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The Year in Music 2023: David Crosby, Tina Turner, Sinéad O’Connor among music greats we lost this year

It’s always sad when our favorite musicians pass away and 2023 was no exception, with several beloved artists leaving us.The year started off with the loss of two two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends, guitar great Jeff Beck on January 10 at the age ...
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Cher sets new UK chart records with “DJ Play a Christmas Song”

The success of Cher's holiday hit "DJ Play a Christmas Song" has led to several chart records in the U.S., and now it's the same story across the pond."DJ Play a Christmas Song," from Cher's new Christmas album, has reached #20 on the U.K.'s ...
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On This Day, December 26, 1970: George Harrison lands at #1 with “My Sweet Lord”

On This Day, December 26, 1970 …George Harrison landed at #1 with the “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 score a solo #1 in ...
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The Year in Music 2023: The Rolling Stones return with ‘Hackney Diamonds’, their first new album in 18 years

After more than 60 years making music, The Rolling Stones proved in 2023 that they won’t be slowing down anytime soon by releasing their first album of new music in 18 years: Hackney Diamonds. - The tease of new music started right as the new year began, when guitarist Keith ...
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KISS avatar show coming in 2027

The end is never really the end when it comes to KISS.  When the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers said goodbye to the road earlier this month, they introduced fans to their next chapter: KISS avatars. Well, now we finally know when that next chapter ...
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The Rolling Stones’ ‘Hackney Diamonds’ claims the UK Christmas #1 album spot

The Rolling Stones are at #1 again. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s latest release, Hackney Diamonds, is the U.K.’s 2023 Official Christmas #1 album. “It’s a wonderful way to round off 2023,” the band shares. “Thank you to everyone for listening to Hackney Diamonds. Have a very happy ...
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Roger Waters remake of “Money” makes ‘Variety’s’ “Worst Songs of 2023

As the year winds down, a lot of publications will be looking back at the best of the year, but Variety has decided to go in the opposite direction, sharing its picks for the worst songs of 2023.One artist making the list this year is Rock ...
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Painting created by all four members of The Beatles going up for auction

A painting made by all four members of The Beatles is going up for auction at Christie’s.The untitled piece of art, which has become known as Images of a Woman, was completed in 1966 by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison as they were holed up at Tokyo’s Hilton Hotel  during ...
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Animated film inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Christmas classic makes Oscars shortlist

An animated short film inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s classic holiday tune, “Happy Christmas (War Is Over),” is officially in the running for an Oscar nomination.War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko is one of 15 films that made the Oscar shortlist in ...
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Whamageddon! “Last Christmas” scores UK “Christmas #1” title after 39 years

When the late George Michael wrote the Wham! song "Last Christmas" 39 years ago, he did it specifically to score a so-called "Christmas #1" -- since being on top of the U.K.'s Official Singles Chart on December 25 is a much-coveted accomplishment among British ...
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