Mötley Crüe shares update on frontman Vince Neil's stroke recovery

FrontmanVince Neil'sMötley Crüebandmates are amazed at his recovery froma strokethe singer experienced in late 2024.

"I can't imagine what Vince went through, and to not know if I could ever do what I love again. And I think that freaked him out the hardest," bassist and band cofounder Nikki Sixx told USA TODAY after filming a performance for theMay 11 finaleof "American Idol."

"He worked his ass off. Most people would've quit," he continued. "It's a lot of work to go from you're basically done to on stage and rocking the house."

In March 2025, the heavy metal rockers announced weeks before their Las Vegas residency was scheduled to kick off that the shows would be pushed to September due to Neil undergoinga "required medical procedure."

"I didn't know, really, anything about a stroke," Sixx admitted. "I thought a stroke was something else, and when it happened to one of us, the family, and then you start learning more about it, you're like: 'My God.'"

He continued, "It might even be good for fans to hear that and if there's any cautionary stuff you have to do."

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In an interview withthe Las Vegas Review-Journalpublished Sept. 12, Neil said his "whole left side went out" when he woke up on Dec. 26, 2024. After he received his stroke diagnosis, "doctors said they didn't think I'd be able to go back on stage again," Neil said.

"I go, 'No, no, I'm gonna do it. Watch and see,'" he continued. "I had to learn to walk again, and that was tough."

Over the course of months of physical therapy, Neil graduated from having to be carried to the bathroom to a wheelchair, then he was able to walk with the assistance of a cane. And now, Neil said, "I don't need anything. But it's like a full-time job getting back to where you feel good again."

He made a full return for the band's 11-show residency at the Park MGM in September and October.

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Mötley Crüe promises to play fan-voted songs on tour

Neil, Sixx, Tommy Lee and John 5 are embarking on a 33-cityNorth American tour, Return of the Carnival of Sins, on July 17 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.

In the run-up to their tour, the crew went on stage with "Idol" judgeCarrie Underwoodto perform their 1985 single "Home Sweet Home" and "Kickstart My Heart" off the chart-topping record "Dr. Feelgood." Rehearsing for this network television appearance gave the band a newfound appreciation for their discography that is decades deep.

"We got together to work on this version of 'Home Sweet Home' for 'Idol,' and we just started beasting these old songs [from] like 40 years ago, 30 years ago, 20 years ago, and it was unbelievable how they held up," Sixx said. "You write so much music, after time, some of them go in the back of the sock drawer."

Mötley Crüe's social media accounts called upon fans to vote for the "ultimate Crüe anthem," and all of the suggestions got the juices flowing for the band. Sixx says he's excited to include some of these songs on their set list.

As the Hollywood-born group celebrates its 45th year, Sixx is "just happy to be alive."

"I'm still here! I don't know how," he joked.

What are the signs of a stroke?

Ischemic strokes occur when a blood clot or other particles – such as plaque, which are fatty deposits – block blood supply to the brain, per theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. A hemorrhagic stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

The acronym B.E. F.A.S.T. is a shortcut for remembering common stroke warning signs: balance loss, eye (vision) changes, facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty and time to call 911, even if symptoms subside.

See the causes, symptoms, risks:Stroke awareness is key to preventing long-term risks

People of all ages can experience a stroke, and around 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, according to theAmerican Stroke Association. Having a healthy blood pressure, staying physically active (a recommended 150 minutes each week), maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding smoking are among some of the ASA'srecommended preventative measures.

"Nearly 2 million brain cells die every minute a stroke goes untreated," per the ASA, making it critical for patients to be able to identify symptoms and seek immediate medical care. TheAmerican Heart Associationpublished an article in January that reported strokes are the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S.

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John Travolta Reveals He Sang with Paul McCartney in a Parking Lot Before Duetting with Ringo Starr

John Travolta is opening up about singing with both Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney

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• The Grease actor, 72, admitted that Starr was "the second Beatle" he'd sung with during a Tuesday, May 19 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

• Travolta also discussed his daughter Ella Bleu's role in his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach during the interview, as well as reflecting on what it was like recently receiving an Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

John Travoltais opening up about singing with not one, but twoBeatleslegends!

