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Aerosmith to perform at Steven Tyler’s 6th annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party
Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesAfter retiring from the road in 2024 due to Steven Tyler’s vocal issues, Aerosmith is ready to perform again.The lineup for Tyler's sixth annual Jam for Janie Grammy...
Jill Lances Jan 23, 2025

On This Day, Jan. 23, 1976: David Bowie releases his 10th studio album, 'Station to Station'
On This Day, Jan. 23, 1976…David Bowie released his 10th studio album, Station to Station, which introduced a new persona, the Thin White Duke.The follow up to 1975’s Young Americans, Sta...
Jill Lances Jan 23, 2025

Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown' earns eight Academy Award nominations
Courtesy of Searchlight PicturesThe Academy Award nominations were announced Thursday, and the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown earned eight Oscar nods, including best picture.Timothée Chala...
Jill Lances Jan 23, 2025

Elton John receives Oscar nomination for his song 'Never Too Late'
InterscopeElton John received his fifth Oscar nomination on Thursday.The nominations for the 97th Annual Academy Awards were announced by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott, and in the category of best ori...
Andrea Dresdale Jan 23, 2025

If Elton John receives an Oscar nod, he may not perform on the telecast
ABC/Craig SjodinElton John's song "Never Too Late," written by Elton, his friend Brandi Carlile, Bernie Taupin and producer Andrew Watt, made the short list for best original song ...
Andrea Dresdale Jan 23, 2025

Bruce Springsteen releases playlist of first-ever Toronto concert from 1975
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen is diving back into his archives for his latest live release.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just released a live recording ...
Jill Lances Jan 23, 2025

U2 quietly donates $300K to University of Nevada, Las Vegas
ABC/Randy HolmesAfter their successful run at the Sphere in Las Vegas, U2 is giving back to the city.The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the Irish rockers quietly donated $300,000 to the Univers...
Jill Lances Jan 22, 2025

Gov’t Mule announces co-headlining shows with Tedeschi Trucks Band
courtesy of Gov't Mule and Tedeschi Trucks BandGov’t Mule is teaming with Tedeschi Trucks Band for some special co-headlining dates later this year.The two acts will play five shows together Sep...
Jill Lances Jan 22, 2025

Dave Mason announces new album and tour dates
Barham Productions Traffic’s Dave Mason is back with some new music.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to release his 21st studio album, A Shade of Blues, on March 21.The 11-track album, w...
Jill Lances Jan 22, 2025

Sting cancels appearance, postpones shows due to illness
Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty ImagesSting is under the weather, forcing him to cancel his appearance at the upcoming Bass Magazine Awards, as well as several scheduled concerts.“On advisement from...
Jill Lances Jan 22, 2025
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