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Billy Joel Shares First Public Health Update Following His Brain Disorder Diagnosis
During a recent appearance on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, Billy Joel opened up about his health issues for the first time since he was diagnosed with a brain disorder. "I feel fine," the 76-year-old singer told the host, while adding, "My balance...
Jul 22, 2025

Paul Simon Performs His Rarely-Played 1973 Hit, "Kodachrome," After Fan Offers Him $20
During his concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Wednesday (July 16), Paul Simon initially dismissed a fan who shouted out for "Kodachrome" during his encore. "I don't take requests, but I'll do some of it for $20," Simon replied. I...
Jul 21, 2025

Jason Aldean, Trisha Yearwood, And Old Dominion Top List Of Performers At 2025 Nashville Songwriter Awards
The 2025 Nashville Songwriter Awards is set to take place at the historic Ryman Auditorium on September 23. The event will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Trisha Yearwood, Old Dominion, Lukas Nelson, Jessie Jo Dillon, and others. The ceremony wil...
Jul 18, 2025

Steve Miller Band Cancel Remaining 2025 Tour Dates Due To Concerns About Extreme Weather
On Wednesday (July 16), the Steve Miller Band announced that they have canceled their entire 31-date 2025 North American tour due to increased weather disasters. The run of shows was scheduled to kick off on August 15 in Bethel, New York. "You make mus...
Jul 18, 2025

Connie Francis, First Female Artist To Ever Top Hot 100 Chart, Dies At 87
Connie Francis, known for memorable '50s And '60s hits like "Where the Boys Are" and "Who's Sorry Now?", has died at 87. Her death was confirmed by her friend Ron Roberts, and while the cause of death is unknown, Francis had been hospitalized earlier t...
Jul 18, 2025

Alison Krauss & Union Station, Billy Strings Top List Of 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Nominees
Alison Krauss & Union Station, Billy Strings, and the Alison Brown/Steve Martin/Tim O'Brien collaboration, "5 Days Out, 2 Days Back," lead the nominations for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards. The ceremony is set to take place on September 18 a...
Jul 17, 2025

Director Of Billy Joel Documentary Shares Update On Singer's Health: "He's Doing Physical Therapy, He's Healing"
Susan Lacy, co-director of the upcoming Billy Joel documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, has provided an update on the singer's health during an appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday (July 16). The 76-year-old Joel has recently been diagno...
Jul 17, 2025

Les Paul Guitar Stolen From The Rolling Stones Over Fifty Years Ago Found At New York's Metropolitan Museum Of Art
A Les Paul guitar stolen from The Rolling Stones in the '70s has been found in a collection of 500 guitars acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The 1959 sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard, previously owned by Mick Taylor and famously ...
Jul 15, 2025

Billy Joel Reveals That "Music Saved My Life" In Trailer For 'And So It Goes' Documentary
The HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, is set to premiere in two parts, airing on the network and streaming service on July 18 and 25. The first trailer for the rock doc was shared on Friday (July 11), and it features appearances from Paul Mc...
Jul 14, 2025

Electric Light Orchestra Cancels Final Concert at London's Hyde Park Due To Jeff Lynne's 'Systemic Infection'
London's BST Hyde Park summer concert series was forced to cancel its final show scheduled for Sunday (July 13), after Jeff Lynne's ELO pulled out due to Lynne's health issues. The organizers announced on July 12 that the 77-year-old musician would not...
Jul 14, 2025

Tupac, Lenny Kravitz, Bad Bunny, And Elvis Make 'Hottest Men Of All Time' List
On Wednesday (July 9), Harper's Bazaar published their list of the 50 "Hottest Men Of All Time," which includes Tupac Shakur at No. 2, Lenny Kravitz at No. 3, Bad Bunny at No. 8, and Elvis Presley at No. 17. Other musicians like Maluma, Zayn Malik, and...
Jul 14, 2025

Ray Stevens Recovering From Surgery Following Minor Heart Attack
Ray Stevens is recovering after undergoing surgery following a minor heart attack in early July. The two-time Grammy winner's performances at the CabaRay Showroom in Nashville have been canceled through July while he focuses on his recovery. The 86-yea...
Jul 11, 2025

Dolly Parton Reveals That She Has Put Songwriting "On Hold" Following Her Husband's Death
During her appearance on Wednesday's (July 9) episode of Khloé Kardashian's Khloé in Wonder Land podcast, Dolly Parton revealed that she has put her songwriting endeavors on hold following the recent passing of her husband, Carl Dean. When Parton was a...
Jul 11, 2025

Yusuf/Cat Stevens Set To Release Greatest Hits Compilation Ahead Of Upcoming Memoir And Book Tour
This fall, Yusuf/Cat Stevens will release his memoir, Cat on the Road to Findout, alongside a subsequent North American book tour. In anticipation of those events, the 76-year-od music legend has just announced the upcoming release of a greatest hits c...
Jul 11, 2025

Paul McCartney Announces Got Back 2025 North American Tour
On Thursday (July 10), Paul McCartney announced the dates and details of his Got Back 2025 North American Tour, which marks the Beatles legend's first full tour of the continent since 2022. Following three sold-out surprise club shows at the Bowery Bal...
Jul 11, 2025