During an appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonon Tuesday, May 19, Travolta, 72, shared his stories of singing with bothRingo Starr,85, andPaul McCartney, 83.

Showing the audience a picture of Starr and Travolta,Fallon, 51, said, “A Beatle and John Travolta. Legends. Icons.”

Travolta explained that he'd gone backstage after seeing Starr perform and the musician had asked him to sing with him.

“So we sang [Beatles classic] ‘I Get By With a Little Help from My Friends,' ” theGreaseactor recalled.

Travolta then revealed that Starr was actually “the second Beatle" he'd sung with, as he'd already performed with Paul McCartney “in the parking lot of a Tom Ford party years ago.”

Travolta revealed that McCartney had proposed the duet by telling him, “I represented the 60s, you represented the 70s, we should sing.”

Fallon then gushed that Travolta also “represented the 80s [and] 90s,” adding that the star is “everything.”

Elsewhere in the interview, thePulp Fictionstar discussed his 26-year-old daughter,Ella Bleu's performance as a flight attendant in his directorial debut,Propeller One-Way Night Coach.

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The movie is based on Travolta's 1997 book of the same name, about an 8-year-old boy named Jeff who loves aviation and takes a cross-country flight with his mom to Hollywood. Travolta wrote the book for his late son,Jett.

Propeller One-Way Night Coachpremiered at the 2026Cannes Film Festivalon Friday, May 15.

After a clip featuring Ella was shown, host Fallon noted that Ella is "fantastic,” to which Travolta replied in agreement. "A star is born right," he said.

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During hisTonight Showinterview, Travolta also opened up aboutreceiving the festival's annual Honorary Palme d'Or, which he told Fallon he “didn't expect at all,” adding that it was a “complete secret” that not even his team knew about.

Theactor went on to explain that he thinks the decision to give him the prestigious award occurred around five months before and that it was “unheard of in the history of Cannes.”

Travolta had previously reflected on the honor in a Saturday, May 16Instagram post, in which he shared a photo of himself smiling while wearing one ofhis viral beret looksat the festival.

“I've never been more proud to win an award!” he captioned the picture. “To me, the Cannes Palme d'Or award has always represented art at its finest. It is beyond a humbling experience.”

Propeller One-Way Night Coachstreams on Apple TV May 29.

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The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — The YOLO caucus is in session.

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In a Republican-led Congress defined by deference to PresidentDonald Trump, there's a small but steadily growing cohort who have found themselves more willing to break with the White House. Although the president maintains a firm grip on Republican voters, the expanding club could hinder his agenda on everything from the Iran war to immigration funding at a moment when his party holds a tenuous majority on Capitol Hill.

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is the newest member of the club. Just days after losing his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, Cassidy on Tuesdayreversed himselfon legislation involving the war in Iran and voted with Democrats to rein in U.S. military action.

“The way our Constitution is set up, Congress should hold the executive branch accountable,” he told reporters the day before.

Sen. John Cornyn of Texas could be next afterTrump endorsed Ken Paxton, Cornyn's rival for the Republican nomination in next week's runoff.

Rep.Thomas Massieof Kentucky is perhaps a founding member of the YOLO caucus, having frustrated Trump since the president's first term, and his status was solidifiedafter losing his primaryon Tuesday to a Trump-backed challenger. Massie has enraged Trump by voting against his signature tax and spending bill and by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

He hinted there's more to come before he leaves office.

“I got seven months left in Congress,” Massie said with a grin during his concession speech as the crowd erupted.

More Republicans feel free to shrug off Trump

Other similarly situated Republicans include Sen.Thom Tillis, who was a fierce critic of former Homeland Security SecretaryKristi Noemand has more recently turned his attention to Defense SecretaryPete Hegseth. There’s also Sen.Lisa Murkowskiof Alaska, who joined Democrats last week in a bid to curb Trump’s war powers in Iran. Sens.Susan Collinsof Maine andMitch McConnellof Kentucky have voted against some of Trump’s Cabinet picks. And in the House, Rep.Don Baconof Nebraska has pushed to reclaim congressional power over tariffs.

