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David Byrne raising funds for his nonprofit magazine with holiday song "The Fat Man's Comin'"
Courtesy David ByrneFormer Talking Heads mastermind David Byrne has a new Christmas song out, and if you purchase it, you'll be giving him a nice holiday gift. Byrne is releasing the track "The Fat Ma...
Andrea Dresdale Dec 02, 2022

Barry Manilow cancels Las Vegas Christmas show debut due to heart condition
Robin Little/RedfernsThe first night of Barry Manilow's series of Christmas concerts in Las Vegas wasn't very merry: It had to be canceled due to a health issue. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports t...
Andrea Dresdale Dec 02, 2022

Neil Young's 50th anniversary edition of 'Harvest' is here
Reprise RecordsNeil Young recently told The New Yorker that he's glad that one of his most beloved albums -- 1972's Harvest -- "was a big successful record," but he admitted, "I have no idea really wh...
Andrea Dresdale Dec 02, 2022

Elton John confirmed to headline UK's Glastonbury festival next June: "It's going to be emotional"
Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesAfter much speculation by fans -- and some pretty blatant hints -- it's now official: Elton John's final U.K. show of his Farewell tour will take...
Andrea Dresdale Dec 02, 2022

Cher admits that "on paper," her new relationship "looks kinda ridiculous"
joce zerojack/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesCher is completely unapologetic about her 36-year-old boyfriend Alexander “AE” Edwards, though she understands why the relationship might give some peo...
Andrea Dresdale Dec 02, 2022

You Got the Silver: Rolling Stones immortalized with coins by the UK's Royal Mint
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesJust when you thought The Rolling Stones had received every honor they possibly could, there's a brand new one: "The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" has been immortalized ...
Andrea Dresdale Dec 02, 2022

Richie Sambora, Quincy Jones & more contribute items to ASCAP auction
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicA whole host of musicians have contributed items to a new silent auction to raise money for the ASCAP Foundation, which supports American creators. The auction includes items fro...
Jill Lances Dec 02, 2022

Lindsey Buckingham pays tribute to "friend, soul mate, sister" Christine McVie
Alison Buck/WireImage for The Recording AcademyChristine McVie's death at the age of 79 has been shocking for her Fleetwood Mac bandmates. Stevie Nicks posted a lengthy, handwritten tribute to the wom...
Andrea Dresdale Dec 01, 2022

Warren Haynes’ 31st annual Christmas Jam to be livestreamed
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicWarren Haynes’ 31st annual Christmas Jam is sold out, but folks without tickets will still be able to enjoy it. The event is now set to be livestreamed in 4K on Volume...
Jill Lances Dec 01, 2022

Fans think Elton John is headlining the Glastonbury Festival — and they may be right
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesElton John recently announced he's adding one more date to his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour — his final tour ever — and fans think it&rsq...
Jill Lances Dec 01, 2022
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