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‘Queen Rock Montreal’ theatrical release extended

If you missed the chance to see Queen Rock Montreal in IMAX theaters last weekend, you now have a second chance.The film’s IMAX release has been extended, with additional showings set to run from Friday, January 26, to Thursday, February 1.The extension comes after the initial ...
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“Brand New Key” singer-songwriter Melanie Safka dies at 76

Melanie Safka, best known for her breakthrough appearance at Woodstock and her #1 hit “Brand New Key,” has passed away at age 76. Safka was one of three solo female singers to perform at Woodstock. Her appearance inspired her to write the tune “Candles in the ...
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Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh was offered the role of Doc Brown in ‘Back to the Future’

Back to the Future fans probably couldn’t imagine the film without Christopher Lloyd playing Doc Brown, but it turns out he may not have been the first choice for the role.While at the Sundance Film Festival, Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo told The Wrap he was originally offered the part by the film's producer Steven Spielberg and director Robert ...
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David Lee Roth takes shots at Wolfgang Van Halen in latest video

 First he took a shot at Sammy Hagar; now David Lee Roth is taking aim at Eddie Van Halen’s son, Mammoth WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen.In a new Roth Show video, the rocker shares his displeasure at having had to work with Eddie’s son, who played bass in Van Halen from 2007 to 2015. Roth starts ...
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Billy Joel to perform at the Grammy Awards

He's not currently nominated for a Grammy, but Billy Joel will take the stage at this year's Grammy Awards, set for February 4 in Los Angeles.Over the years, The Piano Man has won five Grammys, including Album of the Year for 52nd Street, and Record and Song of the ...
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Elton John releasing behind-the-scenes book of Farewell tour memories

Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour may be in the rearview mirror, but the memories will last forever.The Rocket Man has announced a new book, Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life On Tour, which  offers fans a behind-the-scenes look at the record-breaking tour, from its ...
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Mark Knopfler announces new album, ‘One Deep River’

Mark Knopfler is back with new music. The Dire Straits frontman announced that he’ll release his 10th studio album One Deep River on April 12, and he's giving fans their first taste of the record with the release of lead single “Ahead of the Game.”According to the album’s description, One Deep River “offers an ...
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Neil Young to headline 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Festival

Neil Young has been announced as one of the headliners for the 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Festival, taking place September 19-22 in Louisville, Kentucky.Young will co-headline opening night with Beck, with Dave Matthews Band and Tedeschi Trucks Band booked for Friday, Zach Bryan and Cody Jinks on Saturday, and Tyler Childers and My Morning Jacket on Sunday.Bourbon & Beyond is ...
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Madonna’s management, concert promoter respond to fans’ lawsuit over late show start

Madonna's management and her concert promoter, Live Nation, have responded to the news that two New York City fans are suing the Queen of Pop for the late starting time of her show in Brooklyn, New York, in December.Michael Fellows, of Brooklyn, and Jonathan Hadden, of the ...
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The Rolling Stones land first BRIT Award nomination in over a decade

The Rolling Stones have been recognized with a 2024 BRIT Award nomination.The legendary rockers, who last year released Hackney Diamonds, their first album of new material since 2005, have been nominated in the Alternative/Rock Act category, where they’ll compete against Blur, Bring Me the Horizon, Young Fathers and Yussef Dayes. The nomination is ...
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