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Birmingham mourns the death of native son Ozzy Osbourne
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne’s fans had sensed the end was near.
At his final show just a few weeks ago, admirers watched the heavy metal icon perform while seated on a black throne and knew it would likely be the last time they…
After much speculation, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham announce ‘Buckingham Nicks’ reissue
Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have announced the reissue of 1973's “Buckingham Nicks.” It is their only full-length album as a duo and had not been available on CD or streaming platforms. The remastered version arrives…
10 songs to memorialize Ozzy Osbourne, the great Black Sabbath frontman
NEW YORK (AP) — There are pioneering music figures, and then there is Ozzy Osbourne, the larger-than-life frontman of Black Sabbath, whose personal mythology is eclipsed only by the strength and immortality of his songs.
A godfather and…
Elton John, Questlove, Rod Stewart mourn death of Ozzy Osbourne
Luminaries of the music world and beyond mourned the death of Ozzy Osbourne at age 76, expressing affection and admiration for the heavy metal icon.
Elton John called the Black Sabbath frontman “a dear friend and a huge trailblazer” and…
Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died. A family statement said he died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was…
‘Building the Band’ has Liam Payne’s last major appearance before his death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix’s new reality show, “Building the Band,” unexpectedly became Liam Payne’s last major appearance — moments the show’s hosts say they, along with contestants and viewers, are lucky to have.
The show features Payne…
Charli XCX and The 1975 drummer George Daniel are married
LONDON (AP) — Charli XCX and The 1975 drummer George Daniel have tied the knot. A representative for Daniel confirmed to The Associated Press that the pair married over the weekend.
The couple were seen posing in front of London's Hackney…
Music Review: Elton John’s ‘Live From the Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper’ spotlights a rich catalog
On Elton John’s new concert album, the songs steal the show.
Deep cuts from John’s rich catalog are given the spotlight on “Live From the Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper.” The 13-song set was culled from a six-show residency in London in…
What to Stream: Madonna, ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ Judge Judy and Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd team up
Adam Sandler’s hockey player-turned-golfer Happy Gilmore returning for a second movie and Madonna’s long-rumored album “Veronica Electronica” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Also among the…
Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival opens after main stage was destroyed by fire
BOOM, Belgium (AP) — Fans roared in excitement and organizers sighed with relief as the Tomorrowland music festival kicked off Friday — two days after a massive fire engulfed the main stage and threw one of Europe's biggest summer concert…
Steve Miller Band says extreme weather is so dangerous it’s canceling its tour
The Steve Miller Band has canceled its U.S. tour, citing extreme weather as a safety concern for fans and crew. The tour was scheduled to begin in August with stops across the U.S., including New York, Tennessee, Florida, and California.…
Jane’s Addiction bandmates sue each other over onstage fight that ended tour
The members of alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction have filed dueling lawsuits after an onstage scuffle last year prompted the cancellation of the band's tour. Guitarist Dave Navarro and two other members sued singer Perry Farrell in Los…
‘Recession pop’ and new Christian music surge in the US as streaming growth slows
NEW YORK (AP) — Halfway through 2025, a few music trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2025 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday:
— In the U.S. and globally, more music is being streamed than ever before...
— But…
A rap festival near the Arctic Ocean delights crowds under the midnight sun
UTSJOKI, Finland (AP) — It was well past midnight when Mihkku Laiti appeared on stage to perform at an open-air music festival in the Finnish village of Utsjoki, north of the Arctic circle.
Despite the time, Lapland’s famous midnight sun…
Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen during ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour
Police say unreleased music by Beyoncé along with footage, show plans and concert set lists were stolen from a car in Atlanta rented by associates. Police said Monday the theft occurred on July 8, just days before the singer began a…