“If the legislative branch always votes with the president, we do have a king,” Massie said in his concession speech Tuesday.

This hardly amounts to a revival of theNever Trump movementthat some Republicans unsuccessfully hoped would curb the president's excesses during his first term or block him from returning to office. Many in the party, including Trump's occasional detractors, have either stood by or been unable to block the president as he launched thewar in Iranand presided over an aggressiveimmigrationenforcement operation and the dismantling of the federal workforce.

Today's unencumbered Republicans don't fit into an ideological box. But they are united by a sense of emboldenment that can only be attained in a few ways in Trump's Washington.

Many, like Tillis, McConnell and Bacon, have decided to retire and can cast votes knowing they'll never again have to face Republican primary voters. Others like Collins and Murkowski have more leeway because they represent states that tend to reward political independence. And some like Massie banked on the idea that voters could support both Trump and someone who occasionally crossed him.

It's a paradox for Trump. As he demands total loyalty and pushes out Republican dissenters, he's left with a growing cohort who, for one reason or another, owe Trump nothing.

Democrats look to capitalize

That could be a problem for Senate Majority LeaderJohn Thuneand House SpeakerMike Johnson, who are already governing with threadbare majorities. Shifting loyalties of even a few Republican lawmakers could dramatically complicate the ability for either chamber to pass substantial legislation ahead of the November midterm elections.

Thune called Cornyn a “principled conservative” and “very effective senator” on Tuesday.

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“None of us control what the president does,” he said.

The next tests could come later this week as Thune pushes a funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol designed to pass on a party line basis.

Democrats are eager to pounce.

Speaking at an event in Washington on Tuesday sponsored by the Center for American Progress, House Democratic leaderHakeem Jeffriessaid he would aim to drive a wedge between Republicans by using a so-called discharge petition to bring issues directly to the floor for a vote.

That tactic has been successful in securing House passage on issues ranging from the Epstein files to temporary protection of Haitian immigrants.

“When we're disciplined and when we're focused and when we put pressure in particular on the so-called swing seat Republicans, they have been breaking with us,” Jeffries said.

California Gov.Gavin Newsomtold reporters on Tuesday that Trump's endorsement of Cornyn's rival was a sign that his political power lies within the Republican base — not the American public at large.

“He’s showed the only influence he has, and that’s an outsize influence within the base of the party,” the potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender said. “Otherwise he’s shown little to no influence with the American people.”

Counting the votes

That leaves Republicans gaming out how they might cobble together the votes needed to pass legislation.

Sen.John Hoevenof North Dakota called Cassidy a “good friend” and said the loss was “tough for him.” He said Cassidy “will always vote in line with what he thinks is best” but doubted he will become a less reliable Republican vote.

His fellow Louisianan, Sen.John Kennedy, said Cassidy deploys power “rationally and maturely” and “will continue to do the same thing.”

Cassidy repeatedly rejected the notion that he will spend his final months in Washington as a troublemaker for Trump, saying he's going to do “what's good for my country and my state.”

Yet the independent streak that ended his political career quickly resurfaced. A week after Trump visited China, Cassidy spoke of a western alliance that's “totally falling apart” and will be unable to “push back on the threat China represents.” He seemed stunned that the administration would create a nearly $1.8 trillion fund to compensate Trump allies who they believe have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted.

“I just came off the campaign trail,” he said. “People are concerned about making their own ends meet, not about putting a slush fund together without a legal precedent.”

Associated Press writer Stephen Groves in Washington contributed to this report.

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Mark Cuban partners with Donald Trump after backing Kamala Harris

BillionaireMark Cubanjoined PresidentDonald Trumpat a May 18 event on drug prices.

The Trump administration announced the expansion ofTrumpRx.gov, a government website listing discounted prescription drugs negotiated by his administration. The website will refer people to private-sector online pharmacies and drug-pricing websites, including Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs, Amazon Pharmacy, and GoodRx.

"Republicans want cheaper drugs. Independents want cheaper drugs. Democrats want cheaper drugs," Cuban said at the event. "I think we're going to do something special."

