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Director Steven Soderbergh talks using AI in new John Lennon documentary

Monday, May 4 by ABC News

Ocean's Eleven director Steven Soderbergh will premiere his new John Lennon and Yoko Ono documentary at the Cannes Film Festival, which runs May 12-23.The film, John Lennon: The Last Interview, centers on Lennon's final interview, which he and Ono sat for just hours before... Read More.

Don McLean debuts album of previously unreleased rehearsal recordings for 1984 Carnegie Hall show

Monday, May 4 by ABC News

Don McLean has dipped into his archives for a new album of previously unreleased recordings.Don McLean & The Jordanaires: Rehearsals For Carnegie Hall is out now, featuring 10 previously unheard performances taken from rehearsals for McLean's 1984 show at Carnegie... Read More.

Rush to offer ‘a proper thank you and a celebration’ of Neil Peart with Fifty Something tour

Monday, May 4 by ABC News

Rush will launch their Fifty Something tour in June, their first since the death of drummer Neil Peart in 2020. In a new interview with The New York Times, frontman Geddy Lee explains why they felt... Read More.

On This Day, May 4, 1982: Queen releases ‘Hot Space’

Monday, May 4 by ABC News

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... Read More.

Santana singer Alex Ligertwood dead at 79

Monday, May 4 by ABC News

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... Read More.

Eagles add new fall dates to Las Vegas Sphere residency

Monday, May 4 by ABC News

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... Read More.

Sean Ono Lennon reveals his thoughts on Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films

Monday, May 4 by ABC News

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... Read More.

Blondie’s Debbie Harry makes surprise ‘Saturday Night Live’ appearance

Sunday, May 3 by ABC News

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 latest single, "drop dead."... Read More.

Rolling Stones to make Foreign Tongues announcement Tuesday

Sunday, May 3 by ABC News

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 12 p.m.... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen’s Philadelphia concert rescheduled due to NHL and NBA playoffs

Sunday, May 3 by ABC News

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 -... Read More.

Classic Hits

Director Steven Soderbergh talks using AI in new John Lennon documentary

Don McLean debuts album of previously unreleased rehearsal recordings for 1984 Carnegie Hall show

Rush to offer ‘a proper thank you and a celebration’ of Neil Peart with Fifty Something tour

On This Day, May 4, 1982: Queen releases ‘Hot Space’

Santana singer Alex Ligertwood dead at 79

Eagles add new fall dates to Las Vegas Sphere residency

Sean Ono Lennon reveals his thoughts on Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films

Blondie’s Debbie Harry makes surprise ‘Saturday Night Live’ appearance

Rolling Stones to make Foreign Tongues announcement Tuesday

Bruce Springsteen’s Philadelphia concert rescheduled due to NHL and NBA playoffs

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