Jonas Mohr/Warner Records Rod Stewart is headed for his first #1 album in nearly five years in his native U.K. Rod’s new album Swing Fever, a collaboration with Squeeze keyboardist-turned-TV host and bandleader Jools Holland, is on track to top the charts across the pond, according to the U.K.’s Official Charts Company. IfRead More →
left to right: Sting, daughter Mickey Sumner/Photo credit: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic Back in 1984, Sting appeared in the original Dune film, directed by David Lynch, and now, he’s showing his support for the new installment of the sci-fi epic. The rocker attended the New York premiere of Dune: Part Two this past weekend, accompaniedRead More →
Matthew Murphy It’s hard to picture anyone but Huey Lewis belting out “The Heart of Rock and Roll,” but a new trailer for the Broadway musical of the same name will give you an idea of what you can expect. The Heart of Rock and Roll, inspired by the songsRead More →
Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Images Billy Joel is set to play a venue he’s never played before. That’s because it hasn’t actually opened yet. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced a one-off show at the brand new Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on October 15. The venue, theRead More →
Disney/Jennifer Pottheiser If the first day is any indication, Elton John stands to make a bundle from the Christie’s auction of the contents of his Atlanta, Georgia, home. The first day of the sale, February 21, brought in $8 million, according to ArtsandCollections.com. All 49 lots were sold, with theRead More →
Courtesy A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Musical Neil Diamond’s music will be leaving Broadway this summer. Producers just announced that A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will have its final performance at New York’s Broadhurst Theatre on June 30, after 35 preview performances and 657 regular performances. But the show willRead More →
Songwriters Hall of Fame Diane Warren, already a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, has been announced as this year’s recipient of the hall’s highest honor: the Johnny Mercer Award. The award is given to Hall members “whose body of work is of such high quality and impact thatRead More →
Elektra/Asylum/Warner Music Group Opening statements are expected Wednesday in the trial of three men charged in a conspiracy involving nearly 100 pages of Don Henley’s handwritten notes and lyrics for the Eagles album Hotel California. According to the indictment, Glen Horowitz, Craig Inciardi and Edward Kosinki possessed notes that included lyrics to the songs “HotelRead More →
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rainforest Fund After announcing a handful of U.S. shows for 2024, James Taylor has revealed dates for a full summer tour. The tour kicks off May 29 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and includes a two-night stand at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, asRead More →
SGranitz/WireImage An in-the-works biopic about the Bee Gees may have found its director. Deadline reports that Oscar-nominated director Ridley Scott, best known for such films as Thelma & Louise and Gladiator, is in talks to helm the Paramount Pictures film about the ’70s disco legends. Paramount has been working on the film for quite a while, obtaining the rights toRead More →
