The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert: The Definitive Edition will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on September 3rd via Eagle Rock Entertainment.  The historic concert took place in April 1992 and featured performances by Elton John, Robert Plant, Axl Rose, and James Hetfield and the surviving members of Queen. All proceeds from sales of the … Continue reading 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Coming to DVD and Blu-Ray →

Paul McCartney has been added to the lineup of the 2013 iHeart Radio Music Festival, taking place September 20th and 21st in Las Vegas. Previously announced performers include Elton John, Queen + Adam Lamber, fun., Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, J. Cole, Phoenix, Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Muse Tiesto, Chris Brown, Tim McGraw, Miguel, … Continue reading Paul McCartney Added to iHeart Radio Music Festival Lineup →

The BRIT Awards have added a new Icon award this year, and have announced that the first recipient of the honor will be Sir Elton John.  John will accept the award at a standalone ceremony in London on September 2nd and is expected to perform some of his hits during the ceremony, as well as … Continue reading Elton John To be Honored at BRIT Awards →

The third annual iHeartRADIO Music Festival has been announced for September 20th and 21st at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The lineup includes Elton John and Queen + Adam Lambert, as well as fun. Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, J. Cole, Phoenix, Katy Perry, Muse, Tiesto, Chris Brown, Keith Urban, Miguel, Zedd, Tim … Continue reading iHeartRADIO Music Festival Announces Lineup to Include Elton John, and Queen + Adam Lambert →

Elton John has released a short album trailer for his upcoming release, The Diving Board. The album is produced by T-Bone Burnett and the first single, “Home Again” is at radio now. “What kind of music do I really want to make? I have to go back to go forward again,” says Sir Elton John, … Continue reading Elton John Releases ‘The Diving Board’ Album Trailer [WATCH] →

Billy Joel says recent comments he made regarding retirement were taken out of context. In March, he told ABC News Radio that the festival dates he has in April would be “a big test”. “I want to see if it’s time for me to get off the stage,” he said. But in the new issue … Continue reading Billy Joel Puts Retirement Rumors to Rest →

Happy Birthday to Sir Elton John, who is celebrating his 66th birthday today. Born in Middlesex, England in 1947, he was named Reginald Kenneth Dwight by his parents but started going by “Elton John” in the late 1960s in homage to Bluesology saxophonist Elton Dean and Long John Baldry. Since then, he has sold more … Continue reading Elton John Celebrates 66th Birthday →

Bruce Springsteen was honored as the 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday night, with an evening of star-studded performances.  Neil Young’s rendition of Born In The USA was perhaps the most talked about tribute, with Sting, Elton John, Mumford & Sons, and Mavis Staples, among others, contributing renditions of various Springsteen songs as … Continue reading Neil Young Honors The Boss with Performance of Born In the USA (VIDEO) →

Elton John and Mumford & Sons will pay tribute to the late Levon Helm at this year’s GRAMMY Awards.  T Bone Burnett, Mavis Staples, Zac Brown and Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) will also perform “The Weight.” Levon Helm was the drummer and singer for The Band. He died last year at the age of 71 … Continue reading Elton John to Lead Levon Helm Tribute at GRAMMY Awards →

A post on the GRAMMY Awards official Twitter account reveals that Sting has been added the lineup for this coming weekend’s ceremony.  He will be joined by R&B/pop artists Rihanna and Bruno Mars.  Previously announced performances include Elton John, Mumford & Sons, the Black Keys and more, while Prince has been announced as a presenter.  … Continue reading Sting Added to GRAMMY Lineup →

Bruce Springsteen will be honored on February 8th in Los Angeles as the 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year.  Amongst those set to perform at the event are past recipients Neil Young, Elton John, and Sting, along with Eddie Vedder, Mumford & Sons, Jim James, Tom Morello, Alabama Shakes, Patti Smith, Emmylou Harris, Kenny Chesney, … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen to Be Honored As 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year →

The Rolling Stones kicked off their 50th Anniversary Tour last night at London’s 02 Arena, putting on a hit-packed show along with some special guests.  Former Stones Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor both made appearances, as well as Mary J. Blige and Jeff Beck. The night began with a video featuring the likes of Elton … Continue reading Stones Kick Off 50th Anniversary Tour With a Bang →