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Kate Bush shares new statement after "Running Up That Hill" hits top five on 'Billboard' Hot 100
ZIK Images/United Archives via Getty ImagesKate Bush's "rare" public statements are becoming much more common. The normally press-shy artist has issued a number of posts on her website in response to ...
Josh Johnson Jun 15, 2022

Janet Jackson graces the cover of 'Essence'
Yu TsaiAhead of her highly-anticipated performance as one of the headliners of the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture next month, legendary musician Janet Jackson lands the cover of the m...
Jamia Pugh Jun 15, 2022

Members of Queen, The Police, Rush & more joining Foo Fighters at Taylor Hawkins tribute show in London
Courtesy of Nasty Little ManFoo Fighters have announced the lineup of performers who'll appear at the first of two planned upcoming tribute concerts for the band's late drummer, Taylor Hawkins. As pre...
Andrea Dresdale Jun 15, 2022

Steve Miller Band's 'Abracadabra' album released 40 years ago today
Sailor Records/Capitol RecordsToday marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the Steve Miller Band's 12th studio album, Abracadabra. Powered by the chart-topping title track, Abracadabra peaked at...
Matt Friedlander Jun 15, 2022

Ringo Starr's NFT collection sells for over $120,000
Courtesy of Julien's AuctionsRingo Starr's first NFT collection was sold Monday, June 13, at an online sale hosted by Julian's Auctions. The "Ringo Starr NFT Collection -- The Creative Mind of a Beatl...
Matt Friedlander Jun 14, 2022

Alanis Morissette among artists playing at Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder's 2022 Ohana Encore festival
Courtesy of Ohana FestivalAlannis Morissette is part of the lineup of Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder's 2022 Ohana Encore festival, taking place October 8-9 in Dana Point, California. As its name sugg...
Josh Johnson Jun 14, 2022

Simple Minds to release new studio album, 'Direction of the Heart,' in October; check out lead single
BMGVeteran Scottish rockers Simple Minds will release their 18th studio album, Direction of the Heart, on October 21. The nine-track collection, a follow-up to 2018's Walk Between Worlds, can be pre-o...
Matt Friedlander Jun 14, 2022

Kenny Loggins' new memoir, 'Still Alright,' published today
Hachette BooksKenny Loggins reflects on his decades-long career in a new memoir, Still Alright, which was released today. In the book, Loggins details his many musical endeavors, including his work as...
Dana Schaeffer and Matt Friedlander Jun 14, 2022

Does Elton John have another superstar duet up his (sequined) sleeve?
InterscopeElton John's collaboration with Dua Lipa, "Cold Heart," which combines four of his previous songs into one track, has become his biggest hit in years. Now, there's a report that he's working...
Andrea Dresdale Jun 14, 2022

Sting is "having a ball" with newly extended Las Vegas residency: "It's fantastic!"
Courtesy of Live NationMy Songs, Sting's Las Vegas residency show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, first launched last November and is running this week. Sting just announced that he's expanding th...
Andrea Dresdale Jun 14, 2022
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