Movies
Aretha vs Aretha: A Big Mess Looms as MGM Announces Cast for “Respect,” Imagine Readies Genius Mini-Series
Yes, there are two Aretha movie projects. One of them is for the big screen, one of them for the TV. They are happening...
Business
Global Citizen Hires High Powered, Highly Paid Exec to…Raise Money for the Poor? No…Produce More Expensive Rock Concerts? Yes
People still don't get it. Global Citizen is about money and rock concerts. It has nothing to do with poverty, charity, or hunger.
This morning...
Music
For Harry Styles, “Lights Up” was a Dim Prospect as Opening Single for New Project, Coming in 3rd This Week
Harry Styles released "Lights Out" last week, mid week, with no warning or marketing. The result was a few sales counted before the week...
Music
R&B Great Sam Moore Turns 84 with a Surprise Party and Landmark Performance This Friday on PBS
R&B great, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sam Moore turned 84 this week. Just to show you what a voice can be like...
Books
Elton John On His Lifelong Battle Against Baldness: “Without hair, I bear a disturbing resemblance to the cartoon character Shrek”
Elton John's memoir, "Me," already number 2 on the amazon books best seller list, is a refreshingly honest visit with one of the world's...
Music
Rock Hall Nominates 16 for Induction Including Whitney Houston, Notorious BIG, Pat Benatar, Doobie Brothers
Nominees for induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame include:
Pat Benatar,
Dave Matthews Band
Depeche Mode
The Doobie Brothers
Whitney Houston
...
Books
Elton John Says in New Memoir That Yoko Ono Asked Him — Not Paul McCartney — to Finish a Bunch of John Lennon’s Songs
Elton John's memoir, called "Me" and published today, Tuesday, is one of the best rock and roll autobiographies I've ever read. It's very gossipy,...
Music
Listen to Ringo Starr’s Wonderful New Version of John Lennon’s “Grow Old with Me” Featuring Paul McCartney on Bass, Vocals
Here's a Columbus Day surprise! We can now listen to Ringo Starr's new version of John Lennon's "Grow Old with Me," featuring Paul McCartney...