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David Bowie Dead at 69
Rock legend David Bowie has died just two days after his 69th birthday, following a previously undisclosed, 18-month battle with cancer.
Journey Welcome Back Drummer Steve Smith, Announce 2016 Tour With Doobie Brothers
Journey will have another busy year on the concert circuit in 2016 — and they'll return to the road with drummer Steve Smith back in the lineup for the first time since the '90s.
42 Years Ago: Paul Simon Takes a Detour on His Second Solo Album
After spending several years dabbling in global rhythms and songforms -- and kicking off his solo career in the wake of Simon & Garfunkel's dissolution -- Paul Simon returned to his American roots for his second solo album, 1973's There Goes Rhymin' Simon, resulting in one of the biggest hits of his career.
See What Your Favorite Dead Rock Stars Would Look Like If They Were Still Alive
Today's dose of "kinda cool, kinda heartbreaking, kinda creepy" news comes to us courtesy of Sachs Media, where execs recently bankrolled a series of computer-generated portraits depicting what some of rock's best-loved deceased stars would look like if they were alive today.
Sigourney Weaver Heads to the ‘City of Ashes’ for ‘Mortal Instruments’ Sequel
The cast and director of 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' will return largely intact for the already-in-development sequel, 'City of Ashes,' and it looks like they'll find some new company in Sigourney Weaver.
Sharon Osbourne Blasts Justin Bieber
After decades of marriage to Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne knows a thing or two about bad behavior. And she isn't amused by pop star Justin Bieber's recent antics.
Carly Simon and Taylor Swift Perform ‘You’re So Vain’
Taylor Swift's Red Tour rolled into Massachusetts over the weekend, and she had something special for the audience up her black-and-white striped sleeve: a surprise guest appearance from New England pop legend Carly Simon.
Lou Gramm Sings National Anthem at Minor-League Game
Hometown hero Lou Gramm made an appearance in Rochester, N.Y. on Friday (July 26) to sing the national anthem before the town's AAA ball club attempted to solidify its hold on a wild-card playoff spot.
Paul McCartney on Performing: ‘I Can’t Imagine Ever Not Doing It’
At this stage of his illustrious career, Paul McCartney has seen and done pretty much everything. Now that he's in his 70s, he's officially at an age when most artists start to think about slowing down. But Paul McCartney is not most artists.
Paul McCartney Joined Onstage by Surviving Members of Nirvana
It's been years since Kurt Cobain's death ended Nirvana's promising career, but the group's music is still closely identified with Seattle. So it only makes sense that when Paul McCartney played his first-ever concert in the city's Safeco Stadium, he invited the surviving members of Nirvana to join him.
Bruce Springsteen Offers Concert Dedication to Trayvon Martin
Bruce Springsteen's 'American Skin (41 Shots)' has sparked dialogue and inspired debate for more than a decade, and his latest live performance of the song seems certain to add a few more impassioned voices to the fray.
T. Rex Legal Battle Could Impact Copyright Law
Rolan Feld, son of deceased T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan, is in the middle of a legal tug-of-war over his father's publishing royalties that could potentially have a major impact on the estates of other artists.
Peter Frampton Guests on Symphonic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’
It's sold a bajillion copies on its way to earning its richly deserved status as one of rock's most classic LPs, but Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' has never been given the full-on orchestral treatment -- until now.
Stevie Nicks Forced Man to Steal Boat, Claims Man
You would think being a member of Fleetwood Mac would mean that you could buy pretty much any boat you wanted. But according to one Massachusetts man, his recent arrest for the theft of a ferry is all Stevie Nicks' fault.
Donovan Returns to Nashville for New Album
For his first new album since 2004, Donovan moved forward by looking back to his past.
41 Years Ago: A Bomb Goes Off at a Rolling Stones Show
Every Rolling Stones show comes with a certain amount of expected drama, but even by the band's elevated standards, their 1972 tour was especially crazy.