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Jeff Lynne talks ‘emotional’ final ELO show, and what’s next for him
Kayla Bartkowski/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesJeff Lynne’s ELO is set to say their final farewell to the road in London when they headline BST Hyde Park on July 13, and Lynne tells Mojo...
Dec 20, 2024
Bruce Springsteen releases 'Songs Under Cover Vol. 3' playlist
Harold Feng/Getty ImagesBruce Springsteen has shared a new addition to his live series, posting a third playlist of live covers he’s performed throughout his career. Bruce Sp...
Dec 20, 2024
New Jersey rocker Southside Johnny Lyon retires from touring
Donald Kravitz/Getty ImagesLegendary New Jersey rocker Southside Johnny has retired from touring, according to an announcement canceling his Dec. 31 performance at the Count Basie Center in Red Bank, ...
Dec 20, 2024
Brian May looks back at the cover of Queen's self-titled debut in latest episode of 'Queen The Greatest'
Queen Production Ltd.Queen continues to celebrate the release of a box set dedicated to their 1973 self-titled debut album, and in the latest edition of Queen The Greatest, guitarist Br...
Dec 20, 2024
See Elton John's gravity-defying new figure at Madame Tussauds London
Elton John at 1975 gig that inspired new figure; Chris Barham/Mirrorpix/Getty ImagesMost celebrity wax figures at Madam Tussauds museums show the star standing up or sitting down. But a new figure of ...
Dec 20, 2024
WHAM!'s Andrew Ridgeley says 'Last Christmas' was a 'stroke of brilliance' by George Michael
Sony Music EntertainmentIn 2023, WHAM's 1984 classic "Last Christmas" became the Christmas #1 — a big deal in the duo's native England — for the first time ever. This year m...
Dec 20, 2024
Julian Lennon reveals second skin cancer scare
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesJulian Lennon, eldest son of The Beatles' John Lennon, is opening up about a recent health scare, revealing on social media he had surgery to remove melanoma fro...
Dec 20, 2024
Jon Bon Jovi teams with Jason Kelce & pals for 'Run Rudolph Run' cover
Vera Y RecordsChristmas is just days away, but the festive tunes keep on coming.Jason Kelce and his charity musical project The Philly Specials have already released singles featuring Boyz II Men and ...
Dec 20, 2024
The Clash, Prince to be honored with the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
Allan Tannenbaum/Getty ImagesBritish punk band The Clash and legendary superstar Prince have been chosen to receive the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be handed out duri...
Dec 20, 2024
On This Day, Dec. 20, 1969: The Rolling Stones top the UK chart with 'Let It Bleed'
On This Day, Dec. 20, 1969 ...The Rolling Stones had a new U.K. #1 with their album Let It Bleed.The album, the follow-up to 1968’s Beggars Banquet, failed to produce any charting...
Dec 20, 2024