Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Ann Wilson releasing new solo album, 'Fierce Bliss,' in April; features collaborations with Gov't Mule & others
Cover: Roger Dean/Silver Lining Music Ltd.Heart frontwoman Ann Wilson will release a new solo album titled Fierce Bliss on April 29. The 11-track collection was recorded at various sessions in Nashvil...
Feb 08, 2022
Michael Jackson biopic to be distributed by Lionsgate
Kevin Mazur/WireImageNearly 13 years following the passing of Michael Jackson, a biopic about the King of Pop is coming to the big screen. Lionsgate announced it will distribute the film now bein...
Feb 08, 2022
Always be my money: Mariah Carey's new contest has $100k in cash prizes
Amy Sussman/FilmMagicIf you could use some serious extra cash, better fire up that Snapchat account. Mariah Carey has teamed with the video-sharing app for an all-new Sp...
Feb 08, 2022
Van Morrison nominated for Best Original Song Oscar, but U2, Brian Wilson and Carole King don't make the cut
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences/ABCThe nominations for the 2022 Oscars was announced this morning Oscar and among the nominees in the Best Original Song category is Van Morrison. Morrison'...
Feb 08, 2022
Lynyrd Skynyrd to perform at Maryland's Let's Go! festival in June with The Outlaws
Michael Chang/Getty ImagesLynyrd Skynyrd will headline the first day of of the Let's Go! Music Festival, scheduled for June 3-5 in the Annapolis, Maryland, suburb of Crownsville. Joining Skynyrd on th...
Feb 08, 2022
Auction of Julian Lennon's Beatles- and John Lennon-themed NFTs brings in over $150K
Courtesy of Julien's AuctionsThe recently announced auction of six one-of-a-kind Beatles- and John Lennon-themed NFTs focusing on memorabilia from the personal collection of Lennon's son, Julian, took...
Feb 07, 2022
Billy Joel pledges $1.5 million to Long Island High School for the Arts
Myrna M. Suarez/WireImageBilly Joel has always been a huge supporter of the arts, as well as a huge supporter of his home base of Long Island, New York. Now, he's shown once again why these two things...
Feb 07, 2022
Micky Dolenz to pay tribute to late Monkees band mate with new series of solo concerts in April
Courtesy of RhinoMicky Dolenz, the last surviving member of The Monkees, will pay homage to late band mates Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith and Peter Tork during a series of special concerts visiting seven U...
Feb 07, 2022
Rod Stewart celebrates daughter's engagement, pays tribute to the Queen
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Langan'sRod Stewart spent the weekend celebrating two things: the engagement of his daughter, Kimberly Stewart, and the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth...
Feb 07, 2022
Ringo Starr's All Starr Band to kick off 2022 tour in Rama, Canada; Edgar Winter rejoins lineup
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesRingo Starr has unveiled updated plans for his 2022 North American tour with his All Starr Band that include a newly confirmed kickoff date and a lineup change. The latest ...
Feb 07, 2022