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David Byrne Announces Intimate UK Book Tour for ‘Sleeping Beauties’
David Byrne announces a five-date UK book tour in November 2026 for ‘Sleeping Beauties,’ with all fees donated to the Rocksteady Foundation.
Wildfire Smoke Forces Sebastian Bach, Black Keys, Mellencamp and Others to Cancel Shows
Canadian wildfire smoke triggers concert cancellations and postponements for Sebastian Bach, the Black Keys, John Mellencamp, Mavis Staples, and Creed across
The Edge’s Mirror-Tiled Les Paul From U2’s ‘Discothèque’ Video Heads to Auction
The Edge’s mirror-tiled Gibson Les Paul, featured in U2’s 1997 ‘Discothèque’ video and signed by all four band members, is up for auction with bidding at
Mick Jagger’s Pained World Cup Reaction Goes Viral as England Fall to Argentina
Mick Jagger’s head-shake after Enzo Fernández’s equalizer went viral as England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on July 15, 2026.
Phil Collins Opens Up About Alcoholism, Eric Clapton’s Rehab Intervention
Phil Collins reveals in a new MOJO interview that Eric Clapton encouraged him to enter rehab at Crossroads Centre, and that he drank wine on the flight home.
Billy Joel Credits Linda Ronstadt for Saving ‘Just the Way You Are’
Billy Joel says Linda Ronstadt talked him into releasing ‘Just the Way You Are’ after he nearly left the future hit off The Stranger in 1977.
Guns N’ Roses Partner With Fandiem to Raise Funds for Suicide Prevention
Guns N’ Roses have launched a fundraising campaign with Fandiem supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention during their 2026 World Tour.
Ann Wilson Says Jealousy ‘Destroyed’ Heart’s Classic Lineup
Ann Wilson tells Billy Corgan’s podcast that media attention on the Wilson sisters fueled jealousy that split Heart’s classic lineup along gender lines.
Iron Maiden Sell 50% of Music and Likeness Rights to Pophouse Entertainment
Iron Maiden have sold a 50-percent stake in their music and likenesses to Pophouse Entertainment, the company behind ABBA Voyage and upcoming KISS avatar
Mick Jagger Says His Job Is Fun, Not Politics, at Live Shows
Mick Jagger says his goal at Rolling Stones concerts is to help fans forget their problems, not lecture them on politics, contrasting his approach with Bruce
Amy Helm Says She’s Been Pushed Out of Levon Helm Studios Under ‘Disturbing Circumstances’
Amy Helm says she and longtime core staff are no longer part of Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY, as a legal battle clouds the future of the iconic venue.
Alice Cooper Extends Alice’s Attic Tour With Fall 2026 North American Dates
Alice Cooper has announced fall 2026 North American tour dates for his Alice’s Attic show, running from Sept. 17 in Louisville through Nov. 21 in Reno.
Steve Harris Hopes Rock Hall Induction Will Make American Fans ‘Stop Banging On About It’
Steve Harris says Iron Maiden’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction is fine by him, but awards aren’t why the band does what it does. Bruce Dickinson agrees.
Bonnie Tyler, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ Singer, Dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer behind ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ and ‘Holding Out for a Hero,’ died July 8 at 75 following emergency intestinal surgery.
Rolling Stones Launch ‘Foreign Tongues’ With Thames Drone Show and Star-Studded London Party
The Rolling Stones celebrated their new album ‘Foreign Tongues’ with a 500-drone light show over the Thames and a star-studded party featuring Daniel Craig
Elton John Books Two Mexico City Shows to Close Out Farewell Yellow Brick Road
Elton John announces two final concerts at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on Oct. 2 and 3, closing out his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour years after the
George Harrison Photo Book ‘The Third Eye’ Coming in October With Unreleased Song
A new George Harrison photo book, ‘The Third Eye,’ collects over 200 early Beatles photographs taken between 1963 and 1969, with a deluxe edition including an
Bon Jovi Launches MSG Residency After Four-Year Touring Hiatus
Bon Jovi opened the Forever tour with the first of nine sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden on July 7, ending a four-year absence from the live stage.
Taylor Swift Wins Copyright Lawsuit Over Lyrics as Judge Dismisses Poet’s Claims
Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed a copyright lawsuit against Taylor Swift on July 6, ruling that common metaphors and short phrases are not protected expression.
Santana Adds Eight November Shows to Already Loaded 2026 Tour Schedule
Santana has added eight more Las Vegas residency dates in November 2026, expanding a year that already includes a summer co-headlining tour with the Doobie
Eagles Add Four More Sphere Dates, Bringing 2026 Run to 68 Shows
Eagles have added four December dates at the Las Vegas Sphere, bringing their total 2026 run to 68 shows. Tickets go on sale July 17 to the general public.
U2 Returns With ‘Street of Dreams’ Single and a Recovered Larry Mullen Jr.
U2 has released ‘Street of Dreams,’ their first new single since 2023’s ‘Atomic City,’ produced by Jacknife Lee and previewing an upcoming untitled album.
First Official Black Sabbath Book Announced for October Release
Black Sabbath’s first-ever official book, ‘The Masters of Reality, Why Black Sabbath Matter,’ arrives in October via Rufus Publications in three editions.
Sammy Hagar Speaks on Freedom 250 Appearance, Shares Undelivered Speech
Sammy Hagar responds to fan backlash over his Freedom 250 appearance and shares the handwritten speech he planned to deliver before thunderstorms canceled the