Credit: Rob ArthurPeter Frampton has announced plans for a new signature guitar, based on his famous Gibson Les Paul Custom VOS model that he played on his classic Frampton Comes Alive! album and which is now known
Michelle Day; John Sciulli/WireImageOlivia Newton-John hasn’t let the pandemic slow her down: She’s recorded different duets with two very special people — her daughter Chloe and her lifelong friend Barry Gibb. Olivia and Chloe just released “The
William Snyder; Courtesy of Julien’s Auctions The MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, which will raise money for those in the music industry affected by COVID-19, is set to launch on January 31, and the sale will feature items
Credit: Patrick Balls and Martin GriffinGenesis‘ The Last Domino? Tour of the U.K. and Ireland, which originally was supposed take place in late 2020, then was pushed back to April of this year, has been postponed again
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesMariah Carey is keeping the #MC30 celebration going. As part of the series she started last year for the 30th anniversary of her debut album, Mariah has released a special batch of remix EPs for
Courtesy of the Sam Cooke EstateToday marks what would have been the 90th birthday of the legendary soul singer Sam Cooke, who is best known for the classic series of enduring songs he released in the late
Courtesy of Ann Wilson Heart frontwoman Ann Wilson has debuted a brand-new solo single called “Tender Heart” that’s available digitally and via streaming services. The soaring, soulful original tune is a follow-up to Wilson’s cover of the
Courtesy of Ric LeeFounding Ten Years After drummer Ric Lee has penned a new memoir called From Headstocks to Woodstock focusing on his long music career, including his adventures with the famous U.K. blues-rock outfit. The 448-page
Credit: Dave HoganWith Valentine’s Day around the corner, The Rolling Stones are launching themed chocolate bars named after their song lyrics that are sure to give fans some sweet “Satisfaction.” The rockers-turned-chocolatiers will be coming out with two mouth-watering candy
Credit: Sacha GuzyHeart guitarist Nancy Wilson is among the accomplished and influential female music artists being honored tonight at the 2021 She Rocks Awards. Not surprisingly, this year’s edition of the annual event has gone virtual because
Credit: Alex Solca PhotographyToto guitarist Steve “Luke” Lukather has released the third and final advance track from his upcoming solo album I Found the Sun Again, which is due out on February 26. The atmospheric tune is
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesFor years, artists have expressed their displeasure at the fact that then-President Donald Trump used their music at his rallies and campaign appearances without permission. While Trump is no longer president, two acts are
Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty ImagesThe Celebrating America inauguration special on Wednesday night featured a star-studded lineup that included Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and other big-name music stars. But now it appears that the Bon Jovi
BMGIn conjunction with the recent release of the 50th anniversary reissue of The Kinks‘ 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, a new one-man show called The Moneygoround co-written by Ray Davies will premiere
Courtesy of Glastonbury FestivalsThe U.K.’s most prestigious music festival, Glastonbury, was supposed to have celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020 with a star-studded lineup that included Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, The Isley Brothers, Crowded House and dozens
The Go-Go’s in 1981; Paul NatkinThe Go-Go’s are among the artists who will be honored during the 2021 She Rocks Awards, which will be a virtual event this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Go-Go’s bassist
Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images The 2021 inauguration celebrations wrapped up Wednesday night with the primetime special Celebrating America. The event, which was hosted by Tom Hanks, featured a lineup of top-tier performers, multiple tributes that celebrated the diversity of
Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty ImagesThe 2021 inauguration celebrations wrapped up Wednesday night with the primetime special Celebrating America. The event, which was hosted by Tom Hanks, featured a lineup of top-tier performers, multiple tributes that celebrated the diversity of
Paul Morigi/Getty ImagesOn a day that saw the inauguration of the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, U2 frontman Bono has posted a message on the band’s social media sites reflecting on the historic event
Courtesy of Biden Inaugural CommitteeHere’s a reminder that the star-studded primetime TV special Celebrating America commemorating today’s inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris airs this evening at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. The show will
Courtesy of nugs.netBilly Idol, Styx‘s Tommy Shaw and Poison‘s Bret Michaels are part of the lineup of an all-star virtual benefit concert organized by Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and his wife, singer/songwriter Lauren Monroe, that will
ABC/CRAIG SJODIN; Courtesy of QueenMore than 100 U.K. musicians, including Elton John, Queen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor, The Who‘s Roger Daltrey and Sting, have signed an open letter accusing the British government of making it much
Courtesy of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalThe 2021 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been pushed to the fall. The multi-week fest, which is usually held in late April and early May, this year is
Photo: Patti Perret/Courtesy of Amazon StudiosLeslie Odom Jr. says he wanted to “honor” legendary singer Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami by showing a never-before seen side of him. “I thought the best way that I
Courtesy of Gibson BrandsGibson’s Epiphone brand has just introduced a new signature electric guitar co-designed by Heart‘s Nancy Wilson. The Nancy Wilson Fanatic guitar features a mahogany body shaped like a Gibson Nighthawk model, with a maple
Cleopatra RecordsA collection of previously unreleased recordings by Tommy Bolin from the sessions for the late rock guitar great’s second and final solo album, 1976’s Private Eyes, will be issued on February 12. The album, titled Shake
ABC/Eric McCandlessThe Godmother of soul, Patti LaBelle, is among the artists set to perform at the 59th Inaugural National Prayer Service on Thursday, January 21, the day after President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president. The
KMazur/WireImage for ChopardDespite their long-standing friendship, Rod Stewart and Elton John had a falling out a couple of years ago, with both of them sniping at each other in the press. But now, Rod’s confirmed that he
Credit: Jay BlakesburgThe Grateful Dead‘s Bob Weir is among the celebrities scheduled to take part in the Clean Energy for America Inaugural Ball, a virtual event scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden
Neil Mockford/GC ImagesWe’re a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and with the continued absence of live music, it seems like every artist under the sun has done some kind of virtual concert. One holdout has been Cher,
Courtesy of Biden Inaugural Committee Songs both current and classic by artists from a variety of genres are featured on the official inauguration playlist for the Joe Biden/Kamala Harris campaign. The 46-track playlist, now available on your
Rodin Eckenroth/WireImageThe Supremes are about to celebrate a major milestone. This Thursday, January 21, marks the 60th anniversary of the day the girl group was signed by Motown Records as The Primettes. Mary Wilson spoke to The Hollywood
Hachette BooksPeter Frampton continues to promote his memoir Do You Feel Like I Do?, which was published back in October. As previously reported, the book delves into Peter’s long career, from becoming a teen pop star in
Credit: Desiree PrietoBee Gees legend Barry Gibb‘s new solo album, Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers’ Songbook (Vol. 1), has debuted at #1 on the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart. The album, which features country-flavored renditions of select classic Bee
Credit: Kate IzorRoger Waters has re-teamed with his Us + Them tour backing band for another remote performance video: a rendition of “The Gunner’s War.” The track is an anti-war-themed song from Pink Floyd‘s 1983 album The
Dante MarshallOn Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Stevie Wonder has posted an emotional video message reciting an open letter to the late civil rights leader commenting on the continued racial troubles plaguing the U.S., particularly in light
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicGeddy Lee has been rather quiet of late, but the founding Rush frontman has signed on to take part in a virtual fundraiser for Canada’s Vancouver Symphony Orchestra that will be streamed TheConcertHall.ca on February 18
A&M/UMeSting‘s third solo album, The Soul Cages, was released 30 years ago this week, and to mark the milestone anniversary, the former Police frontman has issued an expanded digital-only version of the record. Originally released in January
Courtesy of Ocean Spray Now here he goes again: Nathan Apodaca has just landed a very presidential gig, thanks to his fame as the “Dreams” TikTok skateboard guy. Nathan’s video of himself chugging Ocean Spray juice and
DSDK ProductionsFounding Buffalo Springfield and Poco singer/guitarist Richie Furay has unveiled plans to release a new live album and concert video titled 50th Anniversary Return to the Troubadour on April 2. The album and video, which will
Mailboat RecordsSammy Hagar and his band The Circle have premiered an official music video for their cover of David Bowie‘s classic “Heroes,” which is featured on their recently released album Lockdown 2020. The clip features remotely shot
Al Seib-Pool/Getty Images Phil Spector, the famed music producer and songwriter who was later convicted of murder, has died, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed. He was 81. Officials said Spector died of natural causes
Cleopatra RecordsRick Springfield lends his talents to the latest in a series of digital singles pairing Badfinger guitarist Joe Molland with various pop and rock musicians on new versions of songs by the famed U.K. power-pop band.
