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AC/DC’s Toronto Show at Rogers Stadium in Doubt After Storm Wrecks Venue
A powerful thunderstorm ripped through Toronto’s Rogers Stadium just ahead of AC/DC’s September 16 concert, and promoter Live Nation Canada says it is still assessing damage before deciding whether the show can proceed.
Anamorphic Freddie Mercury Mural Unveiled at Wembley Park for His 80th Birthday
A 30ft anamorphic mural of Freddie Mercury, titled ‘I’m Mr Mercury,’ has gone up across Wembley Park’s Spanish Steps to mark what would have been his 80th birthday, only snapping into focus from one specific spot.
Paul Simon Sets October 9 Release for ‘The Quiet Celebration Concert’ Live Album
Paul Simon is set to release his live album ‘The Quiet Celebration Concert’ on October 9, documenting his recent Quiet Celebration tour with Edie Brickell joining him on vocals.
Trailer Drops for ‘Summer Jam At Watkins Glen: The Documentary’
A trailer has arrived for “Summer Jam At Watkins Glen: The Documentary,” a film revisiting the massive 1973 concert featuring the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers Band and The Band, with the production now seeking equity investors on Wefunder.
David Byrne Writes Original Song for Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk Documentary
David Byrne has written and recorded an original song built entirely from Elon Musk’s public statements for Alex Gibney’s new documentary “Musk,” putting the Talking Heads frontman back in Oscar contention.
Neil Peart Documentary ‘No One’s Disciple’ Trailer Unveiled Ahead of TIFF Premiere
CBC has released the first trailer for ‘Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple,’ a documentary bringing together Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and four acclaimed drummers to honor the late Rush musician ahead of its Toronto International Film Festival premiere.
Rolling Stones Sign Deal With 101 Studios for Band Biopic
The Rolling Stones have reportedly signed with 101 Studios to bring their story to the big screen, with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood putting pen to paper last month.
Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Club Damaged in Cabo San Lucas by Tropical Storm Marie
Sammy Hagar is asking fans to pray for Cabo San Lucas after Tropical Storm Marie flooded the city and forced his Cabo Wabo club to close its doors and send staff home.
Sean Ono Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl Welcome Son Aurelius, John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s First Grandchild
Sean Ono Lennon and partner Charlotte Kemp Muhl revealed on Instagram that they’ve welcomed a baby boy named Aurelius, the first grandchild of John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
Foreigner Wraps Lynyrd Skynyrd Co-Headline Tour, Sets Nearly 30 Fall 2026 Headlining Dates
Foreigner closed out its Double Trouble Double Vision Tour alongside Lynyrd Skynyrd in Rogers, Arkansas, and immediately turned around to reveal a fall 2026 headlining run of nearly 30 shows.
Roger Daltrey Confirms The Who Rehearsed With Zak Starkey, Teases Possible European Tour
Roger Daltrey told a Las Vegas audience that The Who have rehearsed with former drummer Zak Starkey, more than a year after the band fired him twice, and both men say the session could pave the way for European tour dates.
Cleopatra Records Sets November Release for ‘Purple Storm: A Tribute To Deep Purple’
Cleopatra Records has scheduled ‘Purple Storm: A Tribute To Deep Purple’ for a November 13, 2026 release, bringing together a wide roster of hard rock and metal names to reimagine 12 Deep Purple songs.
Alex Van Halen Knighted in the Order of the Netherlands Lion in Nijmegen Ceremony
Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen has been appointed Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion during a ceremony in Nijmegen, the city where he and his brother Eddie spent their early years.
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Guilty of Orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Murder
A Nevada jury has convicted former Compton gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, the first conviction ever secured in the case.
Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Vandalized Days After Her Death, Replacement Set to Debut Friday
Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star was discovered scratched over her name just days after she died, and a replacement, already in the works, is set to be unveiled Friday.
Billy Idol Documentary ‘Should Be Dead’ Coming to Blu-ray and DVD November 3
MVD Entertainment Group is bringing Jonas Akerlund’s Billy Idol documentary ‘Should Be Dead’ to Blu-ray and DVD on November 3, 2026, following its 2025 Tribeca premiere and early-2026 theatrical run.
Bruce Springsteen Surprises Bleachers at Asbury Park’s Shadow of the City Festival
Bruce Springsteen stepped onstage with Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers during the rescheduled Shadow of the City Festival at Asbury Park’s Stone Pony Summer Stage on August 28, 2026.
V&A to Open Free Freddie Mercury ‘Splendid Things’ Costume Trail in October
The V&A museum in London will host a free trail of eight Freddie Mercury costumes from 24 October 2026 to 17 January 2027, developed with his former fiancee Mary Austin.
Penny Lancaster Says Rod Stewart Will Come Back ‘Stronger Than Ever’ After Heart Stent Procedure
Penny Lancaster says her husband Rod Stewart, 81, has “a new lease of life” after undergoing a coronary stent procedure that ended the remaining leg of his 2026 tour.
Sam Smith Regrets Never Answering Tom Petty’s Letter Over ‘Stay With Me’ Dispute
Sam Smith says one of their biggest life regrets is never writing back to Tom Petty after Petty sent them a letter during the 2015 “Stay With Me” songwriting-credit dispute.
Pete Townshend Withdraws From Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, Cites Health Issues
Pete Townshend has withdrawn from his scheduled appearance at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin, Texas, pointing to a foot injury and lingering complications from knee replacement surgery.
Rush Adds Houston, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh to 2026 Fifty Something Tour
Rush has tacked four more US arena shows onto its 2026 Fifty Something reunion tour, with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson saying the road has treated them better than expected.
Steve Perry Tribute Singer Hugo Valenti Joins Journey Onstage in Fukuoka, Japan
Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain brought Steve Perry tribute vocalist Hugo Valenti onstage in Fukuoka, Japan on August 29, 2026, nearly 30 years after Valenti was briefly considered to replace Perry.
Twisted Sister Debuts Sebastian Bach as Frontman at Surprise Bent Brother Show
Twisted Sister, performing under its Bent Brother alter ego, gave former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach his first show as frontman on August 28, 2026, in Sayreville, New Jersey.