Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Mariah Carey clarifies she called Meghan Markle a "diva" in an "empowering" way
Courtesy SpotifyMariah Carey is the guest on the latest episode of Meghan Markle's podcast Archetypes, and a good part of their conversation has to do with the word "diva." Mariah says being called a ...
Andrea Dresdale Sep 02, 2022

Tune in to watch all-star tribute to Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins on Saturday
Courtesy of Foo FightersThe first of two tribute concerts honoring late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins takes place Saturday at London's Wembley Stadium. The star-studded event, which will feature...
Josh Johnson Sep 02, 2022

Melissa Etheridge says her Labor Day destination festival Etheridge Island "just made sense"
ABC/Eric McCandlessThis Labor Day weekend, instead of the fan cruise she's been doing for years, Melissa Etheridge is hosting her first fan destination festival, Etheridge Island, at a Mexican resort....
Andrea Dresdale Sep 02, 2022

Ringo Starr's All Starr Band relaunches 2022 North American tour on Monday
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesIn June, Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band postponed the last 12 concerts of the first leg of their 2022 North American tour after two members -- Edgar Winter and Toto's Stev...
Matt Friedlander Sep 02, 2022

The Cars' Greg Hawkes, Squeeze's Chris Difford featured on upcoming prog-rock concept album
Courtesy of Rocking Horse Music ClubThe Cars' Greg Hawkes and Squeeze's Chris Difford are among a variety of guest artists featured on an upcoming concept album called Circus of Wire Dolls by the prog...
Matt Friedlander Sep 01, 2022

Prince estate halts "Purple Rain" energy drink
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesFollowing a protest from the Prince estate, a judge has ruled that an energy drink cannot trademark the name "Purple Rain." Billboard reports a judge said Bang E...
Ken Simmons Sep 01, 2022

Beatles-signed 'Ed Sullivan Show' wall segment being auctioned for hundreds of thousands of bucks
Courtesy of Heritage Auctions, HA.comA piece of wall from The Ed Sullivan Show's set, signed by all four Beatles members when they made their historic first appearance on the program on February 9, 19...
Matt Friedlander Sep 01, 2022

Johnny Depp to join Jeff Beck on most of his US tour dates
Venla Shalin/RedfernsJeff Beck recently announced dates for a fall U.S. headlining tour, and now comes word that the British guitar legend will perform most of his shows with actor/rocker Johnny Depp,...
Matt Friedlander Sep 01, 2022

The Moody Blues' Justin Hayward releases new solo single, "Living for Love"
BMGLongtime Moody Blues singer/guitarist Justin Hayward has released his first new solo single in more than two years, a melodic, acoustic guitar-driven track called "Living for Love." The track is av...
Matt Friedlander Sep 01, 2022

Milli Vanilli biopic has its cast -- see the photos
Arista Records/Legacy RecordingsFinding two guys who can emulate the unique look of disgraced chart-topping pop duo Milli Vanilli was probably pretty difficult, but the producers of the upcoming Milli...
Andrea Dresdale Sep 01, 2022
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