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Ringo Starr to release new country album in 2026

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

Ringo Starr is planning to release a new album this year.The Beatles drummer posted a January 2026 update video, recapping all the highlights of 2025, including the release of his country album, Look Up. He then gave fans a heads-up... Read More.

James Taylor, Duran Duran to play 2026 Beachlife Festival

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

James Taylor, Duran Duran and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are set to play the 2026 Beachlife Festival, happening May 1-3 in Redondo Beach, California.Duran Duran and Taylor, with his All-Star Band, and are set to headline the fest. Duran Duran will take the... Read More.

John Mellencamp jukebox musical to get world premiere in October

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

A new jukebox musical featuring the music of John Mellencamp is set to make its world premiere in Maine this fall.Small Town, directed by three-time Tony winner Kathleen Marshall, will stage its first performances at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine, from Oct. 1... Read More.

Lineup announced for Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

The lineup for Steven Tyler's seventh annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party has just been announced, and the Aerosmith frontman has recruited some big-name stars for the event, taking place Feb. 1 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.The night, hosted by... Read More.

Bryan Adams releases ‘Anything is Possible’ from new ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’ EP

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

Bryan Adams is out with a new song.The rocker just released the new track "Anything is Possible," one of three songs he wrote for the new animated film Charlie the Wonderdog, which is in theaters now.The song's accompanying video has Adams and his band... Read More.

Queen’s Brian May reveals his worries about the upcoming Beatles films

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

While many fans are excited about Sam Mendes' upcoming films about The Beatles, Queen guitarist Brian May seems concerned.The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event will be four movies each told from the perspective of a different Beatle, and May thinks that may cause... Read More.

Girls just want to have fun — shopping Cyndi Lauper’s closet

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

Cyndi Lauper's wardrobe is one of the most unique in pop music, and now a select group of shoppers have a chance to own a piece of it.Cyndi is holding a Closet Clean Out in New York's Lower East Side... Read More.

John Fogerty headlines NPR ‘Tiny Desk’ concert series

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

John Fogerty is the latest artist to take part in NPR's Tiny Desk concert series.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, joined by his sons Tyler Fogerty and Shane Fogerty, treated the audience to five songs, starting with the classic... Read More.

The Who to release ‘Quadrophenia’ on high-fidelity audio Blu-ray

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

The Who is set to reissue their 1973 rock opera, Quadrophenia, with high-fidelity audio.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will release the album on SDE Blu-Ray audio, which will contain 2025 Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and Stereo mixes by longtime associate Richard Whittaker.The Blu-ray... Read More.

It’s 2026: Why is ‘Rumours’ still one of America’s bestselling albums?

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

Luminate, whose data powers the Billboard charts, has revealed 2025's top-10 bestselling vinyl albums, with Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumours landing at #6. The project also placed at #16 on the Billboard 200 for the week of Jan. 17. In... Read More.

Classic Hits

Ringo Starr to release new country album in 2026

James Taylor, Duran Duran to play 2026 Beachlife Festival

John Mellencamp jukebox musical to get world premiere in October

Lineup announced for Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party

Bryan Adams releases ‘Anything is Possible’ from new ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’ EP

Queen’s Brian May reveals his worries about the upcoming Beatles films

Girls just want to have fun — shopping Cyndi Lauper’s closet

John Fogerty headlines NPR ‘Tiny Desk’ concert series

The Who to release ‘Quadrophenia’ on high-fidelity audio Blu-ray

It’s 2026: Why is ‘Rumours’ still one of America’s bestselling albums?

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