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From fake heiress to Material Girl: Julia Garner officially offered starring role in Madonna biopic
Madonna: ARNAL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images; Garner: y Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesAfter months of speculation, Variety is reporting that Ozark star Julia Garner -- who most recently earned raves...
Jun 07, 2022
Two-week KISS Kruise XI to feature performances by Sebastian Bach, Lita Ford, Buckcherry & more
Courtesy of SixthmanThe lineup has been announced for the 11th annual installment of The KISS Kruise, a two-part event scheduled for October 24-29 and October 29-November 3. Both cruises, which will f...
Jun 07, 2022
The Beach Boys' Al Jardine says Brian Wilson's tour with Chicago will "be a lot of fun"
Courtesy of Live NationOriginal Beach Boys member Brian Wilson and his solo band kick off a summer co-headlining tour with Chicago tonight in Phoenix. The 25-date U.S. trek is mapped out through a Jul...
Jun 07, 2022
Check out new Journey song, "Don't Give Up on Us," from band's upcoming album, 'Freedom'
BMGJourney has just released a fourth advance track from their upcoming studio album, Freedom, a soaring and soulful rock tune called "Don't Give Up on Us." The track is available now via digital...
Jun 07, 2022
Seals and Crofts singer Jim Seals dead at age 80
Jim Seals, left; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesJim Seals, one half of the popular 1970s soft-rock duo Seals and Crofts, has died at age 80, Variety reports. Along with his musical partner, Darrell...
Jun 07, 2022
Chicago releasing new studio album, 'Born for This Moment,' in July
BMGAs Chicago prepares to launch a new headlining tour Tuesday night with Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson, the band has announced plans to release its 38th studio album, Born for This Moment, on July 1...
Jun 07, 2022
Phil Collins' signature hit featured in new ad for $999 vacuum
Atlantic/Rhino EntertainmentA new commercial soundtracked to Phil Collins' signature solo hit really sucks -- literally. The ad, featuring Phil's 1981 hit "In the Air Tonight," is for LG's CordZero Al...
Jun 07, 2022
The Stray Cats' debut US album, 'Built for Speed,' was released 40 years ago today
Capitol Records/UMeToday marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the Stray Cats' debut U.S. album, Built for Speed. The 12-track collection, which remains the rockabilly trio's most successful al...
Jun 07, 2022
'Halo'-mania! Def Leppard's new album, 'Diamond Star Halos,' bows at #10 on the Billboard 200
UMeDef Leppard's latest studio album, Diamond Star Halos, has debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200 and also bowed at #1 on Billboard's Hard Rock chart. The album earned 34,000 equivalent album units du...
Jun 06, 2022
Running up the charts, indeed: Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" goes top 10 on 'Billboard' Hot 100
ZIK Images/United Archives via Getty ImagesKate Bush didn't need a deal with God to finally notch a top-10 hit, just a placement on Stranger Things. The English singer's song "Running Up That Hill," w...
Jun 06, 2022