Tony Orlando to Receive Well-Deserved Icon Honor at the Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry
Some careers are measured by chart success. Others are measured by the lives they touch. For more than six decades, Tony Orlando has achieved both, making his upcoming recognition at
Prescott Niles’ The Knack Delivers a Power-Packed Celebration of One of Rock’s Most Enduring Sounds
Some bands play the songs. Others recreate an era. Prescott Niles’ The Knack does both. From the moment the band took the stage, it was clear this was far more
Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays Presents “Rock In America” On Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 7 PM PT on Twitch
Rocky Kramer will be hosting “Rock In America” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 at
Tony Orlando Continues an Extraordinary Legacy with Two Major Career Honors in 2026
Few entertainers have built a career as enduring, influential, and beloved as Tony Orlando. For more than six decades, his unmistakable voice, timeless songs, television success, and unwavering commitment to
One-Night-Only Performance Set for July 11, 2026-Paulino & The Great Escape Bring the Timeless Music of Journey to Nashville’s Legendary Troubadour
Fans of classic rock are in for a special treat as Paulino & The Great Escape, one of the premier Journey tribute acts performing today, make their highly anticipated first Nashville appearance at The
The Men in Despina Mirou’s Life: Love, Art, and Stardom
Despina Andromeda Mirou, the vibrant actress, writer, stand-up comedian, and astronomer, has led a life as dynamic and multifaceted as her career. While her professional achievements — from working with
THE LETTERS I NEVER SENT
Angie Rose Spent Two Years in the Dark. Then She Wrote Everything She Was Afraid to Say. By Eileen Shapiro Every artist has a record they were afraid to make.
Irene Michaels Launches “Timeless” — The Empowering Pop Anthem Set to Define Summer 2026
Pop/dance recording artist Irene Michaels is ready to make waves this summer with the release of her inspiring new single, “Timeless,” a high-energy anthem celebrating confidence, individuality, and the freedom
Despina Mirou Earns 28th Place Worldwide in Johnny Depp’s “The People’s Artist” Competition
Greek-American actress, stand-up comedian, painter, and poet Despina Mirou continues building international momentum after placing 28th worldwide in Johnny Depp’s highly publicized global art competition, “The People’s Artist.” Presented in
Rising and Unstoppable: Mimi Is the Pop Voice You Need to Know
There are artists who arrive with a sound, and then there are artists who arrive with a presence — and emerging pop sensation Mimi is firmly in the latter category.
Quinn Lemley’s “Secrets of the Stage” Has Become One of New York’s Most Credible Entertainment Talk Shows
In a media world overflowing with quick interviews and forgettable sound bites, Quinn Lemley has created something refreshingly different with Secrets of the Stage. The New York-based television series has quietly grown
Greye: The Southern Rock Band That Refused to Fade Away
In a music industry obsessed with overnight success and viral moments, Greye chose a different road. They didn’t chase trends. They didn’t reinvent themselves every six months to fit whatever
Bria Cheri Joins FENIX360’s Fenix Rising Showcase at Groove NYC
FENIX360 proudly announces the addition of rising actress, recording artist, and voiceover talent Bria Cheri to its highly anticipated Fenix Rising showcase at Groove NYC. Set to take place on
Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays Presents “80s Night” On Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 7 PM PT on Twitch
Rocky Kramer will be hosting “80s Night” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 at 7 PM
Before the Biopic, There Was the Truth: Howard Bloom, Michael Jackson, and the Story That Came First
Years before cameras rolled, before scripts were rewritten, before studios like Lionsgate and Universal Pictures set an April 24, 2026 release date for Michael, the story of Michael Jackson had already been written—raw, intimate, and unfiltered—by a
Lee Mendelson Film Productions Honors Vince Guaraldi’s Legacy with Record Store Day 2026 Exclusive
Fresh off the success of Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown, Lee Mendelson Film Productions is continuing its celebration of Vince Guaraldi’s musical legacy with a standout Record Store Day 2026 exclusive:
Another – Paulino: The Sound of Wanting More Than You Should
“Another” by Paulino doesn’t ask for attention—it pulls you into a moment you weren’t prepared to relive. From the first few notes, there’s a quiet tension sitting just beneath the surface.
