Robbie Robertsonis the latest artist to sell his catalog.The Bandfrontman has sold his music publishing, recorded interests and name, image and likeness rights to the new firm Iconoclast, founded by former Iconic Artist Group CEOOlivier Chastan.
Elton Johnis currently on his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour, and with so many shows he’s apparently gotten a bit confused about what city he’s playing in.
Remember the song that rolled over the closing credits of “Janet Jackson,” the four-part docuseries about her life and career? According to whatJanet JacksontoldJimmy Fallon, it may actually come out as a single.
Billy Idolunfortunately won’t be touring withJourneyas planned. The trek is due to kick off later this month, but Billy just revealed he’s dropping off because he needs to undergo a “procedure” for a sinus infection.
As we previously told you, nominees for the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class has been announced, includingPat Benatar, Dolly Parton, Eminem, Judas Priest, Rage Against The MachineandLionel Richie,along with Duran Duran, A Tribe Called Quest, Beck, Kate Bush, DEVO, Eurythmics, MC5andCarly Simon.
As we told you,Neil Young demanded his music be removed from Spotify over COVID misinformation on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Joni MitchellandNils Lofgren did the same quickly after. Now, David Crosby and Stephen Stills have asked for their music to be removed as well. This includes each of their solo stuff plus Crosby, Stills, Nashand Young;Crosby, Stills & Nash and Crosby-Nash.
All three ofMichael Jackson’s children were on-hand for theopening of “MJ: The Musical” on Broadway, but it was ParisandPrince Jacksonwho did camera duty. The two oldest children posed side-by-side – Paris in a red patterned dress and Prince in a classic black suit and tie – for photos. MJ’s youngest,Prince Michael– also known asBlanket– was suited and booted when he was seen leaving the Neil Simon Theatre with his siblings.
Coming soon to a theater near you –David Byrne’s“Theater of the Mind.” Byrne says the production, which will run from August 31stthrough December 18th, promises to "take audience members through an immersive journey of self-reflection, discovery, and imagination, inspired by and grounded in neuroscience.”
Lionel Richiehas changed his summer plans. The singer just announced that due to COVID, he’s cancelling his UK and European tour, which included a headlining set at the Isle of Wight festival.
Ronnie Wood unveiled a newPicasso-inspired painting he did of The Rolling Stones he called "Abstract Performance." The unveiling happened in a surprise visit Wood made to Wood Lane, fitting, right? It's in West London, right outside the shopping destination "Westfield." Earlier this week, the mystery painting appeared on a billboard at "Westfield."
Kenny Gis one of the many stars who’ll turn up in a Super Bowl ad this year. The saxophonist will be featured in a throwback Busch Light beer ad, featuring the classic 1979 jingle “Head for the Mountains.”
Aerosmithwas supposed to be headed to Europe for some shows this summer, but the band just announced that the continued pandemic has forced them to cancel their plans.
"Dear Friend" may have been released in 1971 as part of Paul McCartney's Wings, but to this day, he still gets emotional listening to it because he wrote it about John Lennon. McCartney reveled that he gets “very emotional when I listen to it now. I have to sort of choke it back.” He said the song is “me talking to John after we’d had all the disputes aboutThe Beatlesbreak up" and that it was him "reaching out" and it "was certainly heartfelt."
Def Leppard has sold an additional stake of their music publishing catalog, along with master royalty income stream to "Primary Wave Music." We do not know the full terms of the deal, but what we do know is that a lot of their hits are included in the deal like “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Rock of Ages” and “Photograph.”
NBC’s tribute toBetty Whiteairs tonight, and it features a very special performance of “The Golden Girls” theme “Thank You For Being A Friend,” sung by none other thanCher.
In case you don't remember, U2's "Sunday Bloody Sunday" was given its name after the 1972 massacre where the British army shot at unarmed protestors. Fourteen people were killed, which was most people killed in a shooting during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. To commemorate the 50th anniversary, the band is sharing a new acoustic version of the song.
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