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Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, to star in biopic about his life

Michael Jackson's life story will be hitting the big screen and his nephew Jaafar Jackson will help tell it. Lionsgate, which will release the upcoming film, announced Jaafar will play the legendary singer in the Michael biopic. He is the 26-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson. Michael's mother, Katherine Jackson, approves of the casting decision ...
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Olivia Newton-John’s husband shares the “magic” of their love at G’Day USA Gala

Olivia Newton-John was honored at the G’Day USA Gala last weekend in Los Angeles. Her husband, John Easterling, shared a moving tribute to the legendary singer, who passed away in August at age 73. “We shared a love and a happiness on an order of magnitude that I ...
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Paul McCartney shares unheard Jeff Beck music used in vegetarianism campaign

Paul McCartney has shared some never-before-heard music by the late guitarist Jeff Beck, who died earlier this month. The music was part of a pro-vegetarian campaign the pair worked on back in 1994.  “With the sad passing of Jeff Beck – a good friend of mine, and a great, ...
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The Who releasing new live album in March; announces UK tour dates

In 2019, The Who returned to London's Wembley Stadium for the first time in 40 years, and now fans who weren't there can experience the concert. The band is set to release The Who with Orchestra Live At Wembley on March 31, recorded during their July 6, 2019, ...
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Motown singer/songwriter Barrett Strong dies at 81

Barrett Strong, known for writing some of Motown’s biggest hits, passed away in Detroit Sunday at the age of 81, the Detroit Free Press reports.  Strong is best known for co-writing and singing the Motown classic “Money (That’s What I Want),” which would be ...
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New cover of “We Will Rock You” by rock band Tempt to benefit Brian May charity

The New York rock band Tempt recently released a cover of the Queen classic “We Will Rock You,” and now they are using it to raise money for one of Brian May’s favorite charities.  May gave his blessing to the cover, saying in a press release, “I'm very honored that ...
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The Rolling Stones drop “Doom and Gloom” from ‘GRRR Live!’

It’s only two weeks until The Rolling Stones drop their new live album, GRRR Live!, and they’re sharing yet another track from it. The band just dropped the live performance of “Doom and Gloom” to streaming services.  “Doom and Gloom” was the lead single from the band’s 2012 ...
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Elton John fans upset at last-minute New Zealand show cancelation due to flooding

Elton John was forced to cancel his Farewell Yellow Brick Road show in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday after heavy rains caused flooding in the city. Elton’s concert at Mt Smart Stadium was called off only 15 minutes before the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was set to hit ...
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Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott helps Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney preview next Wrexham/Sheffield match

Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott has joined forced with actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to help promote this weekend’s soccer game between Reynolds and McElhenney’s Wrexham AFC and Joe’s favorite team Sheffield United.  In a 45-second promo, the trio banter about this Sunday’s match, dropping in references to several Def Leppard ...
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U2 releases ‘Songs of Surrender’ version of “With or Without You”

U2 has dropped a new track from their upcoming album, Songs of Surrender. This time, they’re treating fans to their new take on The Joshua Tree classic “With or Without You.”  U2 will release Songs of Surrender, containing “40 Songs. Reimagined and rerecorded,” on March 17. Curated and produced by the Edge, each ...
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Smokey Robinson announces first album in more than nine years

Smokey Robinson is ready to release some new music. People reports the 82-year-old Motown legend will drop GASMS, his first studio album in more than nine years, on April 28. The new collection features songs written and produced by Smokey; he’s already dropped the first ...
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KISS releasing fifth installment of ‘Off The Soundboard’ live bootleg series

KISS is delving into their archives to treat their fans to another classic live performance. The rockers announced the fifth installment in their Off The Soundboard live bootleg series, which will focus on a classic concert from 1984. KISS – Off The Soundboard: Poughkeepsie, New York, 1984 is ...
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