Blink-182 – have announced the “Missionary Impossible” US tour, set to start Aug. 28 in Hollywood FL. In addition, Mark Hoppus’ new memoir “Fahrenheit-182” dropped on Tuesday. In it, he details his battle with cancer, and his “awful” date with Melissa Joan Hart, among other things. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5n6efff3
Madonna – She and Elton John have “finally buried the hatchet” after being at odds for decades. When she went backstage following his “SNL” performance, John reportedly asked for her forgiveness — and she gave it. Things first went sour between the 2 divas in 2002, when John described Madonna’s theme song for “Die Another Day” as “the worst Bond tune ever”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3h97b65x
Elton John, Chicago and Tracy Chapman – are among the artists whose recordings have been chosen by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry. John’s album “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, will be so-honored, as will Chicago’s debut “Chicago Transit Authority”, and Chapman’s self-titled debut. Also on the list for this year are Steve Miller Band’s “Fly Like an Eagle” album, Celine Dion’s song ‘My Heart Will Go On’, and others.
Tracy Chapman – is belatedly celebrating the 35th anniversary of her self-titled debut album by re-releasing it on vinyl. The usually reclusive singer last returned to the limelight at the 2024 Grammys to perform her hit ‘Fast Car’ with Luke Combs, who had a monster hit with his country cover version.
Eagles — have announced what is being billed as the “final” shows for 2025 of the band’s residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. They’ve booked 8 concerts there this fall, starting Friday, Oct. 3. Tickets go on sale Good Friday. The band’s Sphere residency now totals 44 shows since it began in September. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/r22nk5sp
Arcade Fire – has released the new song and video ‘Year of the Snake’. It’s from the group’s upcoming 7th studio album, and their first since 2022, “Pink Elephant”, out May 9. Notable is the fact that frontman Win Butler makes his debut on drums on the new song. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3nb6njkr
Metallica – A teaser trailer has been released for “Metallica Saved My Life”, a new documentary film celebrating the bond longtime fans have with the band. In a statement, Metallica said: “You have the chance to view the film first with a sneak peek at theaters in most of our upcoming tour stops in North America.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/jvnbapdj
Weezer — bassist Scott Shriner’s wife, Jillian Lauren-Shriner, was undergoing treatment for cancer when she was shot by cops in an altercation near the couple’s LA home. March 4, she shared a pic of herself smiling from a hospital bed, writing that she had “a bit of the c word”. Later, she posted that she had 2 surgeries. Weezer, including Shriner, went ahead with its Coachella performance on Saturday the 12th.
Foreigner – An upcoming September reissue of 1981’s “4” album will include a newly completed song with original singer Lou Gramm. Bassist Jeff Pilson said the unfinished song ‘Fool If You Love Him’ was unearthed, “and Lou had sung one verse…and the chorus.” After the band called him, Gramm “wrote and finished 2 verses and sang them.” He also added cowbell.
Green Day – Just before their headline-grabbing appearance at Coachella on Saturday, they released the song ‘Smash It Like Belushi’. It is one of the 7 new songs that’ll appear on the “Edition de luxe” version of their 2024 “Saviors” album, out May 23. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/m79fbb3z
John Lennon — A new documentary about him will debut at the Cine International Film Festival in London on May 9. “Borrowed Time: Lennon’s Last Decade”, from director Alan G. Parker, explores Lennon’s post-Beatles career using archival footage and never-before-seen interviews, including with Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney, and Lennon himself.
Bon Jovi – They haven’t toured since 2022, but are set to perform at a 3-day event in Nashville this June. Here’s the thing: the cheapest single tickets are priced at $1,750.00. Runaway Tours says that’ll get you admission to an intimate private performance with Bon Jovi, a “Bon Jovi Forever Party” held at Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ’s venue in Nashville, a signed photo, and a “special gift”. LINK: https://www.runawaytours.com/store/
