Music

The members of UB40 are mourning the loss of one of their original members. Astro, the longtime singer and multi-instrumentalist of the reggae band, passed away at the age of 64 following a short illness. 

Billy Joel is set to return home tonight. The singer will once again return to the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York, his 120^th lifetime performance at the legendary arena.

Lionel Richie has signed a new global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, which includes all the songs he wrote during his solo career, including hits like “Lady,” “All Night Long,” “Hello,” “We Are The World,” and more.

As we previously told you, ABBA announced a special virtual concert, “ABBA Voyage,” featuring avatars of band members Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, backed by a live 10-piece band. Well, now they are giving fans their first look at the production. 

Scarlett Johansson and Bono perform a duet in the new trailer for “Sing 2.” The sequel to 2016’s “Sing” is finally on the way, and boasts another star-studded cast.

As we previously told you, U2 has a new song “Your Song Saved My Life” on the soundtrack to the animated film “Sing 2” and it’s just been released. The song is the first new track from U2 since 2019.

Diana Ross’ new album “Thank You” comes out tomorrow, and she’s just given fans another taste of the record. She dropped the new single “I Still Believe,” which was produced by Jack Antonoff. 

After being forced to take a year off due to the pandemic, Stevie Wonder’s annual House Full of Toys Benefit will return December 18^th for its 23^rd anniversary concert.

Barry Gibb is being honored with his very own set of stamps by the Isle Of Man Post Office. The Bee Gees co-founder, who was born in the Isle of Man before moving to Australia when he was nine, is being celebrated for his career and charitable work.

Brian May has shared a new animated video for Queen’s classic song “Who Wants To Live Forever.” It serves as a call to action at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland.

Bruce Springsteen may soon become the latest artist to sell their vast music catalog.

John Fogerty is set to perform at a new concert celebrating our nation’s first responders, healthcare workers and fallen Heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cher is set to perform next week as part of a benefit to help a Buddhist Monastery and Nunnery in Nepal. Cher is part of a lineup for the November 8^th WisdomSound livestream, which is raising money for the Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery and Nagi Nunnery in Nepal.

Elton John is certainly known for wearing some stylish and unique glasses, and now he’s bringing that style to the public. Elton is launching his own signature eyewear line, Elton John Eyewear, which will be sold at Walmart and Sam’s Club.

U2 is the latest band to join TikTok. The Irish rockers officially launched an account on the social media site, making their catalog available to users who want to add their tunes to soundtrack their clips.

The Rolling Stones have shared a cool new video for their 1981 hit “Start Me Up.” 

Jon Bon Jovi left an audience full of fans disappointed this weekend when he was forced to cancel a show last minute after testing positive for COVID.

Elton John has a new Top 10 record. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s latest release, “The Lockdown Sessions,” debuts at 10 on the “Billboard” 200 Album chart, moving 29,000 equivalent album units. 

The 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place in Cleveland this weekend. This year’s class included: Tina Turner, Foo Fighters, Carole King, The Go-Go's, Jay-Z and Todd Rundgren. In addition, LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads were honored with the Musical Excellence Award, and Kraftwerk, Gil Scott Heron and Charley Patton received the Early Influence Award.

Billy Joel is giving us a preview of the goodies in his upcoming box set, “The Vinyl Collection, Vol. 1.” He’s shared a video for a cut from the collections unreleased live album, “Live at the Great American Music Hall – 1975.”