Warner MusicFifty years ago this Saturday, January 16, rock fans got their first taste of that little ol’ band from Texas, ZZ Top, when the trio — singer/guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist/singer Dusty Hill and drummer Frank Beard
Reprise RecordsMore than a year after first mentioning the project on his Neil Young Archives website, Neil Young has announced full official plans to release an archival concert album and video called Way Down in the Rust
Gabe Ginsberg/Getty ImagesYoko Ono has informed a federal judge in New York that she has reached a settlement with her late husband John Lennon‘s former personal assistant that would end her lawsuit that alleged copyright infringement. The
UMeIn 2015, KISS frontman Paul Stanley launched his side project, Paul Stanley’s Soul Station, to explore his love of R&B and soul music. Now the group is set to release its debut album, Now and Then, on
Polygram/UMe/Mercury StudiosJust a reminder: That recent documentary focusing on The Go-Go’s will be released on DVD, Blu-ray and digital formats on February 5, and the film also will be available via rental services the same day. The
Sylvain Sylvain with David Johansen of New York Dolls in 2011; Marc Broussely/RedfernsSylvain Sylvain, founding rhythm guitarist of the influential glam-punk band New York Dolls, died Wednesday of cancer, according to a message on his official Facebook
Slaven Vlasic/Getty ImagesRob Thomas is preparing to say goodbye to his best friend Samy, his ailing senior dog, and is going above and beyond to make sure he’s comfortable. “So our Samy has a host of problems. But the one
Credit: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen has joined President-elect Joe Biden‘s Inauguration Day festivities. The Boss has been added to the lineup of performers for Celebrating America, an upcoming TV special airing the night of January 20. Foo Fighters
Credit: Julie FogertyEx-Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty‘s Fogerty’s Factory album, which was issued on CD and digitally in November, gets its vinyl release today. The 12-track collection features mostly of new versions of CCR tunes and Fogerty
ABC/CRAIG SJODIN2020 was a big year for Elton John: Even if he wasn’t able to tour, he won an Oscar, did a lot of online charity events, released his autobiography in paperback, put out his archival Jewel
Damien Hirst, Dog with Bone, 2017 © Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. All rights reserved, DACS 2021.Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and returning guitarist John Frusciante play together on a song that will be featured on
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARASLongtime pals James Taylor and Carole King have been using their platforms for decades to support politicians, so it’s no surprise that they’re involved in the festivities leading up to Joe Biden‘s inauguration
PRNewsfoto/HarperCollins Children’s BooksA new illustrated children’s book inspired by Cat Stevens‘ 1971 hit “Peace Train” will be published on May 11 in celebration of the uplifting song’s 50th anniversary. The Peace Train book features the song’s lyrics,
Credit: Amanda DemmeFleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood has sold all of his royalty interests in his band’s recordings outright to BMG. The deal encompasses more than 300 recordings, spanning from Fleetwood Mac’s third album, 1969’s Play On,
FOX via Getty ImagesLike many, Mariah Carey is looking forward to the day life returns to normal. Until then, the “We Belong Together” singer says she is focusing on the positive things happening in her life. Speaking Wednesday
Tim Bogert and Carmine Appice in 2005; Bill McCay/WireImageOriginal Vanilla Fudge bassist Tim Bogert, who also was a founding member of Cactus and the supergroup Beck, Bogert & Appice, died on Wednesday, January 13, after a battle
Credit: Jeremy Danger Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson has been preparing her first solo studio album, which is tentatively scheduled for a March release. Wilson tells ABC Audio that the album will feature seven original songs and three
Aimee & John Oates; Credit: Karen SandersJohn Oates and his wife, Aimee, are helping to organize a virtual streaming concert event called Oates Song Fest 7908 that takes place March 20 and is scheduled to feature performances
Courtesy of Skyville LiveEpisodes of the star-studded concert series Skyville Live, which originally aired on various platforms from 2015 through 2017, will air on CMT throughout 2021. Among the many artists that’ll be featured on the CMT
Courtesy of Def LeppardDef Leppard has launched a virtual museum called The Def Leppard Vault that will serve as an online location where fans can find exclusive and rare photos, videos, artifacts, interviews, audio commentary, merchandise and
Polly Samson/Courtesy C.F. Martin & Co.Two Martin signature acoustic guitars inspired by a 1969 D-35 model long owned by Pink Floyd singer/guitarist David Gilmour will be introduced during the NAMM music-equipment trade conference’s virtual Believe in Music
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty ImagesJoe Biden‘s inauguration is bringing out the stars, including Jon Bon Jovi. A primetime TV special called Celebrating America will air live across a number of networks on January 20, Inauguration Day. The
Credit: Josh CheuseAC/DC has premiered the video for “Realize,” a track off the band’s new album, Power Up. The no-frills, black-and-white clip showcases the rock legends performing on a sparse sound stage while surrounded by stacks of
Purple PyramidProg Collective, a star-studded prog-rock project spearheaded by Yes bassist/singer Billy Sherwood, will release its third studio album, Worlds on Hold, on February 5. Among the many well-known artists contributing to the album are several Yes
Courtesy of RhinoLPs from The Cars, Talking Heads, Buffalo Springfield, Dire Straits and Genesis are among the New Year offerings from the Rhino label’s 2021 edition of its annual “Start Your Ear Off Right” campaign, which features
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImageLast month, Ringo Starr released a star-studded single called “Here’s to the Nights” that reunited him, albeit remotely, with his former Beatles band mate Paul McCartney. And in a new interview with The Irish
Credit: Josh CheuseAC/DC has shared a trailer teasing the upcoming video for “Realize,” a track off the band’s new album, Power Up. The clip films the rock legends with a fisheye lens as they perform on a
Credit: dhlovelifeNeil Young has shared his feelings about the violent storming of the Capitol building that took place last Wednesday, after outgoing President Donald Trump encouraged his followers to protest the election results certification. Young has long
L-R, David Furnish, Elijah, Zachary, Elton John; Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Paramount PicturesElton John‘s youngest son Elijah Joseph Daniel turned eight on Monday, and now the music legend has shared some photos of the birthday celebration
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for AMBI DISTRIBUTIONPaul McCartney‘s daughter Mary will direct a new feature-length documentary about Abbey Road Studios, the famous London recording facility where The Beatles recorded most of their songs. According to AbbeyRoad.com,
Credit: Frank PiercyIn 2019, Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge and his solo band served as an opening act for Yes on The Royal Affair Tour, and Lodge reveals that he’s preparing a new live album featuring performances
Kevin Nixon/Future via Getty ImagesDef Leppard frontman Joe Elliott‘s glam-rock side project Down ‘n’ Outz released a new video for its 2019 David Bowie tribute song “Goodnight Mr. Jones” on Sunday to coincide with the fifth anniversary
Madonna: Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Florence Pugh: JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty ImagesWhile some fans think Ozark star Julia Garner would be the perfect woman to portray Madonna in the upcoming biopic the Queen of Pop is
Michael Anthony with Eddie Van Halen in 2004; SGranitz/WireImageFormer Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, who was replaced in the band by Eddie Van Halen‘s then-teenage son Wolfgang in 2006, said he regrets that he didn’t have a
Credit: Josh CheuseAC/DC is releasing a new video this week. The rock legends will premiere the visual for “Realize” — the opening track off the band’s new album, Power Up — on Wednesday, January 13, at 10
