Three duets by Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson, recorded three decades ago at Jackson’s Encino, CA home studio, are set to be released later this year. Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor are working with producer William Orbit to put the finishing touches on the songs, says Billboard.com.  Brian May has reportedly been working … Continue reading Freddie Mercury & Michael Jackson Duets To Be Released This Year →

Sascha Baron Cohen (Les Miserables, The Dictator) was slated to play Freddie Mercury in an upcoming biopic, but the actor has dropped out, citing creative differences with Queen. The members of Queen have power of final script and director’s approval and, reportedly, their vision was not in line with Cohen’s. According to Deadline, the band … Continue reading Sascha Baron Cohen Drops Out of Freddie Mercury Biopic →

When Albums Ruled the World, a BBC documentary, tells the story of the long playing album – the unsung hero in popular music’s epic history. With contributions from Roger Taylor, Ray Manzarek, Noel Gallagher, Grace Slick, Slash and more, this is must-see for any music fan! Watch it in full below:

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 →

Thirty-five years after its release, QUEEN’s “We Will Rock You” is getting new life as a symphonic mash-up entitled “We Will Rock You VonLichten.” The song is the new theme song for the NFL on CBS 2012/2013 football season. The digital track is available today via iTunes. A collaboration between legendary Queen guitarist Brian May … Continue reading “We Will Rock You” Gets New Life as Symphonic Mash-up →

AC/DC frontman and self-confessed car fanatic, Brian Johnson will be hosting his own radio show on BBC Radio 2, beginning tonight (August 30th) at 10pm (BST) for six weeks.  “Brian Johnson’s Rockers and Rollers” combines Johnson’s two biggest passions – music and cars. Drawing on 32 years at the front of one of the world’s … Continue reading AC/DC’s Brian Johnson To Host Own Radio Show →