Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Earth, Wind & Fire releasing updated version of their 1976 hit "Can't Hide Love" next week
UMeOn Friday, August 20, Earth, Wind & Fire will release a new, reimagined version of their 1976 hit "Can't Hide Love," titled "You Want My Love" that they recorded in collaboration with acclaimed...
Aug 13, 2021
Stevie Wonder to perform with rapper Common on Stand Up to Cancer telethon
ABC/Eric McCandlessThe seventh annual Stand Up to Cancer telethon will feature a performance by Stevie Wonder and rapper Common during the hour-long special. Brittany Howard also will b...
Aug 13, 2021
Elton John executive-producing new show teaming Olympians with musicians
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for BCRFEarlier in the week, Elton John talked about how happy he was about the Olympics, where a number of athletes represented by his sports management company, Rocket Sp...
Aug 13, 2021
Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy explain how Mariah Carey's "Fantasy" became the "engine" of 'Free Guy'
20th Century StudiosIf you've been following the long path to the theaters for the oft-pandemic-delayed action comedy Free Guy, you'll know that Mariah Carey's hit "Fantasy" plays a big role in t...
Aug 13, 2021
Jennifer Hudson shares the mandate that Aretha Franklin gave to her for the 'Respect' biopic
Credit: Quantrell D. Colbert Jennifer Hudson says she received a special mandate from the Queen of Soul when she took on the role of Aretha Franklin in the new biographical film Respect. In...
Aug 13, 2021
Who's 50? The Who's classic fifth studio album, 'Who's Next,' celebrates its 50th anniversary Saturday
Geffen RecordsThe Who's fifth studio album, Who's Next, considered one of the group's finest moments, was released 50 years ago this Saturday, August 14. The follow-up to the legendary British band's ...
Aug 13, 2021
Listen to Elton John & Dua Lipa mash up four of his songs in new dance remix "Cold Heart"
EMI/InterscopeEarlier this week, Elton John and Dua Lipa teased their joint single, "Cold Heart," and from a snippet, it sounded like a mashup of two Elton singles: 1990's "Sacrifice" and the 1972 cla...
Aug 13, 2021
Tony Bennett cancels 2021 tour dates, is retiring from the road, says manager
Kelsey BennettTony Bennett has canceled his fall and winter 2021 tour dates, according to Variety. The legendary crooner -- who marked his 95th birthday last week by performing with Lady Gaga at two-s...
Aug 13, 2021
Ringo Starr releasing new EP, 'Change the World,' in September; listen to lead track now
UMeAfter releasing the five-song Zoom In EP this past March, Ringo Starr has unveiled plans to issue a new four-track EP called Change the World on September 24 on CD, cassette and digital format...
Aug 13, 2021
Dire Straits bassist John Illsley to release memoir in November featuring foreword by Mark Knopfler
Diversion BooksJohn Illsley, who played bass with Dire Straits for the band's entire career, has written a memoir about his life and his experiences with the famous British group led by singer/guitari...
Aug 12, 2021