Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
New David Bowie-themed film 'Moonage Daydream,' sanctioned by Bowie's estate, to be released soon
Express/Express/Getty ImagesA new film titled Moonage Daydream billed as "a definitive…portrait" of the late David Bowie will be released soon, BMG has announced. The movie, which has been in t...
Apr 14, 2022
Poison's Bret Michaels supporting legislation calling for more affordable insulin for diabetics
Stephen J. Cohen/Getty ImagesPoison frontman Bret Michaels, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, is voicing his support for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, legislation that would put a $...
Apr 14, 2022
Van Halen's fifth album, 'Diver Down,' was released 40 years ago today
Warner RecordsToday marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Van Halen's fifth studio album, Diver Down. Diver Down became the group's highest-charting album up to that time, peaking at #3 on the ...
Apr 14, 2022
Queen's Brian May shares story behind his solo album Another World's cover photo in new YouTube series
Universal Music EnterprisesQueen guitarist Brian May has launched a new YouTube series to promote the reissue of his second solo album, 1998's Another World, which will be released in multiple formats...
Apr 13, 2022
Barry Manilow to miss premiere of his new stage musical 'Harmony' after testing positive for COVID
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for Live NationThe official New York City premiere of Barry Manilow's stage musical Harmony is taking place tonight, but unfortunately the legendary singer and songwriter won...
Apr 13, 2022
Men at Work teaming up with Rick Springfield and John Waite for US summer tour
Al Pereira/Getty Images; Aaron J. Thornton/Getty ImagesFans of '80s pop rock have a treat in store this summer, as Men at Work, Rick Springfield and John Waite will be hitting the road together for an...
Apr 13, 2022
Diablo Cody reminisces about working with Madonna on her biopic: "I'm profoundly grateful for the experience"
Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions; Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesOscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody says she "still can't believe" she worked with Madonna, telling ABC Audio it wa...
Apr 13, 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers songs added to Fender Play guitar instruction app
ABC/Randy HolmesIf the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album has you itching to shred yourself, Fender is here to help. The famed guitar company has announced the addition of Chili Peppers songs to its Fend...
Apr 13, 2022
Mariah Carey slips into a gown and into her hot tub to celebrate 'The Emancipation of Mimi' anniversary
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcpIt's rare to see Mariah Carey not wearing a dramatic gown -- even in a hot tub. The diva did just that when celebrating the anniversary...
Apr 13, 2022
Questlove's Summer of Soul inspires re-imagined Harlem Cultural Festival, kicking off next year
Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesThe treasured 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival – a series of events and music concerts held to celebrate Black culture – will make a triumphant return to its ho...
Apr 13, 2022