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Bono and The Edge’s Woody Guthrie Prize performance now on YouTube

Back in October, Bono and The Edge were in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to represent U2 as they were honored with the Woody Guthrie Prize, which was given out by the Woody Guthrie Center. Now they are giving fans who weren't in attendance a chance to ...
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On This Day, Dec. 29, 1985: Billy Joel becomes a first-time father

On This Day, Dec. 29, 1985 ...Billy Joel became a father when he and his wife, model Christie Brinkley, welcomed their only child together, daughter Alexa Ray Joel.Their daughter's middle name was a tribute to legendary musician Ray Charles, with whom Billy collaborated on ...
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The Year in Music 2025: Brian Wilson, Sly Stone among the music greats we lost this year

It's always sad to say goodbye to our favorite musicians when they pass away, and 2025 was certainly a tough year.The music world lost a true legend on June 11 when Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson died in his sleep at the age of ...
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In Christmas message to fans, Elton John teases not one but two new albums

Elton John and Brandi Carlile released their Grammy-nominated joint album, Who Believe In Angels?, in 2025, but 2026 may bring us some Elton John solo music - and maybe even more than expected.In a holiday video message to members of his Rocket Club fan ...
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U2’s Bono performs at annual Christmas Eve Busk in Dublin

U2 frontman Bono made an appearance at Dublin's annual Christmas Eve Busk, a gathering of artists who busk on Grafton Street, a busy shopping area in the Irish cap. This year's event took place in front of the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin's city center.In ...
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On This Day, Dec. 26, 1970: George Harrison landed at #1 with ‘My Sweet Lord’

On This Day, Dec. 26, 1970 ...George Harrison hit #1 with the song "My Sweet Lord," which went on to spend four weeks in the top spot.The chart-topper, produced by Harrison and Phil Spector, made Harrison the first former member of The Beatles to ...
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The Year in Music 2025: Billy Joel reveals health issues, stars in revealing documentary

Billy Joel's 2025 didn't start out so hot. In January, the Piano Man postponed a show in order to have a medical procedure. He did perform two shows in February and continued to announce more concerts for 2025, including co-headlining dates with Sting, Rod ...
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Watch Celine Dion act out a scene from Jim Carrey’s ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ in full Grinch costume

We bet you didn't have Celine Dion impersonating The Grinch on your holiday bingo card.On Wednesday, the Canadian diva posted a video on Instagram showing herself dressed as the Grinch - complete with a Santa suit - sitting by a fire pit with a ...
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Ian Anderson pays tribute to Jethro Tull founding member Mick Abrahams

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson is paying tribute to the band's original guitarist Mick Abrahams, who passed away Dec. 19 at the age of 82.In a post on the band's website, Anderson wrote that it was "with great sadness" that he learned of Abraham's' passing, ...
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The Zombies announce dates for third annual Begin Here festival

The Zombies have announced the dates for their third annual Begin Here festival. The 2026 event, which takes place in their hometown of St. Albans, U.K., will run from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.The Begin Here festival, which launched in November 2023, usually features ...
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