Getty ImagesBrian Wilson, Van Morrison, U2, Carole King, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z are all competing against each other on the shortlist leading to nominations for the Best Original Song category for the 94th annual Academy Awards. Brian Wilson and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James got the nod for “Right Where I Belong” from Brian Wilson: Long…

Getty ImagesKiss guitarist Tommy Thayer understands that despite his 20 years in the band — he’ll never be considered a “veteran.” Thayer, who replaced Ace Frehley back in 2002, explained to Guitar World, “I don’t know if many people realize this, but I’ve been the lead guitarist in Kiss longer than any other Kiss guitar…

Getty ImagesThe editors at NME took a long, hard look at the 185 self-written Beatles tracks and rated each and every one of them. The band’s 1966 Revolver closer, “Tomorrow Never Knows” topped the chart, with 1967’s Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club finale “A Day In the Life” coming in second, Paul McCartney’s 1968 tour-de-force…

Famous boxing announcer David Diamante was reportedly critically injured in a serious motorcycle accident this week … but thankfully, he’s alert and in good spirits. Diamante — who’s worked for ESPN, DAZN, Showtime, HBO, the Brooklyn Nets and…

Buzz McCallister is probably gonna be the one who’s home alone for Christmas this time around — because he got arrested for beating up his girlfriend … and is already out of jail. ‘Home Alone’ star Devin Ratray was booked on domestic violence…

Britney Spears is reminding fans what kinda voice she has — and while she’s looking forward to using it again in a studio, she’s not ready to let go of her past anger at her family. Britney posted a video Wednesday standing in front of her mirror…

A Colorado district attorney wants a judge to review the 110-year sentence of the truck driver who killed 4 people in a massive freeway wreck … after millions of people — including Kim Kardashian — signed a petition opposing the stiff…

Actor Alicia Witt’s lost both of her parents in very mysterious circumstances — the couple was found dead in their home … but cops have no clear indication on how they passed. The ‘Walking Dead’ star says she asked a relative to check on her…

Mariah Carey’s classic Christmas jingle is the gift that keeps on giving … to her bank account, that is … we’ve done the math and she’s scored millions of XMAS $$$. Our music industry sources tell us Mariah still pulls in big bucks on licensing…