Credit: Yannick BeauvaletMichael Fonfara, a Canadian musician who played keyboards on nearly all of Lou Reed‘s studio albums from 1974 through 1980, died Friday in a Toronto hospital after a two-year bout with cancer, according to a
Columbia/Legacy RecordingsToday marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Janis Joplin‘s posthumous final studio album, Pearl. To commemorate the milestone, a series of special releases are planned for 2021, included a limited-edition colored-vinyl reissue that’s due
Courtesy of Journey In a new Rolling Stone interview, Journey guitarist Neal Schon reveals that the band, which welcomed bassist Randy Jackson and drummer Narada Michael Walden into its lineup last year, has been working on a
Credit: Dana TynanLegendary folk singer and peace activist Joan Baez turned 80 today, and in celebration of her milestone birthday, she’s hosting a virtual reception this afternoon for her new art exhibit, “Mischief Makers 2,” which opened
Courtesy of GibsonKISS singer/bassist Gene Simmons has partnered with the Gibson company to launch G², a joint venture that will feature the release of right-handed and left-handed electric guitars and basses, as well as offer new streamed
Jimmy King/David Bowie EstateToday, on what would have been David Bowie‘s 74th birthday, the late rock legend’s music catalog has been made available on the TikTok video social-media platform. The new Bowie TikTok channel is now live,
Courtesy of Paradise ArtistsAnthony Gourdine, lead singer of the 1960s vocal group Little Anthony and the Imperials, celebrated his 80th birthday today. The group, which formed in late 1950s in Brooklyn, New York, scored a #4 hit
Tim Mosenfelder/ImageDirectLooks like Tracy Chapman‘s got enough money to buy more than one “Fast Car.” The New York Post‘s Page Six reports that according to federal court documents, the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter has agreed to accept $450,000, as
UMe/American RecordingsThe Black Crowes will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1990 debut, Shake Your Money Maker, by releasing an expanded reissue of the album on February 26. The reissue, which can be pre-ordered now, will be
Chris Walter/WireImageA viral video seemingly taken by Donald Trump Jr. backstage at President Trump’s speech on Wednesday — ahead of violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol — has drawn the ire of those who look after the
Parlophone/ISO RecordsThe new single commemorating what would have been the late David Bowie‘s 74th birthday, featuring a pair of previously unreleased cover tunes Bowie recorded during the late 1990s, got its release Friday, digitally and as a
Clocktower ExperiencesFans who are missing live music performances and the 1980s likely will want to check out a new virtual festival called the ’80s Radical Sabbatical, which is scheduled to take place on January 30. The event’s
S-Curve Records/BMGWith today marking what would’ve been David Bowie‘s 74th birthday, and this Sunday being the fifth anniversary of his death, Duran Duran has just released a cover of his 1972 song “Five Years” in honor of
Courtesy of QueenIt looks like 2021 will be a better-smelling year, thanks to Queen guitarist Brian May. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is teaming up with Sergio Momo, founder of the Xerjoff perfume company, to
Reprise RecordsGreen Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones‘ collaborative album Foreverly is being reissued on vinyl. The record will be released January 15 as part of Rhino’s “Start Your Ear Off Right” campaign. It’ll be available
RhinoWhitesnake frontman David Coverdale recently shared some tidbits about his band’s planned forthcoming compilation The Blues Album, and now the project’s full details have been announced. The 14-track collection, which is the third and final installment of
Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesSometimes, even superstars need a little help putting things into perspective. For Bruce Springsteen, that perspective once came in the form of a pep talk from popular country singer Tim McGraw. After the 2003 Grammy
Probal Rashid/LightRocket via Getty ImagesLike everyone else, members of the music community were consumed with the news Wednesday when a mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed and broke into the U.S. Capitol building amid the certification process
Jesse Grant/Getty ImagesToday, January 7, marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Rush‘s Neil Peart, one of the most lauded rock drummers of all time, as well as the band’s primary lyricist. Peart passed away at
Courtesy of John FogertyOn Wednesday, a day that saw supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump swarm the U.S. Capitol, emboldened by his speech reiterating claims that the election was stolen from him, John Fogerty released a new
ABC/CRAIG SJODIN; Alana O’HerlihyMiley Cyrus has revealed that she has recorded a version of heavy-metal band Metallica‘s 1992 hit “Nothing Else Matters” that features Elton John, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and famed classic cellist
Courtesy of Rolling Live StudiosCulture Club singer Boy George is among several artists who’ve just been added to the lineup of a recently announced livestream event marking what would’ve been David Bowie‘s 74th birthday. As previously reported,
Credit: dhlovelifeOn the heels of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited purchasing 100% of Lindsey Buckingham‘s song catalog comes the news that the company has acquired 50% of the publishing rights Neil Young‘s song catalog. According to a press
BMGJohn Fogerty has released a powerful new gospel-flavored song titled “Weeping in the Promised Land.” John reflects in the song on some of the serious issues we’ve faced during the past year, including the COVID-19 pandemic and
Han Myung-Gu/WireImageWith Whitesnake‘s tour plans for 2021 still up in the air, fans of the veteran hard rockers at least can look forward to some cool album releases from the band in the coming months. One of
Shirlaine Forrest/WireImageKeith Richards reveals in a new interview with U.K. magazine Classic Rock that he’s been making good use with some of his time in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rolling Stones guitarist tells the magazine
The Recording AcademyMonday was the final day of voting for the 2021 Grammy Awards, but we’re not going to find out who the winners are at the end of the month after all. A rep for the
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesIn the past few years, we’ve gotten Elton John‘s biopic Rocketman and his memoir, Me. But now a documentary is in the works offering a look at Elton’s stardom from the point of view
Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for DKMSSupermodel Iman opened up in an ultra-rare interview about the beautiful life she shared with her late husband, David Bowie. In an article in the February issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK, which hits stands January
Credit: Cara RobbinsThis past November, Stevie Nicks sold an 80% interest in her catalog of songs to music publisher Primary Wave. Now comes word that her former Fleetwood Mac band mate and ex-romantic partner, Lindsey Buckingham, has
Courtesy of Dice.fmThis Friday, January 8, would have been David Bowie‘s 74th birthday, while Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of his death. Coinciding with those milestones, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, screenings of a film capturing a
Alison Buck/WireImageTerri Nunn of ’80s hitmakers Berlin has issued a lengthy apology following backlash over her performance at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the Florida resort owned by President Donald Trump. In a statement, posted
Credit: Jenny RisherAlice Cooper made a surprise appearance on a recent episode of the YouTube Live show Coffee Talk with ADIKA Live, during which he sang a new song he wrote especially for the program’s main guest,
Credit: Doltyn SneddenLynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant has posted a new video message wishing fans a Happy New Year, reflecting on the many people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and looking ahead with cautious optimism about
Credit: Desiree PrietoBee Gees co-founder Barry Gibb teamed up with Dolly Parton for a reimagined duet version of the 1968 Bee Gees hit “Words” that will be featured on his upcoming album, Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol.
