Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ reaches new chart milestone

Single artwork of Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' (Sony Music)Wham!’s classic holiday tune "Last Christmas" has hit #2 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Holiday 100 this week, a new milestone for the track.The tune has now reached its highest-ever peak on the Billboard chart, and Wham!’s Andrew Ridgeley says he’s "delighted" with the news."Since its release over 40 years ago, 'Last Christmas' has established itself worldwide as one of the most cherished Christmas classics, beloved by all generations," said Ridgeley […]

December 9, 2025

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Connie Francis’ ‘Pretty Little Baby’ is TikTok’s top global song of the year

American pop singer Connie Francis, circa 1960. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)Connie Francis’ "Pretty Little Baby" was all over TikTok in 2025, and that earned her the #1 spot on two of TikTok’s year-end charts.The track, an obscure song from 1962, was named TikTok’s top global song of the year, as well as the top song in the U.S.The song was used over 28.4 million times in TikTok videos, translating to over 68.6 billion views. The popularity even prompted Francis to […]

December 9, 2025

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ZZ Top announces new 2026 US tour dates

(L-R) Elwood Francis, Frank Beard, and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top perform on stage at Viejas Casino & Resort on November 02, 2025 in Alpine, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)ZZ Top has added more tour dates to their 2026 schedule.The band has revealed dates for a U.S. leg of their The Big One! tour, with the trek kicking off March 21 in Abilene, Texas, and wrapping May 19 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.The tour is one of many the band has planned […]

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Mariah Carey’s final Vegas Christmas show will stream on TikTokLIVE

'Mariah Carey's Here for It All Holiday Special' (TikTok/Apple Music/gamma )Mariah Carey is bringing Christmas cheer to fans who can't make it to her show in Las Vegas.Dec. 13 will mark the final show of her Vegas Christmas residency — Mariah Carey's Christmastime in Las Vegas — at Dolby Live at Park MGM. It will stream on TikTokLIVE and Apple Music that night.Apple Music subscribers can then watch the show, dubbed the Mariah Carey Here For It All Holiday Special, on demand after the livestream.The […]

December 9, 2025

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On This Day, Dec. 9, 2000: U2 makes their first-ever appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live’

On This Day, Dec. 9, 2000…One month after releasing their 10th studio album, All That You Can't Leave Behind, U2 made their Saturday Night Live debut, performing two songs off the record, "Beautiful Day" and “Elevation." The night’s host was Top Gun star Val Kilmer.U2 would return to the show three more times.They made their second appearance with host Luke Wilson in November 2004 to promote their #1 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. They returned in September 2009 with host Megan Fox, performing songs […]

December 9, 2025

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David Lee Roth to play Milwaukee Summerfest

David Lee Roth performs at Meritage Resort on September 14, 2025 in Napa, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images)David Lee Roth has announced his first show of 2026.The former Van Halen frontman is set to play BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee on June 20 as part of the annual Milwaukee Summerfest.Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday at 10 a.m. local time.Roth returned to performing in 2025, which marked his first time on stage in five years. He had […]

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Journey’s Steve Perry auctioning items from his personal archives for charity

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Perry with personal item going up for auction (Photo credit: David Zonshine)Steve Perry is once again dipping into his personal archives to help raise money for a good cause.The original Journey frontman has announced a new holiday auction with over 90 pieces of signed personal memorabilia, including handwritten lyrics to Journey songs like “Separate Ways” and “Only The Young"; Perry’s Diamond records, including one for Journey’s 1980 album, Escape; test pressings; tour programs and vintage tour merch; and […]

December 9, 2025

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Bryan Adams to headline solo acoustic Las Vegas shows

Bryan Adams at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction (Disney/Frank Micelotta)Bryan Adams is headed to Las Vegas in June for a trio of special shows.The “Run To You” rocker will headline three Bare Bones solo acoustic concerts at the Encore Theatre at Wynn Las Vegas, June 3, 5 and 6. He will play tracks from his catalog, backed by his longtime pianist and collaborator Gary Breit.A presale for tickets begins Thursday at 10 a.m. PT, with tickets going on […]

December 8, 2025

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Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood joins the ‘In your 20s’ trend

Mick Fleetwood performs onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood has jumped on the "In your 20s" trend, where people impart lessons they've learned while a mash-up of Billy Joel's "Piano Man" and Fleetwood Mac's "Silver Springs" plays.Mick shared his contribution on Instagram, with the post opening with a somewhat recent video of him behind the drum kit. The video's text […]

December 8, 2025