Cuban's partnership with Trump may have raised eyebrows for some people, since the former"Shark Tank" judgeand owner of the Dallas Mavericks endorsed Trump's opponent, former Vice PresidentKamala Harris.

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Mark Cuban had harsh words forDonald Trump

Cuban recalled having a falling out with Trump as he was making his first run for president. CBS News reported in 2016 Cuban was escalating his criticism of Trump, saying the then-presumptive nominee was getting"stupider" before his eyes.

"I was supporting him. Because again, I didn't think he would win. And then as I started talking to him more about things, I asked him questions about real estate and he didn't really understand the financial side of real estate," Cuban said on the "Just B with Bethenny Frankel"podcastin 2020. "It was just clear he wasn't somebody who learned about anything. That's where we kind of had our falling out."

Cuban also said Trump was the first person to tell him that heshould run for president himself. He said he considered running as an independent candidate but decided against it based on pollster projections of a race against Trump and former PresidentJoe Biden.

"Look, personally I don't have a problem with the guy," Cuban said on the podcast. "Now professionally as the president, I think he's an idiot. You know, I never thought he was smart in talking to him."

The Trump Twitter Archive shows Trump was critical of Cubaneven before the 2016 election.

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"I know Mark Cuban well. He backed me big-time but I wasn't interested in taking all of his calls. He's not smart enough to run for president!"Trump wrote in February 2017.

Mark Cuban said he wouldn't endorseKamala Harrisagain

Cubanendorsed Harris in the 2024presidential election, which Trump at the May 18 event called a "big mistake."

In one viral comment in the election, Cuban said Trump is never seen around "strong, intelligent women" because they intimidate him, while speaking on ABC’s “The View.” He clarified thecomments on X, saying he was talking about former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley not being active in his campaign.

"I stand by my opinion that he does not like being challenged publicly," Cuban concluded.

Since Trump took office, Cuban has been critical of the Democrats for their messaging.

“It’s just, ‘Trump sucks.’ That’s the underlying thought of everything the Democrats do. ‘Trump sucks.’ Trump says, ‘The sky is blue’: ‘Trump sucks,’” he said onCrooked Media’s “Pod Save America" in July 2025, according to The Hill. “That’s not the way to win. It’s just not.”

Cuban said firmlyat POLITICO’s Health Care Summitin April he would not like to see Harris run for office again. He praised Trump's efforts to bring the drug prices down.

Talking to reporters after the May 18 event, Cuban declined a question about supporting Harris, saying "I'm not talking about my politics at all," according toFox News' "Outkick."

Contributing: Ken Alltucker, Scott Gleeson,USA TODAY

Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at KCrowley@usatodayco.com. Follow her onX (Twitter),Threads,BlueskyandTikTok.

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Pippa Middleton Makes Surprise Appearance at Local Charity Run amid Tensions with Neighbors

Pippa Middleton participated in a charity run organized by Kintbury St Mary's Primary School to raise funds for students

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• Her outing comes amid a six-day Planning Inspectorate hearing, which will determine if the family's private estate is blocking public access to a footpath

• Pippa's husband James Mathews has attended the first three days of the hearing without her

Pippa Middletonsurprised locals after she was seen taking part in a charity run organized by a nearby school.

On Sunday, May 17, the Princess of Wales' younger sister was seen jogging at Kintbury 5, a five-mile run put together by Kintbury St Mary's Primary School near Hungerford, according to theDaily Mail.

The annual event helps raise funds for the school to help provide resourcing that supports the children’s learning, according to theschool.

The recent appearance comes after Pippa, 42, and her husband,James Matthews, faced backlash from residents after reportedlyblocking public access to a footpathon their private estate in England.

The two, who have lived at the home since 2020, received criticism after the estate’s previous owner,  Sir Terence Conran, who died in 2020, reportedly allowed locals to use the private footpath.

"I like to walk, and I don't see why I can't walk there. I have been walking along there for 50 years. When Sir Terence had it, he had no objections. I think we should have a right to roam," one villager said, according to theDaily Mail.

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Another villager was in agreement saying: "I think it is a shame. It is a lovely walk. Although it wasn't officially a footpath, Sir Terence didn't have any objections. He was very nice. Everyone liked him. He was quite involved in the village."

