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Photo of SANTANA and Alex LIGERTWOOD; Alex Ligertwood performing live onstage with Santana (Photo by Garry Clarke /Redferns) Alex Ligertwood, best known as one of the vocalists for Santana, has died. He was 79. His wife, Shawn Brogan, announced the news on her Facebook page, noting he “passed away peacefully in his sleep.” “It’s with great sadness and heartache to announce the passing of my sweet dear Alex Ligertwood, my husband […]

Eagles Sphere residency admat (Courtesy of Live Nation) Eagles are returning to Las Vegas this fall.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band has announced six new shows of their Sphere residency: Sept. 18 and 19, and Nov. 13, 14, 27 and 28.Registration for a presale that begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. PT is now open. Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting Friday at 10 a.m. PT.The new […]

Jason Newsted at Art Miami Pavilion on December 5, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Dylan Rives/Getty Images for Art Miami) Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted says that he was diagnosed with and subsequently beat throat cancer.Speaking on an episode of the Let There Be Talk podcast published Sunday, Newsted, 63, shares that he underwent a procedure to remove the cancer in May 2025."We got it early," Newsted says. "I got my free and clear […]

On This Day, May 4, 1982 …Queen released their 10th studio album, Hot Space, which found them embracing sounds from disco, funk, pop, new wave and more.The album featured the Queen/David Bowie collaboration, “Under Pressure,” recorded before the band started work on the album and released as a single in 1981.The second single, “Body Language,” written by frontman Freddie Mercury, wasn't a hit in the U.K., but it peaked at […]

Sean Lennon attends the New York Special Screening of Netflix's His Three Daughters on September 05, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for Netflix) Sean Ono Lennon, only son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, has shared his thoughts on Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films, and he sounds pretty happy with the project.Sean tells NME that he’s “met everyone on the film set” and notes that Harris […]

Debbie Harry attends the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala at Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center on May 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer turned up to introduce host and musical guest Olivia Rodrigo’s first performance of the night: her […]

Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards backstage at The Rolling Stones surprise set at Racket NYC on October 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for RS) After weeks of teases, The Rolling Stones appear ready to let their fans in on the news they have to share.The band has confirmed on social media that they will be revealing their latest project on Tuesday at […]

Admat for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Courtesy of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band) Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have had to make a scheduling change to their Land of Hope And Dreams American Tour.With two Philadelphia teams in the playoffs – the Flyers in the NHL playoffs and the 76ers in the NBA playoffs – Springsteen has […]

Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (ABC/Randy Holmes) Dave Grohl may have been having a little fun when he detailed his supposed preshow routine.As previously reported, the Foo Fighters frontman told the Dish podcast that he went to get his vocal cords inspected by a doctor some years ago. When the doctor said that everything looked good, they asked Grohl if he did any vocal warm-ups or cooldowns […]