lifestyle WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017 GOSSIP Pearl Jam invites ex-drummers for rock Hall of Fame earl Jam has invited all of its former drummers to join the group of Pearl Jam, performing on the band's breakthrough debut album "Ten," when the grunge greats are inducted next month into the Rock and but left soon afterwards as he struggled with alcoholism. Abbruzzese, who PRoll Hall of Fame. The Seattle band led by Eddie Vedder has had five played on the band's popular next two albums "Vs." and "Vitalogy," had drummers since its inception in 1990 despite an otherwise steady lineup. voiced dismay at his exclusion. He wrote on Facebook in December: In announcing Pearl Jam's selection, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame only "Whoever is ultimately responsible for the decision that deemed my work included the band's first drummer Dave Krusen and its current drummer with Pearl Jam as an effort that was not important enough to grant me Matt Cameron. But Pearl Jam said it was inviting its three others drum- induction knows nothing of what we accomplished." Cameron joined Pearl mers-Matt Chamberlain, Dave Abbruzzese and Jack Irons-to join them at Jam in 1998 after playing with Soundgarden, another major act in the the gala on April 7 in New York. The three "are each individually great play- grunge scene. It was unclear whether the former drummers will perform at ers who gave their all to the early recordings and live gigs," the band said the ceremony. Navigating relationships between current and former band in a handwritten statement posted to its social media accounts over the members has frequently clouded over the annual ceremony. Last year, for- weekend. "Looking forward to seeing them and all the other musicians on mer Deep Purple guitarist Richie Blackmore did not attend as the band the bill," the band said. Pearl Jam said it also had hoped for the induction was appearing with its current lineup. of two Hall of Fame nominees who did not make this year's cut-Perry Farrell of fellow alternative rockers Jane's Addiction and H.R. of Washington hardcore punks Bad Brains. Krusen was the original drummer Vaughn in talks to helm Benedict new Man of Steel 2 Cumberbatch to Stop Time in new role atthew Vaughn is reportedly want- married to German supermodel Claudia ed to direct 'Man of Steel 2'. The Schiffer - has experience when it comes enedict Cumberbatch is to star in upcoming film 'How to M46-year-old British director-and- to the comic book genre as he was Stop Time'. Following his cosmic role in Marvel Cinematic producer has opened initial talks with responsible for helming 2010's 'Kick-Ass' BUniverse movie 'Doctor Strange', the 40-year-old actor is Warner Bros. Pictures about taking the and making 2011's 'X-Men: First Class' and to appear in another sci-fi film. The movie is an adaptation of reins on the second standalone Superman he also acted as a producer on 'Kick-Ass 2', Matt Haig's forthcoming novel and even before the book hits movie starring Henry Cavill as the Son of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' and 'Fantastic the shelves its film rights have been snapped up by Krypton, according to website Collider. Four'. 'Man of Steel' was followed by Cumberbatch's production company SunnyMarch and Plans for the sequel were announced last 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' Studiocanal. Haig shared the news on his official Twitter August and the 'Kingsman: The Secret which pitted DC's two iconic characters account yesterday, posting: "Look! Exciting news alert! Service' filmmaker is the studio's top against each other and acted as a set up Benedict Cumberbatch is going to star in the adaptation of my choice to take control of the latest film set to the 'Justice League' film which is com- new novel. Am so happy." In a separate tweet, he wrote: in the DC Extended Universe. Vaughn pre- ing to cinemas this November. Since "Benedict is the only person I could think of to play the part of viously pitched a new Superman movie to those movies the DC Extended Universe Tom Hazard. No-one quite like him. So amazing when a wish Warner Bros. back in 2010 before they continues to expand with the release of actually HAPPENS. (sic)" Cumberbatch's alter ego Tom Hazard decided to reboot the character on the big 'Suicide Squad', while 'Wonder Woman' is a man in his early 40s whom thanks to an extremely rare con- screen with 'Man of Steel' - which was con- starring Gal Gadot hits the big screen on dition has been alive for centuries. Haig added: "I only finished ceived by 'The Dark Knight' director June 2 then 'Aquaman' starring Jason The Who to play writing this book about two weeks ago. And now this is hap- Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer and Momoa will follow in 2018. Warner Bros pening. It feels fast and surreal. Beautiful, but surreal." Speaking helmed by Zack Snyder. Speaking previ- has also confirmed that 'Cloverfield' about the project, Studiocanal UK CEO Danny Perkins said in a statement: "We are delighted to be continuing our successful ously about what he believes a Superman director Matt Reeves is to take control of Vegas residency as final tour ends relationship with Matt Haig as well as build upon our long-run- film should be, Vaughn said: "I think that's 'The Batman', in which Ben Affleck will ning and dynamic partnership with SunnyMarch, Benedict the one thing not to do with Superman, reprise his role as The Caped Crusader. Cumberbatch and Adam Ackland. This compelling novel will trying to do the serious 'The Dark Knight' ock legends The Who on Monday some of the most emblematic songs of announced a residency in Las the rock era including "I Can't Explain," make for a powerful film that falls in line with Studiocanal's version. Superman is about colour and fun, ongoing commitment to British talent, storytelling and pro- Vegas, putting off retirement as "My Generation," "The Kids are Alright" or it should be, for me." Vaughn - who is R duction. We look forward to bringing it to audiences around they wind down what they called a and "Who Are You." With angst-ridden the world." Haig, a best-selling author whose books have been final tour. Caesars Palace, one of the lyrics, guitar feedback and volumes at translated into 30 different languages, has penned his first landmarks of Sin City, said that The painfully high decibels, The Who is adult novel in four years. His most recent children's book 'The Who will begin playing at the hotel on often credited with setting the stage Girl Who Saved Christmas' - the sequel to 'A Boy Called July 29. The residency will initially be for heavy metal and punk rock. The Christmas' - was published in late 2016 in more than 20 coun- only six shows, although a statement Who was one of six acts that last year tries. Studiocanal and Blueprint Pictures own the screen rights described it as a "first run." The English performed the Desert Trip festival in to that book series. As well as starring in the film, Cumberbatch band, led by 71-year-old guitarist and California that was meant to bring is also attached to executive produce alongside Jamie Byng, songwriter Pete Townshend and 73- together the most influential living CEO of Canongate Books, which is publishing the book in July. year-old singer Roger Daltrey, in late rock bands. It will be the first rock Cumberbatch will reprise his role as Dr Stephen Strange for 2014 kicked off a tour described as a band to play at The Colosseum at 'Thor: Ragnarok' and will follow that up with a spot in "long goodbye." The tour is set to end Caesars Palace since the concert venue 'Avengers: Infinity War' which is currently in production. next month in England with five opened in 2003. Other performers with rescheduled shows. The Who will also residencies at The Colosseum include play an acoustic version of "Tommy," Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Elton John one of the defining rock operas, at and Rod Stewart. Royal Albert Hall in London in two shows to raise money for young peo- ple with cancer. The Who has put out Hanson announce 25th anniversary tour anson have announced a 25th anniversary read: "20 years ago we made Snowed In. Just fin- world tour. The 'MMMBop' hitmakers - com- ished a new Christmas album for 2017 -Z Hprised of brothers Isaac, 36, Taylor, 34, and https://youtu.be/ueRMiD-busY via @YouTube Zac, 31 - couldn't let more than two decades as a "HANSON's New Christmas Album: Ooh Christmas - band go by without something kind of celebration Z https://youtu.be/1ZvBr3bJZgQ via @YouTube Nicole Scherzinger and just for their fans they've decided to hit the "Live version of Winter Wonderland, studio version road for the special milestone. They will kick off 'The will be on the new Christmas album in 2017 -Z Middle of Everywhere 25th Anniversary Tour' in https://youtu.be/86kfYFNDtNA via @YouTube "Just working on new music May at Hop Jam Beer and Music Festival in Tulsa, posted a new Christmas Song on http://Hanson.net icole Scherzinger is back in the studio working on Oklahoma Taylor said: "Making music together for part of the members Super Digital Pants album -Z top secret new music. The 38-year-old singer has 25 years is a milestone that we had to acknowl- #Merry #ChristmasBall (sic)." Although Hanson have Nteased her 3 million plus followers on Instagram edge, and what a better way to do it than with an teased the album will be out next year, a set release with a photo of her listening back to her fresh tunes in anniversary tour.