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Frankie Goes to Hollywood reuniting for Eurovision opening ceremony

Frankie Goes to Hollywood is getting back together.The classic lineup — Holly Johnson, Brian Nash, Paul Rutherford, Mark O'Toole and Peter Gill — is reuniting to perform at the opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest, their first time playing together in 36 years. The band, best known for such '80s hits as “Relax,” ...
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U2 add seven more Las Vegas shows

Before the tickets for U2’s Las Vegas residency have even gone on sale, the band is extending their stay in Sin City. Noting that there have already been over 1 million requests for tickets, the Irish rockers just announced seven additional dates for U2: UV Achtung Baby Live ...
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Madonna wears iconic cone bra in “nostalgic trip down memory lane”

Madonna is taking a trip down memory lane.On Monday, the pop star took to Instagram to share photos of some of her looks over the years, including some of the iconic cone bras designed by Jean Paul Gaultier. "A trip to my archives is always a nostalgic trip ...
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Little Feat releasing deluxe editions of ‘Sailin’ Shoes’ and ‘Dixie Chicken’

Little Feat is set to release remastered deluxe editions of two of their classic albums, 1972’s Sailin’ Shoes and 1973’s Dixie Chicken.The deluxe edition of Sailin’ Shoes will include previously unreleased outtakes from the album’s recording session, including alternative versions of “Cold Cold Cold,” “Apolitical Blues” and “Willin’.” There’s also ...
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Grammy-winning songwriter Desmond Child releasing memoir in September

Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Desmond Child is ready to tell his story. Child, who has written hits for artists like Bon Jovi, KISS, Aerosmith, Katy Perry and Ricky Martin, is set to release his memoir, Livin’ On A Prayer: Big Songs Big Life, on September 19, featuring a forward by KISS’ Paul Stanley.“The process of writing the ...
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Lionel Richie announces all-new Las Vegas residency show

Lionel Richie is extending his time in Las Vegas.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just announced a new set of Las Vegas residency dates at the Encore Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas. He’s changing things up for fans, promising an all-new show, Lionel Richie: King of ...
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Def Leppard to play Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Def Leppard has added a new show to their summer schedule. The band announced on social media that they’ll be headlining an August 10 concert at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip in conjunction with the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota.“We're joining The Best Party Anywhere - ...
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The Gap Band drops lawsuit over “Uptown Funk” royalties

The Gap Band has dropped their lawsuit against BMG.Back in January, the family of band members Ronnie J. Wilson and Robert Lynn Wilson sued the label, claiming they were owed back royalties from the Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars hit "Uptown Funk." The band is credited as co-writers on the song because it samples ...
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On This Day, April 25, 1987: U2’s ‘The Joshua Tree’ hits number one

On This Day, April 25, 1987...Three weeks after its release, U2’s The Joshua Tree hit number one on the Billboard 200 album chart.The album, the band’s fifth studio release, was U2’s first U.S. chart-topper, and it remained at number one for nine weeks.The record included future U2 classics “With ...
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Frankfurt court rules in favor of Roger Waters in canceled concert battle

Looks like Roger Waters’ concert in Frankfurt will go on as planned.As previously reported, the local city council canceled his May show in the city due to the Pink Floyd member's political beliefs, accusing him of being “one of the world’s most well-known antisemites.” Waters threatened to ...
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