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Rod Stewart, Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant among stars featured on Nordoff Robbins' streaming Christmas special
JMEnternational/Getty ImagesPerformances by Rod Stewart, Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant, Neil Young, Lindsey Buckingham and a variety of other artists will be featured on the 2021 edition of Nordoff Robb...
Dec 17, 2021
Mariah Carey reveals how Prince inspired her to "reach out" and offer support to Britney Spears
Amy Sussman/FilmMagicMariah Carey said she couldn't sit back when Britney Spears' conservatorship drama came to a head this year. Speaking to NME, the Grammy winner touched upon he...
Dec 17, 2021
Veteran rock bassist Phil Chen, who played with Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, Doors members & more, dead at 75
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesPhil Chen, a Jamaican-born session bassist whose long list of credits include recordings with Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck and members of The Doors, died on Tuesday, December 14, ...
Dec 17, 2021
50th anniversary of David Bowie's Hunky Dory album to be celebrated with picture disc, new mix of "Changes"
ParlophoneToday, December 17, marks the 50th anniversary of the U.K. release of David Bowie's fourth album, Hunky Dory, and two special releases are planned to celebrate the milestone. First off, a ne...
Dec 17, 2021
Journey to ring in 2022 in Times Square on ABC's 'New Year's Rockin' Eve'
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationAs we usher in 2022, Journey will be there to remind us all, "Don't Stop Believin'." The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will be performing live in New York's Time...
Dec 17, 2021
Journey's Jonathan Cain says he's "really excited" about band's symphonic show in Vegas, which will be filmed
Courtesy of Live NationJourney wraps up its 2021 tour schedule this Saturday with a special symphonic performance in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which follows a six-date Vegas reside...
Dec 17, 2021
Mariah Carey takes over London Underground's intercom
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MCMariah Carey is helping London Underground's commuters to feel a bit more festive on their travels by taking over the system's intercom. The Grammy winner reve...
Dec 16, 2021
Green Day marks 30th anniversary of 'Kerplunk!' with photos and retrospective essay
Lookout Records/Reprise RecordsWednesday, December 15, marked the 30th anniversary of Green Day's sophomore album, Kerplunk! In celebration of the milestone, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong shared a ser...
Dec 16, 2021
Gwen Stefani announces "special" Facebook Watch series, 'Live from the Orange Grove'
Disney/Richard HarbaughGwen Stefani is helping to ring in the holidays with her brand-new series on Facebook Watch, Live from the Orange Grove, where she will serenade fans with performances...
Dec 16, 2021
Graham Nash, James Taylor among stars set to honor Joni Mitchell at MusiCares Person of the Year gala
Credit: Marcy GensicGraham Nash and James Taylor are part of the just-announced lineup of musicians who'll salute Joni Mitchell at the 31st annual MusiCares Person of the Year gala, which takes place ...
Dec 16, 2021