Queen continues their dive into ‘A Night at the Opera’ with latest ‘Queen the Greatest’ episode

QUEEN 8/75 London Brian May, John Deacon, Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury © Chris Walter (Photo by Chris Walter/WireImage)Queen continues to take a deep dive into their 1975 album, A Night at the Opera, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.In the latest episode of their Queen the Greatest YouTube series, guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor look back at recording the album, which had them rejecting the typical genres, runtime and radio hooks of most rock music at the time."We wanted it to be […]

November 14, 2025

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‘Labyrinth’, starring David Bowie, to return to theaters in January

David Bowie in 'Labyrinth'/(courtesy of TriStar Pictures)One of David Bowie’s most iconic films is headed back to the big screen in 2026.Fathom Entertainment has announced that Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy adventure Labyrinth has been remastered in 4K for its 40th anniversary and will return to theaters Jan. 8-11. The new screenings will include a featurette with footage of the recent U.K. fan celebration Labyrinth Experience & Masked Ball.Originally released in 1986, Labyrinth starred Bowie as the Goblin King Jareth. The film follows a 14-year-old Jennifer Connelly tasked […]

November 14, 2025

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Styx’s Dennis DeYoung is not happy with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Musician Dennis DeYoung performs on stage at The Magnolia on March 07, 2020 in El Cajon, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)Former Styx fromtman Dennis DeYoung is calling out the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for waiting too long to induct some rock legends.In a post on Facebook, he cites the recent induction of Bad Company as an example of this. They'd been eligible for over 25 years before finally being inducted on Nov. 8. Two members — Mick Ralphs and […]

November 14, 2025

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On This Day, Nov. 14, 1975: Queen launched tour in support of ‘A Night at the Opera’

On This Day, Nov. 14, 1975…Queen launched a new tour in support of their fourth studio album, A Night at the Opera.The tour kicked off with a two-night stand at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool, England, which, according to setlist.fm, featured the live debut of several songs from the record, including the iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody.”The tour featured shows throughout the U.K., wrapping Dec. 24 at the Hammersmith Odeon in London.Queen recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of A Night At The […]

November 14, 2025

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Joe Walsh hopes to make a difference at annual VetsAid concert

Photo of Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh (Photo by Ross Halfin)Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh is set to host his ninth annual VetsAid concert on Saturday, which raises money for veteran-related causes.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is a longtime advocate for veterans issues, something that is personal to him, as he's a Gold Star Family member. His father died in 1949 serving our country when Walsh was just 20 months old.Walsh tells ABC Audio that he came up with the idea for VetsAid […]

November 14, 2025

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Short film inspired by John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s classic holiday tune sets YouTube premiere

Yoko Ono and John Lennon December 1968. (Photo by Susan Wood/Getty Images)The Oscar-winning short film War Is Over!, which was inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s classic holiday tune “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” is set to premiere on YouTube.The 11-minute film, co-written by the couple's son, Sean Ono Lennon, follows a game of chess, with a heroic carrier pigeon helping the game continue across enemy lines. It ends with the classic tune playing over the closing credits.Sean co-wrote the film […]

November 13, 2025

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Whitesnake’s David Coverdale announces retirement

David Coverdale from Whitesnake performs outside the Vikingship arena on June 02, 2022 in Hamar, Norway. (Photo by Per Ole Hagen/Redferns)David Coverdale, who found fame with Whitesnake and Deep Purple, has announced his retirement from music.In a video posted to Whitesnake’s YouTube account, the 74-year-old rocker reveals that “after 50 years-plus of an incredible journey” he’s decided to call it quits."The last few years has been very evident to me that it’s time really for me to hang up my rock […]

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Alex Van Halen releasing Van Halen anthology

Drummer Alex Van Halen of Van Halen performs at Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL (Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/Corbis via Getty Images)After releasing his memoir in 2024, Alex Van Halen is getting ready to release another book, which will surely excite Van Halen fans.The rocker revealed on Instagram that he has been working with Genesis Publications on an official Van Halen anthology, which he describes as “a visual and written journey told through my perspective.”He adds that […]

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Melissa Etheridge’s Rock Jam gala raises over million for research to treat opioid use disorder

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Melissa Etheridge’s Rock Jam gala raises over $1 million for research to treat opioid use disorder

Melissa Etheridge performs at Arizona Financial Theatre on October 12, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by John Medina/Getty Images)Melissa Etheridge helped raise over $1 million for her Etheridge Foundation at the nonprofit's inaugural Rock Jam fundraiser, which featured performances by Etheridge, co-host Hugh Jackman and country star Ashley McBryde.The gala event took place Oct. 30 at VEA in Newport Beach, California, with the money funding research and development of plant-based and psychedelic medicines in the treatment of opioid use disorder.“Raising a million […]

November 13, 2025