Katy Perry has sold her music rights to Litmus Music, a venture co-founded by Capitol Records president Dan McCarroll and financed by The Carlyle Group, for $225 million. The deal covers the master royalty income and publishing rights for Perry’s five studio albums released by Capitol Records, including One of the Boys, Teenage Dream, PRISM,…… read more »
Bryan Adams has announced that Live At The Royal Albert Hall, a series of concerts recorded live at the historic London venue, will be released as a box set via BMG. The box set features three concerts where the singer/songwriter performed his iconic albums, Cuts Like A Knife, Into The Fire and Waking Up The…… read more »
ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast opened with a new music video featuring eight-time Grammy Award winner Chris Stapleton, entertainment icon Snoop Dogg, and world renowned-drummer Cindy Blackman Santana reimagining Phil Collins’ megahit “In the Air Tonight.” Monday night’s premiere of “In the Air Tonight” cover by Snoop and Stapleton ahead of “Monday Night Football” adds…… read more »
Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge recently shared a trailer for his upcoming directorial debut, Monsters Of California. The UFO-themed film premieres in theaters and on demand on October 6. As per the Monsters Of California synopsis, “After discovering research left behind by a missing government agent, Dallas Edwards and his misfit high school friends embark on a…… read more »
Duran Duran recently shared the official music video for their latest track and album namesake Danse Macabre. With creative director Linc Gasking at the helm, this new clip showcases cutting-edge, AI-driven techniques, resulting in a 3D animated masterpiece. Speaking about the video, keyboardist Nick Rhodes reveals, “I like the idea that if you can imagine…… read more »
Carlos Santana has announced that he is extending his Las Vegas Residency into 2024. The additional performances of “An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live: Presented by SiriusXM” are scheduled to take place during January, February and May 2024. The residency is going into its 12th year at the intimate House of Blues, featuring…… read more »
Eric Clapton recently shared a cover of Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind,” featuring Bradley Walker. This new Willie Nelson cover and its accompanying music video pay homage to the country legend in celebration of his 90th birthday. The music video, produced by Clapton, Simon Climie and Jerry Douglas, premiered on MTV First Look alongside…… read more »
The Pretenders have announced an short run of intimate U.K. club shows for the autumn. The band will visit London, Manchester and Glasgow on October 19, 23 and 25, respectively, in support of their recently released new album, Relentless. Tickets go on sale at 10 am on Friday, September 22. The run also includes a…… read more »
Rock legends Guns N’ Roses have added four more dates to their current North American tour. Guns N’ Roses have revealed new upcoming dates across Canada and the United States, including stops in Edmonton, Salt Lake City, Denver and Nampa, Idaho. Tickets are on sale now. The North American trek features a rotating cast of…… read more »
Ann Wilson and Tripsitter have announced their new album, Another Door, will arrive on September 29th on CD and LP formats. Another Door, which features all-original material, is the first full-length album Wilson has written with a band since the ’70s. Wilson wrapped up recording sessions for the album before her 2023 tour. “This is…… read more »