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Billy Joel to headline Long Island’s UBS Arena on New Year’s Eve

Billy Joel is ringing in the New Year close to home. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will headline a special New Year’s Eve concert at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York.The show will be Joel’s first time playing the arena, which opened ...
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On This Day: September 7, 1951: Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde is born

On This Day, September 7, 1951… Christine Ellen Hynde, better known as future Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde, was born in Akron, Ohio.Hynde formed the Pretenders in March of 1978 alongside James Honeyman-Scott, Pete Farndon and Martin Chambers and released their self-titled debut in 1979. They had their first real hit, “Brass in Pocket,” ...
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Tracy Chapman receives CMA Song of the Year nomination for “Fast Car”

After scoring a surprise number-one on the country charts thanks to Luke Combs' cover of her song "Fast Car," Tracy Chapman has now received a nomination for one of country music's biggest awards.Tracy is nominated for the Country Music Association's Song of the Year trophy — a ...
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Iconic Madonna Pepsi commercial to re-air during MTV VMAs

Remember back in the 80s, 90s and early 2000 when some of the biggest music stars in the world starred in Pepsi commercials? Pepsi is bringing them back for this year's MTV VMAs.To celebrate its 125 anniversary, Pepsi has re-released some of its most ...
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Bruce Springsteen postpones September shows to treat ulcer disease

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced they have postponed all of their September performances as Springsteen is being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.According to a message shared Wednesday on Springsteen's website and his official Instagram account, the postponement of the September shows is "the ...
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Rare photos of The Beatles to be offered as digital collectables

Rare images of The Beatles will be available to fans for the first time as a series of new of digital collectables.The photos are from the vaults of Retna Pictures and London Features International; they include shots from the legendary rockers’ Help! and Hard Day’s Night promotional tours, as well as ...
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Peter Gabriel, Nile Rodgers among the artists fighting to end gun violence in America

Peter Gabriel, Chic’s Nile Rodgers and Sheryl Crow are among the artists lending their voices to the fight against gun violence in America, joining the Artists for Action to Prevent Gun Violence coalition, Variety reports. The group is led by musician Mark Barden, whose son was one of the young victims of ...
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First of six Freddie Mercury auctions brings in over $15 million

Sotheby’s auction of Freddie Mercury’s personal items, Freddie Mercury: A World of his Own, began on Wednesday, September 6, and it’s brought in huge money. In fact, the first set of items brought in $15.4 million, with 100% of the lots sold. The auction was curated by the late Queen frontman's good friend Mary ...
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Track list for The Rolling Stones’ ‘Hackney Diamonds’ revealed

The Rolling Stones’ new album, Hackney Diamonds, is set to drop October 20, and the track list has now been revealed by their producer, Andrew Watt.Hackney Diamonds contains 12 songs, including the just-released single “Angry.” Lady Gaga is confirmed to appear on the song “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” while The ...
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John Mellencamp to perform at 17th annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit

John Mellencamp is one of several artists set to perform at the 17th annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit, put on by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival.The event will take place November 6 at David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln ...
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