Music

Solomon Burke: Soul Star’s Career Was Just Out of Reach

Solomon Burke is dead today at age 70. His death is not a total surprise. Solomon was a huge man physically who performed sitting...

Elton John Gives Leon Russell Lead Single on Great New CD

I’m kind of kvelling (which is Yiddish for tweeting, I think) about Elton John and Leon Russell’s album, “The Union,” set to be released...

Susan Boyle: Les Miz Writer OK That She Took Out a Verse of His Song

One person missing from the festivities at Sunday's 25th anniversary performances of "Les Miserables" in London: Susan Boyle. The singer, who was launched on the...

Sting Caps 59th Birthday with Landmark London Show

Multi colored party balloons rained down on rock star Sting Saturday night in London’s famed Royal Albert Hall as he celebrated his 59th birthday....

Rock Hall Nominations: Neil Diamond, Maybe; No to Elton’s Pleas for Leon Russell

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations are in. Sir Elton John was totally snubbed in his quest to get Leon Russell into the...

A Night at the Opera: The Met Brings Out the Stars with Wagner

Really: dozens and dozens of people huddled under umbrellas on the plaza outside the Metropolitan Opera House last night to watch the Met's new...

Mariah Falls on Stage, Keeps Smiling–And Singing

Mariah Carey fell on stage last night in Singapore during a one-off show to celebrate the Formula 1 Grand Prix. (She's not on tour.) But...

Michael Jackson New Album: “Before End of Year”

An album of new Michael Jackson recordings--songs left behind and remixed since his death--is on its way. The question, though, is when? A Sony source confirmed...

Rod Stewart Swings Again On “Fly Me to the Moon”

About ten years ago, famed producer Richard Perry played me some tracks he was working on in secret with Rod Stewart. Those tracks became...

Rolling Stones May Get Their “Hot Rocks” Re-Heated

The Rolling Stones are on a roll. As they discuss cranking up for a US tour next year, the Stones may also be going...