Venice News Today — August 2, 2026
Vincent Pastore, Actor Who Played ‘Big Pussy’ on ‘The Sopranos,’ Dead at 80 and more — today's venice signal.
The world of entertainment is mourning the loss of Vincent Pastore, the actor who played iconic character Big Pussy on hit TV series The Sopranos, who has passed away at the age of 80. Meanwhile, music fans are dealing with the unpredictable British weather, as Lollapalooza was forced to shorten sets by Wolf Alice and Cortis, and delay several more performances due to intense flooding. On a more upbeat note, fans of Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave got to experience a special moment at a recent Brighton show, where Minogue joined Cave and the Bad Seeds on stage for a performance of their classic duet 'Where the Wild Roses Grow'.
In other news, the US political landscape is heating up, with the Michigan Senate primary taking center stage as a crucial battle for Democrats' future. While it may seem like a far cry from the world of music and entertainment, the outcome of this primary could have significant implications for the country's cultural and social policies. As the day unfolds, music fans will also be tuning in to livestream Lollapalooza 2026, with a schedule that promises to bring the festival experience to fans around the world. With so much happening, there's no shortage of drama and excitement to go around.
Today's signal:
• Vincent Pastore, Actor Who Played ‘Big Pussy’ on ‘The Sopranos,’ Dead at 80 (rollingstone.com)
• Lollapalooza Shortens Wolf Alice and Cortis Sets, Delays Several More Amid Intense Flooding (variety.com)
• Lollapalooza 2026 Livestream Schedule: Where and When to Stream Every Set Live Online (variety.com)
• See Kylie Minogue Join Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds for ‘Where the Wild Roses Grow’ at Brighton Show (rollingstone.com)
• The Michigan Senate Primary Is a Battle for Democrats’ Future (rollingstone.com)