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesOn the Today show Monday, Valerie Bertinelli opened up about the loss of her ex-husband, guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, who died of cancer at 65 last October. “It’s been rough,” the
Frontiers Music srlA new prog-rock band called Arc of Life featuring three current members of Yes will release its self-titled debut album on February 12. Arc of Life’s lineup includes Yes frontman Jon Davison, bassist/singer Billy Sherwood
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationMariah Carey rang out 2020 with the number-one song in the country, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and then celebrated the first weekend of the new year with another old
Courtesy of PeaceTech LabSting will take part in the first-ever International Peace Honors ceremony, which will recognize “prominent world leaders and change-agents of our time” who “inspire hope for a brighter future.” Sting will perform at the
© Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty ImagesIt’s returned to the charts each holiday season for years, but now, after 36 years, the Wham! holiday classic “Last Christmas” is finally number one in the U.K. “Last Christmas” was previously
Credit: Myriam SantosJoe Walsh says he’s glad to put 2020 behind him. And although it’s unclear when artists will be able to return to touring because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the longtime Eagles guitarist tells ABC Audio
Dave Thompson – PA Images/PA Images via Getty ImagesGerry Marsden, frontman of the popular 1960s Merseybeat band Gerry and the Pacemakers, has died, his friend and U.K. radio broadcaster Pete Price announced Sunday in a Twitter post.
Eddie Van Halen: Randy Holmes/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images; Neil Peart: Jason Squires/WireImageThe music world said goodbye to many major artists in 2020, among them two rock musicians who emerged in the 1970s that many rank
Credit: Scott Robert RitchieRingo Starr looks back at 2020 and welcomes the New Year in a video message to fans that he posted Thursday on his social media pages. The clip begins with the former Beatles legend
CNNThe recent documentary Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President, which focuses on President Jimmy Carter‘s unique relationship with music, gets its television premiere this Sunday, January 3, at 9 p.m. ET on CNN. The film features interviews
Courtesy of Global Citizen; Courtesy of VetsAidThe COVID-19 pandemic affected all areas of life this year, but the music industry was among the most affected. The global concert business lost an estimated $30 billion as live events
Long Island Music Hall of FameA star-studded New Year’s Eve presented by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame will air this evening at 9 p.m. ET on the local Long Island, New York, channel News 12
Interscope RecordsGwen Stefani will reintroduce herself visually Friday morning — if you’re not too hungover to tune in. The official video for her new song “Let Me Reintroduce Myself” debuts at 11 a.m. ET. From a teaser
Credit: Ray Di PietroAs we prepare to ring in 2021 this evening, Elvis Costello has delivered a surprise musical kiss-off to the past year in the form of a new song titled “Farewell, OK 2020.” The tune,
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationGuns N’ Roses has shared an official live video capturing the band’s cover of the Soundgarden‘s “Black Hole Sun.” The performance is featured in a collection of highlights from the “Welcome to
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images; ABCCOVID-19 has canceled most New Year’s Eve concerts, but you’ll still be able to see some of your favorite artists perform Thursday night on select TV specials and streaming events. Among the
Credit: Al PereiraWith 2020 coming to a close, Kinks guitarist Dave Davies is reflecting on the turbulent year while also maintaining a positive attitude about the future. With touring on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the
© Mary McCartneyIn the latest installment of his “You Gave Me the Answer” Q&A feature, Paul McCartney has fielded a variety of questions about his new studio, his McCartney III album, and some other interesting queries to
Raymond Boyd/Getty ImagesThe hip-hop and dance communities are mourning the death of dancer Adolfo Quiñones, better known as “Shabba-Doo,” who passed away Tuesday at age 65. The news was confirmed Wednesday by Toni Basil, who co-founded the popular street dance crew
Credit: Joshua PickeringAlto Reed, the longtime sax player with Bob Seger‘s Silver Bullet Band, died Wednesday, December 30, after a battle with colon cancer. He was 72. Reed, who was born Thomas Neal Cartmell in Detroit in
Elvis Presley: ©2020 ABG EPE IP LLC; Big Boi, Dillon Francis, Chromeo: Courtesy of PelotonA trio of Elvis Presley songs have been remixed by contemporary artists exclusively for the Peloton exercise platform. The songs — 1963’s “Catchin’
L-R: David Banda, Mercy James, Madonna; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for J/P HROIt looks like Madonna and at least some of her brood will be ringing in 2021 in Africa. As depicted in her Instagram Stories and
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was among the many events affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s honorees were announced in January, and included The
Credit: Bob FogertyLast month, John Fogerty released Fogerty’s Factory, a 12-track album featuring performances by the ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman and his three youngest children — sons Tyler and Shane, and daughter Kelsy — most of which
Giant Interactive/MadPix Films/Cedar Hills MediaThe long-running institution Rock’ n’ Roll Fantasy Camp is the subject of a new documentary, which focuses on how, since 1996, the event has allowed fans worldwide to jam with and learn from
Gary Miller/FilmMagicIt’s very difficult to play the guitar like Slash, but it’s even more difficult to try to play the guitar like Slash without any guitar strings. In that regard, the Guns N’ Roses shredder’s got you
David Redfern/RedfernsOn Christmas Day, Nashville, TN was rocked by a bomb placed in an RV, which exploded in the city’s downtown area. The bomber, Anthony Quinn Warner, died in the blast, his motive still unknown. However, legendary
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesBritish glam rockers Sweet, best known for “Ballroom Blitz,” “Fox on the Run” and “Love Is Like Oxygen,” lost founding member Steve Priest this past June. Now, the band plans to release a series of
Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Tibet HousePatti Smith will celebrate her 74th birthday Wednesday with a special livestream performance. The Godmother of Punk and her band will take the stage at 9 p.m. ET via Veeps.com. Tickets
Michael Kovac/Getty Images for EJAF As a friend of the late Princess Diana and her sons, it’s no surprise that Elton John is one of the guests on Prince Harry and his wife Meghan‘s holiday special podcast,
Myrna M. Suarez/Getty ImagesSing us a song, you’re the Piano Man’s daughter? Billy Joel‘s five-year-old is showing that she can carry a tune as well as dad. Tuesday is Billy’s eldest daughter Alexa Ray Joel‘s 35th birthday,
Landmarks Presents KISS is preparing to ring in 2021 with a massive livestream from Dubai, featuring an attempt to break the record for the biggest-ever pyro display — $1.5 million worth, to be exact. Paul Stanley tells
Top row: Polydor Records; Columbia Records; Columbia Records. Bottom row: Columbia Records; Capitol Records/UMe. While the COVID-19 pandemic essentially put all touring on hold, plenty of veteran artists still released new music in 2020, some of which
Courtesy of John LodgeBack in July, Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge released a new solo track called “In These Crazy Times (Isolation Mix),” which he recorded during the COVID-19 lockdown, and then released a companion music video
Credit: Lauren DukoffMelissa Etheridge will be presented with a special honor next year by NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants. Each year, NAMM holds a huge event called The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, featuring artists
Bolder Records/Cherry RedA posthumous solo album featuring previously unreleased recordings by Trevor Bolder, the bassist in David Bowie‘s backing band The Spiders from Mars and a longtime member of Uriah Heep, was issued recently on CD. Titled
ABC NewsMariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is back in the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, and it’s now scored the diva a bunch of new chart records. This is the song’s
RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images; Courtesy of YoshikiQueen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor will take part in a special performance that will serve as the finale of Japan’s popular annual New Year’s Eve TV program, Kohaku Uta Gassen, which will
Capitol Records/UMeAfter debuting at #1 on his U.K. homeland’s Official Albums Chart, Paul McCartney‘s latest studio album, McCartey III, was kept off the top of the United States’ Billboard 200 tally by his pal Taylor Swift‘s latest
Courtesy of Dublin Bowie FestivalThe 2021 edition of the annual Dublin Bowie Festival, a series of events commemorating the life and music of David Bowie traditionally held in Dublin, Ireland, will be a virtual celebration that runs
