue package has a focus on news and entertainment channels. However, both come with TBS to watch March Madness games online and start at $45 per month. If you want best of both worlds, users can combine both packages and get everything Sling has to offer.

Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from market-to-market.

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For the most content options, Hulu + Live TV gives you access to the entire Hulu library in addition to more than 95 live TV channels — including CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV for just $82.99 per month.

And, unlike the rest of the options, you can also expand your content library by bundling Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. You’ll not only have all of the Hulu library to watch, but also exclusive and original programming available exclusively on ESPN Unlimited.

Max has multiple subscription tiers: ad-supported, commercial free and ultimate ad-free. Max’s paid subscriptions start at $10.99/month for the basic ad-supported streaming, or $18.49/month to watch ad free. With HBO Max you can watch each channel broadcasting March Madness games, including CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.

The Premium ad-free package is $22.99 per month and includes 4K Ultra HD quality, 100 downloads to watch on the go and you can stream on up to four devices at once. You can also bundle Max with Hulu and Disney+ for $19.99/month for ad-supported streaming on up to two devices at once and $32.99/month for ad-free streaming.

Shiloh Jolie is making a surprise appearance in Dayoung’s upcoming music video.

On Thursday (April 2), the K-pop singer shared a teaser for her forthcoming video “What’s a Girl to Do,” and fans were surprised to spot a cameo from Jolie, the 19-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

Shiloh briefly appears in the 30-second clip, sporting slicked-back hair, a lacy brown top, hoop earrings and a lip ring. She is also seen in a choreographed sequence, where numerous dancers surround Dayoung as a pulsating beat plays in the background.

The “What’s a Girl to Do” teaser ends with the message, “She makes the first move,” as the April 7 release date appears in the background.

Shiloh was cast in the video as part of an “open audition” in the U.S., a representative from Starship Entertainment told Maeil Business Newspaper Star Today.

“We held an open audition in the United States of America (US) to cast performers for Dayoung’s music video,” the rep told the outlet. “Among those who took part were several performers affiliated with a dance crew called ‘Culture.’”

The agency insists Jolie’s casting wasn’t a PR stunt.

“Shiloh was selected in the final round and ended up joining Dayoung’s music video,” the representative added. “Even after filming, we had no idea she was the child of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, and only found out by chance quite recently.”

After the teaser was released, many fans took notice of Shiloh’s resemblance to her famous mother. “Holy s—t, mamma’s good genes are sooooo strong,” one person wrote on X. “It’s the eyes and the lips for me,” another wrote. “Pure Angelina energy.”

This isn’t the first time Shiloh has demonstrated her talent in front of the camera. In May 2024, choreographer Lil Kelaan Carter shared a video on Instagram of the teenager dancing solo to “Tanzania” by Uncle Waffles and Tony Duardo, featuring Sino Msolo and Boibizza.

“Her movement is crazy … Thank you for your energy @sh1lohj,” Carter captioned the clip.

Watch the teaser for Dayoung’s “What’s a Girl to Do” video below.


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Yes is postponing their European tour so that guitarist Steve Howe can undergo an “essential operation.”

The English progressive rock band took to social media on Thursday (April 2) to announce that the group is delaying the 11-date Fragile tour of Europe to allow Howe time to recover from an undisclosed surgery.

“The upcoming YES ‘Fragile’ UK and EU Tour, due to commence on 22nd April, has had to be postponed as guitarist Steve Howe requires an essential operation that requires recovery time,” Yes wrote on Instagram. “This decision has been made to ensure that Steve can return to the stage in full health and deliver the performances that fans deserve.”

The European leg of the tour was originally scheduled to begin on April 22 at Scotland’s Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and was set to feature a full performance of the band’s 1971 album, Fragile. The tour follows a North American leg, which took place in 2025.

Yes added, “We are working hard to reschedule the UK and EU shows to a later date, with full details to be announced after Easter. Please retain your tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates.”

The band concluded their statement, “Tour dates currently being arranged for later in 2026 will proceed as planned. Steve Howe and YES would like to thank their UK fans and hope for their continued support at this time.”

Released in November 1971, Fragile was Yes’s fourth album and the third they released within a 16-month span. It became the group’s most successful release up to that point, building on the success of The Yes Album, which had reached No. 40 on the Billboard 200. Fragile would peak at No. 4, surpassed only by Close to the Edge the following year.

Of the original lineup that recorded Fragile, only Howe remains an active member. Drummer Bill Bruford left the group in 1992, while vocalist Jon Anderson and keyboardist Rick Wakeman departed in 2004. Bassist Chris Squire stayed with the band until his passing in 2015.

See Yes’ full announcement on Instagram below.


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Legendary drummer James Gadson, who backed iconic artists including Diana Ross, Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye, has died. He was 86.

Gadson’s wife, Barbara, confirmed his passing to Rolling Stone on Thursday (April 2), noting that he had recently faced health challenges, including a surgery and a fall that injured his back.

