MUSIC NEWS
Yoko Ono Once Again Opposes Parole for John Lennon’s Killer
John Lennon’s killer, Mark David Chapman, is up for parole again next month, and Yoko Ono has once again sent a letter to the parole board, opposing his release ...Read More
Aretha Franklin Joined By Condoleezza Rice Onstage
On Tuesday, July 27th in Philadelphia, Aretha Franklin had a special guest join her onstage for her performance. Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice ...Read More
McCartney Reflects on White House Performance
Paul McCartney experienced another high point in an already illustrious career recently, as he was invited to the White House to receive the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress ...Read More
Rolling Stones Touring for 50th Anniversary...Then Retiring?
The Rolling Stones are hitting a milestone in their long career in 2012 -- their 50th anniversary. To celebrate, the band plans to put together a world tour that will start in 2011 ...Read More
Aretha Franklin to Host PBS Soul Special; Soul Train DVD Set Coming
Aretha Franklin will serve as host of an upcoming PBS pledge drive special called Aretha Franklin Presents Soul Rewind. The special, which premieres July 31st ...Read More
Elton John Turning George Orwell's Animal Farm Into a Musical
Billy Elliot, the musical that Elton John wrote with collaborator Lee Hall, was a smash success. So what are they doing for an encore? Variety reports that the two are re-teaming to ...Read More
Paul McCartney: "I Scolded the Dalai Lama for Eating Meat"
Aside from being one of the world's most famous people, Paul McCartney is also one of the world's most famous vegetarians. But even though he claims he doesn't try to persuade people to go vegetarian ...Read More
Elton John Slams Musicians for Boycotting Arizona
One thing you can say about Elton John -- he's not shy about stating his opinion or taking an unpopular stance. The Arizona Daily Star reports that when Elton played in Tucson, Arizona Thursday night ...Read More
John Fogerty and "Centerfield" Honored at Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty is now in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The 65-year-old former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman and his classic ...Read More
Trailer: Salt, Valhalla Rising, Ramona and Beezus
Angelina Jolie's latest film tells the story of CIA officer Evelyn Salt, who is forced to go on the run after being accused of being a spy for a Russian defector ...Read More
Todd Rundgren Looking for Fans to Perform on His Next Album
Todd Rundgren has just signed a new deal with Gigatone Entertainment and for his first release, he wants some fans to perform on the new album ...Read More
Amy Adams to Star as Janis Joplin in Upcoming Biopic
Actress Amy Adams, known for her roles in movies like Julie & Julia, Enchanted and Doubt, is set to play Janis Joplin in an upcoming biopic entitled Janis Joplin: Get It While You Can ...Read More
CBS Announces Fall Schedule
CBS will open its fall schedule with a new season of Survivor. The network announced Thursday that the 21st season of the reality competition, dubbed Survivor: Nicaragua, will premiere on September 15th. ...Read More
Report: Mick Jagger Working with Martin Scorsese on New Drama for HBO
Mick Jagger is developing a music-themed drama for HBO, with the help of Oscar-winning director Martin Scorcese. Deadline.com reports they're collaborating ...Read More
Al Jardine Says the Beach Boys Still Considering 50th Anniversary Reunion Show
According to Rolling Stone, Beach Boys guitarist Al Jardine has said that the band will reunite for one show to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Jardine says that Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston ...Read More
James Taylor & Carole King Thank Fans for Troubadour Reunion Tour Success
In a summer of dismal concert news, with numerous shows and tours canceled due to illness or poor ticket sales, James Taylor and Carole King's joint Troubadour Reunion tour was a bright spot ...Read More
Elton John Comes Down with Food Poisoning, Postpones Tucson Concert
Elton John postponed his Wednesday night concert in Tucson, Arizona due to food poisoning. The show at the Tucson Arena has been rescheduled for Thursday night. ...Read More
Piano Played by The Beatles and Pink Floyd Up for Auction
Bonhams auction house in London is putting a piano that was played by The Beatles and Pink Floyd up for sale on August 15th ...Read More
Mel Gibson Accused of Hitting Infant Daughter in New Audio Recording; Grigorieva to Sue?