Capitol Records/UMePaul McCartney simply must have had a wonderful Christmas time after getting the news that his latest studio album, McCartney III, debuted at #1 on the U.K’s Official Albums Chart. McCartney III becomes Sir Paul’s first
© Mary McCartneyAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, most of us are likely planning a laid-back Christmas celebration. And Paul McCartney is no different. “I’m going to stay at home,” the Beatles legend declared during a Reddit AMA
RockHeart Records/Deko EntertainmentLast month, former Blue Oyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard‘s released a reimagined version of his old band’s 1988 studio album Imaginos, aptly titled Re Imaginos, on CD and digitally. Now plans have been announced for
Courtesy of HBOThe HBO and HBO Max documentary The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, about the iconic trio who ruled the airwaves in the ’70s, has sent music fans scurrying to check out
Anthem RecordsLast month, a new, star-studded version of Jose Feliciano‘s classic bilingual Christmas song “Feliz Navidad” was released as a digital single, in celebration of the tune’s 50th anniversary. Now an official video for the track has
James Devaney/GC ImagesThis week’s been busy for Goo Goo Dolls singer John Rzeznik: His daughter Liliana just turned four on Tuesday and now it’s time for Christmas. He says his daughter loves having her birthday next to
Credit: Ross HalfinMick Fleetwood is among the celebrities who will appear on a special New Year’s Eve livestream party hosted by TikTok that will celebrate the social media platform’s highlights of 2020. The event, which begins at
Jason Kirk/Getty ImagesMichael Jackson‘s famed Neverland Ranch has finally been sold. The Los Olivos, CA property has been on and off the market for many years, The Wall Street Journal reports. As of last year, it was
Credit: Justin BoruckiThe music world, and the hard-rock community in particular, is mourning the loss of Mountain frontman Leslie West, who died Tuesday at age 75 after suffering cardiac arrest earlier in the week. Peter Frampton, members
PS RecordsJohn Oates of Hall & Oates has released a new holiday single, a low-key, jazz-flavored rendition of Mel Torme‘s yuletide classic “The Christmas Song,” along with a companion lyric video. Oates’ version of the tune is
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesSlash is gearing up for a big 2021. In an interview with Cleveland.com, the guitar icon shares that he’s working on new music with his Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators project, and with Guns N’
Myriam Santos; Jeff Golden/Getty ImagesChristmas time is here! Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic may affect how large holiday gatherings are this year, but people are still planning to celebrate in their own ways. The Eagles‘ Joe Walsh
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Raymond Boyd/ Getty ImagesFleetwood Mac‘s Mick Fleetwood and ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill are among a variety of well-known musicians featured reading segments of the classic children’s holiday poem “‘Twas the Night Before
Rahav Segev/Getty ImagesMountain frontman Leslie West died Wednesday morning, his brother, Larry West Weinstein, confirmed to Rolling Stone. He was 75. Larry told the magazine that Leslie suffered cardiac arrest Monday at his home near Daytona, Florida,
Credit: Rebecca WilsonKinks guitarist Dave Davies is spreading some holiday cheer in a new Christmas-themed video message he’s posted on YouTube. In the minute-long clip, Davies appears wearing a mask, declares “Merry Christmas to everybody,” and then
Brian Rasic/WireImageEarlier this year, David Gilmour, his wife Polly Samson and some of their family members, rechristening themselves the “Von Trapped Family,” took part in a series of streaming events from their U.K. residence to promote Samson’s
Credit: Scotty HallHere’s wishing a Happy 80th Birthday to founding Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna guitarist and singer Jorma Kaukonen. Kaukonen came to fame as lead guitarist for the Jefferson Airplane, playing with the pioneering San Francisco
Credit: Lauren DukoffMelissa Etheridge will help her fans bid goodbye and good riddance to 2020 with a special New Year’s Eve concert. On December 31, Melissa will perform a 90-minute concert starting at 6 p.m. ET on
RhinoIn October, The Doors‘ released an expanded 50th anniversary reissue of their fifth studio album, 1970’s Morrison Hotel, that included a bunch of previously unheard studio outtakes. Drummer John Densmore tells ABC Audio that he initially didn’t
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesThe National Guitar Museum has chosen to present the 2020 edition of its annual Lifetime Achievement Award to the late Eddie Van Halen. The honor usually is given to a living musician “who has contributed
Courtesy FanTracksThe Goo Goo Dolls are headed to the drive-in. The band’s “augmented-reality movie musical” It’s Christmas All Over, inspired by their holiday album of the same name, is coming to drive-in movie theaters across the country
Courtesy of HeadCount Rolling Stones touring keyboardist Chuck Leavell and Peter Yarrow of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary are among the latest additions to the lineup of Georgia Comes Alive, an virtual music festival
Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagicThis holiday season, Kenny Loggins‘ 1977 classic song “Celebrate Me Home” has proved to be very popular: Both Josh Groban and Elizabeth Chan have recorded new versions of the tune, and they’re both radio hits. But Kenny
Capitol Records/UMePaul McCartney has debuted an animated short film set to his new song, “When Winter Comes,” which closes out his just-released studio album, McCartney III. The video, which you can watch on YouTube, was directed by
Jeffrey Mayer/WireImageThe emotional first trailer has been released for Lifetime’s new documentary, Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn’t We Almost Have It All. In the clip, we see friends and family members of the late mother and
Talking Heads in 2002; KMazur/WireImageTalking Heads is among the artists the Recording Academy will be presenting with Lifetime Achievement Awards next year in conjunction with the organization’s annual Special Merit Awards. The honorees will be recognized on
Capitol/UMeLast month, Neil Diamond fans from around the world were asked to contribute to a special online sing-along of Neil’s signature song “Sweet Caroline” by uploading videos of themselves belting out the tune. Now, a new “Sweet
Photos: Airbnb/NASDAQEarlier today, a post on Airbnb went live: For just $21, you’d get to spend December 31st on top of a building in New York’s Times Square, with a special welcome from Mariah Carey. One booking
© Mary McCartneyPaul McCartney has just released his latest studio album, McCartney III, which he recorded mostly by himself while in lockdown at his Sussex, U.K., residence. In a new video interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe,
Han Myung-Gu/WireImageU2 frontman Bono is among the major stars who’ll be a part of Sing 2, the upcoming sequel to the hit animated 2016 film Sing. The movie follows the animals from the first film as they
Courtesy of TwitterDionne Warwick definitely has got Twitter game — good enough to be posted on a billboard near you. On Monday, one of the music icon’s viral tweets will be displayed on a billboard in Bryant Park
Scott Legato/FilmMagicWhile Jon Bon Jovi has intimated that Richie Sambora left Bon Jovi in 2013 because he couldn’t “get it together,” Richie is now telling People magazine that he simply couldn’t stay because of the single most
Chad Stuart and Jeremy Clyde in 2014; Bobby Bank/WireImageChad Stuart, one half of the hitmaking 1960s British folk-pop act Chad and Jeremy, has died at age 79. Stuart’s passing was announced Sunday on the duo’s official Facebook
Courtesy of TeachRockBruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne and Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder are among the artists that will perform tonight during a virtual fundraiser to support E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt‘s TeachRock music-education curriculum. The event,
© Paul McCartney/Photographer: Linda McCartneyThe Beatles and director Peter Jackson have delivered a holiday present to Fab Four fans in the form of a new five-minute video that offers a sneak peek at the forthcoming documentary The
Courtesy of the Recording AcademyThe recordings that have been chosen for induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame next year have been announced and the 2021 honorees include albums and/or songs by Bruce Springsteen, Journey, The Cars,
Exile Records“Stand and Deliver,” Eric Clapton‘s recently announced collaboration with Van Morrison as part of Morrison’s anti-lockdown campaign protesting U.K. restrictions regarding live performances, has gotten its official release. The track, which was written by Morrison and
Credit: Jeff CuyubambaKinks guitarist Dave Davies has shared some cool exclusive news with ABC Audio: He’s planning to issue a previously unreleased song in February called “21st Century” that he co-wrote with legendary pop lyricist Gerry Goffin
Credit: S. SchweigerLike nearly every other active music artist, Foreigner was forced to postpone its touring plans this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the veteran rockers have now lined up its first concerts of 2021.
