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Carlos Santana Faces Backlash After Telling Red Rocks Crowd ‘Grievances Cause Cancer’
Carlos Santana is facing online criticism after telling a Red Rocks crowd that forgiving grievances can prevent cancer, a claim that has drawn accusations of victim-blaming.
Tom Scholz Shares Rare Live Recording of Boston’s ‘More Than a Feeling’
Boston guitarist Tom Scholz posted a rare live recording of ‘More Than a Feeling’ on Facebook, drawn from the band’s 2017 Hyper Space tour and preserved in its unpolished, straight-off-the-console form.
Tony Iommi Recruits Brian May for Guest Solo on New Album ‘From the Dark’
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi is releasing From the Dark on October 23, his first solo album in more than two decades, and Queen’s Brian May is the sole guest musician on the record.
Stevie Nicks Remembers ‘Best Week Ever’ Recording With Dolly Parton Before Her Death
Stevie Nicks posted an Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton, recalling the week the two spent together in Nashville recording a duet for Parton’s Rockstar album and sharing a handwritten poem in her memory.
Sting to Narrate Documentary on ‘Godfather’ Composer Nino Rota
Sting will narrate “Nino, A Film About Nino Rota,” a documentary on the composer behind The Godfather’s score, ahead of its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
Jack Osbourne Confirms Ozzy Osbourne Biopic Script Is Finished, Director Search Now Underway
Jack Osbourne tells E! News the script for his father’s biopic is finished and the production team is now hunting for a director, with someone already under consideration to play Ozzy.
Dee Snider Reveals He Broke His Shoulder Playing Basketball With His Kids
Dee Snider says a collision during a family basketball game left him with a broken right shoulder, an eight-week stint in a sling and a shoulder replacement surgery still to come.
Stevie Nicks Performs ‘Stand Back’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live Ahead of Daisy Chain Fields
Stevie Nicks brought her 1983 hit ‘Stand Back’ to Jimmy Kimmel Live on August 25, 2026, just ahead of her expected guest appearance at Olivia Rodrigo’s new Daisy Chain Fields festival.
Restored Queen Concert Film ‘Queen Budapest’ Set for Cinemas and IMAX This October
A newly restored 4K version of Queen’s July 27, 1986 concert in Budapest, the band’s final filmed performance with Freddie Mercury, is heading to cinemas and IMAX screens worldwide on October 7, 2026.
Foreigner Reissuing ‘Head Games’ as Super Deluxe Edition, Shares Unheard Track ‘Trouble’ Featuring Peter Frampton
Foreigner will reissue its 1979 album ‘Head Games’ as a four-disc Super Deluxe Edition on October 30, 2026, headlined by a newly unearthed track called ‘Trouble’ featuring a fresh guitar solo from Peter Frampton.
Dolly Parton’s Top 10 Covers, According to YouTube
Dolly Parton has one of the most covered songbooks in American popular music. Since she began writing professionally in the…
Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘It’ Star, Dies at 80
Tim Curry, the actor known for Dr. Frank-N-Furter in ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and Pennywise in ‘It,’ has died at his Los Angeles home at age 80.
The Beatles Share Unheard 1965 ‘Day Tripper’ Work Tape Ahead of ‘Rubber Soul’ Reissue
A newly surfaced 1965 recording captures John Lennon and Paul McCartney shaping “Day Tripper” at Kenwood, released ahead of the October 2 ‘Rubber Soul Special Edition.’
Boston to Reissue 1976 Debut Album for 50th Anniversary With Unreleased ‘Lost Demos’
Tom Scholz and Impex Records have unveiled a 50th anniversary edition of Boston’s self-titled debut, built around previously unheard demo recordings Scholz shopped to labels before the band signed with Epic.
Bruce Springsteen to Headline Stand Up For Heroes 20th Anniversary Benefit in New York
Bruce Springsteen will headline the 20th anniversary Stand Up For Heroes benefit on November 9, 2026 at David Geffen Hall in New York, alongside comedians Jon Stewart, Josh Johnson and Hasan Minhaj.
Roger Daltrey Opens ‘A Great Night Out’ Solo Tour in Mesa With 19-Song Set
Roger Daltrey opened his ‘A Great Night Out’ solo tour at Mesa Arts Center on August 23, 2026, calling it what he expects to be his last American solo run.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Announces 2027 ‘No Speed Limit’ US Tour
Bachman-Turner Overdrive has revealed a winter 2027 US tour called “No Speed Limit,” with Randy Bachman leading the band through theaters, casinos and performing arts centers coast to coast.
Soundgarden’s Surviving Members to Reunite for Seahawks Season Opener Halftime Show
Soundgarden’s surviving members will reunite under the band’s name for the Seattle Seahawks’ season-opening halftime show on September 9, with Taylor Momsen and Mike McCready joining them on stage.
Dolly Parton, ‘Queen of Country’ Music Icon, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the singer, actress and philanthropist celebrated as the ‘Queen of Country’ music, has died at age 80, her family confirmed on August 25, 2026.
Freddie Mercury’s Piano, Microphone and Handwritten Lyrics Head to October Auction
A Yamaha grand piano, a studio microphone and handwritten songwriting drafts once used by Freddie Mercury will be auctioned by Propstore on October 1 and 2, 2026, as part of an 82-lot collection from producer Reinhold Mack.
Sebastian Bach Adds More Than a Dozen Dates to 2026-27 Tour, Mixing Solo Shows with Twisted Sister
Sebastian Bach has tacked on more than a dozen new dates to his 2026-27 touring schedule, mixing his solo “Party Never Ends!” shows with appearances fronting Twisted Sister and select stops with Slaughter and Steven Adler.
Neil Young Revives Teenage Ballad ‘Casting Me Away From You’ Ahead of ‘Second Song’ Album With the Chrome Hearts
Neil Young has posted a newly recorded version of his decades-old ballad ‘Casting Me Away From You’ on the Neil Young Archives, giving fans an early listen ahead of his September album with the Chrome Hearts.
Michael Anthony Makes Rare Van Halen Cameo During Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening Show
Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony stepped on stage with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening in Costa Mesa, California, breaking the tribute band’s Zeppelin-only format for one night.
Alice Cooper Sets Lineup for 24th Annual Christmas Pudding Benefit in Phoenix
Alice Cooper has unveiled the guest list for his 24th annual Christmas Pudding fundraiser, set for December 12, 2026, at Phoenix’s Celebrity Theatre in support of his Solid Rock Teen Centers.