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Riot Fest 2026 Survives Mud and Rain, but Douglass Park Faces Major Restoration
arts-and-culture22 days ago

Riot Fest 2026 Survives Mud and Rain, but Douglass Park Faces Major Restoration

The 21st annual Riot Fest concluded on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Douglass Park in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood despite severe weather. Heavy rainfall turned the grounds into a deep mud pit, forcing organizers to delay the start of the final day by three hours and cut several acts. Despite the logistical challenges, the festival proceeded with performances by Patti Smith, Alanis Morissette, and William Shatner. Organizers are now assessing significant damage to the park and planning a costly restoration.

via Block Club Chicago|
#arts-and-culture#chicago#douglass-park
Shatner's 95th Birthday Gift: A Heavy Metal Debut and New Album
entertainment23 days ago

Shatner's 95th Birthday Gift: A Heavy Metal Debut and New Album

95-year-old actor William Shatner made his heavy metal debut with his band, The *uckers, at Riot Fest in Chicago on September 20. The 35-minute set featured three covers and three original songs, including a reimagined version of Metallica's 'Enter Sandman.' Shatner announced the upcoming release of his debut album, 'What the F Is Heavy Metal,' for this winter.

via Consequence of Sound|
#entertainment#heavy-metal#riot-fest
Shatner's 95th Birthday Metal Debut: Covers and New Album Teased at Chicago Warm-Up
music23 days ago

Shatner's 95th Birthday Metal Debut: Covers and New Album Teased at Chicago Warm-Up

95-year-old actor William Shatner made his heavy metal debut with his new band, the *uckers, performing a warm-up gig in Chicago on September 19, 2026. The set included covers of Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and Motörhead, as well as tracks from his upcoming album, 'What the F Is Heavy Metal?'. The performance preceded his official appearance at Riot Fest on September 20.

via Rolling Stone|
#heavy-metal#music#music-news
The Hidden Gremlin: Nick Cravat’s Shadow Role in Twilight Zone
entertainment2 months ago

The Hidden Gremlin: Nick Cravat’s Shadow Role in Twilight Zone

In Twilight Zone's 'Nightmare at 20,000 Feet,' the gremlin was played by Nick Cravat in a fur-covered suit (uncredited on screen); Shatner has said the filming left him anxious about the horror veering into comedy, and the episode is widely viewed as a metaphor for fear of flying. Cravat didn’t reprise the role in Twilight Zone: The Movie; the 1983 remake with John Lithgow drew praise from writer Richard Matheson for Lithgow’s tense performance, though Matheson felt Shatner’s version was more visceral.

via TVLine|
#entertainment#gremlin#nick-cravat
Shatner credits second opinion for saving his life after stage-4 melanoma
entertainment2 months ago

Shatner credits second opinion for saving his life after stage-4 melanoma

William Shatner says a doctor dismissed a lump that turned out to be stage-4 malignant melanoma; a second opinion led to surgery and two years of immunotherapy. His daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch also battled HER2-positive breast cancer at the same time, and both were declared cancer-free by the end of 2024. Shatner remains active with new books, a podcast and music projects.

via Fox News|
#cancer#entertainment#melanoma
Shatner and daughter reveal parallel stage 4 cancer battles
lifestyle2 months ago

Shatner and daughter reveal parallel stage 4 cancer battles

William Shatner, 95, and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch disclosed that they were diagnosed with stage 4 cancer within roughly a year of each other: Melanie was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2022 and underwent chemotherapy, a double mastectomy and 30 radiation treatments; William was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma in June 2023, which had spread to his lungs and brain. By late 2024, both were reported to be cancer-free, with the pair supported by doctors and each other throughout their treatments, including heartfelt moments about finances and gratitude shared in interviews.

via The Independent|
#breast-cancer#cancer#life-style
Shatner and daughter fought cancer together years ago, and both beat it
entertainment2 months ago

Shatner and daughter fought cancer together years ago, and both beat it

William Shatner, 95, and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch revealed they battled cancer at the same time years ago: Shatner was diagnosed in June 2023 with Stage 4 malignant melanoma that spread to his lungs and brain and underwent tumor removal followed by two years of immunotherapy, while Melanie was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread to lymph nodes, endured about 18 months of chemotherapy, 30 radiation treatments and a double mastectomy; both were declared cancer-free by late 2024, and Shatner says the experience gave him a renewed appreciation for life.

via Fox News|
#cancer#entertainment#her2-positive-breast-cancer
Shatner and daughter beat stage 4 cancer together, launch health podcast
entertainment2 months ago

Shatner and daughter beat stage 4 cancer together, launch health podcast

William Shatner, 95, and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch, 61, reveal they were diagnosed with stage 4 cancers within a year of each other (Gretsch’s breast cancer in 2022 and Shatner’s melanoma in 2023) and are now cancer-free after chemo, surgeries, radiation, and immunotherapy; they’ve launched a podcast, No Time but Now, to interview health experts and other survivors while sharing lessons on resilience and family support.

via pagesix.com|
#cancer-survivors#entertainment#melanie-gretsch
Shatner’s Heartbreak: Nerine Kidd’s Struggle and a Tragic Drowning
celebrity3 months ago

Shatner’s Heartbreak: Nerine Kidd’s Struggle and a Tragic Drowning

William Shatner’s third wife, Nerine Kidd, died in 1999 from an accidental drowning after a severe battle with alcoholism. Shatner described her as the love of his life, and he spent years seeking help for her, including visits to rehab facilities like Betty Ford. Following Nerine’s death, he founded the Nerine Shatner Memorial Fund to support women recovering from substance dependency. An autopsy showed her blood-alcohol level was well above the legal limit, and the LAPD investigated the circumstances of her death, which remains a defining moment in Shatner’s life as he later remarried and moved forward with his family.

via Yahoo|
#alcoholism#celebrity#drowning
Cosmos Confidential: Tyson and Shatner's Five-Hour Audio Dialogue
entertainment8 months ago

Cosmos Confidential: Tyson and Shatner's Five-Hour Audio Dialogue

Space.com reports that astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Star Trek icon William Shatner have released Cosmos Confidential, a five-hour audio dialogue recorded at Shatner’s home that dives into life, mortality, science, spirituality, and personal stories; sparked by their Antarctica cruise chats and a Seattle show, the project could move to theaters or streaming if successful, with the new audio book available from Blackstone Publishing on February 3, 2026 in MP3 and audio CD formats.

via Space|
#audiobook#cosmos-confidential#entertainment