Courtesy of HeadCountThe Grateful Dead‘s Phil Lesh and R.E.M.‘s Mike Mills are among several new artists who have joined the lineup of Georgia Comes Alive, a virtual festival scheduled for December 26 that seeks to encourage voter
Credit: Scott Robert RitchieEarlier this week, Ringo Starr released his star-studded new single “Here’s to the Nights,” which features guest appearances by Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh and many other famous artists, and now the former Beatles drummer
Captiol/UMeAn expanded and remastered version of The Band‘s third album, Stage Fright, will be released on February 12, 2021, in commemoration of its recent 50th anniversary, and will be available in multiple formats and configurations. Released in
Columbia Records/Legacy RecordingsA collection of rare Bob Dylan studio recordings from 1970, including collaborations with George Harrison, will get a wide release on February 26, 2021. Bob Dylan — 1970 (50th Anniversary Collection), which will be issued
Neil Mockford/GC ImagesCher is one celebrity who’s taking extra precautions during the pandemic, both to protect herself and her mom. Cher tells People, “I get tested [for COVID] all the time,” noting that she has to be
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MCMariah Carey takes Christmas very seriously, so when she heard there was an ornament that supposedly looked like her, she just had to check it out. Unfortunately, the five-time Grammy winner didn’t like what she saw.
Rounder RecordsThe expanded version of George Thorogood and the Destroyers‘ Live in Boston, 1982 album, which originally hit stores in 2010, got its release today. The reissue, titled Live in Boston, 1982: The Complete Concert, features the
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images In advance of the release of Paul McCartney‘s new solo album, McCartney III, the former Beatles legend paid a visit to The Tonight Show and discussed the project with host Jimmy Fallon. Paul recorded McCartney III at his
Credit: Rodney BursielFor the last several years, ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons has played a special series of late-December holiday concerts called “The Jungle Show” at the famous Austin, Texas, club Antone’s, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Zanzibar Records/TourDeForce ProductionsRichard Marx has been famous long enough to have basically met everyone, so is it really so surprising that he got Meghan Markle to appear in one of his videos? The future Duchess of Sussex
Courtesy of talkshopliveJust in time for the release of his new album, McCartney III, Paul McCartney has launched his own talkshoplive channel to promote and sell the record. The talkshoplive platform is described as “the first-ever live
Not Too Late RecordsTo celebrate the recent release of an updated version of late Monkees singer Davy Jones‘ 1991 holiday album, It’s Christmas Time Once More, an online Q&A event featuring fellow Monkee Micky Dolenz and other
Chime InteractiveTo close out the year and in celebration of the holiday season, Sammy Hagar and The Circle have released an 11th and final installment of their remotely created 2020 “Lockdown Sessions” video series, a clip of
Gary Dorsey/Pixel Peach StudiosChristopher Cross has had a rough year — his bout with COVID-19 and its resulting complications in April left him barely able to walk. But he’s finishing strong with a special gift for his
Credit: Randall SlavinA few days ago, Rob Thomas and his former opening act, singer/songwriter Abby Anderson, teamed up to record a new version of “I Believe in Santa Claus,” a song originally written by Dolly Parton in
Parlophone/ISO RecordsTo commemorate what would have been David Bowie‘s 74th birthday, a pair of previously unreleased cover tunes Bowie recorded during the late 1990s will be released digitally and as a limited-edition seven-inch vinyl single on January
Credit: Kevin FoleyThe family of the late Eddie Money has filed a lawsuit against the University of Southern California’s Keck Hospital, charging the facility with medical malpractice and wrongful death, according to Billboard. Money died at age
Courtesy of HeadCountThe Grateful Dead‘s Bob Weir, Los Lobos and ex-Allman Brothers Band member Warren Haynes are among the dozens of artists who will take part in a virtual festival this month encouraging voter participation in the
Credit: Jill Jarrett/Courtesy of Julian’s AuctionsA new limited-edition photo book celebrating the 30th anniversary of Ringo Starr‘s All Starr Band is available now exclusively at JuliensAuctions.com. The retrospective hardcover tome, titled Ringo Rocks: 30 Years of the
© Mary McCartneyPaul McCartney has posted a teaser trailer on his YouTube channel for a new documentary series that will feature the ex-Beatles star examining his musical journey with acclaimed producer Rick Rubin. According to an exclusive
Courtesy of Nordoff RobbinsRoger Daltrey, Robert Plant, Neil Young and Rod Stewart are among the music stars who were featured on the U.K. music-therapy charity Nordoff Robbins’ The Stars Come Out to Sing at Christmas virtual special,
© Mary McCartneyOn Thursday evening, shortly before Paul McCartney‘s new studio album, McCartney III, arrives, the former Beatles legend will appear on a new episode of the YouTube series Released. The program will feature McCartney chatting with
UMe Ringo Starr has released a brand-new song called “Here’s to the Nights” that he recorded remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown with a little help from many of his musical friends, including Paul McCartney and Joe Walsh.
Jean Cummings/Fotos International/Getty Images; Courtesy of NetflixI Wanna Dance with Somebody, the official biopic of Whitney Houston, has found somebody to dance with: British actress Naomi Ackie will play the late superstar in the movie. According to Deadline, the project’s director, Stella Meghie said
Steve Granitz/WireImage, Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Disney, Theo Wargo/Getty Images For US WeeklyWhat happens on Twitter doesn’t stay on Twitter. After Dionne Warwick went viral for questioning Chance The Rapper and The Weeknd‘s stage names, the trio are now all working together to
Credit: Sheva KafaiTom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell recently released Wreckless Abandon, the debut album by his current band The Dirty Knobs. Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench made a guest appearance on the record, but Campbell
Courtesy of Rolling Live StudiosPeter Frampton, Duran Duran, Mott the Hoople‘s Ian Hunter and ex-Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman are among the artists who have newly joined the lineup of a recently announced livestream event marking what would’ve
Getty Images/Getty Images for Global CitizenElton John has been announced as one of the honorees of the 2020 Global Citizen Prize Awards, which recognizes leaders and activists around the world who are “making extraordinary efforts for the
Courtesy of Stern Pinball Inc.Led Zeppelin has partnered with the Stern Pinball company to create a new line of themed pinball machines featuring imagery and songs from throughout the legendary U.K. band’s career. The game is available
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesThere was a time when Cher was almost as famous for her many romantic liaisons as she was for her music. While her list of former boyfriends and/or flings include Tom Cruise,
earMUSICBlackmore’s Night, the Renaissance folk-rock group led by founding Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife, singer Candice Night, will release its first new studio album in six years, Nature’s Light, on March 12,
Credit: Sacha GuzyHeart guitarist Nancy Wilson has joined the list of lauded female musicians who will be honored at the ninth annual She Rocks Awards, which, as previously reported, will be a virtual event because of the
Upright RecordsStray Cats bassist Lee Rocker will release Gather Round, his first new solo album of original songs in over 13 years, on January 22. The 10-track collection, which you can pre-order now, is made up mostly
Courtesy of Jose FelicianoFifty years after its original release, Jose Feliciano‘s classic bilingual Christmas song “Feliz Navidad” has reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. The tune jumped from #16 on the previous Hot 100
Courtesy of Apple TV+Last year, Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” finally hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, 25 years after its initial release. And now, it just did it again. The
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicThe departure of Richie Sambora from Bon Jovi in 2013 was a big shock to many of their fans, but the band has continued without him, most recently releasing the critically-acclaimed album Bon Jovi 2020 in
Virginia Sherwood/NBCIt’s Christmas All Over, the holiday album by Goo Goo Dolls, features the sweet, sentimental hit “This Is Christmas.” Lead singer John Rzeznik says after such a terrible year, he wrote the song as an attempt