"It feels they are depriving the village of an amenity," they continued.

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The dispute reportedly began in March 2024, when the estate manager for Matthews submitted a Highway Declaration Notice to West Berkshire Council, which critics described as an attempt to assert private control over the land.

According to theDaily Mail, Eugene Futcher, chair of the West Berkshire Ramblers, a walking group, responded by filing a counter application seeking to have the route officially designated as a public right of way.

Matthews recently attended the first three days of the six-day Planning Inspectorate hearing without Pippa, according toGB News. The hearing will determine if the footpath is a public right of way.

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Kim Kardashian Says She Takes 35 Supplements a Day: 'I Have Pill Fatigue'

Kim Kardashian revealed she takes 35 supplements daily but struggles with fish oil due to "pill fatigue"

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• She also said she and her family use portable DEXA scans to monitor bone density and prioritize proactive health measures

• The SKIMS founder previously discovered a brain aneurysm through a Prenuvo scan and emphasizes the importance of regular health checks

Kim Kardashianis focused on her health.

The 45-year-old mother of four opened up about the steps she takes to take care of herself on a daily basis while she popped byAmy Poehler'sGood Hangpodcast on Tuesday, May 19.

“I take probably 35 supplements a day,” the reality star revealed. “I spread them out three times a day.”

The SKIMS founder admitted to struggling with one of the supplements, sharing, “I thought, ‘Okay, I can't do this fish oil anymore. I have pill fatigue. I have to stop these fish oil [supplements], and I got my bloodwork, and it was so evident that I stopped and I had to start again.”

Kardashian noted of the fish oil, “I wish there was like an IV drip I could do every day, and I would just do it on my way to work.”

In addition to her supplements, Kardashian also encouraged Poehler to look into a DEXA scan, revealing that she, her momKris Jennerand sisters use the body scanner regularly.

“I actually know a portable DEXA scan person that comes in a van and you lay down,” she shared. “Each one of my sisters and my mom — we all live in the same gated community — so we have the van drive by and we all jump in the van and you just lay down and it scans your body maybe like three minutes. And, it tells you all about your bone density.”

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Kim has been diligent about monitoring her health through the years. In aNovember 2025 episodeofThe Kardashians, Kim opened up about doctors discovering an aneurysm in her brain.

“I did a Prenuvo scan, and they called me today, and they're like, 'Everything looks great. But you have an aneurysm in your brain,'" Kim told her older sister,Kourtney Kardashian. "They're like, 'It's been there for like years. It was here a few years ago.' "

A Prenuvo scan is a full-body MRI that serves as a proactive health tool to identify diseases or ailments early.

Shortly before that episode aired, Kim spoke about the aneurysm news during an appearance onGood Morning America.

"It's just a good measure to go; make sure that you always check everything," Kim said. "Health is wealth, and you just have to be careful with everything that you do."

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U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda

Latest on American who contracted Ebola as outbreak continues in Congo, Uganda 02:08

The Trump administration announced Monday it's adding additional screening measures and restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in three African nations affected by a growingEbola outbreak.

At least 131 people are believed to have died from the latest outbreak of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, health minister Samuel Roger Kamba said Tuesday. There has also been one death in neighboring Uganda, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.

People without U.S. passports who have traveled toCongo, Ugandaor South Sudan in the past three weeks will be restricted from entering the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced.

The CDC also said the U.S. would enhance public health screening for people traveling from areas affected by the outbreak.

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The travel order is among several measures announced by the CDC that take effect immediately and will be in effect for 30 days. The CDC said the travel order doesn't apply to U.S. citizens, green-card holders or U.S. service members.

At leastsix Americanswere exposed to Ebola virus in Congo, sources with international aid organizations told CBS News, although it was unclear if any had been infected. It also wasn't immediately clear whether the Americans were still in Congo.

The agency also said it would try to identify people who have been exposed to the Ebola virus by coordinating with airlines, international partners and port-of-entry officials.

The CDC said the outbreak posed a low immediate risk to the U.S. general public.

"We will continue to evaluate the evolving situation and may adjust public health measures as additional information becomes available," the CDC said.

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