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KISS’Gene Simmonshassaid artists in the US are treated “worse than slaves” due to the money they receive for radio plays. The bassist testified before the US Senate Judiciary subcommittee this week (December 9), in support of the Music Fairness Act, which calls for radio stations tolicenceartists’ songs for airplay. “Let’s call it for what it

Fleetwood Mac and their classic albumRumours have once again proven to be unstoppable rock forces. Nearly 50 years after its original release, the 1977 LP still ranked among the biggest albums on Billboard’s 2025 year-end charts. Among catalog albums — defined as being older than 18 months — Rumourswas No. 1, outpacing modern music titans

Sharon Osbourne hasopenedupabouther decision not to “go withOzzy” in an assisted-suicide pact. She first wrote about an agreement that she had made with her late husband in her 2007 memoirSharon Osbourne Extreme: My Autobiography, in which she explained that she and Ozzy had made a pact to go to the Swiss assisted-dyingorganisationDignitas if either of

Nearly 50 years after its release, Fleetwood Mac‘s Rumours isn’t just the best selling classic rock album of 2025, it’s the 25th-best selling record of the year overall. Of course, the very top of the 2025 year-end Billboard 200 Albums chart is dominated by younger pop, country and rap stars such as Taylor Swift, Morgan

Gene Simmons has taken back the comments he made about formerKISSbandmate Ace Frehley’s death, admitting he “was wrong” to make them. The guitarist and founding member of the groupdied at 74 years old in Morristown, New Jersey, on October 16. A statement shared at the time revealed that Ace – also known as Spaceman –

The 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup has been announced and it will feature some big rock ‘n’ roll headliners. Next year, Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, David Byrne and the Black Keys are all scheduled to perform at the multi-day event that will take place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds April

Timothée Chalamet has addressed rumours that he is the artist behind UK alt-rapper EsDeeKid in a recent interview. EsDeeKid is best recognised for his track ‘LV Sandals’, which went viral on TikTok and featured underground UK rappers fakemink and Rico Ace. Hailing from Liverpool and rapping in a distinct Scouse accent, much about the artist’s

Guitar greats Joe Satriani and Steve Vai will take their collaborative SachVai Band out for its first North American tour in 2026. The 40-date run begins April 1 in Seattle and concludes May 30 in Vienna, Virginia. The trek will be a continuation of the rockers’ 2025 Surfing With the Hydra Tour, which Satriani and

Portugal’s participation in Eurovision next year could be at risk as 11 of the 16 entrants in their song selection contest, Festival da Canção, have refused to represent them if they win. READ MORE:Eurovision 2024 – fans and boycotters speak: “This is bigger than the contest” The 11 entrants put forward a statement declaring that

Kiss legend Gene Simmons testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee today, and he had some pretty harsh words for the way musicians are treated by terrestrial radio. “Let’s call it for what it is — an injustice that has been going on for decades,” the bassist remarked, referring to how artists remain uncompensated when their

Porridge Radio played their final show in Glasgow on Sunday (December 7) – check out some of the footage from the gig and the other shows on their final tour here. Read More:The Big Read – Porridge Radio: “I’ve always known that we’re the best band in the world” The Brighton band first announced their

It’s a holiday classic: Jim Carrey in The Grinch. But as entertaining as the 2000 film is for kids and adults alike, Carrey has described the experience as “excruciating.” Of course, one look at Carrey’s costuming for the movie should explain exactly why. The intense makeup application — including very painful contact lenses and an

Nancy Sinatra has revealed that her father, the legendary singer Frank Sinatra, “loathed” Donald Trump. She made the comment on X (Twitter) as part of a series of posts condemning the US president’s administration and the ongoing ICE raids across the country. “This is not my father’s America. He would be devastated. Trump is so

The 2025 holiday season is in full swing, and in a world that feels a little chaotic these days, it’s no surprise that people are turning to the power of nostalgia for a little comfort—especially when it’s wrapped in real twinkle lights, a bit of tinsel, and maybe some chestnuts roasting on an open fire

Roy Orbison‘s “Oh, Pretty Woman” came about effortlessly. At home one day, working on some songs with cowriter Bill Dees, Orbison’s first wife, Claudette, passed through the room, announcing that she was on her way out for some shopping. Orbison asked her if she needed any money, but Dees swiftly interjected: “A pretty woman never

‘The Fate Of Ophelia’ has become Taylor Swift’s longest-running Number One single in the UK after topping the Official Singles Chart for a seventh week. The lead single from Swift’s latest album ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’, it was released on October 3, the same day as the album, and first got to Number One

A Los Angeles judge has sided with Cardi B and denied Emani Ellis, the security guard who unsuccessfully sued the rapper for assault in September, a new trial. READ MORE:Cardi B – ‘Am I The Drama?’ review: overstuffed and underwhelming Ellis previously alleged that Cardi had assaulted her in a hallway of a Beverly Hills

Aerosmith and Yungblud’s recent EP, One More Time, only has five songs, but two of them now have special guest versions. Back in October, they released a version of “My Only Angel” featuring Steve Martin on banjo. Now, they’ve enlisted the help of country star Lainey Wilson for some extra vocals on “Wild Woman.” “I’m

Saint Etienne have spoken to NME about their last album and plans to “party” on their 2026 farewell tour, while vowing to carry on working together and teasing future projects. The London trio, who formed back in 1990, shocked fans in May when they announced their 13th studio effort, ‘International’, which contains collaborations with Confidence

Tom Scholz built Boston’s sound in his basement, pioneering recording techniques that redefined arena rock. But by the early 1980s, his perfectionism and resentment of the industry brought the band to a standstill and put him on a collision course with CBS Records chief Walter Yetnikoff. In this exclusive excerpt from Power Soak: Invention, Obsession