© Mary McCartneyIn advance of the release of Paul McCartney‘s new solo album, McCartney III, which arrives this Friday, the former Beatles legend will pay a visit to NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. McCartney will
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SoltersEddie Van Halen has been cremated, reports TMZ, who says the rocker’s final resting place will be off the Pacific Ocean’s shoreline. The outlet obtained a copy of Van Halen’s death certificate and found that the
Mailboat RecordsSammy Hagar and his band The Circle have announced plans to kick off 2021 by releasing an album called Lockdown 2020 on January 8 featuring the performances from the rockers’ series of “Lockdown Sessions” that have
Blackbird Presents/Caroline Records The Rolling Stones‘ Keith Richards, John Mellencamp, ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons and Lynyrd Skynyrd are among the many artists featured on a new live album and concert video capturing a star-packed 2017 tribute to
Jenny Risher/earMUSICAlice Cooper has released a second advance single from his forthcoming studio album, Detroit Stories, which hits stores on February 26, 2021. The tune is a cover of “Our Love Will Change the World,” a bouncy,
Credit: Tina KorhonenTurn around, bright eyes: Bonnie Tyler‘s got a new album coming. The Best Is Yet to Come arrives February 26. In a statement, the “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer says, “I have been anxious
Legacy RecordingsThe first-ever official video for The Clash‘s funky 1980 song “The Magnificent Seven” debuted Friday. You can watch it on the U.K. punk-rock legends’ YouTube channel. Filmmaker, DJ and longtime Clash associate Don Letts created the
ParlophoneDetails have been unveiled about the forthcoming third installment of a recently announced series of six David Bowie live albums recorded during the 1990s. The albums are being released both individually, as limited single-run pressings, and together
Rosalind O’Connor/NBCBruce Springsteen and the E Street Band appear in two promo ads with host Timothee Chalamet and cast member Cecily Strong ahead of their appearance this weekend on Saturday Night Live. In the first ad, after
Sante D’OrazioWhitney Houston‘s record label has given fans a holiday gift: A new lyric video for the legendary singer’s 2003 song, “One Wish (For Christmas).” The video for the song — the title track of Whitney’s 2003
Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty ImagesPlans are in the works for a new limited FX drama series focusing on the early heyday of The Rolling Stones, Deadline reports. According to the website, FX chairman John Landgraf says the
Courtesy of nugs.netGordon Lightfoot will present his first full-length livestream concert on Friday, December 18, from the historic El Mocambo venue in downtown Toronto. The event, dubbed “Streaming the Sundown Live,” will be webcast at nugs.net starting
L to R: Josh Devine, Jules Galli, producer Ethan Kaufmann, Steve Perry, Trev LukatherEx-Journey singer Steve Perry has lent his vocal talents to a new song called “Chameleon” by Levara, a band featuring Toto guitarist Steve Lukather‘s
Seth McConnell/The Denver Post via Getty Images Google has released its annual Year in Search, detailing the top-trending searches of 2020. In addition to a whole bunch of specific pandemic-related searches — like “Where to buy face
DJM/MCA/UMeElton John‘s seasonal classic “Step Into Christmas” has been used on the social media platform TikTok as the soundtrack of a series of festive videos showing fans getting ready for the holidays. Now, Elton and his family
Courtesy of Arhoolie RecordsZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons and Bonnie Raitt are among the many artists who will perform tonight during a special livestream concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of Arhoolie Records, the acclaimed El Cerrito, California-based independent
Warner RecordsA new music video for “Something Could Happen” debuted this week on Tom Petty‘s official YouTube channel. The song is one of the previously unreleased archival Petty cuts featured on the late rock legend’s recently issued
Entertainment OneAce Frehley is getting in the Christmas spirit by offering a new limited-edition, half-red and half-green colored-vinyl version of his latest solo album, the covers collection Origins Vol. 2. The two-disc set is available now and
Kaylene Campbell/Courtesy of One Story at a TimeThis Saturday, December 12, Linda Ronstadt and Peter Yarrow of the celebrated folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary will participate in a virtual benefit event for One Story at a
Jason Mendez/Getty ImagesDionne Warwick is not exactly thrilled about Wendy Williams‘ most recent comments about her. During Wednesday’s episode of The Wendy Williams Show, Williams’ dished out her opinion about the legendary singer including her recent tweets that went viral
Craft RecordingsCreedence Clearwater Revival‘s final two studio albums, 1970’s Pendulum and 1972’s Mardi Gras, will be reissued as standalone, 180-gram-vinyl LPs on February 12, 2021. The discs were remastered at half-speed at London’s Abbey Road Studios. Pendulum,
The Rolling Stones/Universal Music GroupThe Rolling Stones have announced the release of a special red-vinyl three-LP version of their 2019 compilation Honk, which is available exclusively at the band’s RS No.9 Carnaby store in London and online
Credit: David Abbott/Courtesy of Don McLeanDon McLean has announced plans to launch his American Pie 50th Anniversary World Tour on February 3 — the 62nd anniversary of “The Day the Music Died” — at the historic Surf
Courtesy of PETA Paul McCartney, Belinda Carlisle and The Pretenders‘ Chrissie Hynde are among the celebrities that will take part in a special livestream celebration marking animal rights organization PETA‘s 40th anniversary scheduled for this Saturday, December
Courtesy of PhillipsFans of John Lennon and Andy Warhol have the opportunity to get their hands on a rare piece of their history when their 14 karat white gold pocket watches hit the auction block this Friday. The two pieces,
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for NYFW: The ShowsMadonna‘s eldest daughter Lourdes Leon is modeling for a new Juicy Couture underwear campaign, People reports. The new collection is inspired by the early 2000s: It’s a collaboration between Juicy and
Credit: Josh CheuseAC/DC has premiered the video for “Demon Fire,” a track off the band’s new album, Power Up. The animated clip follows a mysterious figure driving a muscle car down a never-ending road filled with demons
Universal Pictures Home EntertainmentGet ready to hear Cher‘s voice in a whole new way. The singer stars in the new animated flick, Bobbleheads: The Movie, voicing her very own cartoon collectible. The legend tells Good Housekeeping she
Courtesy of VetsAidThe 2020 edition of Joe Walsh‘s star-studded annual VetsAid benefit concert, which, as previously reported, will be a virtual event because of the COVID-19 pandemic, takes place this Saturday, December 12. With this year’s lineup
Michael Muller; Alana O’HerlihyBilly Idol will be featured with pop superstar Miley Cyrus on a new episode of the YouTube series Released, which airs Thursday at 11:45 p.m. ET/8:45 p.m. PT on Miley’s official YouTube channel. Idol,
ABCDarius Rucker is joining the effort to bring a Major League Baseball team to Nashville. The Hootie and the Blowfish frontman and solo country star, who happens to be an avid sports fan, is one of the latest
Geffen/UMeThe Mamas & The Papas‘ chart-topping 1966 debut album, If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, will be reissued as a vinyl LP on January 29, 2021. The record introduced the world to the harmony-rich talents
Credit: Josh CheuseAC/DC has shared a new trailer teasing the upcoming video for “Demon Fire,” a track off the band’s comeback album, Power Up. The clip features a mysterious figure driving a muscle car down the road,
Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty ImagesTina Turner, who opened up about surviving domestic violence and her past suicide attempt on Monday, said she would keep her life story exactly as it is. “I wouldn’t change a thing,” the 81-year-old Queen of
Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty ImagesOn the 40th anniversary of John Lennon‘s murder, The Beatles‘ two surviving members, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, have posted messages on their social media pages paying tribute to their late friend
NBCMariah Carey is addressing rumors about a potential screen adaptation of her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Monday, the singer and Christmas queen said adapting her book into a TV series or movie
Credit: Jamie NelsonGwen Stefani had an exciting number: Not only did she score her second #1 country hit alongside fiancé Blake Shelton, “Happy Anywhere,” but she also released “Let Me Reintroduce Myself,” her first new pop single
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for dcpMadonna finally did something she’s never done before. She got her first real tattoo. The 62-year-old singer showed off her brand new ink on Monday, explaining on Instagram that the meaningful tattoo was meant to honor her children.
