London’s BST Hyde Park summer concert series was forced to cancel its final show scheduled for Sunday (July 13), after Jeff Lynne’s ELO pulled out due to Lynne’s health issues. The organizers announced on July 12 that the 77-year-old musician would not be able to perform as planned, writing in a statement: “Jeff Lynne is…… MORE
On Wednesday (July 9), Harper’s Bazaar published their list of the 50 “Hottest Men Of All Time,” which includes Tupac Shakur at No. 2, Lenny Kravitz at No. 3, Bad Bunny at No. 8, and Elvis Presley at No. 17. Other musicians like Maluma, Zayn Malik, and A$AP Rocky also made the list, along with…… MORE
This fall, Yusuf/Cat Stevens will release his memoir, Cat on the Road to Findout, alongside a subsequent North American book tour. In anticipation of those events, the 76-year-od music legend has just announced the upcoming release of a greatest hits compilation titled, On the Road to Findout: Greatest Hits, which is due out September 5.…… MORE
Former Verve singer Richard Ashcroft has responded graciously to viral footage of a fan Shazam-ing “Bitter Sweet Symphony” during his opening set for Oasis’ reunion tour kick-off in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4. The clip, which was humorously captioned, “Did They Just Shazam The National Anthem 😩,” has attracted nearly 640,000 likes on TikTok. In…… MORE
On Thursday (July 10), Ozzy Osbourne announced the upcoming release of his memoir, Last Rites, which is set to be published on October 7 by Hachette Book Group. The book promises to present a raw account of “the shocking, bitterly hilarious, never-before-told story of Osbourne’s descent into hell.” The book will also include behind-the-scenes details…… MORE
On Wednesday (July 9), Jack White celebrated his milestone 50th birthday by finally joining the ranks of smartphone users, after his wife, Olivia Jean, gifted the rock legend his very first cell phone. White shared his tentative foray into the 21st century with a series of humorous photos on Instagram, where he is shown looking…… MORE
On Thursday (July 10), Paul McCartney announced the dates and details of his Got Back 2025 North American Tour, which marks the Beatles legend’s first full tour of the continent since 2022. Following three sold-out surprise club shows at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City earlier this year, McCartney will now embark on a…… MORE
A new box set titled, I Can’t Give Everything Away [2002-2016], collects the music from David Bowie’s poignant final years. The comprehensive release will be issued in 13-CD and 18-LP boxed sets, along with standard digital download/streaming options. The set showcases key albums like Heathens (2002), Reality (2003), The Next Day (2013), and the iconic…… MORE
The Goo Goo Dolls are set to headline the Children’s Diabetes Foundation’s 39th Annual Carousel Ball on October 11 at the Hyatt Regency Denver. Music legend Neil Diamond will also be honored with the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award during the event, with proceeds from the benefit going towards the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes in…… MORE
The “Back to the Beginning” concert in Birmingham, England on Saturday (July 5), which featured Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s final performances, generated nearly $200 million for charity. The proceeds will be split between Cure Parkinson’s (Ozzy has been diagnosed with the disease), Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Tom Morello, the show’s musical…… MORE
