Thursday, January 1, 2026

Music

Nat Weiss, Famed Early Beatles Lawyer and Friend, Passes Away

I am so sorry to hear that Nat Weiss, a legend in the record business, passed away last Wednesday. Nat lived on the Upper...

Exclusive: Lenny Kravitz Writes Gladys Knight an Oscar-Buzzed Song for “The Butler”

So: when I saw Lee Daniels' "The Butler" at an early screening, there was a little section in the mid 1970s that featured Gladys...

Singer Shakira Won’t Have to Pay Ex Boyfriend Any Dough

Shakira, the onenamed singer from "The Voice" and "Hips Don't Lie," has shaken off big possible dependent. According to her publicists, Shakira has had...

Randy Travis: Country Superstar Released from Hospital

I am happy to report that country singer Randy Travis was released today from Baylor Medical Center in Texas. He's headed to a rehab...

Carly Simon: “Taylor Swift Called and I Said Yes Right Away”

I just spoke to Carly Simon, who's back on Martha'a Vineyard after her triumphant appearance with Taylor Swift the other night at Foxboro Stadium....

Michael Jackson-Queen Duet Is Just One Song: The Real Story

Reports today from London about a clutch of recordings made in 1983 between Michael Jackson Queen's Freddie Mercury. Let's straighten this out fast. There...

Lady Gaga is Back! Reveals Title of New Single and Cover Art

Lady Gaga is on her way back. Tonight she revealed the name of the first single from her ARTPop album. It's called "Applause" and...

Linda Ronstadt Sings No More: Won’t Warble on Book Publicity Tour

Linda Ronstadt is not singing anymore. When she hits the publicity circuit this September for her book, "Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir," Ronstadt will...