New York Times Co./Larry C. Morris/Getty ImagesToday, December 8, marks the 40th anniversary of the murder of John Lennon, who was shot to death by a deranged fan outside of The Dakota, the New York City apartment
Wicked Cool Records/UMeE Street Band guitarist “Little Steven” Van Zandt and his side group The Disciple of Souls‘ 2017 Beatles-inspired performance at the famed Cavern Club in Liverpool, U.K., will be released as a standalone CD/DVD set
Credit: Hannah RandEvery year, Cyndi Lauper holds a benefit concert to raise money for her True Colors United charity, which works to end homelessness among LGBTQ youth. This year, the event is going virtual, and Lauper has
Courtesy Apple MusicLast year, Mariah Carey‘s 1994 classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” finally hit number one, 25 years after its release. Looks like this year, it may do it again. The song has just
Island RecordsBon Jovi has never released an official holiday album, but Jon Bon Jovi is gifting fans this year with not one, not two, but three holiday songs for them to enjoy. The songs are covers of
RCA Records; Danny ClinchIndie-pop act Bleachers has released a performance video for “Chinatown,” the band’s new single featuring Bruce Springsteen. The Boss himself joins frontman Jack Antonoff and company in the clip to play the tune while
© Mary McCartneyPaul McCartney says he doesn’t believe a Beatles reunion would have happened, had John Lennon lived. McCartney makes the statement in a new interview with the U.K.’s The Sunday Times, published just days before the
Credit: Josh CheuseAC/DC is dropping a new video this week. The classic rockers will premiere the visual for “Demon Fire” on Wednesday, December 9, at 10 a.m. ET. “Demon Fire” is a track off AC/DC’s much-anticipated new
Interscope RecordsGwen Stefani has a brand-new single that nods to her past. “Let Me Reintroduce Myself” recalls the ska-punk sound of her early days with No Doubt, and in the self-referential tune, Gwen sings, “Let me reintroduce
Lars Niki/Getty Images for New York Women in Film & TelevisionGloria Estefan, who recently revealed that she’d contracted COVID-19 but has since recovered, has posted a moving tribute to a dear friend who passed away from the
Michael Kovac/WireImageBob Dylan has sold his entire catalog of songs to Universal Music Group’s publishing division, covering over 600 copyrights and spanning the folk-rock legend’s nearly 60-year career. The deal was announced in a press statement issued
Bettmann via Getty ImagesThis Tuesday, December 8, marks the 40th anniversary of the death of John Lennon, who was just 40 years old when he was murdered by a deranged fan outside of his New York City
Sony Music EntertainmentWith the holiday season in full swing, the first-ever official music video for Elvis Presley‘s yuletide classic “Blue Christmas” premiered today at the late King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s YouTube channel. The new animated clip
UMe/Decca/DeramThe first-ever picture-disc version of David Bowie‘s self-titled debut album will be released on January 29, 2021, and you can pre-order it now exclusively at uDiscoverMusic.com. The album originally was released on June 1, 1967, the same
earMUSICBlackmore’s Night, the Renaissance folk-rock group led by founding Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife, singer Candice Night, just eleased its recently announced Here We Come A-Caroling EP. The collection, which features new
Trae Patton/NBCFor the past year, all we’ve gotten from Gwen Stefani music-wise has been country duets with fiancé Blake Shelton, a remix with Dua Lipa and some Christmas songs. But now, Gwen may be ready to remind
BMGMick Fleetwood has given us the first taste of the upcoming album and film documenting the star-studded London tribute concert he organized earlier this year celebrating Fleetwood Mac‘s early years and the group’s original leader, Peter Green.
Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic2020 was the year that we were reminded just how enduring Stevie Nicks’ songs are: “Dreams” returned to the charts for the first time since 1977, thanks to that viral TikTok video, while Miley Cyrus sampled
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MCKelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest go all out whenever there’s a holiday party on Live with Kelly and Ryan. So, who better to help them ring in the Christmas spirit than the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey? The
Capitol/UMePaul McCartney has released the fourth installment of his series of six-track digital-only EPs featuring previously available songs that boast themes that tie in with the tunes on his new record. The new EP is titled Love,
Credit: Amy GranthamIn October, Graham Nash released the politically charged single “Vote,” which encouraged people to participate in this year’s presidential election, and the folk-rock legend reveals that he has some other interesting releases on the way.
Alex Solca PhotographyToto guitarist Steve “Luke” Lukather released a new song today called “Serpent Soul” that will be featured on his recently announced solo album, I Found the Sun Again, due out on February 26, 2021. Lukather
Courtesy of Apple TV+Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special streams on Apple TV+ tomorrow. On Thursday, Mariah Carey appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America to talk about how important it was for her to make this special, despite
Courtesy of PETAIn 1990, The Go-Go’s famously proclaimed, “We’d rather Go-Go naked than wear fur,” kicking off PETA’s famous celebrity-backed animal rights campaign. Now the legendary band is teaming with PETA once again for a new pro-animal
Courtesy of NITOStephen Stills, Graham Nash, John Mellencamp and ex-Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler are among the artists who have donated guitars and other stringed instruments to a charity auction. The sale will benefit the National Independent
Per Ole Hagen/RedfernsPhil Collins and his ex-wife are still locked in a legal battle over Phil’s Miami mansion, but it will go forward without mention of the disparaging claims that his ex, Orianne Cevey, has made about
Hollywood Records; UMeVeteran artists dominate Billboard‘s just-released year-end chart of 2020’s Top Rock Albums. Queen‘s Greatest Hits is #1, followed by Elton John‘s Diamonds compilation at #2, Fleetwood Mac‘s Rumours at #3, Creedence Clearwater Revival‘s Chronicle: The
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SoltersEddie Van Halen‘s son Wolfgang Van Halen isn’t happy with the auction that sold a trio of his late father’s guitars. Julien’s Auctions announced the sale of the three instruments for a total
Courtesy of Todd RundgrenAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, Todd Rundgren has unveiled plans for a unique 2021 virtual concert tour that will feature 25 livestreamed shows, each geared toward a specific U.S. city. Rundgren’s “Clearly
Credit: Janell ShirtcliffGoing into the family business isn’t always easy, but Paris Jackson seems to be doing fine. Her first solo album wilted — released last month — earned great reviews and debuted at #1 on the
Courtesy of Julien’s AuctionsThree of the late Eddie Van Halen‘s iconic guitars fetched a total of over $422,000 when they hit the auction block on Wednesday. The guitars were sold as part of the “Icons & Idols Trilogy: Rock
Courtesy of nugs.net/Sweet ReliefThe nugs.net live-music streaming service has partnered with the Sweet Relief charity to offer a special promotion that also will raise money for members of the music community in need of financial and medical
Courtesy of GibsonSlash has introduced a new addition to his collection of signature Gibson guitars that was launched earlier this year. Tuesday saw the release of the Guns N’ Roses great’s Gibson Slash “Victoria” Les Paul Standard