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“He was a wonderful man,” Barbara said. “He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and one hell of a drummer.”

Gadson became one of the defining funk, soul, and disco drummers of the 1970s, providing the beats on classics such as Withers’ “Lean on Me” and “Use Me,” The Jackson 5’s “Dancing Machine,” and Ross’ “Love Hangover.” During that decade, he also played on Gaye’s “I Want You,” Thelma Houston’s “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” and Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band’s “Express Yourself.”

“Most grooves, especially for dance music, are very simple,” Gadson told Modern Drummer in 2007. “Even so, to learn them, you have to slow them down. A lot of times we do all these rudimental things to see how fast we can play. I think you have to slow it all down and simplify it. Then you can kind of feel whether it’s danceable or not.”

As a highly in-demand session player, Gadson also recorded with the Temptations, Leonard Cohen, Bobby Womack, B.B. King, Barbra Streisand, Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Herbie Hancock, Paul McCartney, D’Angelo, Beck, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, Lana Del Rey, and Harry Styles.

Born on June 17, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, Gadson grew up in a musical family. His father was a drummer who bought him and his brother cornets to play in their school’s drum and bugle corps. As a teenager, he sang doo-wop with a group called the Carpets and later discovered funk music while stationed in Louisiana with the Air Force, according to Rolling Stone. After leaving the service, he joined his brother’s band, playing keyboards and singing, while also teaching himself to play the drums.

Gadson later began playing drums with Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band and recorded several albums. He also served as a drummer at various times for artists touring through Kansas City, including Hank Ballard & the Midnighters, Jimmy Reed, Sam Cooke, and Otis Redding.

“At first, during the time I didn’t really know how to play R&B, it was awful,” he told Modern Drummer. “I wouldn’t even charge them it was so bad. I felt bad about wasting their studio time. I couldn’t keep a steady pattern because I was coming from a free-jazz mindset.”

Numerous artists paid tribute to Gadson following his passing.

“My heart is heavy at the passing of my old friend the legendary drummer James Gadson,” Beck wrote on Instagram. “He played drums on many of my records over the decades, from midnite vultures on and has been a significant part of the sound of so many of my songs.”

The musician added, “I feel fortunate to have known this gentle giant of a man who was such a musical force and left his mark on so much classic music, from bill withers to I will survive.”

Questlove also remembered Gadson, writing on Instagram, “Some drummers are soulful. Some drummers are funky. Some drummer are a rockin. Some drummers are swinging——but NO drummer, has impacted the art of breakbeat drummer (danceable drums) like James Gadson.”

Ray Parker Jr. commented on Instagram, “We played together over 50 years. He changed the world.”


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Ye amped up the star power at his second comeback concert at SoFi Stadium.

The 48-year-old hip-hop artist, formerly known as Kanye West, returned to the stage for his second sold-out show at the Inglewood, California, stadium on Friday (April 3), surprising fans with numerous special guests, including Lauryn Hill and Travis Scott.

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Halfway through the show at the 70,000-capacity venue, Ye brought out Ms. Hill, who emerged through a dense cloud of smoke to join him for a show-stopping performance of “All Falls Down.” The track, which reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2004, samples Hill’s 2002 song “Mystery of Iniquity” from her MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 live album.

Hill remained on stage for several performances, including a rendition of “Doo Wop (That Thing)” that transitioned into West’s “Believe What I Say.” She then brought out her sons, Zion Marley and YG Marley, for performances of “Heartbeat,” “Crisis” and “Praise Jah in the Moonlight,” the latter of which YG co-wrote with his mother.

Last year, Ye compared his then-unreleased Bully album to Hill’s seminal 1998 album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

“Yeah, because you lean on a bar that brings somebody down — that was always rap,” West said on The Download podcast in February 2025. “This is more the way I remember Lauryn Hill[‘s] album, the way I remember Miseducation. I feel it is my Miseducation. It is my Gnarls Barkley album. Because Bully has a title and connotation that a lot of people are anti-bully. But I’m just hyper-next-level frequency right now.”

Earlier in Friday’s show, Ye welcomed Scott for a collaborative performance of Bully lead single “Father,” with Scott wearing a mask and a shirt emblazoned with the word “Unsane.” La Flame also performed his Utopia hit “Fein.”

Other guest appearances included CeeLo Green, who joined Ye for a performance of Bully‘s title track, and Ye’s 12-year-old daughter, North West, who rapped on “Bless Me” and “Piercing on My Hand.” North had also appeared during Ye’s opening SoFi show earlier in the week. André Troutman was also brought onstage for a performance of “All the Love.”

Following the release of Bully, Ye appears to be planning performances across the globe, including three nights headlining Wireless Festival in London from July 10–12. His return to Finsbury Park will mark his first U.K. show since 2014. He also has another show scheduled in Italy about a week later this summer.


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