According to recent reports, ZZ Top is selling its music catalog to investment firm KKR and recording company BMG for $50 million. The legendary rockers sold their music interests, which include the publishing catalog as well as income from recorded music royalties and performance royalties. The whole deal includes 15 albums released over a 50-year […]
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Britney Spears to Release New Music Post-Conservatorship
It has been a month since Britney Spears was freed from her conservatorship, and the pop singer has just announced that she is in the process of recording her first song of this new chapter in her life. “I’m here to remind my white ‘classy’ family that I haven’t forgotten what they did to me […]
New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert Diagnosed with Cancer, Undergoes Surgery
New Found Glory’s frontman recently shared with fans about his harrowing experience facing a cancer diagnosis. Just earlier this month, the rocker underwent successful surgery to remove a tumor caused by a rare form of cancer called pheochromocytoma. Gilbert detailed the past few weeks of his life on social media, letting fans and followers into […]
Jay-Z Says No One Can Compete With Him in a “Verzuz” Rap Battle
Jay-Z has made it loud and clear that he is as untouchable as ever. In a recent sit down with Alicia Keys and Rob Markman, the NYC rapper said that he’ll never do a VERZUZ battle. “No one can stand on that stage with me. It’s not a chance in hell that anyone can stand […]
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani Perform “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” Together for Holiday Show
Gwen Stefani has promised four versions of tracks off of her You Make It Feel Like Christmas album with her Live From the Orange Grove holiday series, which has been airing on the singer’s Facebook. Three installments have been shared so far, including performances of “My Gift Is You” and “Last Christmas.” For the most […]
Elton John Hosts “Lockdown Sessions” Zoom Party with Collaborators Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, Brandi Carlile, Eddie Vedder, and More
Over the pandemic, Elton John curated an album full of collaborations with artists across nearly all genres. The Lockdown Sessions was a completely remote creation, summarizing what could be made through Zoom, at home, and in the midst of a global crisis. On Tuesday, John hosted a joint Zoom call with all of the collaborators […]
Performers Announced for the Miley Cyrus, Pete Davidson New Year’s Eve Special
For this year’s NBC New Year’s Eve Special, Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson will be acting as co-hosts for a star-studded countdown to 2022. Over the weekend, the genre-mixed, performer lineup for Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party was revealed. Brandi Carlile, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Saweetie, Anitta, Jack Harlow, 24kGoldn, and Kitty Ca$h have […]
CBS’ “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” Hosts Announced
CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash has recently announced that Bobby Bones and Rachel Smith will be the respective host and co-host of the special. The five-hour event will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Elle King, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, […]
The Rolling Stones Top Worldwide Tour Earnings at $115 Million
According to Pollstar’s annual worldwide tour-earning list for 2021, the Rolling Stones have been identified as the top earner of the year, grossing an average of $9.6 million per show. The Stones played just 12 concerts in the accounting period, making a total of $115.5 million by selling 516,624 tickets at an average price of […]
Alicia Keys Releases “KEYS: A Short Film” For New Album
Alicia Key’s eighth album Keys released just last week, consisting of 26 tracks from the beloved Grammy-winner and some guest appearances from notable names in hip-hop and other genres like Pusha T, Lil Wayne, Swae Lee, Lucky Daye, Brandi Carlile, and Khalid. To continue the album’s release, Keys has also just put out a 13-minute […]