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Neil Young, Joan Baez set for Bernie Sanders rally

Gary Miller/Getty ImagesRock & Roll Hall of Famers Neil Young and Joan Baez are confirmed to appear at an upcoming rally for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.The rally, Fighting Oligarchy: Where Do We Go From Here, is scheduled for April 12 at Los Angeles’ Gloria Molina Grand Park, with New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and singer Maggie Rogers also taking part.Those interested in attending can sign up for the rally at act.berniesanders.com. Doors open at 9 a.m. PT, with a scheduled start time of […]

todayApril 7, 2025

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On This Day, April 7, 1978: The Police release ‘Roxanne,’ off their debut album ‘Outlandos d’Amour’

On This Day, April 7, 1978…The Police released the single “Roxanne,” which was the first single off their forthcoming major label debut, Outlandos d’Amour.The song, written by Sting, had him singing from the point of view of a man who had fallen in love with a prostitute.Although the song didn’t initially crack the charts, that changed after its U.S. release in early 1979, with the song peaking at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100. After being re-released in the U.K., […]

todayApril 7, 2025

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Blondie drummer Clem Burke dies at age 70

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for CoachellaBlondie drummer Clem Burke has passed away at the age of 70. The news was announced on Blondie’s social media accounts, which revealed his passing “following a private battle with cancer.”“Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie. His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable,” reads the post. “Beyond his musicianship, Clem was a source of inspiration both on and […]

todayApril 7, 2025

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Billy Joel documentary to open New York’s 2025 Tribeca Festival

Art Maillett/Sony Music Archives/HBOThe upcoming two-part documentary about Billy Joel is set to open the 2025 Tribeca Festival. The world premiere of Billy Joel: And So It Goes will happen on June 4 at New York's Beacon Theatre.“For nearly 25 years, the Tribeca Festival has celebrated the artists who give New York its heart and soul, and on the opening night of the 2025 Festival, we are thrilled to honor Billy Joel—an artist who has embodied that very spirit,” said Jane Rosenthal, […]

todayApril 7, 2025

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Elton John & Brandi Carlile rock ‘SNL’ on Saturday after film premiere on Friday

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for EJ(NOTE LANGUAGE) Elton John and Brandi Carlile headed toward the finish line of their epic promotional run for their new album Who Believes in Angels? on April 5, as they appeared as the musical guests on Saturday Night Live.Elton, whose first appearance on SNL came in 1982, hadn't been on the show since 2011, when he was both the host and musical guest; it was his third appearance overall. It was also Brandi's third appearance: She […]

todayApril 6, 2025

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So good! Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ gets official remix by DJ duo Two Friends

Capitol/UMeThere's a new remix out and it's so good, so good, so good!Neil Diamond's iconic hit "Sweet Caroline," heard at sporting events, weddings and Sweet 16s worldwide, has been given its first-ever official remix by DJ duo Two Friends.Katie Diamond, Neil's wife and manager, says, "An official dance remix of 'Sweet Caroline' has been a long-standing idea and the new Two Friends version both honors the song’s legacy while infusing it with an electrifying new energy."Matt Harper and Eli Sones, […]

todayApril 4, 2025

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Barry Keoghan’s ‘Saltburn’ co-star thinks he’ll make a ‘fantastic’ Ringo Starr

Jerod Harris/Getty Images for CinemaConIt was recently confirmed that Barry Keoghan will be playing Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’ four films about The Beatles and the actor’s Saltburn co-star Richard E. Grant thinks he’ll be great in the role.Grant was asked about Keoghan’s casting while appearing on the BBC’s The One Show, and he had nothing but praise for the 32-year-old actor."He’s an extraordinary actor. He’s unlike anybody else I’ve ever, ever worked with before, so […]

todayApril 4, 2025

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Crowded House’s Neil Finn joined Dua Lipa for ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’ performance

Dave Simpson/Getty ImagesWhen she was performing in Sydney, Australia, Dua Lipa covered “Never Tear Us Apart” by Aussie rockers INXS, and now she’s paid homage to another local artist, this time in New Zealand.The pop star was playing the second of two shows at Spark Arena in Auckland on Friday when she decided to cover the Crowded House classic “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” This time she got some help for her cover, bringing out Crowded House frontman Neil Finn, who also penned the […]

todayApril 4, 2025

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Lenny Kravitz drops video for ‘Blue Electric Light’ track ‘Let It Ride’

Roxie Records/BMGLenny Kravitz has dropped a new video for the track “Let It Ride,” from his latest album, Blue Electric Light, which was released in May 2024.The clip, directed by Kravitz, is set in a club that’s mostly bathed in red light, and features lots of beautiful people who slowly let loose and begin dancing to the tune.Along with the video, Kravitz has released a remix of the track by Welsh DJ Jamie Jones. It is available now via digital outlets. It’s the first […]

todayApril 4, 2025

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