I.R.S./UMeA two-night benefit concert series celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s 1982 debut EP, Chronic Town, will take place in Athens and Atlanta, Georgia, this December.

The lineup for both shows includes Black Crowes co-founders Rich and …

ABC AudioJulian Lennon has been named the official 2022 ambassador for the 12th annual edition of World College Radio Day, which takes place Friday, October 7.

The celebration, which is organized by the not-for-profit College Radio Foundation, seeks t…

Credit: Kim GordonArtists including R.E.M., David Byrne of Talking Heads, Devo and The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir are contributing unreleased recordings to an upcoming benefit compilation titled Good Music to Ensure Safe Abortion Access to All.

The albu…

Brown Ribbon Entertainment R&B legend Bobby Brown and his wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown, have announced the return of the Celebration of Serenity Gala and golf tournament in support of the fight against domestic violence during October’s Domestic Violen…

Kevin Mazur/WireImageWe will finally learn the complete story of Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking album, Thriller, in a forthcoming documentary.

Billboard reports the doc is helmed by Sony Music Entertainment and will further celebrate the album’s 4…

Photo credit: Maxine Evans/BMGDavid Crosby has unveiled plans to release a new concert album and video that captures a 2018 performance with his group The Lighthouse Band at the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.

The aptly titled Davi…

Credit: Sven DarmerDepeche Mode has announced their first new album and tour since the passing of member Andy “Fletch” Fletcher in May.

The record, the follow-up to 2017’s Spirit, is titled Memento Mori and will arrive spring 2023. The worldwide tour …

Courtesy of PropstoreHistoric collectibles associated with The Beatles, David Bowie, Elvis Presley and many other stars will be part of an entertainment memorabilia auction hosted by Propstore taking place November 3-6 in London.

The music-related por…

OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty ImagesWednesday marks the 60th anniversary of the release of The Beatles’ debut single, “Love Me Do.” But the Beatles-themed Liverpool attraction The Beatles Story has just posted newly discovered photos of the band playing at …

ABCJohn Waite’s smash “Missing You” is going to pop up in an unexpected place this week.

The track, which hit #1 in 1984, is the featured song on Wednesday night’s episode of ABC’s The Goldbergs.  The sitcom, set in the ’80s, features one hit from tha…

Gonzo MultiMediaSince streaming seems to have made DVDs and Blu-rays all but extinct, former Yes keyboard whiz Rick Wakeman has come up with a unique way to share his visual history with his fans.

Wakeman has launched Wakeman Web TV, a one-stop shop f…

Virgin Records AmericaNew music from the legendary Janet Jackson is on the way. 

In honor of the 25th anniversary of Jackson’s sixth studio album, The Velvet Rope, the five-time Grammy winner will release a deluxe version on October 7, the same day it…

Tom Petty performs at University of Florida in 1983; Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesTom Petty was a proud son of Gainesville, Florida, and the city’s university plans to honor the late rocker with Tom Petty Day.

The University of Florida has announced that t…

ABC AudioAmong the many highlights of the Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts last month was Wolfgang Van Halen playing the riffs of his late father, Eddie Van Halen, as he ripped classic Van Halen tunes, including “Hot for Teacher” and “Panama.” However, …

Leah SteigerOctober 13 marks Sammy Hagar’s 75th birthday, and in honor of the occasion, AXS TV is devoting 24 hours of programming to the Red Rocker.

Starting Wednesday, October 12 at 8 p.m. ET, AXS TV is going all-Hagar, starting with his appearance …

Columbia RecordsMariah Carey has another major milestone to celebrate: her fifth studio album, Daydream, turned 27 on Monday.

The singer celebrated the sweet anniversary on Twitter, writing, “Happy anniversary Daydream. My most bittersweet album.”

Ma…

Warner RecordsRed Hot Chili Peppers are releasing a Los Angeles Rams-themed vinyl version of their upcoming album, Return of the Dream Canteen.

The two-LP set will be printed on the NFL team’s blue and white colors. The record’s shrink wrap will also …

UMeRingo Starr has put his current tour with his All Starr Band on hold because he’s contracted COVID-19.

The Beatles legend was forced to cancel his shows this past Saturday in New Buffalo, Michigan, and Sunday in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Now, he’s can…

Live Nation/Caesars EntertainmentLas Vegas is definitely in Rod Stewart’s heart and in his soul: He’s just renewed his residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a 12th year.

Dates for Rod Stewart: The Hits have been announced for 2023 and go on…

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicIf you went to a concert over the weekend, you may have seen one of a few high-profile onstage collaborations.

On Friday, the first night of Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, the Pearl Jam frontman made a s…