Capital Concerts has announced the 40th anniversary presentation of A CAPITOL FOURTH, the national July 4th TV tradition on PBS. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional live A CAPITOL FOURTH will not be held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol; instead, to ensure the health and safety of all involved, this year’s […]
Usher’s New Look has announced its collaboration with Cricket Wireless to host a Disruptivate Racial Inequity & Mental Health Trauma Summit for youth on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm ET. The virtual event will provide a forum for teens to discuss the effects of racism, socioeconomic inequality and the COVID-19 pandemic on […]
It was previously announced that Queen and Adam Lambert had to cancel the European leg of their joint Rhapsody Tour, which would have ended this Sunday, June 21. That being said, the band has a treat in store for us all, thanks to the internet. On Sunday, June 21st, the band hosted a different kind […]
On Monday, June 22nd, it was announced that musicians are lending their voices to another important cause. Global Citizen and the European Commission announced the launch of the “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future” Concert. The event, which will be preceded by a summit, will shine a light on how the global coronavirus pandemic has […]
Debuting an innovative virtual awards format, the 2020 ASCAP Pop Music Awards will recognize pop music icons, chart-topping producers and the genre’s hottest rising stars on social media June 17 – 18. ASCAP will honor each winner with their own social post over the next two days with the hashtag #ASCAPAwards, and fans, friends and […]
“Stairway to Heaven” is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, released in late 1971. It was composed by the band’s guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for their untitled fourth studio album (often called Led Zeppelin IV). The song is sometimes regarded as the most popular rock tune of all time. […]
Paul McCartney proudly announces the thirteenth installment in his GRAMMY Award-winning Archive Collection: On July 31, Paul’s critically acclaimed and universally beloved tenth solo album Flaming Pie will be the latest to receive the Archive Collection treatment, being released on formats including a 5CD/2DVD/4LP Collector’s Edition, a 5CD/2DVD Deluxe Edition, plus 3LP, 2LP and 2CD […]
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Permanent Waves, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush premiere their new official conceptual music video for “The Spirit of Radio.” The animated video captures the magic, spirit and growth of the FM radio format with a nostalgic nod to the pioneering DJ’s broadcasting music into homes […]
In honor of the Black Lives Matter movement, BlueBeat.com has curated a stellar playlist to show our enduring support. With decades-spanning selections from Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, BB King, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Erykah Badu, Public Enemy, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Rihanna and Barack Obama. The musical experience was created to bring conscious anthems to your […]
GlaxoSmithKline announced that Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel recently became available over-the-counter online and in stores nationwide, providing the over 30 million1 osteoarthritis patients across the country broader access to a leading pain relief option. To launch the OTC offering, Voltaren is teaming up with music superstar Paula Abdul, who uses Voltaren for her arthritis pain. […]