Credit: Yoko OnoDavid Byrne is one of the many music artists who have contributed to a new tribute album called Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono that’s been compiled by Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard and will be released on February 18 — Yoko …
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‘The Beatles: Get Back’ coming to Blu-ray and DVD in Feb.; rooftop concert coming to IMAX this month
Walt Disney StudiosIf the promise of watching Peter Jackson’s acclaimed three-part documentary The Beatles: Get Back wasn’t enough to make you sign up for Disney+, it’s now coming to home video — and to a theater near you.
The complete docuseries wil…
David Lee Roth hints that he may play more concerts after canceling Las Vegas residency
Udo Salters /Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesDavid Lee Roth has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of his scheduled Las Vegas residency at the House of Blues, while also alluding to possibly playing more shows in the future.
The longtime V…
Album of B.J. Thomas rarities, ‘In Remembrance,’ to be released next month
Real Gone MusicA collection of rare tracks recorded by late pop and country singer B.J. Thomas titled In Remembrance: Love Songs & Lost Treasures will be released on February 4.
The 18-track collection features 13 previously unreleased recordings. Amo…
Watch behind-the-scenes footage of Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson recording for Rush pinball machine
Jim Spellman/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe Rush pinball machine has arrived.
Last month, the company Stern Pinball teased that a game dedicated to the Canadian prog legends was in the works. Now, Stern has officially revealed the details…
Neal Schon guitars, Elton John’s piano among Heritage Auctions biggest sellers in 2021
Courtesy of Heritage AuctionsWith 2021 in the record books, Heritage Auctions has announced that it raked in a record of its own: $1.4 billion in sales from everything from sports memorabilia to comic books to coins to music-related collectibles.
The …
Mariah Carey keeps Christmas atop the ’Billboard’ Hot 100 for record-breaking 8th week
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MCThe holidays may be over, but Christmas is still very much alive on the Billboard charts, thanks to Mariah Carey.
Her 1994 hit single, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” remains the number-one song in the country for a r…
Never gonna Frito-Lay you down: Rick Astley launches fun New Year’s resolution campaign
Dave Simpson/WireImageRick Astley is the man who launched 1,000 memes, thanks to his 1987 hit, “Never Gonna Give you Up.” Now he will be known for something else — a Frito-Lay spokesperson.
Announced Tuesday, the British pop singer is teaming up wit…
David Lee Roth cancels remaining Las Vegas residency shows
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV/ViacomCBSAfter canceling the first two shows of his nine-date Las Vegas residency at the House of Blues, scheduled for New Year’s Eve and in January, David Lee Roth’s entire run of performances at the venue has now been …
Bryan Adams reveals the unusual way he’d like to be remembered
Credit: Bryan Adams2021 was tough for Bryan Adams: He got COVID-19 twice. Thankfully, he didn’t succumb to his illness. But the veteran star has considered how he’d like to be remembered — and it’s pretty unique.
The publication Ramp.space asked Brya…
Cher stars in new M·A·C campaign “Challenge Accepted”
Courtesy M·A·C Cher has teamed with a brand that’s almost as iconic as she is — M·A·C cosmetics — for its new campaign, “Challenge Accepted.” It invites users to put their makeup to the test, showing how it goes “above and beyond the call of beauty” …
Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman share memories of Yes’ ‘Fragile’ album, released in the US 50 years ago today
Rhino Entertainment CompanyToday marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. release of Yes’ classic fourth studio album, Fragile.
Fragile was the U.K. prog-rock band’s highest-charting album on the Billboard 200, peaking at #4, and featured several of the…
Cheap Trick lines up Las Vegas residency at The STRAT in February and March
Courtesy of Cheap TrickCheap Trick will head to the Las Vegas strip in late winter for a four-show residency at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod.
The power-pop legends are scheduled to perform at the complex’s intimate STRAT Theater on February 25 and…
David Byrne and American Utopia band member Gustavo Di Dalva appearing on ‘Late Night’ this evening
Shervin Lainez; Matthew MurphyFormer Talking Heads frontman David Byrne will be a guest tonight on Late Night with Seth Myers, which airs at 12:35 a.m. ET/11:35 p.m. CT on NBC.
Byrne will be interviewed during the show. In addition, Brazilian drummer/…
Report: COVID-19 to delay Grammy Awards
CBS 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.The 64th annual Grammy Awards may be moving to a new date following a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant. The ceremony, which will be hosted by Trevor Noah, is scheduled to take place …
David Lee Roth canceled two Las Vegas shows over the weekend because of “circumstances related to COVID”
Udo Salters P/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesThe first two shows of David Lee Roth’s previously announced Las Vegas residency at the House of Blues — which were scheduled to take place on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day — were canceled because of…
Watch Journey’s NYE performance; drummer Deen Castronovo says he missed gig because of COVID diagnosis
ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaIn case you missed it, Journey has shared a video of their two-song performance on ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest special on its social media pages.
The veteran rockers performed their classic hits “A…
Bernie Taupin receives prestigious award as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s Honors List
Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Paramount PicturesTwenty-seven years after Elton John received the honor, his long-term musical partner Bernie Taupin has been made a CBE — Commander of the Order of the British Empire — as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s an…
David Bowie’s entire catalog sold for a reported $250 million
Brian Rasic/Getty Images)Seems like the trend of legendary artists selling their catalogs for millions is continuing into 2022.
Warner Chappell Music and the estate of David Bowie announced Monday that WCM has purchased the music publishing rights to…
Janet Jackson Lifetime documentary gets Jan. 28 release date; watch extended trailer now
Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images”It’s just something that needs to be done.” That’s the answer Janet Jackson gives as to why she’s allowing an in-depth look into her life and her career in a new extended trailer for the two-night Lifetime special, Janet.
Th…