Ringo Starr: Still Drumming at 85, New Album & Biopic

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI, your daily dose of celebrity buzz. At 85, Ringo Starr is still drumming up energy and dropping wisdom on staying fit. He's pushing everyone to hit the gym to keep bones and joints strong, saying no one else can do the work for you. His new country album, Long Long Road, drops April 24th, co-written and produced by T. Bone Burnett, with features from Cheryl Crowe in St. Cereau, Finson. This marks his third country project, following Boku's of Blues back in 1970 and last years look up. The success of that last collab sparked this one quick. Ringo handles vocals and drums while Burnett adds the polish and it just clicks. He's hitting the road with his all-star band for 12 shows in May and June, right up to his 86th birthday on July 7th. He jokes about outlasting Paul McCartney on tour, but keeps the trainer three times a week and hits the gym solo too, mixing treadmill, running and weights to stay sharp.

1:03Fans are buzzing about Barry Keelgen, playing him in the upcoming four-part Beatles biopix. Ringo says the Irish actor nailed the vibe after they hung out and he'll look great on screen. He's also celebrating his 45th wedding anniversary with Barbara Bach this month. Their secret? No fights dry past midnight fresh start every day. Ringo's living proof age is just a beat you keep time with.