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Barry Manilow postpones arena dates as he continues to recover from cancer surgery

Saturday, February 21 by ABC News

Barry Manilow has been forced to postpone more shows as he continues to recover from surgery he had in December to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung.The singer shared in a post on social media that his doctor... Read More.

‘MacArthur Park’ songwriter ‘proud’ to play role in figure skater Alysa Liu’s gold medal win

Saturday, February 21 by ABC News

American figure skater Alysa Liu won the gold medal Thursday skating her long program to Donna Summer's classic tune "MacArthur Park," and the song's writer, Jimmy Webb, couldn't be happier."Alysa Liu's energy and youth breathes yet another life into my song 'MacArthur Park.' I... Read More.

New Gregg Allman documentary to hit theaters this summer

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

A new documentary about legendary Allman Brothers Band frontman Gregg Allman is headed to theaters later this year.The U.S. independent film production and distribution company Subtext has acquired the doc Gregg Allman: Music of My Soul, with plans to release it in theaters this... Read More.

Heart’s ‘Dreamboat Annie’ gets limited-edition Vinylphyle pressing

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Heart's debut album, Dreamboat Annie, is getting an audio upgrade.The album, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, is set to be released as part of UMe's Vinylphyle audiophile series.The release, mastered from the album's original 1975 Can-Base Studios tapes, has an initial pressing... Read More.

Lou Gramm drops second single from upcoming solo album, ‘Released’

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Lou Gramm has shared another preview of his upcoming solo album, Released.The former Foreigner frontman has dropped the new track "Long Hard Look," the second single from the record following "Young Love."The song, written by Gramm and his former Black... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 20, 1974: Steely Dan released ‘Pretzel Logic’

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

On This Day, Feb. 20, 1974 ...Steely Dan released their third studio album, Pretzel Logic, which was the last to feature the full lineup of Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, Denny Dias, Jim Hodder and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter. Future albums would be recorded by Becker,... Read More.

Steve Perry denies rumors he’ll join Journey on farewell tour

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Former Journey frontman Steve Perry is putting to rest rumors that he was thinking about joining Journey on their upcoming Final Frontier tour, which has already been announced as their farewell tour."I've been hearing these recent rumors, and I wanted to speak to you... Read More.

Zak Starkey talks relationship with The Who as he readies one-man show

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Drummer Zak Starkey is set to take the stage at New York's Gramercy Theatre Friday for a one-man show, Zak Starkey ... Who?: An Evening of Drums and Conversation. He'll take fans through his life and career, which will likely include his almost 30... Read More.

Joni Mitchell’s Juno Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to feature Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Joni Mitchell is getting the Lifetime Achievement Award at Canada's 2026 Juno Awards, and the artists who will help celebrate her have just been announced.Fellow Canadian singers Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell will pay tribute to Mitchell with a performance at the award show,... Read More.

Late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott’s 80th birthday to be marked by events, new merch and more

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

Original AC/DC frontman Bon Scott would have turned 80 this year, and the Bon Scott estate, along with its exclusive licensing/merchandising partner Perryscope Productions, has announced lots of plans to celebrate the milestone.The official Scott YouTube channel will offer new... Read More.

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