Shiprocked 2014, Does Anyone Really Go On These Things
Obviously allot of blue collar vacation clubs and executive mid life crises, that’s what. When your headliners is Five Finger Death Punch, its not the most upper crust clientele.
Heavy and Light Tour 2012
Anyone who knows depression and the aftermath of such knows that any ounce of assistance means hope. To be acknowledged that you’re ‘not alone’ can often mean the difference of not giving up.
Morrissey States : "Death Is A Serious Thing…"
I cant help but wonder if he will outdo that statue, Morrissey’s giant hair in bronze? Also, why the heck get buried in LA you’re just gonna float out to sea eventually anyway.
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Beach House: 'Volkswagen Agency tried To License 'Take Care' From Us For Weeks'
So Beach House said no to the agency, which hired a band (named Sniffy Dog, according to the AV Club) specialized in making sound-alike songs for ads…. Is that even allowed? Why powerful corporations always get away with murder like this?
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Will Sergeant's 'My Own Worst Enemy’ At The Substrate Fine Art Gallery
If you needed a correspondence with both arts, you have it! ‘My Own Worst Enemy’, the title of the exhibit, a collection of many different mediums with abstract paintings, screen prints and collages, had attracted a large crowd in the small gallery on Friday night.
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Donna Summer Got The Full Rush Limbaugh's Endorsement
Yuck! I would rather change my flight than share some oxygen with that dumbass. Then he continued with formulas like ‘she was one of us’, ‘she was a committed Christian’, ‘She was a right-winger’, and ‘She came to hate the smut on the radio. She was not a fan of rap music at all.’
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Bono Became The Richest Rock Star In the World With Facebook
Bono, with all that superfluous money, it is now time to put an end on AIDS once for all, it’s time to put your Christian rock into practice, you have the power! Now you are like Jesus with a lot of money, I mean you already had a lot of money, but now it looks like a divine benediction, a sign of god
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Cannes Cold Reception for Gossip's Rendition Of 'Candle In The Wind'
Beth Ditto at one point, but may be you can’t blame them as the band didn’t seem to be really into it, Beth butchered a little bit the lyrics at one point and their arrangement was a little sloppy, but I would say in a good way! At least, they were not trying to take the easy road
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Pitbull, Stop Collaborate and Listen
‘To everyone who”s given me the opportunity to work with them, from Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Usher and Chris Brown. I look at it as a platform to get to each other’s fans and give them different worlds,’ he told Extra.
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Unsigned Band "Veronica" To Play On rock nyc's First Commercial
Directed by Jose Vega, who also works with Muse And Music, the visuals are an animated wonder and I plan to write it when I can figure out how. As for Veronica, the one song I’ve heard is terrrific: sort of old school Brit rock with heavy keyboards. If you like their FB page you will see what I mean.
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Sigur Ros 'Valtari Hour' Listening Party
Their website www.sigur-ros.co.uk will have a special platform that will broadcast the album at 7pm in your timezone, as well as the album airing on certain radio stations and in record stores, making for 24 hours of Valtari. Ohh hurray for Australia you’re first.
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And Now, CBGB The Movie
But wow they are really re-launching this CBGB thing full time! A new location, a music festival and now a movie, it is difficult not to see an exploitation of the famous name behind all this
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Doctor Don Henley, Berklee School of Music Gives Honorary Degrees
Should there not be some sense of musical education? Should there not be more than just a boat load of standards? Apparently not. Maybe they were available for graduation weekend so they booked them since there were slim pickin’s?
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Lady Gaga Forced To Cancel Sold Out Gig In Jakarta Because of Muslim Protesters
What can I say, these people live in another century, in another geological period, they keep their women under Burkas, so Gaga in full bra may come as a shock indeed. Muslim extremists have the biggest problem in the world with sexuality, as they come just behind the American Santorum-type.
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Three Years Later, Bret Michaels Settles The Score with The Tonys
There were warning strokes and a mish mosh of other maladies all screaming headlines of the rockers imminent death. The dude was being circled by vultures for months
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Two New (To Me) Spotify Apps Make You Play The Matching Game Based On Musical Tastes
Tastebuds and Fellody want you to find the love of your life based on your musical taste! Yeah right, as if it was that simple! The true Lonely Hearts Club I suppose
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Coachella 2013 Advance Sale Available This Week!
