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Paul Simon Announces Dates For 2025 ‘A Quiet Celebration Tour’

Paul Simon Announces Dates For 2025 ‘A Quiet Celebration Tour’

Despite previously announcing his retirement due to severe hearing loss, Paul Simon surprised fans on Tuesday (February 18) by announcing a series of live dates as part of his 2025 A Quiet Celebration Tour. The 83-year-old folk rock icon, who previously thought he would never tour again, will embark on a lengthy North American run…MORE

Lorne Michaels Helped Keith Richards Avoid Serving Life In Prison On Drug Charges

Lorne Michaels Helped Keith Richards Avoid Serving Life In Prison On Drug Charges

Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels came to Keith Richards’ defense back in 1978, testifying as a character witness in the Rolling Stones guitarist’s Canadian drug trial where Richards faced possible life imprisonment for heroin possession. Richards, who was severely struggling with addiction at the time, managed to avoid jail time with Michaels’ support, who…MORE

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Is Auctioning Off His Rare Banksy Painting

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Is Auctioning Off His Rare Banksy Painting

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus is auctioning off his Banksy painting, “Crude Oil (Vettriano),” which is expected to sell for up to $6.3 million at Sotheby’s London on March 4. The musician plans to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale to the California Fire Foundation, the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Cedars Sinai Hematology…MORE

Dropkick Murphys And Bad Religion Plot Summer 2025 Co-Headlining US Tour

Dropkick Murphys And Bad Religion Plot Summer 2025 Co-Headlining US Tour

Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion have announced their first-ever co-headlining US tour for Summer 2025. The Summer of Discontent Tour will feature support from the Mainliners on all dates, and kicks off on July 22 in Spokane, Washington, and finishes on August 17 in Big Flats, New York, making stops in cities like Reno, Sacramento,…MORE

Duran Duran’s John Taylor Claims That Music Groups Are “Almost Gone”

Duran Duran’s John Taylor Claims That Music Groups Are “Almost Gone”

During a panel at the Sanremo Music Festival in Italy, Duran Duran bassist John Taylor expressed his belief that bands are disappearing from the contemporary music scene. Taylor noted the dominance of solo artists in the major categories at the Grammys this year to support his claim. “[The] day of the group is almost gone,”…MORE

Roy Orbison Biopic And Documentary In The Works

Roy Orbison Biopic And Documentary In The Works

Compelling Pictures has partnered with Roy Orbison’s family to develop both a biopic and documentary on the life of the legendary singer, who was known for hits like “Oh, Pretty Woman,” “Crying,” and “Only the Lonely.” The film is tentatively titled You Got It, and the picture will focus on the Rock and Roll Hall…MORE

Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Jason Momoa Added To Black Sabbath’s Final Concert

Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Jason Momoa Added To Black Sabbath’s Final Concert

Guns N’ Roses, Tool, and Jason Momoa have been added to the star-studded lineup for Black Sabbath’s final reunion concert, set for July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Aquaman star Momoa will host the event, with Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello serving as musical director. Ozzy Osbourne’s official Instagram revealed the lineup…MORE

Sabrina Carpenter Covers The Classics During SNL’s 50th Anniversary Afterparty

Sabrina Carpenter Covers The Classics During SNL’s 50th Anniversary Afterparty

On late Sunday night (February 16), Sabrina Carpenter wowed guests at SNL’s 50th Anniversary Afterparty at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The Grammy-winning singer delivered impressive performances of “Miss You” by the Rolling Stones and “Like A Virgin” by Madonna, before she was joined on stage by actresses Jenna Ortega, Emma Stone, and…MORE

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