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U2 Shares New Song Recorded With Dolly Parton
They’ll be promoting Carnaval De Luz, their first album of new material in nine years.
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Original ‘Star Wars’ Film Coming to IMAX for 50th Anniversary
The movie, made for an estimated $11 million, had its theatrical debut on May 25, 1977. With several previous re-releases, it has earned an estimated $775.4 million at the worldwide box-office.
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Duran Duran Drummer Roger Taylor Retires
He played on the band’s era-defining early records, then returned for the celebrated reunion of the original line-up.
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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Expand Their 2026-2027 Tour Celebrating Rush and Neil Peart
“When we initially booked this tour we didn’t know how well we would hold up to the rigors of the road – so we played it safe with lots of days off to recover – but life is nothing if not surprising and we’re doing fine and having a blast – so why not try to hit a few more of the cities that have always treated us so well.”
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Al Stewart Adds Dates to Farewell Tour
The “Year of the Cat” singer-songwriter turned 81 in 2026.
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Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go’s Publishes ‘TMI’ Memoir
The record-setting, all-woman group hit dizzying heights, only to splinter apart in a whirlwind of touring, tension, and chaos rivaling any band of the era.
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Lulu Has a Busy 2027: Tour and Studio Album, ‘Let the Girl Sing Out’
The Scottish-born singer and actress continues to celebrate her 60+ year career.
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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to Perform at Joe Walsh’s 10th VetsAid Benefit
The 2027 concert will also feature full sets from The Killers, The War on Drugs, St Vincent, Lucius and more surprise special guests.
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Radio Hits in November 1967: Take a Look
It was a melting pot in the Top 10 on WABC this week, with plenty of all-time favorites topped by a band with a psychedelic name and an unusual path to #1.
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Tom Petty 50th Anniversary Box Set Traces the Heartbreakers’ Early Years
Origins 1971-1978 digs into the vaults to trace the sonic formation of the band.
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