# billy joel (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover billy joel. Page: Feed: --- ## [Lily Allen struggles to enjoy music now she's sober](https://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/628748/Lily-Allen-struggles-to-enjoy-music-now-she-s-sober) _2026-08-21 · BANG Showbiz · Castanet.net - Entertainment_ Lily Allen struggles to enjoy music since giving up alcohol eight years ago. The West End Girl singer, 41, has been sober for almost a decade after putting her party days behind her and she's admitted cleaning up had an impact on her enjoyment of concerts because she used to get drunk during live... ## [Theo James is 'too old' to play James Bond](https://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/628747/Theo-James-is-too-old-to-play-James-Bond) _2026-08-21 · BANG Showbiz · Castanet.net - Entertainment_ Theo James is "too old" to play James Bond. The Gentleman star, 41, is among the stars being touted as possible replacements for Daniel Craig after he bowed out of the 007 franchise following the release of 2021's No Time to Die - but Theo is adamant it's too late for him to play the su... ## [Jane Seymour narrowly avoided being bitten by a snake during Live and Let Die filming](https://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/628746/Jane-Seymour-narrowly-avoided-being-bitten-by-a-snake-during-Live-and-Let-Die-filming) _2026-08-21 · BANG Showbiz · Castanet.net - Entertainment_ Jane Seymour was almost bitten by a snake during the making of the James Bond classic Live and Let Die. The 75-year-old actress starred in the 1973 007 flick as Bond girl Solitaire and recalled how filming for one of the movie's climactic scenes went awry. Looking back at the scene in an inter... ## [Pat McAfee vows to 'never' return to WWE in bold claim about wrestling future](https://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/628706/Pat-McAfee-vows-to-never-return-to-WWE-in-bold-claim-about-wrestling-future) _2026-08-21 · BANG Showbiz · Castanet.net - Entertainment_ Pat McAfee has vowed to "never" return to WWE television in the future. The former NFL star, who controversially played a major on-screen role in the rivalry between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes before their dream match at WrestleMania 42 in April, had promised as part of the storyline t... ## [Kathy Griffin sparks feud with Rosie O'Donnell over Jimmy Kimmel guest stint](https://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/628609/Kathy-Griffin-sparks-feud-with-Rosie-O-Donnell-over-Jimmy-Kimmel-guest-stint) _2026-08-20 · BANG Showbiz · Castanet.net - Entertainment_ Kathy Griffin has sparked a new feud with Rosie O'Donnell, after slamming her for not inviting her to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Rosie is guest hosting the late night show this week in Jimmy's absence, and has been interviewing a slew of celebrities in the role. However, in a video on YouTu... ## [John Stamos strips to his birthday suit to celebrate turning 63](https://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/628608/John-Stamos-strips-to-his-birthday-suit-to-celebrate-turning-63) _2026-08-20 · BANG Showbiz · Castanet.net - Entertainment_ John Stamos has marked his 63rd birthday by continuing his tradition of posting a sexy nude selfie. The actor took to his Instagram page to share the black and white snap, which featured him without any clothes on. In the picture, he held his phone up in front of his face, while showing off hi... ## [Sam Smith says Madonna’s music is 'a lifeline' for queer people](https://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/628607/Sam-Smith-says-Madonna-s-music-is-a-lifeline-for-queer-people) _2026-08-20 · BANG Showbiz · Castanet.net - Entertainment_ Sam Smith says Madonna's music has been a crucial "lifeline" for queer people - and a personal anchor for them as an artist. The Stay With Me singer, 34, has hailed the Like a Virgin icon as a "mother" figure who consistently shows up for the LGBTQ+ community - and stepped i... ## [New documentary to feature AI version of a younger Billy Joel](https://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/628606/New-documentary-to-feature-AI-version-of-a-younger-Billy-Joel) _2026-08-20 · BANG Showbiz · Castanet.net - Entertainment_ A new Billy Joel documentary features an AI-generated version of the singer in his younger years. The film - 1971: Billy Joel's Lost Interview, directed by Adam Ripp - will premiere on the opening night of the Long Island Music Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Music Documentary Film Festival ... ## [Billy Joel – Piano Man (1973)](http://www.neonfiller.com/?p=15185) _2026-08-14 · Joe · Neon Filler_ From the ghostly image on the cover, a song about drug abuse, bombastic choruses, orchestral sweeps, banjo, wild west imagery and bar room melancholy nothing seems to make sense on this breakthrough album from Joel. But that's why we love it. Continue reading → The post Billy Joel – Piano Man (1973) appeared first on Neon Filler . ## [John Howard – Overnight Bags](http://www.neonfiller.com/?p=15181) _2026-08-12 · Joe · Neon Filler_ Seventies singer songwriter turned 21st century independent music champion John Howard is back with another collection of nostalgic and melancholic pop. Continue reading → The post John Howard – Overnight Bags appeared first on Neon Filler . ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wkwilZLNo5en) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Bob Logg III – Billy Bootleggers, Nottingham (5 August, 2026)](http://www.neonfiller.com/?p=15174) _2026-08-07 · John Haylock · Neon Filler_ The weirdest act you'll see all year! Continue reading → The post Bob Logg III – Billy Bootleggers, Nottingham (5 August, 2026) appeared first on Neon Filler . ## [Badly Drawn Boy among acts at Beans on Toast’s one-day festival](http://www.neonfiller.com/?p=15169) _2026-08-06 · John Haylock · Neon Filler_ Singer songwriter Beans on Toast's Foolhardy Folk Festival later this month will feature Badly Drawn Boy, alongside Skinny Lister, 3 Daft Monkeys, KOG and Gecko. Continue reading → The post Badly Drawn Boy among acts at Beans on Toast’s one-day festival appeared first on Neon Filler . ## [July 30, 2026](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/july-2026) _2026-07-30 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ The signs were all there, as they usually are. I knew this year’s transition back to Martha’s Vineyard was not going to be easy. For one, I’d agreed to stay here in NYC far longer than usual because of all the Knicks and World Cup hoopla. So even at it’s best, I was only going to get about two months worth of sun and fun this season anyway. ## [The Flaming Lips – Splendour Festival, Wollaton Hall, Nottingham – 19 July, 2026](http://www.neonfiller.com/?p=15164) _2026-07-20 · John Haylock · Neon Filler_ All other band sets fade into insignificance compared to a Flaming Lips show. Their Nottingham festival appearance did not disappoint. Continue reading → The post The Flaming Lips – Splendour Festival, Wollaton Hall, Nottingham – 19 July, 2026 appeared first on Neon Filler . ## [Episode 173](https://94twenty.com/episodw-173/) _2026-07-13 · 94twenty · 94twenty Podcast_ Carl joins Greg and Nicole for a catch-up that covers two years of life, two new recordings, one unforgettable Daryl Hall snub, and a surprisingly deep dive into what killed the live music business. Carl opens the show with "Someone," a re-recording of a song he wrote in 1998 that hits just as hard today. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/94twenty/content.blubrry.com/94twenty/EP_173.mp3) ## [June 30, 2026](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/june-2026) _2026-06-30 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ Small victories are often considered the best kind… And actually… I’m wondering if the above truism is really true or simply one I made up just now on the spot… In any case, we should never disregard these little victories whenever they miraculously fall into our laps. So let me tell you about my latest one… ## [John Howard – What God Is This?](http://www.neonfiller.com/?p=15159) _2026-06-19 · Joe · Neon Filler_ 1970s singer songwriter turned independent artist John Howard recalls the horrors of the 1980s AIDS crisis in his latest single. Continue reading → The post John Howard – What God Is This? appeared first on Neon Filler . ## [Kraftwerk – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham (8 June, 2026)](http://www.neonfiller.com/?p=15151) _2026-06-10 · John Haylock · Neon Filler_ Nottingham was treated to a two hour set from Ralf Hutter's Kraftwerk this week, complete with a UFO landing in its city centre. Continue reading → The post Kraftwerk – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham (8 June, 2026) appeared first on Neon Filler . ## [The House of Love – The Hairy Dog, Derby (7 June 2026)](http://www.neonfiller.com/?p=15146) _2026-06-09 · John Haylock · Neon Filler_ The House of Love were demigods back in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Worshipped by many and totally original in a haze of shoegaze. Continue reading → The post The House of Love – The Hairy Dog, Derby (7 June 2026) appeared first on Neon Filler . ## [The Hive by Karman Line Collective – Broadway Cinema, Nottingham (6 June, 2026)](http://www.neonfiller.com/?p=15140) _2026-06-08 · John Haylock · Neon Filler_ What do 50,000 bees , a bearded gentleman by the unlikely name of Wolfgang Buttress, an environmental message and a member of the legendary rock band Spiritualized have in common? Continue reading → The post The Hive by Karman Line Collective – Broadway Cinema, Nottingham (6 June, 2026) appeared first on Neon Filler . ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4js6XKufhWsF) _2026-06-08 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Filtering AI Content Will Not Save Us From Ourselves](https://www.timboucher.ca/2026/06/filtering-ai-content-will-not-save-us-from-ourselves/) _2026-06-05 · Tim B. · Tim Boucher_ I guess this is ultimately an “I’m old enough to remember when…” post. In this case, I’m old enough to remember when journalism actually reported on things that happened, instead of merely being opinionated ranting. Don’t get me wrong, opinionated ranting has its place. And I happen to believe the apex of that particular mode \[…\] ## [94twenty podcast – Episode 172](https://94twenty.com/94twenty-podcast-episode-172/) _2026-06-05 · 94twenty · 94twenty Podcast_ Episode 172 – We’re Back! (And Now on Video) After