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Eagles Continue to Add Dates to Final Tour

“Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”

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Mary Weiss, Lead Singer of Girl Group Greats the Shangri-Las, Dies at 75

Along with the late Ronnie Spector, Weiss was the voice and face of the ’60s girl groups.

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Dire Straits Gets Live 1978-1992 Box Set

The collection, on 8-CDs or 12-LPs, offers many previously unreleased concert performances

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Jazz Fest 2024 Sets Star-Studded Lineup

The organizers of the popular festival have booked another broad-ranging list of artists

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Elton John Joins Short List of EGOT Winners

The list of EGOT career winners is just 19 individuals who have earned a competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award

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Larry Collins, Rockabilly Guitarist (Collins Kids), Dies at 79

Collins, with his sister Lorrie, appeared alongside country stars such as Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline.

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Saxon and Uriah Heep Set 2024 U.S. Tour

The co-headlining tour, “Hell, Fire & Chaos – The Best of British Rock & Metal,” takes place in the spring

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Top Radio Hits 1966: What a Year For Singles!

The British Invasion, popular vocalists and novelty hits all topped the charts. Songs from the Rascals, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Mamas & the Papas. What were the biggest?

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‘Weird Al’ Now ‘Halfway to EGOT, Baby!,” As He Wins Emmy

The musician has previously earned multiple Grammy Awards

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Michael Bolton Recovering From Surgery For Brain Tumor

“Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery. Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success”

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