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Guns N' Roses Announces Exclusive 2026 Adelaide Performance
Guns N' Roses are heading back to Australia for a high-octane stadium night in Adelaide. The band has confirmed a standalone performance as the headli...
Jon Bon Jovi Makes Super Bowl Commercial Debut with State Farm
Jon Bon Jovi made a rare advertising appearance during the Super Bowl, turning up in a State Farm commercial built around one of his most recognizable...
The 5th Dimension's Best Songs: A Legacy of Genre-Blurring Pop
The legacy of The 5th Dimension is built on songs that crossed genres without losing their identity. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, the group ...
5th Dimension Founding Member LaMonte McLemore Passes Away in Las Vegas
News of Lamonte McLemore's passing brings renewed attention to a career that helped shape American pop and soul music. McLemore, who died at age 90, w...
The Ultimate Longevity: Barry Manilow Topples Adult Contemporary Chart Records
A familiar voice has returned to the top of adult contemporary radio. Barry Manilow's "Once Before I Go" recently reached No. 1 on Billboard's Adult C...
A 30-Year Milestone: Nine Inch Nails Takes Home Best Rock Song Grammy
The moment arrived during the rock category announcements, when the Recording Academy confirmed that Nine Inch Nails had won Best Rock Song at the 202...
A Decade Later, 'See You Again' Faces a New Legal Battle Over Unpaid Vocals
A legal dispute has emerged around the hit song See You Again, bringing renewed attention to how contributors are credited and paid in major music rel...
From the Streets to the Studio: Bruce Springsteen Responds to Minneapolis Unrest with New Single
Bruce Springsteen has released a new song centered on events unfolding in Minneapolis, tying his music directly to a moment of national tension. The t...
The Power of the Catalog: Van Halen's 'Jump' Becomes the Face of 2026 World Cup Marketing
According to a recent update connected to FIFA's All-Star promotional content, Van Halen's song Jump has been selected as part of the music featured a...
The Best-Selling Album in U.S. History Just Reached a New Milestone
According to new certification data released this week, the Eagles' Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) has officially been certified 40 times platinum in...
Mötley Crüe Signals Possible Touring Break After 2026 Run
Mtley Cre appears to be considering a pause once its current touring cycle wraps up. In a recent social media exchange, bassist Nikki Sixx said the ba...
James Taylor's 2026 Tour Tickets Now on Sale as Dates Take Shape
Following an official tour announcement, James Taylor has confirmed a new run of North American dates for 2026. The schedule continues his long-standi...
Keith Richards Collaborates With Gibson on Custom 1960 ES-355 Release
Following an announcement from Keith Richards and Gibson, the two have unveiled a custom electric guitar modeled after Richards' own 1960 ES-355. The ...
Angel Announces 2026 Farewell Tour Marking 50 Years
After more than five decades together, 1970s glam rock band Angel has announced plans for a farewell tour set for 2026 and 2027. The run is intended t...
ABBA's Gold Tops Billboard's Dance Albums Chart for the First Time
Long-running catalog titles rarely find new chart life, but ABBA's Gold: Greatest Hits has done exactly that. The 1992 compilation has reached number ...
Madonna Records Italian Classic: La Bambola for a Dolce & Gabbana Campaign
Madonna has released a new recording that looks back to Italian pop history. The singer shared her version of La Bambola, a song made famous in 1968 b...
Margo Price Is "Fully Present" Ahead Of 2026 Grammys, Joking "I've Only Got To Beat Three Nelsons To Win It"
Margo Price was shocked and happy after receiving two 2026 Grammy nominations, for Best Traditional Country Album for Hard Headed Woman, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance with Tyler Childers on "Love Me Like You Used to Do." The rising country sta...
Billy Joel Performs For First Time Since His Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Billy Joel surprised fans in Wellington, Florida, on Friday (January 2) with his first live performance since revealing his diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) in May 2025. Joining the Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles for a two-song set ...
Dolly Parton Shares Warm New Year's Eve Message Wishing Fans "More Blessings Than You Can Count"
Dolly Parton shared a heartfelt New Year's message to her fans on Instagram on Wednesday (December 31), hoping that 2026 would be "your most wonderful year yet" and filled with "more blessings than you can count." The 79-year-old country legend reflect...
Willie Nelson's Wife Annie Jokes That The Country Music Star Is "Benjamin Buttoning" Her At 92-Years-Old
In a new interview with The New Yorker, Willie Nelson revealed that he remains physically active and thriving at the age of 92, regularly doing exercises and continuing to perform live, claiming that "singing for an hour is good for you." His daughter ...
Chris Rea, Grammy-Nominated British Blues Rocker Known For "Driving Home For Christmas," Dead At 74
British blues rocker Chris Rea, known for his 1978 soft rock hit, "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," and the beloved holiday classic "Driving Home for Christmas," has died at the age of 74 following a brief illness. His family announced Rea's passing on ...
Sean Ono Lennon Worries That Gen Z Will "Forget" The Beatles And His Famous Parents, John Lennon And Yoko Ono
During an interview with Anthony Mason on a new episode of CBS Sunday Morning, Sean Ono Lennon expressed concern that Generation Z may "forget" The Beatles and the legacy of his legendary parents, John Lennon and Yoko Ono. "Obviously, the world is also...
Barry Manilow Reveals He Will Undergo Surgery To Remove "Cancerous Spot" On His Lung, Postpones Upcoming Shows
On Monday (December 22), Barry Manilow announced that he will undergo surgery to remove a "cancerous spot" on his left lung discovered after the 82-year-old singer completed his Christmas concerts, following a prolonged bout of bronchitis. Reassuring f...
Mariah Carey Spends 100th Career Week Atop Hot 100 Chart As 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Remains At No. 1
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" continues its holiday chart dominance with a record-extending 21st week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, helping Carey reach a milestone 100 total weeks at No. 1 across her 19 chart-topping songs since...
Lukas Nelson And His Dad Willie Are Both Nominated In The Same Grammys Category
Lukas Nelson and his legendary father, Willie Nelson, are both nominated for Best Traditional Country Album at the 2026 Grammys, with Lukas's younger brother, Micah, also earning a nod for producing their dad's album, Last Leaf on the Tree, which is no...
