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WATCH: Gene Simmons Slams Celebrities Who Promote Political Messages
Gene Simmons’ latest criticism of celebrity political commentary has revived a long-running debate over influence, responsibility, and whether fame improves public discourse.
Metallica’s Sphere Residency Sells Out Fast, Igniting Ticket Chaos and Fan Backlash
Metallica’s Las Vegas Sphere run sold out amid long queues and fan frustration, forcing a broader conversation about ticketing, access, and demand.
Bon Jovi Biopic Lands at Universal With Jon Bon Jovi Participating
Universal has won the bidding war for a Bon Jovi biopic, with Jon Bon Jovi participating and the project now moving through early development.
John Fogerty Announces 2026 Legacy Tour Dates With Steve Winwood on Fall Run
John Fogerty’s 2026 Legacy Tour adds a major September run with Steve Winwood, pairing two Rock Hall veterans across 17 announced dates.
Nikki Sixx Defends Vince Neil as Online Criticism Resurfaces
Nikki Sixx defended Vince Neil on X after fan criticism, praising Neil’s recent Vegas vocals as Mötley Crüe’s 2026 tour dates roll out.
Kevin Cronin & REO Speedwagon Alumni Reunite in Peoria for Gary Richrath Tribute Concert
REO Speedwagon alumni reunited March 7 in Peoria for a private Gary Richrath tribute concert tied to the Riverfront Museum’s new exhibition.
Tommy DeCarlo, longtime Boston singer who rose from a Myspace tribute, dies at 60
Tommy DeCarlo, who became Boston’s lead singer after posting a Myspace tribute to Brad Delp, has died at 60 after battling brain cancer.
The Who Announce ‘Live at Eden Project’ Album as Band’s Latest Chapter Unfolds
With a farewell tour in the rearview mirror and an orchestral live album due May 29, The Who continue to mine their six-decade legacy while the question of new studio material lingers.
Guns N’ Roses Extend 2026 World Tour With New Dates Across North America and Asia-Pacific
Guns N’ Roses have expanded their 2026 world tour with additional North American shows and new dates in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.
William Shatner Announces Star-Studded Heavy Metal Album for 2026
William Shatner’s upcoming 2026 heavy metal album appears to feature a large all-star cast and continues a long recording career that stretches from The Transformed Man to Has Been and beyond.
Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ Crosses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
The synth-driven anthem that topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks in 1984 has officially joined Spotify’s most elite streaming milestone — and Alex Van Halen is thanking the fans.
Sting Announces Massive 2026 “Sting 3.0” World Tour , Full Calendar of 90+ Shows Revealed
Sting’s 2026 “Sting 3.0” world tour features 90+ dates across Europe, Australia, and North America , including residencies at the Met Opera and Brooklyn Paramount. See the full calendar and get ticket details.
Britney Spears Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in Ventura County, Court Date Set for May 4
Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Wednesday night in Ventura County, California, according to multiple outlets including *Variety*, the *Los Angeles Times* and *The Guardian*. The California Highway Patrol stopped Spears at approximately 9:30 p.m. local time near Westlake Village, according to reports from *Variety* and the *Los Angeles Times*.…
Mick Jagger Shares Egypt Pyramid Photos as Rolling Stones Enter Their Next Offstage Chapter
Mick Jagger shared new Egypt photos featuring the pyramids, a personal post that quickly became a rock-news flashpoint as the Stones remain in the Hackney Diamonds era.
Paul McCartney Pays Tribute to Quarrymen Bandmate Len Garry, Dead at 84
Sir Paul McCartney has paid tribute to Len Garry, an original member of the Quarrymen who played alongside McCartney and John Lennon before the band evolved into the Beatles. Garry died on March 2, 2026, at the age of 84.
Billy Idol Details Near-Fatal 1984 Heroin Overdose, Says He Smoked Crack to Quit: ‘It Worked’
Billy Idol recounts a near-fatal 1984 heroin overdose and reveals he used crack cocaine to kick his habit in a candid interview on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast.
Sharon Osbourne Confirms Ozzfest Will ‘Absolutely’ Return in 2027
Sharon Osbourne confirmed at MIDEM 2026 in Cannes that Ozzfest will return in 2027, marking the festival’s first edition since 2018.
Billy Corgan Says Rock Was “Purposely Dialed Down” by the Music Industry
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan claims rock music was deliberately sidelined by the industry beginning in the late 1990s, pointing to shifts at MTV and the genre’s continued dominance in ticket sales despite near-zero cultural representation.
Bruce Hornsby Reunites With Bonnie Raitt on New Single ‘Ecstatic,’ Announces 24-Date U.S. Tour
Bruce Hornsby enlists Bonnie Raitt for ‘Ecstatic,’ the second single from his forthcoming album ‘Indigo Park,’ due April 3. The three-time Grammy winner also announces a 24-date U.S. tour with The Noisemakers.
Metallica Add Six More Dates to ‘Life Burns Faster’ Sphere Residency, Extending Run Into 2027
Metallica has expanded their upcoming Sphere residency to 14 shows, adding six new dates in October, November, and January 2027 due to overwhelming demand.
Sebastian Bach Tapped to Front Twisted Sister for Fall 2026 Shows After Dee Snider’s Retirement
Twisted Sister guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda announced Tuesday that former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach will front the band for a limited run of fall dates — beginning with a confirmed September 4 show at the Alaska State Fair — salvaging pieces of the scrapped 50th-anniversary reunion tour after Dee Snider’s February 5 resignation.
“About F’ing Time”: Paul McCartney Recalls the Broken Promise Behind His Belated Rock Hall Honor
Paul McCartney says Rock Hall co-founder Jann Wenner promised him a solo induction in 1995 after he inducted John Lennon. The honor didn’t come until 1999 — and his daughter Stella’s T-shirt said it all.
Geddy Lee Reveals He Gave Alex Lifeson an Ultimatum to Restart Rush: “We’re Either Doing This or We’re Not”
Geddy Lee reveals he forced the Rush reunion by giving Alex Lifeson a now-or-never ultimatum after years of on-again, off-again talks following Neil Peart’s death.
Peter Gabriel Releases Meditative New Single “What Lies Ahead” From Upcoming Album o\i
The third track from the former Genesis frontman’s forthcoming album — inspired by his inventor father and built on a melody by his son — arrives with today’s full moon.