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Songs by Diana Ross, Cher and more among Billboard’s Greatest LGBTQ Anthems of All Time

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

Happy Pride Month! In honor of the occasion, Billboard has put together a list of the 100 Greatest LGBTQ Anthems of All Time, which features songs from Elton John, Cher, Diana Ross, Cyndi Lauper and more.While Lady Gaga's "Born This... Read More.

Rescheduled date announced for Jimi Hendrix street naming

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

Jimi Hendrix is finally getting a street named after him in New York.West 8th Street in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, where Hendrix's legendary Electric Lady Studios is located, was due to be co-named Jimi Hendrix Way back in February, but an extensive snow storm forced... Read More.

Paul McCartney doesn’t think he’ll ever retire

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

At 83, Paul McCartney doesn't seem ready to slow down.The former member of The Beatles, who actually turns 84 on June 18, is still making music, having just released the new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane, and continues to tour, with his last... Read More.

Elvis Costello announces new North American tour dates

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

Elvis Costello is returning to North America for a handful of shows this fall.The rocker has booked six new dates of his Radio Soul!: The Songs of Elvis Costello From The Early Days to the Late Hours tour, starting Sept. 10 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania,... Read More.

On This Day, June 2, 1941: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts was born

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

On This Day, June 2, 1941...Drummer Charlie Watts was born in London, England.After getting his start playing blues and jazz, Watts joined The Rolling Stones in 1963, and remained with the group for 58 years until his death.Watts, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are... Read More.

John Mellencamp begins rehearsals for Dancing Words greatest hits tour

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

John Mellencamp has begun rehearsals for his Dancing Words Tour - The Greatest Hits, and he's giving fans insight into the process.Mellencamp shared videos on Instagram that were shot on the first day of rehearsals at Belmont Mall Studio in Indiana. The Read More.

Michael Stipe to perform on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

Michael Stipe is headed to late-night TV.The R.E.M. frontman is set to be the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night, where he'll be joined by producer Andrew Watt.Stipe and Watt recently teamed up to record the song "I... Read More.

Def Leppard extends 2026 world tour

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

Def Leppard has extended their 2026 world tour.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced an Oct. 15 show in Hollywood, Florida. That will be followed by a tour of Mexico and South America, featuring special guests Extreme.The Mexico dates kick off Oct.... Read More.

Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ on track to hit #1 in the UK

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

Looks like Paul McCartney may have another hit on his hands in the U.K.The Beatles legend's latest solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, is on track to top the U.K. Official Albums chart this week.If it does hit #1, it will be McCartney's... Read More.

Barry Manilow opens up about losing his voice following lung cancer, surgery

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

In an exclusive interview with ABC News' Chris Connelly, Barry Manilow has opened up about how being diagnosed with lung cancer and undergoing a left lung lobectomy havs altered his voice."My voice - I don't know whether it's coming back," Manilow said in an... Read More.

Classic Hits

Songs by Diana Ross, Cher and more among Billboard’s Greatest LGBTQ Anthems of All Time

Rescheduled date announced for Jimi Hendrix street naming

Paul McCartney doesn’t think he’ll ever retire

Elvis Costello announces new North American tour dates

On This Day, June 2, 1941: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts was born

John Mellencamp begins rehearsals for Dancing Words greatest hits tour

Michael Stipe to perform on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Def Leppard extends 2026 world tour

Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ on track to hit #1 in the UK

Barry Manilow opens up about losing his voice following lung cancer, surgery

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