RadarOnline.com has posted a sixth expletive-filled audio recording of Mel Gibson screaming at ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva that includes Grigorieva accusing ...Read More
Andy Hummel, Bassist for Big Star, Dies at 59 from Cancer
Almost four months to the day since Big Star singer Alex Chilton passed away, MTV.com reports the band's bassist, Andy Hummel, died on Monday, July 19th after a two-year battle with cancer ...Read More
Vote for John Lennon's Face to Appear on a Royal Mint Coin
The Royal Mint in the UK is asking the public, for the first time in 1,100 years, to vote on whose face should appear on its next commemorative coin, and John Lennon could be that face ...Read More
Rock Hall Anniversary Concerts Coming to DVD
Over two nights last October, the biggest names in music appeared onstage at New York's Madison Square Garden to mark the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 25th Anniversary ...Read More
James & Carole Won't Extend Troubadour Reunion Tour Despite Success
James Taylor and Carole King's joint Troubadour Reunion tour has been a surprise success, raking in 58 million bucks so far and earning rave reviews. But though the two longtime friends could earn millions more ...Read More
Leonard Cohen Releasing New Live CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Package Titled Songs from the Road
The best material from Leonard Cohen's 2008/2009 world tour has been put together on a CD/DVD and Blu-ray package called Songs from the Road, which will be in stores on September 14th ...Read More
Zsa Zsa Gabor to Have Hip Replacement After Falling in Home
Zsa Zsa Gabor will undergo hip replacement surgery Monday at a Los Angeles hospital. According to her rep, the 93-year-old actress broke her right hip Saturday ...Read More
Inception Blows Away Box Office Competition
Inception proved to be a real nightmare for its competition at the box office this weekend. The Leonardo DiCaprio thriller debuted at number one in theaters ...Read More
New Alleged Mel Gibson Recording Released Online; Cops Receive Copies During L.A. Custody Hearing
Another day, another purported tape of Mel Gibson losing his temper. RadarOnline.com on Thursday, July 15th, posted a recording of what it claims is the actor calling ...Read More
Carly Simon Forced to Drop Out of Lilith Tour Due to Injury
Looks like this year's Lilith tour just can't catch a break. The tour canceled 10 dates due to poor ticket sales, the Go-Go's were forced to cancel their appearance ...Read More
NBC Announces Fall Schedule
NBC has slotted two new series on its opening night of the fall season. Following the season premiere of Chuck on September 20th, NBC will debut The Event, about a man who investigates the disappearance of his fiancée ...Read More
Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard Join Jerry Lee Lewis on New Album
Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard are among the stars joining Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jerry Lee Lewis on his new album, Mean Old Man ...Read More
Monkees Member Micky Dolenz Joins Debbie Gibson-Tiffany Syfy Film
The Syfy channel has cast another pop star from the past for its film Mega Python vs. Gatoroid. 1980s singers Debbie Gibson and Tiffany have already been tapped for the project ...Read More
Stars Make Appearances at ESPY Awards
Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Tracy Morgan were among the celebrities who made appearances Wednesday night at ESPN's ESPY Awards ...Read More
Report: Tony Curtis Hospitalized for Breathing Problems
Tony Curtis has been hospitalized in Las Vegas since last week, reports TMZ.com. The 85-year-old actor had to undergo tests after experiencing breathing problems. ...Read More
Keith Richards' Wife Reveals Battle with Bladder Cancer to Vogue
The wife of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards tells Vogue magazine in their August issue that she's a cancer survivor. Patti Hansen revealed to the magazine ...Read More
Chicago Offers Chance to Sing Onstage with Them for Charity
Chicago is now on tour with the Doobie Brothers, but they're continuing a charity initiative that dates back to the beginning of their current tour. ...Read More
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch to be Turned into a California State Park?
Neverland Ranch could be transformed into a California state park, if some officials have their way. KEYT-TV reports some state lawmakers as well as members of the NAACP are endorsing the idea. ...Read More
Village People Upset With YMCA's Decision to Change Its Name
It's fun to stay at "the Y"? Not according to The Village People, whose most well-known hit is "Y.M.C.A." The group is reportedly disappointed that the ...Read More
John Lennon's Son Defends Lady Gaga After Beatles Fans Protest Pic of Her Playing John's Piano
A few days ago, John Lennon's son, Sean Lennon, posted on Twitter a photo of Lady Gaga in the apartment of his mother, Yoko Ono, playing his late father's white piano. ...Read More
Carole King & James Taylor Tour Rake In Profits, Jovi Leads Pack for 2010
While plenty of tours have been forced to call off dates due to poor ticket sales lately, there are still some success stories ...Read More
Trailer: Despicable Me, The Kids Are Right
Check out movies new in theaters the week of July 9 including the new 3D movie Despicable Me and the comedy The Kids Are Right. ...Read More
Ringo's 70th Sparks Beatle Birthday Reunion
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band played a special performance at New York City's Radio City Music Hall last night, with more all-stars than usual on account of it being the 70th birthday of the famed Beatle drummer. ...Read More
Apple Reissues Coming in October
Apple Records, the label founded by The Beatles in 1968, is set to reissue all of the albums recorded by artists they signed to their roster. ...Read More
Emmy Nominations Announced, The Pacific, Glee Lead All Nominees
Nominations for the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced this morning, and the miniseries The Pacific leads with 24 nods, followed by Fox's freshman hit Glee. ...Read More
Ringo Starr Celebrates 70th Birthday with "Peace and Love" Salute in New York City
On Wednesday, in the middle of New York's Times Square, Ringo Starr led spectators in a "Peace and Love" salute to help celebrate his 70th birthday. ...Read More
Ringo Starr Turns 70 Today; Celebrating with a Concert at Radio City Music Hall
Ringo Starr hits a serious milestone in his life today: the former drummer for The Beatles turns 70 years old. However, instead of having a small get-together with family and friends ...Read More
Elton John Says New Album Marks the End of His Pop Music Career
His rock career has pretty much been over since the 80s, as far as new music is concerned. Now Elton John says his upcoming album The Union marks the end of his career as a pop superstar. ...Read More
The Who Planning 2011 Tour, May Perform Quadrophenia Live Again
After staying away from touring in 2010, except for a few charity shows, The Who are looking to hit the road again in 2011. ...Read More
Ringo Urges Fans to Help Ring In 70th Birthday
Tomorrow, July 7th, marks the birthday of one of Rock n' Roll's most esteemed drummers. Ringo Starr, the celebrated skinsman for The Beatles, will ring in his 70th birthday ...Read More
Ilene Woods, the Voice of Cinderella, Dead at 81
The voice of Cinderella passed away last Thursday at age 81. Ilene Woods was a radio singer before landing the title role in Disney's 1950 animated film Cinderella ...Read More
Titanic Star Gloria Stuart Turns 100
Gloria Stuart reached a Titanic-sized milestone Sunday. The actress, best known for playing the character of the old Rose in Titanic, turned 100, the same day America celebrated its 234th birthday ...Read More
