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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.
Ringo Starr AnnouncesHis Second Country Album With T Bone Burnett, Drops Lead Single “It’s Been Too Long”
The 10-track follow-up to 2025’s chart-topping Look Up arrives April 24 with guest turns from Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, and St. Vincent — plus a 12-stop All Starr Band spring tour.
The Guess Who Are Back: Bachman and Cummings Announce Massive 2026 “Takin’ It Back” Tour
Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman reunite as The Guess Who for the 2026 “Takin’ It Back” Tour — 35 dates across North America with Don Felder opening the U.S. leg.
Eric Clapton 2026 Tour Dates: New U.S. Shows + Full Schedule
Eric Clapton has expanded his 2026 tour with new U.S. dates in September, alongside previously announced Europe and U.K. shows. See all announced dates.
Sting 2026 Tour Dates: Expanded North American Schedule
Sting has expanded his 2026 North American run with dates from May through November, including New York and Brooklyn multi-night residencies.
Paul McCartney’s ‘Man on the Run’ Soundtrack and Documentary Drop Today: What You Need to Know
The 12-track companion album to the Morgan Neville-directed Wings documentary arrives alongside the film’s Prime Video premiere.
Lexi Jones Clarifies Rehab Account, Defends Bowie and Iman
Lexi Jones says her viral rehab account wasn’t meant to blame David Bowie or Iman, and calls attention to abuses in the troubled-teen system.
Sammy Hagar ‘Disappointed’ Over Alex Van Halen Project
Sammy Hagar says he and Michael Anthony were not asked to join Alex Van Halen’s archival project built from unfinished Eddie Van Halen recordings.
Robbie Williams to Lead Ozzy Tribute at 2026 BRIT Awards
Robbie Williams will lead an all-star Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester, with Zakk Wylde and Robert Trujillo reported.
Tori Amos Covers Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’” on BBC Radio 2
Tori Amos covered Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’” during a BBC Radio 2 Piano Room set that also featured “Cornflake Girl,” “Beast of Burden,” and a new single debut.
Billy Preston Documentary Gets U.S. Theatrical Rollout in 2026
A new Billy Preston documentary, That’s The Way God Planned It, begins its U.S. theatrical rollout in 2026, spotlighting the keyboard legend’s legacy.
Black Crowes React to Second Straight Rock Hall Nomination
The Black Crowes reacted to their second straight Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, with Chris Robinson calling the recognition an achievement and fan-driven moment.
Tom Morello Joining Bruce Springsteen for Entire 2026 U.S. Tour
Tom Morello will join Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for selected songs at every date of their 20-show 2026 U.S. Land of Hope and Dreams tour.