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In Christmas message to fans, Elton John teases not one but two new albums

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

Elton John and Brandi Carlile released their Grammy-nominated joint album, Who Believe In Angels?, in 2025, but 2026 may bring us some Elton John solo music - and maybe even more than expected.In a holiday video message to members of... Read More.

U2’s Bono performs at annual Christmas Eve Busk in Dublin

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

U2 frontman Bono made an appearance at Dublin's annual Christmas Eve Busk, a gathering of artists who busk on Grafton Street, a busy shopping area in the Irish cap. This year's event took place in front of the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin's city center.In... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 26, 1970: George Harrison landed at #1 with ‘My Sweet Lord’

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 26, 1970 ...George Harrison hit #1 with the song "My Sweet Lord," which went on to spend four weeks in the top spot.The chart-topper, produced by Harrison and Phil Spector, made Harrison the first former member of The Beatles to... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Billy Joel reveals health issues, stars in revealing documentary

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

Billy Joel's 2025 didn't start out so hot. In January, the Piano Man postponed a show in order to have a medical procedure. He did perform two shows in February and continued to announce more concerts for 2025, including co-headlining dates with Sting, Rod... Read More.

Ian Anderson pays tribute to Jethro Tull founding member Mick Abrahams

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson is paying tribute to the band's original guitarist Mick Abrahams, who passed away Dec. 19 at the age of 82.In a post on the band's website, Anderson wrote that it was "with great sadness" that he... Read More.

Watch Celine Dion act out a scene from Jim Carrey’s ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ in full Grinch costume

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

We bet you didn't have Celine Dion impersonating The Grinch on your holiday bingo card.On Wednesday, the Canadian diva posted a video on Instagram showing herself dressed as the Grinch - complete with a Santa suit - sitting by a... Read More.

The Zombies announce dates for third annual Begin Here festival

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

The Zombies have announced the dates for their third annual Begin Here festival. The 2026 event, which takes place in their hometown of St. Albans, U.K., will run from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.The Begin Here festival, which launched in... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 24, 1988: Poison landed their only #1 song with ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 24, 1988 ...Glam rockers Poison landed their first and only #1 song with the power ballad "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."The song, from the band's sophomore album, Open Up and Say ... Ah!, spent three weeks on top of the... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Bruce Springsteen hits the big screen, celebrates big anniversaries & a whole lot more

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

It was another big year for Bruce Springsteen, which culminated in the New Jersey rocker's life being depicted on the big screen.Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere premiered at the New York Film Festival in September and opened in theaters in October. The Bear's Jeremy... Read More.

Elton John celebrates platinum success of ‘Step Into Christmas’

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

Elton John is feeling grateful at the continued success of his holiday track "Step Into Christmas."It was recently announced that the song, originally released way back in 1973, had been certified platinum in the U.S. and four-times platinum in the U.K. and now Elton... Read More.

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