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Priscilla Presley Sued For $50 Million By Former Business Partners She Accused Of Elder Abuse
Priscilla Presley is facing a $50 million fraud and breach of contract lawsuit from former business partners Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko. They are accusing the 80-year-old Presley of using her celebrity status to damage their reputations and withho...
Aug 15, 2025

New John Lennon and Yoko Ono Boxed Set, 'Power To The People,' Set For Release In October
A comprehensive 12-disc box set titled, Power to the People, focusing on John Lennon and Yoko Ono's politically charged early 1970s New York era, will be released on October 10, the day after Lennon's 85th birthday. Compiled by their son Sean Ono Lenno...
Aug 15, 2025

Buddy Guy Hits No. 1 On Blues Albums Chart With Album Released On His 89th Birthday
Buddy Guy celebrated his 89th birthday on July 30 by releasing his 20th studio album, Ain't Done With the Blues, which debuted at No. 1 on this week's Billboard Blues Albums chart. This marks Guy's eighth chart-topping album of his legendary career, wh...
Aug 14, 2025

Buck Owens' Legendary Crystal Palace Is Set To Close Soon
Buck Owens' iconic Crystal Palace music venue in Bakersfield, California, will close permanently after nearly 30 years, citing a challenging business climate and the Owens family's desire to step back from management. Opened in 1996 by the late country...
Aug 13, 2025

Daryl Hall And John Oates Bitter Legal Dispute Resolved In Arbitration
Daryl Hall and John Oates have privately resolved their bitter legal dispute over Oates' attempted sale of his stake in their creative partnership, Whole Oats Enterprises (WOE), after an acrimonious public feud in 2023. Court filings reveal their claim...
Aug 13, 2025

Bob Dylan Heads Back Into Recording Studio, Plays "Masters Of War" Live For First Time Since 2016
Bob Dylan recently spent two days recording at White Lake Studios in Colonie, New York, according to a press release from the studio. "We want every artist and guest to feel relaxed and at home," said David Bourgeois, CEO of White Lake Studios. "We've ...
Aug 11, 2025

Bobby Whitlock, Co-Founder Of Derek And The Dominos And Session Musician For George Harrison, Dies At 77
Bobby Whitlock, the Memphis-born keyboardist and vocalist who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton and contributed to iconic albums like George Harrison's All Things Must Pass, died on Sunday (August 10) at the age of 77 after a brief bat...
Aug 11, 2025

BBC Sets Documentary About Final Three Years Of Ozzy Osbourne's Life
The BBC will air a 60-minute documentary, Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, on August 18th, providing an intimate look at the final chapter of the legendary rocker's life. The film, shot from 2022 to 2025, follows the Osbourne family as they move back to the...
Aug 08, 2025

The Guess Who Adds A Second Reunion Show, This Time On Land
Legendary Canadian rock duo Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, formerly of the band The Guess Who, have announced their first land-based reunion concert at the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on January 31st. Bachman shared the news on soci...
Aug 08, 2025

Mets To Celebrate 60th Anniversary Of Beatles' Shea Stadium Show
The New York Mets will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Beatles' legendary 1965 Shea Stadium concert on August 15th when they host the Seattle Mariners. The event will feature a performance by the tribute band 1964 the Tribute on Shea Bridge, an...
Aug 08, 2025

Dolly Parton Named Guinness World Records Icon On 'Dolly Parton Day'
In honor of Dolly Parton Day on August 5th, Guinness World Records named the renowned country music superstar as a Guinness World Records Icon. Parton has earned 11 Guinness World Records titles, joining a select group of individuals whose record-break...
Aug 07, 2025

New Tiny Vinyl 4-Inch Records Include Releases by Black Sabbath, Rolling Stones, Chappell Roan
A new player has entered the vinyl revival market with a unique twist - Tiny Vinyl. This company is offering miniature 4-inch records that can hold up to four minutes of music per side, featuring releases from artists such as Black Sabbath, Ghost, Chap...
Aug 07, 2025

Lars Ulrich Confirms Metallica's Interest In Sphere Residency, 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
According to Vital Vegas, Metallica is considering a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, a venue that has previously hosted U2, Dead & Company, and Eagles. While the website does not have concrete evidence to support these claims, it has accurately ...
Aug 07, 2025

Cops Seize 100 Nitrous Oxide Tanks Near Grateful Dead Concert
A significant police operation outside a Dead & Company concert in San Francisco resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of nitrous oxide tanks and balloons, disrupting plans for an extra buzz among attendees. Police officers came across a truc...
Aug 07, 2025

Jack Osbourne Pays Emotional Tribute To Dad Ozzy Osbourne On Instagram
Jack Osbourne paid an emotional tribute to his late father, legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22. In a heartfelt Instagram post on August 6th, Jack expressed the profound impact his father had on his life. "I haven't really wanted...
Aug 07, 2025