I was already complaining about some concert tickets I bought recently, as I had to decide right now if I would be available mid August… I don’t know what I will be doing in August! I hate this, I love the immediacy, I love deciding at the last minute what I am gonna do
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David Bowie 'Speed Of Life' Limited Edition
“Speed of Life”, is the first book ever to show a visual account of David Bowie’s ongoing relationship with Japan and it’s influence on his work. Both authors’ words are written in English and Japanese, again adding to the arrogance level.
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Foo Fighters Million Dollar Demo's Leaked
Leaks are planned by the way, there isn’t some covert operation of guys in ski caps stealing mp3 files and putting them on Youtube. Nope, they’re calculated publicity stunts that you fall for every time. It makes you feel as if you’re one step ahead of ‘the man’, but you aren’t.
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Barbara Streisand To Play Brooklyn’s Barclays Center
Lets see Barbara is 70, looks fabulous, and has had a rather cushy life considering the majority of her fame came young. So why bother? Well a home town show is always good for a pocket full of millions but its also a great way to get your name back up the buzz list
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The Village People's Victor Willis Reclaimed His Rights On The Band's Songs
Willis will also get a greater share of royalties than before, as he was merely getting 20% for any song with the old deal, and could now demand a one-third for ‘YMCA’ which has 3 authors
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The Famous Club CBGB To Reopen At A Permanent Manhattan Location
investors are going to organize the first CBGB music festival, which will take place from July 5-8 and showcase 300 indie bands at many venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as film screenings, panel discussions, workshops,… according to the Hollywood Reporter it will be modeled after SXSW.
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Tuf America Filled A Lawsuit Against The Beastie Boys The Eve Of Adam Yauch's Death
Do they always ask the permission? Do they always pay the label they sample from? And why a lawsuit now, years and years after the release of these albums?
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Against Me! Lead Vocalist Tom Gabel To Become A woman
‘I’m going to have embarrassing moments’, he declared to Rolling Stone, ‘and that won’t be fun. But that’s part of what talking to you is about – is hoping people will understand, and hoping they’ll be fairly kind.’
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Andre 3000 To Play Jimi Hendrix In An Upcoming Movie
I am not a fan of biopics, they all turn to be about the same story, but movie producers keep making some, so I suppose one about Jimi Hendrix was unavoidable.
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Why The Sex Pistols Turned Down The Olympics Gig
“Censorship mattered more than the content of the Pistols. If you’re going to be celebrating what is great about Britain, the honesty of the Sex Pistols is one of those things. If you censor the words of any one song, you’re killing the honesty and I couldn’t tolerate that.”
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Tom Jones Sounds Off on Amy Winehouse
I mean back in the day he was swoony as hell and women whipped their underwear at him. At the time having a pair of pink fruit of the looms whipped at the stage was the ultimate in sex symbol swag. I, for one, at age 4 found him to be the most delightfull of gents and was darn sure that dude would make me his wife.
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Coldplay Tribute to MCA
As Alyson wrote of yesterrday, Coldplay tributed MCA. The difference here is our opinions of the action. I didn't know if i should laugh or cry when I saw this.
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No Doubt New Release Date!
Take a look at this official announcement video. Things are looking pretty good! But why are they using an old tune in the back ground? C’mon they could have snuck in a bit of new, instead just plain studio silliness.
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Michael Moore Covers Bob Dylan’s ‘The Times They Are A Changin’ For 'Occupy This Album'
Think what you want about Moore, but he is a daring individual, as he was asked if he would like to record a poem or maybe make a music video of some of the songs, and he said, ‘I could just sing a song’. People laughed but he ended up recording Bob Dylan’s ‘The Times They Are A Changin’ with Bob’s approval.
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Rock Stars' diets: Healthier Than Ever
So if the trend seems to be towards healthy eating habits, there are a few exceptions: before a concert, M.I.A. sure asks for fresh fruit and vitamins, but she also requests absinthe!!! Adele wants Italian, French or Spanish wines, and Courtney Love is supposedly a sugar addict
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Coldplay Cover The Beastie Boys 'Fight For Your Rights'
I mean how can Chris Martin play this song this way whereas it was supposed to be a joke filled with rap gimmicks, rowdiness, disrespect and cream pies in everyone’s face? It’s an ode to having fun for the sake of it, it’s a paaaaarty song and Martin wants to make you cry with it?