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Paul McCartney says ‘Hey Jude’ brings a divided America together

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Paul McCartney was a guest on this week's Goalhanger podcast, The Rest is Entertainment, where he talked about the importance of his iconic Beatles tune "Hey Jude" in bringing folks together."Particularly these days, too, you do something like 'Hey Jude'... Read More.

Elton John and David Furnish make the ‘Time’ 100 Philanthropy list

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, are among the celebrities recognized on the Time 100 Philanthropy list, which the magazine says highlights the "world's most influential givers, leaders, advocates, and thinkers."The mag notes that those... Read More.

The Royal Mint honors Pink Floyd with commemorative coin

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Pink Floyd's career and legacy are being honored with an official U.K. commemorative coin by The Royal Mint.The coin, created by Henry Gray, is designed around the iconic prism imagery from the band's multi-Platinum album The Dark Side of the Moon. The coin comes... Read More.

The Rolling Stones take themselves back to the ’70s for ‘In the Stars’ video

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones are embracing their younger selves in the video for their latest single, "In the Stars."The official music video, directed by Francois Rousselet, is out now, with the clip centered around the band performing the song surrounded by... Read More.

Library of Congress picks recordings by The Byrds, The Go-Go’s for National Recording Registry

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Recordings by The Byrds, Weezer and The Go-Go's have been chosen by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry.In total 25 recordings have been chosen this year "based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation's recorded sound... Read More.

Billy Idol to be honored with the American Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

It's a nice day for another big Billy Idol honor.First the rocker was chosen for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and now it's been announced that he'll be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd American Music... Read More.

On This Day, May 14, 1988: Surviving members of Led Zeppelin reunited for Atlantic’s 40th anniversary concert

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

On This Day, May 14, 1988 ...The surviving members of Led Zeppelin - Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones - reunited to perform at the Atlantic Records 40th anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. They were backed on... Read More.

Colman Domingo says ‘Michael’ biopic ‘was not an easy shoot’

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Colman Domingo is opening up about the making of the biopic Michael.In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Wednesday, Domingo talked about what it was like to portray Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson's father, in the biopic about the... Read More.

Items from The Doors, The Who and more featured in Grammy Museum ‘Tower of Song’ exhibit

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

The Grammy Museum has teamed with the Songwriters Hall of Fame for a new exhibit highlighting both inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and recordings that have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.According to the description, Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters... Read More.

Aerosmith ‘proud and grateful’ to be part of producer Jack Douglas’ legacy

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Aerosmith has paid tribute to producer Jack Douglas, who produced four of their multi-Platinum albums.Douglas died Monday at the age of 80. The band took to Instagram Wednesday to remember the producer, noting he "changed our lives.""We are mourning the... Read More.

Classic Hits

Paul McCartney says ‘Hey Jude’ brings a divided America together

The Royal Mint honors Pink Floyd with commemorative coin

The Rolling Stones take themselves back to the ’70s for ‘In the Stars’ video

Library of Congress picks recordings by The Byrds, The Go-Go’s for National Recording Registry

Billy Idol to be honored with the American Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award

On This Day, May 14, 1988: Surviving members of Led Zeppelin reunited for Atlantic’s 40th anniversary concert

Colman Domingo says ‘Michael’ biopic ‘was not an easy shoot’

Items from The Doors, The Who and more featured in Grammy Museum ‘Tower of Song’ exhibit

Aerosmith ‘proud and grateful’ to be part of producer Jack Douglas’ legacy

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