In some ways, it wasn’t even acting. The four boys who starred in the blockbuster movie “Stand By Me” looked like they were kids who were lifelong friends that enjoyed spending time with each other.

Stephen Wilson Jr. made his CMA Awards performance debut on Wednesday night, mesmerizing the crowd with his inventive rendering of “Stand by Me,” Ben E. King’s 1961 hymn that was later recorded by ...

Stephen Wilson Jr. left the crowd speechless with his soulful rendition of Stephen King’s song Stand by Me at the 2025 CMA Awards. Wilson, who previously worked as a microbiologist and a boxer, became ...

Stephen Wilson Jr. caught up with Alexandra Kay & Rania Aniftos at the CMA Awards 2025. A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry Send us a tip using our anonymous form. A daily briefing ...

The singer-songwriter explained his relationship to the rock n' roll classic to Billboard on the red carpet. By Joe Lynch Executive Digital Director It’s safe to say anyone who hits the stage at the ...

A generation-defining coming-of-age film is turning 40 in 2026, and its stars will be celebrating with a stop in Pittsburgh to reminisce. “Stand By Me” was released on Aug. 22, 1986, based on Stephen ...

Almost no other instrument seems so synonymous with jazz as the sax. Listen to some classic alto playing from Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt and more greats. Credit...Illustration by ...

The alto saxophone is one of the most popular instruments in jazz and pop music, known for its smooth, expressive sound. Over the years, many talented musicians have made their mark playing the alto ...

Four decades is a long time ago, but only if you measure in terms of years. We'll bet this bunch doesn't, as three of the original stars of the coming-of-age drama "Stand By Me" will visit the Count ...

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