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Lizzo Set To Portray Sister Rosetta Tharpe In Upcoming Biopic

Lizzo Set To Portray Sister Rosetta Tharpe In Upcoming Biopic

Lizzo has landed her first leading role in a film, as the Grammy-winner is set to portray the iconic gospel rock pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a biopic by Amazon MGM Studios. Tharpe is known as the Godmother of Rock and Roll, and the Arkansas native influenced an array of legendary artists like Johnny Cash,…MORE

Dead And Company Honor Phil Lesh During Las Vegas Sphere Performance

Dead And Company Honor Phil Lesh During Las Vegas Sphere Performance

Dead and Company honored the late Phil Lesh, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, by performing his signature song, “Box of Rain,” at Las Vegas’ Sphere on Saturday (March 22) during their first weekend back at the state-of-the-art venue. The tribute was led by guitarist John Mayer on vocals alongside original Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey…MORE

U2 Becomes The First Irish Songwriters To Be Named Ivors Academy Fellows

U2 Becomes The First Irish Songwriters To Be Named Ivors Academy Fellows

U2 has made history by becoming the first Irish songwriters to be named Ivors Academy Fellows. They are the second group to receive the honor – the highest distinction that the organization behind the annual Ivor Novello Awards bestows – joining the Bee Gees.  The award will be presented at The Ivors ceremony in London…MORE

Guns N’ Roses Announce “Amicable” Split With Their Longtime Drummer Frank Ferrer

Guns N’ Roses Announce “Amicable” Split With Their Longtime Drummer Frank Ferrer

On Wednesday (March 19), Guns N’ Roses announced the departure of drummer Frank Ferrer, the band’s longest-serving drummer. GN’R described the split as “amicable,” while sharing a statement that reads, “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and they wish him success in the next chapter…MORE

Brian May Teases That New Queen Material “Could Happen”

Brian May Teases That New Queen Material “Could Happen”

In a new interview with MOJO, Queen’s Brian May expressed the possibility of the celebrated rock band releasing their first new single in 30 years. “I think it could happen,” May said. “Both Roger [Taylor] and I are constantly writing and coming up with ideas and doing things in our studios. I could have the…MORE

Fontaines D.C. Forced To Cancel Mexico And South America Tour Dates Due To Singer’s Injury

Fontaines D.C. Forced To Cancel Mexico And South America Tour Dates Due To Singer’s Injury

On Monday (March 17), Fontaines D.C. announced that they have canceled their upcoming tour dates in Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia due to singer Grian Chatten’s herniated disc. The cancellations also include a series of high-profile appearances at a string of Lollapalooza festivals throughout South America. Chatten expressed his disappointment on the band’s Instagram…MORE

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