Eric Clapton Performs Song Live After 50 Years
Eric Clapton’s short U.S. tour began Sunday evening (Sept. 6), featuring songs from across his career, including material by Cream and Blind Faith. However, there were also several surprises, including a song he hadn’t performed live in over 50 years….
Avalanches 2027 Australia Tour Announcement
Key Takeaways The Avalanches will tour Australia in early 2027, featuring a performance at the Sydney Opera House. The tour includes six concerts in cities like Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne. HAAi will join The Avalanches for their final east coast…
Classic Rock Rip-Off Songs: The Big 4 Explained
Key Takeaways: Classic Rock Rip-Offs: Many classic rock songs have been accused of plagiarism, with notable examples from artists like Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin. Legal Battles: Several musicians, including George Harrison, faced copyright lawsuits due to similarities between their…
Tony Iommi Releases New Solo Track Stormwatcher
Listening to Tony Iommi’s From the Dark solo album is not going to be smooth sailing, and we get another glimpse of that with the second stellar, dark new song “Stormwatcher.” The new song arrives ahead of the Oct. 23…
Diddy Will ‘Come Back a Worse Criminal,’ Says Aubrey O’Day
Key Insights Aubrey O'Day's Reaction: She believes Sean Combs’ prison time is not serving its intended purpose. Conditions at FCI Fort Dix: Reports suggest Combs is experiencing unusually privileged conditions in prison. Contraband Issues: Allegations include Combs using a contraband…
Tony Iommi’s ‘From the Dark’ Latest Sneak Peek Revealed
Tony Iommi has released the second preview of his forthcoming new album, From the Dark. Check out “Stormwatcher” and the single’s cover art below. The new track features Jorn Lande on vocals, with bassist Becky Baldwin (Mercyful Fate), keyboardist Mike…
Anthrax Drummer Discusses Chaotic Last Minute Performance
Mike Heller now has an experience he won’t soon forget, having spent Tuesday night (Sept. 29) drumming for Anthrax at San Antonio’s Alamodome after receiving a call just a few hours before the show was set to begin. Heller, (ex-Fear…
VMAs Streaming Boosts Madonna, Sienna Spiro and Others
Welcome to Billboard Pro’s Trending Up newsletter, where we take a closer look at the songs, artists, curiosities and trends that have caught the music industry’s attention. Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all…
WILDCHILD by Alex Warren Tops 2 Billboard Album Charts
Key Takeaways Album Success: Alex Warren’s album WILDCHILD debuted at No. 1 on both Top Album Sales and Vinyl Albums. Sales Figures: The album earned 75,000 equivalent album units in its first week, marking his best sales week. Previous Work:…
‘ALF,’ ‘Designing Women’ and ‘Matlock’ 40 Years Since Premiere
Key TV premieres in the ’80s were significant for children. I eagerly awaited the “Cheers and Jeers” column in TV Guide each week, and I studied the Fall Preview issue as if preparing for a major event. It was rare…
Sweet Child Concept Revealed by GN’R Video Director
One of Guns N' Roses‘ video directors Nigel Dick has revealed the original concept behind the “Sweet Child O' Mine” music video. In an appearance on the Appetite for Distortion podcast discussing his new memoir Music Video Mischief: Ozzy to…
A Perfect Circle’s ‘Starless’ Tops Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart
Key Takeaways A Perfect Circle achieves No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart for the first time in nearly 23 years. “Starless” is the band’s second song to reach the top position, following “Weak and Powerless” in 2003….