Barry Manilow announces cancer diagnosis, surgery forces postponement of shows

Barry Manilow performs during 'Manilow: The Last Detroit Concert' at Little Caesars Arena, June, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Scott Legato/Getty Images)Barry Manilow has been forced to postpone his January concerts so he can undergo cancer surgery, the legendary singer announced on Monday.In a statement on Instagram, Manilow writes that he'd recently suffered through weeks of bronchitis, so his doctor ordered an MRI to "make sure that everything was OK." He goes on to say that the test "discovered a cancerous […]

December 22, 2025

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On This Day, Dec. 22, 2014: Joe Cocker dies at age 70

On This Day, Dec. 22, 2014 ...British singer Joe Cocker died of lung cancer in Colorado at the age of 70.Known for his raspy voice and expressive body movements while performing, Cocker first gained commercial success thanks to his soulful cover of The Beatles’ "With a Little Help From My Friends," which appeared on his debut album.The song, which featured Jimmy Page on guitar, hit #1 in the U.K. and was later used as the theme song for the ABC […]

December 22, 2025

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The Year in Music 2025: Led Zeppelin gets the documentary treatment, plus ‘Physical Graffiti’ turns 50

After waiting almost four years, Led Zeppelin fans finally got to see the story of their favorite band on the big screen with the February 2025 release of Becoming Led Zeppelin, the first officially sanctioned documentary about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band.The film, directed by Bernard MacMahon, first premiered as a work in progress at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. It took until May 2024 for Sony Pictures Classics to acquire the rights to the completed project.Described […]

December 22, 2025

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Final installment of Freddie Mercury’s ‘Mr Bad Guy’ YouTube series released

Cover of Freddie Mercury's 'Mr Bad Guy'/(Hollywood Records)The final installment of the three-part YouTube series looking back at Freddie Mercury’s debut solo album, Mr Bad Guy, has just been released, and it focuses on the songs on the album.Once again, the clip features archival footage of the Queen frontman's 1985 interview with journalist David Wigg. When asked what song he finds most rewarding, Freddie has a hard time picking a favorite.“Oh, I don’t know, the one that sells the most,” he quips, before […]

December 19, 2025

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Styx announces lineup for 2026 Rockin’ in Paradise Florida festival

Terry Gowan, Will Evanovich, James "JY" Young, and Tommy Shaw of Styx perform during The Brotherhood Of Rock Tour at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on July 06, 2025, in Alpharetta, Georgia. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)Styx has announced the lineup for their 2026 Rockin’ in Paradise with Styx + Friends beach weekend.The festival, happening Oct. 8-10 in Miramar Beach, Florida, will feature Styx headlining two special shows. The lineup includes Yacht Rock Review, 38 Special, Tesla, Don Felder, Marshall Tucker Band and Jefferson Starship.A presale […]

December 19, 2025

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Pink Floyd lands UK Christmas #1 album with ‘Wish You Were Here 50’

Cover of Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here 50'/ (Sony Music)Pink Floyd’s 50th anniversary Wish You Were Here reissue has nabbed the top spot on the U.K. Official Albums chart, making Wish You Were Here 50 this year’s Official Christmas #1 album. It’s been over 50 years since the original album topped the U.K. albums chart, which now gives Pink Floyd the record for the longest span between their first chart topper and their last. That title was previously held by The Beatles […]

December 19, 2025

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Joe Walsh auction brings in big bucks to benefit VetsAid

'Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh' auction artwork (Courtesy of Julien's Auctions)Joe Walsh’s personal items, including his guitars, brought in big bucks at the Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh auction, put on by Julien’s Auctions.The auction took place Dec. 16-17 at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, with bids coming in from over 22 countries around the world.More than 800 of the rocker’s personal items were up for grabs, including over 400 guitars; several of the pieces sold well past the initial estimates. […]

December 19, 2025

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Watch Cher slap Ariana Grande in new ‘SNL’ promo

Musical guest Cher, host Ariana Grande and Bowen Yang during promos on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (Rosalind O’Connor/NBC)Ariana Grande gets her Moonstruck moment in a new set of promos for this weekend's edition of Saturday Night Live, which she's hosting.Cher is the musical guest, and in one promo, Ari and SNL star Bowen Yang fawn over her. "Cher! Am I dreaming?" Bowen asks. The entertainment icon then slaps both of them simultaneously and commands, "Snap out of it!" — echoing her most famous […]

December 19, 2025

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On This Day, Dec. 19, 2012: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason saved London music store

On This Day, Dec. 19, 2012 ...Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason opened his wallet to save Foote's, the London music store where he bought his first drum kit. Foote’s was about to go out of business, so Mason provided the funding it needed to stay open.“One of my great memories of being a young, budding drummer was going to the original [Foote’s] ... and buying my very first kit for £7.50,” he told Britain’s ITV news.Unfortunately, the store closed down in 2022 after […]

December 19, 2025