Sunday, May 5, 2024

Music

Rolling Stone Magazine Goes Monthly, Cuts Annual Issues in Half, Sets Annual Subscription Price at Whopping $59.99

Rolling Stone magazine still gathers no moss. Recently purchased by Penske Media (Variety, Deadline), the once premier rock mag is cutting its annual number...

Pop Legends: Paul Simon, 76, Wraps it Up While Paul McCartney, Also 76, Plans Another US Tour

I've been bracing myself for the idea of Paul Simon, who is 76,  playing his last shows this summer. He will make a career...

Senate Democrat Ron Wyden Railed Against by Vintage Pop Stars Over Legislation That Could Destroy Their Meager Earnings from Digital, Satellite Broadcast

Famed R&B star "Soul Man" Sam Moore is the latest member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who is furious with Oregon...

Charts: Beyonce & Jay Z, Kanye Are Not Selling Enough Downloads or Streams to Get Hits

Drake released a new album today. It went straight the top of iTunes, and most of its tracks are lodged on the iTunes singles...

The Beatles Will Release First Ever “Sing-a-long” Version of “Yellow Submarine” Movie to Theaters

Big news from the Beatles: They're going to release a first ever sing-a-long version of the movie "Yellow Submarine" next month to support the 50...

Almost 92, Tony Bennett Coming to Save Columbia Records with Lady Gaga, Diana Krall Releases

EXCLUSIVE What have you been doing this year? Tony Bennett, who turns 92 in August, has been pretty busy from what I hear. He's...

Ed Sheeran Sued for $100 Mil on “Thinking Out Loud,” Righteous Bros. Will Be Next for “Perfect”

Ed Sheeran is being sued again for his hit, "Thinking out Loud." Last year, co-writer of Marvin Gaye's Let's Get it On sued Sheeran....

Joseph Jackson Dead at 89, father of Michael, Janet, Jackson 5 Ruled with an Iron Fist

The word from L.A. is that Joseph Jackson is dead at age 89. He missed the anniversary of Michael's death by two days. His...