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John Carter Cash Shares Familial Inspiration Behind His New Album, 'Pineapple John'
John Carter Cash, the 55-year-old Grammy-winning artist and son of Johnny Cash and June Carter, says he found his true voice at 53 with his latest album, Pineapple John, which was released on Friday (October 10) via Avondale Records. Cash calls the pro...
Oct 13, 2025

Reba McEntire Blasts AI Photos Of Her Holding Dolly Parton's Hand In A Hospital Bed
Reba McEntire has officially responded to recent fake AI images showing her holding Dolly Parton's hand in a hospital bed, and another image featuring herself clutching a sonogram. McEntire humorously dismissed the rumors in an Instagram video where sh...
Oct 13, 2025

John Lodge, The Moody Blues Bassist And Singer, Dies At 82
John Lodge, the longtime bassist, singer, and songwriter for the Moody Blues, died suddenly at the age of 82, his family announced on Friday (October 10). A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Lodge penned hits including "Ride My See-Saw," "Isn't Li...
Oct 13, 2025

Dolly Parton Reassures Fans That She Is "OK" Amid Health Issues: "Do I Look Sick To You?!"
On Wednesday (October 8), Dolly Parton shared a video on Instagram where she addressed rumors about her recent health issues. The 79-year-old country star reassured fans that she is doing "OK" despite some ongoing health problems that caused her to pos...
Oct 09, 2025

Queen Is Named The Most Played Rock Act Of The 21st Century In The U.K.
Queen has been named the UK's most played rock act of the 21st century, according to a new chart from the British music copyright collective PPL. Queen has accumulated over 400 million seconds - equivalent to 12.5 years - of radio and TV airplay since ...
Oct 09, 2025

KISS Bassist Gene Simmons Recovering After Malibu Car Accident
KISS bassist Gene Simmons is recovering at home after crashing his Lincoln Navigator into a parked car Tuesday on Malibu's Pacific Coast Highway. The accident happened before 1 p.m. when Simmons told Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies he passed out or fain...
Oct 09, 2025

Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Elton John Lead Lineup Of Performers And Presenters For Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, set for November 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and streaming live on Disney+, will feature performances and presentations from legendary prior inductees Elton John, Missy Elliott, Flea...
Oct 09, 2025

'You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine' Tribute Concert Documentary Set For Theatrical Release
Abramorama has acquired North American theatrical rights to You Got Gold - A Celebration of John Prine, a documentary capturing a tribute concert to the late country music legend held at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. The show featured performances by B...
Oct 07, 2025

Legendary Rock Photographers David Bailey And Anton Corbijn Honored At 2025 Abbey Road Music Photography Awards
On Friday (October 3), The Abbey Road Music Photography Awards announced their 2025 winners, celebrating outstanding images captured over the past year in a ceremony held at the iconic Studios One and Two in London. The event honored legendary photogra...
Oct 06, 2025

Cardi B's "The Pleasure Principal" Sample Helps Janet Jackson Join Cher And Madonna In Hot 100 Five-Decade Club
Janet Jackson has now joined Cher and Madonna as the only women to score Billboard Hot 100 hits in five consecutive decades, thanks to her feature on Cardi B's new song, "Principal," which debuted at No. 92 on the chart dated October 4. The track, from...
Oct 02, 2025

Dolly Parton Will Not Attend Oscars' Governors Awards Due To Health Issues
Due to ongoing health issues, Dolly Parton will miss the Governors Awards ceremony in November, where she was to receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Parton recently revealed that she will n...
Oct 01, 2025

Ronnie Wood Reveals That The Rolling Stones' New Album Is "Done" And Will Arrive In 2026
Ronnie Wood has confirmed that The Rolling Stones' 25th studio album is finished and set to be released sometime in 2026. Speaking with The Sun during an event at the band's flagship RS No.9 shop on Carnaby Street in London, Wood also hinted that he, M...
Oct 01, 2025

Taylor Swift Makes RIAA History By Becoming Only Woman To Exceed 100 Million Album Sales
Taylor Swift made history on Tuesday (September 30) by becoming the first and only female artist to surpass 100 million album sales certified by the RIAA, with over 105 million albums sold to date. The only other artists to achieve this feat are The Be...
Oct 01, 2025

Yusuf/Cat Stevens Forced To Postpone North American Book Tour Due To Visa Delays
On Monday (September 29), Yusuf/Cat Stevens announced the postponement of his North American Cat on the Road to Findout Book Tour scheduled for October due to unspecified visa issues. "Waiting months for visa approvals, we held out as long as we could....
Sep 30, 2025

Dolly Parton Postpones Upcoming Las Vegas Residency Due To "Health Challenges"
On Sunday night (September 28), Dolly Parton announced on Instagram that she has to postpone her upcoming Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace due to undisclosed "health challenges." The dates were originally scheduled to begin in Dec...
Sep 29, 2025