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The Moody Blues' John Lodge releases 2019 performance of "Ride My See-Saw" featuring Yes' Jon Davison
Keeping the Faith for HalesouthLongtime Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge has released a live performance of his band's classic 1968 song "Ride My See-Saw" as an advance track from his forthcoming...
Nov 01, 2021
"11 O'Clock TikTok"? U2 joins the popular video-centered social media platform
Credit: Helena ChristensenU2 has joined the growing ranks of famous rock bands that have launched their own official account on TikTok. In conjunction with the debut of their TikTok site, @U2, the Iri...
Nov 01, 2021
Foreigner, Rob Thomas among stars performing at 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Krishta Abruzzini; Randall SlavinForeigner and Rob Thomas will help bring some holiday cheer to the 95th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will air live on NBC from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on Thursda...
Nov 01, 2021
Elton John scores top-10 album with 'The Lockdown Sessions'; launches his own line of eyewear
Interscope RecordsElton John has scored his 21st top-10 album on the Billboard 200 with his latest studio effort, The Lockdown Sessions, which debuted at #10 on the chart after earning 29,000 equivale...
Nov 01, 2021
Everybody loves you now: Billy Joel's debut album was released 50 years ago today
Columbia/LegacyIt's Billy Joel's golden anniversary as an artist: 50 years ago, on November 1, 1971, his first album, Cold Spring Harbor, was released. Here are some things you may not know about the ...
Nov 01, 2021
Madonna recreates Marilyn's last photo shoot, decries cancel culture in 'V' magazine
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesMadonna is once again courting controversy, by doing a photo shoot inspired by someone even more iconic than she is: Marilyn Monroe. Throughout her c...
Nov 01, 2021
Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey smashes Halloween pumpkins and declares, "It's time!"
NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesHalloween is officially over, and you know what that means: Mariah Carey is giving us all permission to start celebrating Christmas. In a video posted to social med...
Nov 01, 2021
Jon Bon Jovi tests positive for COVID-19, forced to cancel Miami event
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty ImagesJon Bon Jovi has tested positive for COVID-19. The rocker was scheduled to perform with his solo band at a Runaway Tours event at the Loews South Beach...
Nov 01, 2021
The Temptations' Otis Williams taking part in New York City Q&A event that will be livestreamed tonight
Photography by Scott Leon/Courtesy of UMeAfter celebrating his 80th birthday on Saturday, The Temptations' Otis Williams will visit New York City's City College Center for the Arts today to take part ...
Nov 01, 2021
KISS cancels upcoming Las Vegas residency, ex-guitarist Bruce Kulick performs with band on KISS Kruise
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for A&EKISS will no longer be turning Sin City into Rock City in late 2021 and early 2022. The band's upcoming Las Vegas residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Re...
Nov 01, 2021