David Byrne shares Hayley Williams collaboration from new album ‘Who is the Sky?’

Cover of David Byrne's 'Who Is The Sky?/(Matador Records)David Byrne has shared another single from his upcoming solo album, Who is the Sky? The latest is the track "What is the Reason For It?," a collaboration with Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams."When we were finishing up the record, the producer Kid Harpoon and I were wondering, 'Oh, maybe this song, it's a love song, or at least it's asking what is love, what it's about?'" Byrne told People. "Why do we do this? […]

September 3, 2025

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Queen’s Brian May shreds on new version of The Struts’ ‘Could Have Been Me’

"Could Have Been Me" single artwork. (StrutsSound)Queen's Brian May has teamed The Struts for a new version of the U.K. band’s breakout hit "Could Have Been Me." May shreds a guitar solo on the updated track, which also includes an extended outro."Working with Luke [Spiller] and The Struts has been a joyous journey for me," May previously shared. "I became obsessed with this great song ever since I was inspired by the original version and felt an uncontrollable urge to mess with it! It carries a great positive […]

September 3, 2025

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Jack Osbourne blasts Roger Waters over Ozzy Osbourne comments

Ozzy Osbourne and Jack Osbourne visit the Tribeca Film Festival 2011 portrait studio on April 25, 2011 in New York City. (Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)Jack Osbourne is firing back at Roger Waters in response to the Pink Floyd founder's comments regarding Jack's late father, Ozzy Osbourne.Waters brought up the Prince of Darkness during an interview with The Independent Ink, saying, "Ozzy Osbourne, who just died, bless him, in his whatever that state that he was in his whole […]

September 3, 2025

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On This Day, Sept. 3, 2002: The Rolling Stones kicked off 40th anniversary Licks Tour

On This Day, Sept. 3, 2002 ...The Rolling Stones kicked off their Licks Tour in Boston. The tour was in support of their 40th anniversary compilation album, Forty Licks, with the band playing 80 different songs throughout the course of the tour.The trek featured a whole host of A-list openers, including AC/DC, Pretenders, No Doubt, Elvis Costello, The White Stripes, Sheryl Crow and John Mellencamp.The tour’s stop at New York’s Madison Square Garden was broadcast on HBO.The Licks Tour, which wrapped […]

September 3, 2025

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Paul McCartney reveals his favorite Wings deep cuts

Sir Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena during his 'Got Back' world tour on December 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)As Paul McCartney is getting ready to revisit the Wings era of his career with an upcoming book and documentary, the rocker is revealing some of the Wings deep cuts he loves that may not be on a fan's radar.In the latest Q&A on McCartney’s website, a fan asked the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer to […]

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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard to rejoin Elevation tour after missing several shows

Frank Beard of ZZ Top performs at Stiefel Theatre on August 06, 2025 in Salina, Kansas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is set to return to the road after taking a second leave of absence from the band.According to the band’s management, Beard has been missing from the tour for a few weeks in order to "address a medical issue that necessitated his return to Texas." After missing "a number of dates" on ZZ Top’s Elevation tour, management says […]

September 2, 2025

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Blair Underwood to narrate Lionel Richie’s memoir, ‘Truly’

Cover of Lionel Richie's memoir 'Truly'/(Harper One)Lionel Richie has lined up an A-list actor to voice the audiobook for his upcoming memoir, Truly. Emmy Award-winning actor Blair Underwood is set to read the audiobook, with Richie reading the introduction."It is an absolute honor to share Lionel Richie’s extraordinary and meteoric rise within the music industry but most importantly to introduce you to the exceptional heart and humanity of the man himself," Underwood says. "His story is both inspirational and revelatory for all generations.""It was a joy […]

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Def Leppard announces dates for 2026 UK and European

Joe Elliott and Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard perform at Marvel Stadium on November 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo credit should read Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty Images)Def Leppard has revealed their 2026 summer plans.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced dates for a new U.K. and European tour, featuring special guest Extreme on select dates.The tour is set to kick off June 13 in Rättvik, Sweden, with the U.K. portion beginning June 26 in Belfast, Ireland. The tour features a […]

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Ballet of The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ to debut in New York in November

Pete Townshend attends the press night after party for Pete Townshend's "Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet" at Sadler's Wells Theatre on June 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)The Who’s rock opera Quadrophenia debuted as a ballet in the U.K. back in May, and now the production is coming to America.Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet is set to run at New York City Center from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16. Directed by Rob Ashford, the production features the orchestral version of the album […]

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