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Bryan Adams contributing three songs to animated film ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’

Bryan Adams speaks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta)Some new music from Bryan Adams is on the way.The rocker announced that he’s contributed three songs to the soundtrack of the new animated film Charlie the Wonderdog, with the tracks being released as an EP on Friday to coincide with the movie hitting theaters.Charlie the Wonderdog centers on a family pooch, voiced by Owen Wilson, who becomes a superhero after gaining superpowers. He then must face […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026

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Billy Joel’s booking agent says Piano Man is ‘doing well,’ will ‘hopefully’ return to touring

Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesBilly Joel recently returned to the stage for the first time since he was diagnosed with a brain condition, performing two songs in Florida with the Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles. Now his longtime booking agent has shared his thoughts on whether or not the Piano Man might return to performing live regularly.Billy announced last year he'd been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, which […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026

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First trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ released

Poster for Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' (Neon/Universal)The first official trailer for Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Elvis Presley documentary, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, has just been released.The doc features never-before-seen performances, unheard interview recordings and restored rarities from The King, with the trailer giving fans a peek at long-lost footage from his 1970s Las Vegas residency and more.“There’s been a lot written and a lot said,” Elvis is heard saying in the trailer, “but never from my side […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026

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Former aide to Eric Adams arrested on federal bribery charges

Tony Herbert (Theodore Parisienne for New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Eric Adams may no longer be mayor of New York City, but the alleged corruption in his administration is extending beyond his time in City Hall.On Tuesday, federal prosecutors charged Tony Herbert, a former official in the Office of the Mayor, with bribery in connection with two separate pay-to-play schemes.Herbert was arrested Tuesday morning and due in court later in the day for arraignment.In […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026

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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to play BottleRock Napa Valley

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts perform at The Creative Coalition's Benefit Gala Concert: Our Future, Our Freedom at Ramova Theatre on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by London Entertainment/Getty Images)Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are confirmed to perform at the 2026 BottleRock Napa Valley festival, happening May 22-24 in Napa Valley, California.Other artists on the bill include Chaka Khan, Kool & The Gang, Men at Work, Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, Lorde, Tom Morello, Bush, LCD Soundsystem, Arrested Development and Better Than Ezra.Tickets […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026

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James Taylor announces 2026 US tour dates

James Taylor tour artwork (courtesy of Shore Fire Media)James Taylor let fans know in December that he’d be heading out on tour in 2026. Now, the details have been revealed.The “Fire and Rain” singer has announced dates for a new 29-show U.S. tour backed by his All-Star Band. The tour will kick off April 26 in Highland, California, and include two-night stands in several cities, including Vienna, Virginia; Boston; and St. Augustine, Florida.The tour — which also includes his previously […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026

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Dead & Company Oteil Burbridge pays tribute to Bob Weir

(L-R) Oteil Burbridge, John Mayer and Bob Weir of Dead and Company perform at Shoreline Amphitheatre on July 30, 2016 in Mountain View, California. (Photo by John Medina/WireImage)Dead & Company bassist Oteil Burbridge is the latest musician to pay tribute to Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, who died on Saturday at age 78.“I can’t think of anyone that needed to play live music any more than Bob. It went past devotion, past dedication, past obsession. It seemed to me more […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026

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Mamdani ‘outraged’ after New York City Council employee detained by ICE

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference during moving day at Gracie Mansion on January 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- A New York City Council employee was detained during a "routine" immigration appointment on Long Island on Monday, according to city officials, who called the incident an "egregious government overreach."Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is "outraged" by the worker's arrest."This is an assault on our democracy, on our city, and […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026

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Looks like he made it: Barry Manilow announces new shows for March

Barry Manilow performs during 'Manilow: The Last Detroit Concert' at Little Caesars Arena, June, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Scott Legato/Getty Images)Barry Manilow will continue to make the whole world sing — well, the whole U.S., anyway.The legendary entertainer, who recently underwent surgery following a stage-one lung cancer diagnosis he disclosed in December, has announced six new arena shows scheduled for March. He'll visit Charlotte, North Carolina; Norfolk, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland; Nashville, Tennessee; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Lexington, Kentucky. These performances will mark Manilow's final […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026

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