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Getty ImagesU2 announced the final four dates for U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere. February 23rd and 24th, and March 1st and 2nd will mark 40 nights of concerts at one venue. The record-setting shows at Sphere represented U2’s first live outing in four years, while at the same time they topped Billboard’s Alternative Digital…

65 years since it was first released… Brenda Lee is #1 on Billboard with “Rockin Around The Christmas Tree.” By hitting that #1 spot, The Rock and Roll AND Country Hall of Fame artist has broken several records, most of which were held by Mariah Carey and “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” whom she…

Getty ImagesR.E.M.’s Michael Stipe is working on a solo album. He told The New York Times that over the last couple of years, he’s struggled with writer’s block, due to various upsets, distractions, and emergencies. He broke through earlier this year and now has written all the songs for the project. He said, “I’m wildly insecure.…

Getty ImagesBon Jovi shared a Christmas video for their new original song, “Christmas Isn’t Christmas.” Jon Bon Jovi commented and said, “‘Christmas Isn’t Christmas’ is a song that I wrote about family. The sentiment that Christmas really isn’t Christmas without YOU which can bring up a lot of memories for people. I also liked to…

65 years since it was first released… Brenda Lee is #1 on Billboard with “Rockin Around The Christmas Tree.” By hitting that #1 spot, The Rock and Roll AND Country Hall of Fame artist has broken several records, most of which were held by Mariah Carey and “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” whom…

Getty ImagesR.E.M.’s Michael Stipe is working on a solo album. He told The New York Times that over the last couple of years, he’s struggled with writer’s block, due to various upsets, distractions, and emergencies. He broke through earlier this year and now has written all the songs for the project. He said, “I’m wildly…

Getty ImagesSir Rod Stewart announced that he’s releasing a new swing record with a Rhythm & Blues Orchestra along with Jools Holland, formerly of Squeeze. Swing Fever is a 13-track salute to the timeless songs of the big band years and will be out on February 23rd. It includes classics like “Pennies From Heaven,” “Ain’t…

Getty ImagesPremiering Tuesday, Dec. 5 is Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?, a four-episode docuseries for Paramount Plus that finds the Rush frontman hanging out and talking about life with the likes of Les Claypool of Primus, Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic, Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and Melissa Auf der Maur of Hole and Smashing Pumpkins.…

PRPhotos.comRed Hot Chili Peppers will tour the U.S. again next year. The North America Unlimited Love Tour, will kick off in Ridgefield, Washington on May 28. After 16 stops, they’ll wrap in St. Louis on July 30. Special guests Kid Cudi, Ice Cube, Ken Carson, Otoboke Beaver, Seun Kuti & Egypt80, Wand, and IRONTOM will…