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Can you teach me how to dance? Don McLean releases dance remix of classic song "American Pie"
UMe/CapitolAs part of Don McLean's continuing 50th anniversary celebrations for his classic song "American Pie," a special dance remix of the tune created by Australian electronic dance-music outfit L...
Matt Friedlander Jun 24, 2022

Cyndi Lauper, Cher and others weigh in on Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade and the fundamental right to abortion that has been the law for almost 50 years. The court ruled 6-3 in an opinion written by Justice Samuel A...
Andrea Dresdale Jun 24, 2022

Check out Stevie Nicks' new duet with Chris Isaak from 'Elvis' soundtrack
Iona/RCA RecordsThe new Elvis Presley biopic Elvis opened in theaters Friday, and with its arrival an expansive star-studded soundtrack album has been released. The album features 36 tracks that inclu...
Matt Friedlander and Josh Johnson Jun 24, 2022

New York Yankees offering Jerry Garcia Bobblehead giveaway on what would've been Garcia's 80th birthday
Courtesy of New York YankeesIf you're a Grateful Dead fan who also happens to like the New York Yankees, here's some cool news for you: The first 1,000 fans who purchase a special-event ticket to the ...
Matt Friedlander Jun 24, 2022

Stephen Stills sells his recorded music assets to Eagles manager Irving Azoff's Iconic Artists Group
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesStephen Stills has joined the growing ranks of famous rock artists who have sold the rights to their musical recordings for a big payday. Stills' recorded music assets have...
Matt Friedlander Jun 24, 2022

Neil Young releasing new live album and concert film, 'Noise & Flowers,' dedicated to late manager
Reprise RecordsNeil Young will release a new live album and concert film titled Noise & Flowers on August 5, which was recorded during his nine-date 2019 European tour with his frequent backing gr...
Matt Friedlander Jun 24, 2022

Styx's Tommy Shaw featured on Alan Parsons' upcoming album, 'From the New World,' due out in July
Frontiers Music srlStyx's Tommy Shaw is among the artists who have lent their talents to veteran British producer, composer and musician Alan Parsons' latest album, From the New World, which will be r...
Matt Friedlander Jun 24, 2022

Austin Butler felt "a responsibility" to get 'Elvis' right
Credit: Alon AmirWhen Austin Butler signed on to play Elvis Presley in Elvis, the new biopic about the musician's life, he knew it wouldn't be a walk in the park to step into the King of Rock 'n' Roll...
Mary Pat Thompson Jun 24, 2022

Madonna performs at Pride event with drag queens, makes out with a rapper
It's been a while since Madonna has performed live in the U.S., but since it's Pride Month, the longtime ally hit the stage last night at New York City's Terminal 5 for a special event. The event was ...
Andrea Dresdale Jun 24, 2022

The Zombies kick off North American summer tour tonight after canceling two shows because of COVID
Bobby Bank/Getty ImagesAfter The Zombies canceled two shows in Ontario, Canada, this week because founding singer Colin Blunstone and keyboardist Rod Argent contracted COVID-19, the band launches the ...
Matt Friedlander Jun 24, 2022
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