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Sony Music Publishing is reportedly set to acquire Recognition Music in a $4 billion deal. The acquisition would bring a massive catalog of iconic songs under Sony’s umbrella, including tracks recorded by legendary acts like Red Hot…
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MusicKeith Richards Woke With Guitar Riff in Dream That Became Rolling Stones’ First US Number One
Keith Richards woke up on May 6, 1965, and grabbed his cassette recorder. A guitar riff had come to him while he slept at his Carlton Hill flat, and he…
Laura Adkins
MusicParamount Pictures and Warner Music Group Sign First-Look Deal for Films Based on Music Stars
Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group struck a multi-year, first-look agreement on Thursday. They’ll make movies about the lives and music of artists signed to the label. Both companies will…
MusicBon Jovi Biopic is Officially in the Works
There’s a new rock biopic officially heading to the big screen, and this one feels tailor-made for arena rock fans. A Bon Jovi biopic has just been announced, with Universal…
Music’80s Rock Drummers Who Defined The Sound of the Decade
The ’80s were loud, larger-than-life, and impossible to ignore. Guitar heroes ruled arenas, MTV changed music forever, and rock bands became global brands. But underneath all the hairspray, pyrotechnics, and…
MusicJoe Lynn Turner Stars in Symphonic Rock Opera ‘Draconia’ Ahead of 2027 Release
Four acts in Nikolo Kotzev’s Draconia will tell the tale of a prince and princess from rival tribes who love each other despite their families’ opposition. “[My character], the Wiseman,…
Laura Adkins
MusicKISS Records New Track Written by Paul Stanley; Avatar Show and Theme Park in Development
Gene Simmons has confirmed that KISS recorded a new song written by Paul Stanley. The bassist shared this news in an interview with KISSbySienna, a YouTube channel run by superfan…
Dan Teodorescu
MusicRock Legends’ Memorabilia Auction: Iconic Guitars & Artifacts Up for Grabs
Julien’s Auctions will sell over 650 music artifacts from rock stars on May 29 and 30. The venue is Hard Rock Cafe Times Square in New York. Axes once wielded…
Laura Adkins
MusicBilly Morrison Releases Short Film About His Career in Music and Art
Billy Morrison released a six-minute short film on May 6 called Who the F%@K is Billy Morrison? The piece features McKagan from Guns N’ Roses, Al Jourgensen from Ministry, B-Real from…
Dan Teodorescu
MusicAl Di Meola Plays Jerry Garcia’s ‘Tiger’ Guitar During Chicago Show
Jazz fusion guitarist Al Di Meola played Jerry Garcia’s “Tiger” guitar on May 3 at Park West in Chicago. The instrument sold for $11.56 million in March, and Bobby Tseitlin,…
Laura Adkins
MusicPaul and Ringo Finally Share the Mic on ‘Home To Us’
Beatles fans have heard Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite plenty of times over the years, but somehow, a true line-for-line duet between the two never happened — until now….
Jennifer Williams
MusicGrateful Dead Releases Remastered ‘Steal Your Face’ Vinyl for 50th Anniversary
The Grateful Dead released a remastered version of Steal Your Face on May 5. This marks half a century since the 1974 recordings that birthed the album. Fans can purchase…
Laura Adkins
MusicChaka Khan Turns Into ‘Chakzilla’ for Her Pop Music Comeback
After several years away from releasing a studio album, Chaka Khan is making a giant-sized comeback. And this time, she is channeling Godzilla. The legendary singer’s new single, “Chakzilla,” brings…
Kayla Morgan
