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Documentary underway about Stevie Wonder’s fight for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

A documentary is in the works about the role Stevie Wonder played in helping to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday.TIME reports the untitled film will chronicle his personal efforts in the campaign, which included the release of his song "Happy Birthday." It will... Read More.

Queen’s Brian May shares the advice Bob Geldof gave them ahead of Live Aid set

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

Queen’s performance at Live Aid in 1985 is often considered one of rock 'n' roll’s greatest live performances, but it turns out they could have missed out on the gig had Brian May not talked frontman Freddie Mercury into it.In a new interview with... Read More.

Foreigner to release deluxe edition of fourth studio album, ‘4’

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

Foreigner is revisiting their multi-Platinum album 4 with a new super deluxe edition.Foreigner 4 Deluxe, dropping Sept. 12, is a five-disc CD/Blu-Ray package that includes newly remastered stereo and Atmos remixes of the album. There's also a whole host of extras, including five previously unreleased... Read More.

On This Day, July 2, 2001: Liverpool renames Speke Airport to honor John Lennon

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

On This Day, July 2, 2001 ...Twenty-one years after his death, Liverpool renamed Speke Airport after the late Beatle John Lennon, who was born and raised in the U.K. city.Now known as Liverpool John Lennon Airport, the international airport was the first in the... Read More.

Phil Collins’ ‘No Jacket Required’ to be reissued for 40th anniversary, with bonus material

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

Phil Collins’ blockbuster solo album No Jacket Required is getting a special vinyl reissue in celebration of its 40th anniversary.No Jacket Required (Fully Tailored), dropping Sept. 12, is a four-LP box set featuring a remastered edition of the original album, along with a three... Read More.

New Grateful Dead photo exhibit to open in Los Angeles

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

A new photo exhibit highlighting the Grateful Dead is coming to Los Angeles in July.An American Beauty: Grateful Dead 1965–1995 is set to open at the David Kordansky Gallery. Timed to coincide with this year's 60th anniversary of the iconic band, the exhibit will feature photos curated by... Read More.

Queen celebrates Live Aid’s 40th anniversary with new merch line raising money for charity

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

Queen is continuing their celebration of the upcoming 40th anniversary of Live Aid by raising money for charity with a new line of Live Aid merch.The new official limited-edition Live Aid + Queen merchandise includes two T-shirts — one featuring Queen’s Live Aid set list and... Read More.

Nashville notes: Ashley McBryde’s Houston gig + Trisha Yearwood’s other look

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

Lee Brice and Ashley McBryde are set to headline the Freedom Over Texas celebration July 4 in Houston, Texas. Ashley's also set to be part of CNN's The Fourth in America special, which starts at 7 p.m. ET. Legendary country group Shenandoah is set to... Read More.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani celebrate fourth wedding anniversary

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are celebrating their fourth wedding anniversary."7-3-21. every day i thank God for u @blakeshelton. happy anniversary. i love u so much," Gwen wrote on Instagram Thursday, alongside a video montage of some of their memories over the... Read More.

LOCASH + Josh Turner head to D.C. for A Capitol Fourth

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

LOCASH and Josh Turner will represent country music in Washington, D.C., this July 4, performing on the annual A Capitol Fourth PBS special. Alfonso Ribeiro will host the show, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. The Beach Boys, the Temptations, Lauren Daigle, Trombone... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Documentary underway about Stevie Wonder’s fight for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Queen’s Brian May shares the advice Bob Geldof gave them ahead of Live Aid set

Foreigner to release deluxe edition of fourth studio album, ‘4’

On This Day, July 2, 2001: Liverpool renames Speke Airport to honor John Lennon

Phil Collins’ ‘No Jacket Required’ to be reissued for 40th anniversary, with bonus material

New Grateful Dead photo exhibit to open in Los Angeles

Queen celebrates Live Aid’s 40th anniversary with new merch line raising money for charity

Nashville notes: Ashley McBryde’s Houston gig + Trisha Yearwood’s other look

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani celebrate fourth wedding anniversary

LOCASH + Josh Turner head to D.C. for A Capitol Fourth

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