On This Day, Aug. 6, 1965: The Beatles release their fifth album, ‘Help!’

On This Day, Aug. 6, 1965…The Beatles released their fifth studio album Help!, which was the soundtrack to their film of the same name.The album produced three #1 singles, including the title track, “Yesterday” and “Ticket to Ride.”Help! was a critical success, and hit #1 on the Billboard Albums chart, spending nine weeks in the top spot. It was also nominated for album of the year at the Grammys, marking The Beatles' first Grammy nomination in that category.Help! was the second film to star The Beatles, following […]

August 6, 2025

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Watch the trailer for David Gilmour’s ‘Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome’ concert film

Offiicial concert poster for' Live at Circus Maximus, Rome'/ courtesy of Sony Music Vision and Trafalgar ReleasingWe're getting another preview of the upcoming David Gilmour concert film, Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome. After initially sharing a performance of the Pink Floyd track "Sorrow," the official trailer for the film has now been released.Live at Circus Maximus, Rome, hitting theaters and IMAX on Sept. 17, captures one of Gilmour's Luck and Strange concerts at the famed Italian venue set against the backdrop of the ancient ruins of Rome. The trailer showcases snippets of […]

August 6, 2025

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New charity sweepstakes offering VIP Farm Aid experience

(L - R) Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews on stage during Farm Aid 2024 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on September 21, 2024 in Saratoga Springs, New York. Photo by Gary Miller/Getty ImagesJohn Mellencamp and Neil Young with Chrome Hearts are among the artists headlining the 40th anniversary edition of Farm Aid in September, and they are giving fans a chance to win a VIP trip to the festival.Farm Aid will take place Sept. 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. […]

August 6, 2025

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Earth, Wind & Fire/Sabrina Carpenter Lollapalooza collab came together in 24 hours

Philip Bailey performs with Earth, Wind & Fire during Beale Street Music Festival 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images); Sabrina Carpenter performs onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, 2025 (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)During her headlining set at Lollapalooza Sunday, Sabrina Carpenter surprised the crowd by bringing out Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Earth, Wind & Fire to perform two of their big hits: "Let's Groove" and "September." But according to the […]

August 6, 2025

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John Fogerty to be honored with the BMI Troubadour Award

John Fogerty performs during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England/ Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty ImagesJohn Fogerty is getting honored for his songwriting. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who’s responsible for writing such classic tunes as "Proud Mary," "Fortunate Son," "Who’ll Stop the Rain" and more, is set to receive BMI’s Troubadour Award in September.According to the music rights management company, the honor "recognizes a songwriter who has made a […]

August 5, 2025

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British musician Terry Reid, who turned down offers to front Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, dies at 75

English rock singer and guitarist Terry Reid performing on stage, 24th June 1973. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)British musician Terry Reid, most famously known for turning down offers to front Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died at the age of 75.His death was confirmed by Cleopatra Records, which said in a statement that the team was "deeply saddened by Reid’s passing.""Terry wasn’t just a legend—he was a true original. His voice had that rare magic that could shake a room or break […]

August 5, 2025

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Lenny Kravitz earns MTV VMA nomination

Lenny Kravitz performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live!/Disney/Randy HolmesLenny Kravitz has nabbed a nomination for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.Kravitz has earned a nod in the best rock category for his song "Honey," where he’s up against videos from Green Day, Coldplay, Evanescence, Linkin Park and Twenty One Pilots.Kravitz actually won in the best rock category in 2024. He was recognized for the track "Human," which, like "Honey," appears on his 2024 album, Blue Electric Light. Kravitz also performed on last year's […]

August 5, 2025

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David Byrne collaborating with Hayley Williams on new song for Netflix’s ‘The Twits’ film

David Byrne attends SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)For David Byrne and Hayley Williams, collaborating is more than just a "Once in a Lifetime" experience.The respective Talking Heads and Paramore singers are linking up again for a new song called "Open the Door," recorded for the upcoming animated Netflix film The Twits, based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name."I reached out […]

August 5, 2025

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On This Day, Aug. 5, 1980: Pat Benatar releases her second studio album, ‘Crimes of Passion’

On This Day, Aug. 5, 1980…Pat Benatar released her second studio album, Crimes of Passion, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, a position it held for five weeks.The album featured three singles, the most popular being “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” which was her first top-10 hit. The other singles included “You Better Run,” which was the second music video ever aired on MTV, and “Treat Me Right,” which was a top-20 hit.Crimes of Passion went on to […]

August 5, 2025