a two-year hiatus, 94twenty is finally back! In Episode 172, we ease back into the podcasting world, catch up on where we’ve been, talk about the journey that brought us back, and introduce the new video version of the show. No deep dives, no industry [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/94twenty/content.blubrry.com/94twenty/Episode_172_audio.mp3) ## [May 27, 2026](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/may-2026) _2026-05-27 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ On July 16, 2025, Steve Colbert was informed that his beloved “Late Show” on CBS was to be canceled. This was only days after he had used the phrase “big fat bribe” in describing the settlement the parent company Paramount had reached with the Trump Administration ## [Bearded Theory, Catton Park, Derbyshire (20-24 May)](http://www.neonfiller.com/?p=15129) _2026-05-26 · John Haylock · Neon Filler_ Bearded Theory is now a major UK festival player, with the likes of The Pixies, The Damned and Lambrini Girls impressing in the sun. Continue reading → The post Bearded Theory, Catton Park, Derbyshire (20-24 May) appeared first on Neon Filler . ## [April 30, 2026](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/april-2026) _2026-04-30 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ Surprises, as long as they’re happy ones, are always fun to come across. No guarantees can be given about a weekly or even monthly occurrence, but they do see to arrive in bunches. ## [On Hello Future Podcast](https://www.timboucher.ca/2026/04/on-hello-future-podcast/) _2026-04-07 · Tim B. · Tim Boucher_ Had a fun time talking about using AI to help produce books on the Hello Future podcast on IHeartRadio. Listen here. ## [March 31, 2026](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/march-2026) _2026-03-31 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ I happened to come across the blog written exactly one year ago today, which was also - obviously! - a last-second effort to produce something before the monthly deadline was over. ## [February 28, 2026](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/february-2026) _2026-02-28 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ Sometimes it’s hard to see where you’re going. Many times this is literally true. After working a 14-hour shift this past Sunday, the local train dropped me off at 86th Street, and as soon as I turned the Amsterdam corner to head towards my apartment on W87th a prolonged gust of wind threw what seemed like unceasing pellets of snow against my face, forcing my eyes shut ## [On the Kim Komando Show](https://www.timboucher.ca/2026/02/on-the-kim-komando-show/) _2026-02-22 · Tim B. · Tim Boucher_ Had fun recording this appearance a few days ago on the Kim Komando radio show & podcast about my AI books and albums. ## [On the Chameleon Podcast](https://www.timboucher.ca/2026/02/on-the-chameleon-podcast/) _2026-02-11 · Tim B. · Tim Boucher_ The folks over at Campside Media did an excellent job distilling a complex story down for a general audience. I enjoyed participating! ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Wvoqpl0CqWw8) _2026-02-11 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Response to Consequence of Sound Article](https://www.timboucher.ca/2026/02/response-to-consequence-of-sound-article/) _2026-02-06 · Tim B. · Tim Boucher_ I meant to reply to this Consequence of Sound AI music article from December, but household affairs interrupted everything for me. Don’t have much to say here, except that it’s a shame an authentic, deep, and personal interview got reduced to… this muddle. My question for journalists at this point is: if Andrew Frelon is \[…\] ## [Billy Joel’s AI Music Video](https://www.timboucher.ca/2026/02/billy-joels-ai-music-video/) _2026-02-02 · Tim B. · Tim Boucher_ I’ve had a number of things going on which have prevented me from updating here much, but just wanted to point out that somehow Billy Joel released an AI music video almost a year ago that I never heard about until recently: I don’t much care for the AI effects here, as I find the \[…\] ## [January 30, 2026](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/january-2026) _2026-01-31 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ These are cold days indeed… I just returned from an after-dinner walk tonight here on the Upper West Side, glad to discover my Vermont upbringing still makes an appearance when forced. The neon sign at the Apple Bank on 72nd street reflected a temperature of 11 degrees, although a quick look at my iPhone now claims the temperature is actually only five. ## [December 30, 2025](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/december-2025) _2025-12-30 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ As has become my end-of-year custom, I just now read through the blogs of these preceding twelve months. And the process wasn’t nearly as painful as I might have feared! ## [November 29, 2025](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/november-2025) _2025-11-29 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ He doesn’t HAVE to do this anymore… So why does he?