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Weezer bassist’s wife Jillian Lauren underwent cancer treatment weeks before arrest

The bestselling author had two back-to-back surgeries including a full hysterectomy

The Independent UK

Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife Jillian Lauren released on $1 million bond after being shot by police

The 51-year-old author has now been released from police custody

The Independent UK

Jillian Lauren: Everything we know about Weezer bassist’s wife shot by LA police facing attempted murder rap

What exactly went down with the shooting and what will happen next? Here’s everything we know so far

Evening Standard

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Weezer bassist's wife shot by police

Weezer bassist Scott Shriner's wife, Jillian Lauren-Shriner, has been shot by police after refusing to surrender her gun.

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Cops Shoot Weezer Bassist’s Wife During Frantic Manhunt For Hit-And-Run Suspect In LA

Self-described rock-wife Jillian Lauren was struck in gunfire launched by the LAPD and was later charged with attempted homicide.

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Weezer bassist's wife shot by police 'after pointing gun at them' in Los Angeles

Jillian Lauren, 51, was shot after allegedly refusing to drop her gun when ordered to do so by police

Evening Standard

Weezer bassist's wife shot by police and charged with attempted murder after hit-and-run incident

The incident took place near Downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon

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Weezer bassist’s wife shot by LA police and charged with attempted murder

Jillian Lauren treated for non-life-threatening wound after incident where officers searched for hit-and-run suspects

The Guardian - US

Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife held on $1m bail after cops say she pointed a gun at LAPD officers following frantic car chase

Police officers were reportedly pursuing suspects in a hit-and-run when the incident occurred

The Independent UK

"I get a kick out of pissing off the purists." From winding up death metal legend Glen Benton to chaotic live shows in their underpants, Chat Pile are one of metal's wildest new bands

From winding up death metal legend Glen Benton to chaotic live shows in their underpants, Chat Pile are one of metal's wildest new bands

Metal Hammer

Glastonbury 2025 lineup confirmed: The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, Biffy Clyro, Deftones, Weezer, Kneecap, Turnstile, The Prodigy and many more set for this year’s festival

Glastonbury has officially unveiled its lineup for 2025!

Metal Hammer

“I think he did it to take the p*** out of it and it blew up in his face": Toto guitarist Steve Lukather isn't so keen on Weezer's cover of their hit Africa

Toto guitarist Steve Lukather shares what he thinks of Weezer's take on their 1982 classic Africa, says that he tried to reach out to Rivers Cuomo but "it just got weird"

Louder

Toto guitarist insists things 'got weird' with Weezer after Africa over

Toto guitarist Steve Lukather has claimed the band have a "weird" relationship with Weezer after Rivers Cuomo's reaction to their 'Africa' cover becoming a hit.

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25 things we’re looking forward to in 2025

It's a new dawn, it's a new day, and we're feeling good - and here's 25 reasons why

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The Conversation

Obsessing over the ‘true’ meaning of lyrics misses the point of songwriting

Many of us assume that everything a musician sings emerges from some autobiographical impulse. Pop music lyrics in particular are often read literally by fans as transparent disclosures about the singer’s life.

Guitar World

“A lot of guitar players switch to bass, but I feel like I was born a bass player – it’s in my bones”: Weezer’s Scott Shriner shares his bass tone secrets

For Scott Shriner, letting loose and taking risks – including singing and playing floor pedals – is all part of the journey

Louder

“You think we’d go across the pond for one show only? No way!!” Weezer reveal European headline shows and festival appearances booked around previously-announced UK show supporting Deftones

Weezer are coming to the UK and Europe in summer 2025

Louder

Blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, Avril Lavigne, Weezer, All Time Low, The Offspring and many more announced for When We Were Young 2025

When We Were Young festival 2025 is packing another monstrous lineup of pop punk, emo and alt rock superstars

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Songwriters have long revealed the ugly side of ‘love’ – from John Lennon to Mariah Carey

For as long as pop music has existed, there have been love songs. And as long as there have been love songs, songwriters have been wrestling with what love means to them. We have been told that love is the best, that it can mend our souls, and keep us…

Louder

“There was so much unreleased cool stuff still to reveal.” Weezer announce 30th anniversary ‘Blue Album’ reissue featuring 36 previously unreleased recordings and a “12 sided die for all your Dungeon Mastering needs”

Listen to Weezer's “third practice” recording of Undone - The Sweater Song as a taster for their upcoming 'Blue Album' reissue

Guitar World

“Kim Thayil is one of the coolest and most inventive guitar players ever… Chris Cornell is definitely in my Mount Rushmore of singers”: Mark Tremonti weighs in on the biggest bands of the ’90s (including Creed)

As Creed return, Tremonti shares his thoughts on Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and a host of other ’90s icons

MusicRadar

“We got into the early Cars thing and began to notice a musical similarity between us and them": The story of Weezer's Buddy Holly

The melody was in time to my steps: ‘ooo-we-ooo I look just like Buddy Holly’

Louder

"If Taylor Swift ever wants to make a rock album, I’d love to help out. I have a feeling I'd get a call from Miley Cyrus first though!" Weezer's Rivers Cuomo has previously written with Charli XCX, and he's well up for more pop superstar collaborations

Hey Taylor Swift, if you've ever wanted to make a rock record, Rivers Cuomo is just a phone call away

Louder

"The mix on this is insane!": Weezer filmed four Blue Album classics and fans are going crazy about how good the sound is

They really are

Guitar World

“Our first show with Van Halen, he was playing a red ES-335. I thought he was a very good player, but not unique. He evolved leaps and bounds”: Rusty Anderson on his session journey – from supporting Van Halen to joining Paul McCartney’s band

The Gibson signature artist on why a rack makes most sense on tour, his approach to session work from Elton John to the Bangles, and how to keep feeling challenged with solo work

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