Zak Starkey, the 59-year-old son of the Beatles’ Ringo Starr, had to cancel his band’s show in London on Tuesday night (January 21) after the drummer suffered a blood clot in his leg. Starkey has been advised to rest and take blood thinners for two weeks due to the ailment. In addition to playing with…… MORE
On Thursday, Aerosmith announced that they will be reuniting to perform at an upcoming charity event in Los Angeles. In August of 2024, the classic rock legends announced their retirement from the road due to Steven Tyler’s severe vocal cord injury. But Aerosmith will make a triumphant return to the stage at the Hollywood Palladium…… MORE
Chari XCX continues her recent musical supremacy by topping the list of nominees at the UK’s prestigious BRIT Awards. Charli received a total of five nominations overall, getting nods for Artist of the Year, Best Pop Act, Best Dance Act, Album of the Year for Brat, and Song of the Year for “Guess,” her collaboration…… MORE
On Thursday (January 22), the first trailer arrived for the new documentary, Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, ahead of its premiere on NBC on January 27. The three-hour film, directed by Academy Award-winner Questlove, captures the memorable musical performances on Saturday Night Live over the past 50 years, from Billie Eilish, Adele,…… MORE
On Thursday (January 23), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the 2025 Oscars won’t feature the standard live performances of the Best Original Songs nominees. A statement from Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang said the ceremony will instead “honor Los Angeles as a city of dreams, showcasing its…… MORE
On Monday (January 21), Jet took to Instagram to announce the dates and details of their 2025 North American tour. The Australian rock veterans will embark on a 14-date run of shows throughout May and June, where they will be supported by the English garage rockers, Band of Skulls. Jet’s 2025 North American tour gets…… MORE
On Tuesday (January 21), Record Store Day event organizers announced that Post Malone is the official 2025 Record Store Day Ambassador. Posty’s Billboard No. 1 album, F-1 Trillion, was a big seller in record stores since it was released back in August, with the breakout country star also making a guest appearance on “Fortnight,” the…… MORE
On Wednesday (January 22), Christie’s held a live auction for items from Jeff Beck: The Guitar Collection. The objects up for auction included over 130 guitars, amps, pedals, and various “tools of the trade” from the personal collection of rock and roll legend, Jeff Beck. One specific prized guitar from the collection – Beck’s celebrated…… MORE
On Wednesday (January 22), the Songwriters Hall of Fame revealed their inductee class of 2025. This year’s distinguished inductees feature the leader of Parliament/Funkadelic, George Clinton; award-winning country music songwriter, Ashley Gorley; Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga collaborator, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins; Beach Boys vocalist and songwriter, Mike Love; nine time Ivor Novello Award-winning British…… MORE
On Wednesday (January 22), Nine Inch Nails finally confirmed their rumored world tour dates for 2025. The industrial rock titans revealed the dates and details of their upcoming jaunt, which they have dubbed, Peel It Back Tour 2025. The 37-date world tour – NIN’s first major run of shows since 2022 – gets underway on…… MORE