… ## [October 30, 2025](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/october-2025) _2025-10-30 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ I was tempted to follow an example I’d set up once or twice before, when my monthly email would be replicated in its entirety for the accompanying blog. Perhaps for no other reason than to present the wonderful Halloween photos I took right here on West 87th Street! ## [Music Journalists Should Stop Parroting Spotify PR Around AI Music](https://www.timboucher.ca/2025/10/music-journalists-should-stop-parroting-spotify-pr-around-ai-music/) _2025-10-25 · Tim B. · Tim Boucher_ Basically the title: music journalists should stop parroting Spotify’s PR claims about how they’re taking action around AI music. There are tons of examples of this, but Christianna Silva’s piece on Mashable (from one month ago) is one that caught my eye this morning. Everyone seems to have just uncritically reported on the words Spotify \[…\] ## [Quoting David Bowie](https://www.timboucher.ca/2025/10/quoting-david-bowie/) _2025-10-22 · Tim B. · Tim Boucher_ Via Rolling Stone India: As David Bowie once said, “Always remember that the reason that you initially started working is that there was something inside yourself that you felt that, if you could manifest in some way, you would understand more about yourself and how you coexist with the rest of society. I think it’s terribly dangerous \[…\] ## [The Wandering Eye of AI…](https://www.timboucher.ca/2025/10/the-wandering-eye-of-ai/) _2025-10-19 · Tim B. · Tim Boucher_ Also re: digressive writing, I think at its a best, its a kind of meandering around and sometimes hiding and then sudden revealing of the truth. And there’s something inherently comforting and warm and human about that. The rambling walk and non-linearity of conversation sprung from points encountered along the way, internally or externally. And \[…\] ## [The People Making AI Music Are The Ones Mostly Listening To It](https://www.timboucher.ca/2025/10/the-people-making-ai-music-are-the-ones-mostly-listening-to-it/) _2025-10-19 · Tim B. · Tim Boucher_ I guess this sounds obvious in retrospect, but this Reddit comment made it all crystal clear, vis a vis my active-creative listening thread: There’s a real movement of people making music with AI. But, there’s no one to listen to it yet. There’s a good reason why – why listen to someone else’s music when \[…\] ## [September 28, 2025](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/september-2025) _2025-09-28 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ Perhaps there is still a reason or two to believe a better path to our future may in fact be possible?… ## [August 27, 2025](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/august-2025) _2025-08-27 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ I promise - I’m going to get off of this topic - but one of the surprising details of the new Billy Joel documentary was how directly autobiographical most of his songs were. I’ve always regarded his lyrics as mostly fictional, as a novelist might compose, or as I seem to. But no… “Big Shot” is actually him taking shots ## [July 31, 2025](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/july-2025) _2025-07-31 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ At the beginning of 2024, Billy Joel mused - in his first release of over 17 years! - “Did I wait too long to turn the lights back on?” ## [I Just Wrote My First Pre-Print, with the Help of Claude](https://duallens.substack.com/p/i-just-wrote-my-first-pre-print-with) _2025-07-28 · Daniel Rezac · The Dual Lens_ Video: Can AI turn anyone into a contributor of science? ## [I Vibe-Coded a YouTube Transcript Copy Tool – It Just Works!](https://duallens.substack.com/p/i-vibe-coded-a-youtube-transcript) _2025-07-19 · Daniel Rezac · The Dual Lens_ YouTube's own transcription tools are meager. So I created a better one! ## [June 28, 2025](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/june-2025) _2025-06-28 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ Things have a way of going full circle, I’ve noticed time and time again over the years. And sometimes those circles contain other seemingly non-related circles circling around at the same time. ## [May 26, 2025](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/may-2025) _2025-05-26 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ I’ll admit - until about one week ago, I have been 100% successful at avoiding anything to do with ChatGPT and all the other AI options out there. ## [Amazon Wouldn't Show Tariff Prices. So I Built a Chrome Extension That Does.](https://duallens.substack.com/p/amazon-wouldnt-show-tariff-prices) _2025-05-06 · Daniel Rezac · The Dual Lens_ Video: How I Used Claude.ai to Create a Simple Tool That Brings Price Transparency Back to Online Shopping ## [April 25, 2025](https://www.michaelaba.com/post/april-2025) _2025-04-26 · Michael Laba · michaelaba.com_ It’s nice to have a change of perspective from time to time. I’ve now been in Manhattan for over 30 years, which still feels amazing for a person with firm roots in Burlington, Vermont. I’ve experienced this big town ## [Behind the Scenes: Exploring the Real-Life Home Alone Filming Locations](https://duallens.substack.com/p/behind-the-scenes-exploring-the-real) _2025-04-24 · Daniel Rezac · The Dual Lens_ I recreated 41 shots from your favorite holiday movie!