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Back to the Yellow Brick Road: Elton John writes forward for Ultimate Oz Universe graphic novel

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

Elton John is going from "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" to the actual source material that inspired his famous song.He's written the forward for a graphic novel called Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands, inspired by the universe L. Frank Baum created,... Read More.

Howard Jones announces tour celebrating 40th anniversary of Dream Into Action

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

Howard Jones is hitting the road this year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his classic album Dream Into Action.The tour will kick off Sept. 2 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and wrap Sept. 22 in South Jordan, Utah. It will feature special guest Haircut 100, who toured... Read More.

On This Day, June 3, 1995: Bryan Adams tops the chart with Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

On This Day, June 3, 1995…Canadian rocker Bryan Adams hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman" from the soundtrack to the Johnny Depp/Marlon Brando film Don Juan DeMarco.The song, which also appeared on Adams' 1996 album 18 Til I... Read More.

Neil Youngs The Needle and the Damage Done covered for Sweet Relief compilation

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

A new cover of Neil Young’s classic track "The Needle and the Damage Done" is part of an upcoming compilation to benefit Sweet Relief.The new take on the song is done by Sixpence None The Richer, best known for their... Read More.

Debbie Harry hopes to exhibit all her Blondie-era clothing

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

Blondie's Debbie Harry has always been known for her style, especially during the height of the band's success in the '80s. It turns out the rocker has held onto all the looks that made her famous, and the public may one day get to see them... Read More.

Giant photo of Steven Tyler on display at Los Angeles’ Sunset Marquee for a good cause

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

A giant photo of Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is currently on display at the Sunset Marquee in Los Angeles, and it’s hoping to raise awareness of Tyler’s charity Janie’s Fund.From now until June 28, the photo, by celebrity photographer Ross Halfin, is being displayed on the... Read More.

Rickrolling its way to a billion: Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up joins Spotify’s Billions Club

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

Rick Astley’s hit "Never Gonna Give You Up" is in the news — and not because of another case of Rickrolling.Over 30 years after its release, the track just joined Spotify’s Billions Club, meaning it’s been streamed over 1 billion times on the service."I never could... Read More.

The Rolling Stones remember Charlie Watts on what would have been his 84th birthday

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

The members of The Rolling Stones have taken to social media to remember their late bandmate Charlie Watts on what would have been his 84th birthday."Thinking of you Charlie - happy birthday," frontman Mick Jagger wrote on Instagram Monday, next to a... Read More.

Pusha T says Drake taking legal action against UMG cheapens the art of rap

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

Pusha T once deemed Kendrick Lamar the winner in the beef against Drake. Now, in a new cover story for GQ, he shares his thoughts on the lawsuit Drizzy filed against UMG over K. Dot's "Not Like Us." “If [Drake’s] adamant to have... Read More.

Drake to make his return to Europe and UK with tour featuring PartyNextDoor

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

Drake has $ome $pecial $hows planned for his fanbase in the U.K. and Europe. He'll be going on an arena tour with his $ome $exy $ongs 4 U collaborator, PartyNextDoor, for a two-month stretch that starts July 20 in Birmingham, England, and ends Sept. 23 in... Read More.

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Back to the Yellow Brick Road: Elton John writes forward for Ultimate Oz Universe graphic novel

Howard Jones announces tour celebrating 40th anniversary of Dream Into Action

On This Day, June 3, 1995: Bryan Adams tops the chart with Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman

Neil Youngs The Needle and the Damage Done covered for Sweet Relief compilation

Debbie Harry hopes to exhibit all her Blondie-era clothing

Giant photo of Steven Tyler on display at Los Angeles’ Sunset Marquee for a good cause

Rickrolling its way to a billion: Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up joins Spotify’s Billions Club

The Rolling Stones remember Charlie Watts on what would have been his 84th birthday

Pusha T says Drake taking legal action against UMG cheapens the art of rap

Drake to make his return to Europe and UK with tour featuring PartyNextDoor

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