John Lennon’s sister shares her thoughts on casting of Sam Mendes’ Beatles films

ABC John Lennon’s half sister Julia Baird has some opinions about the casting of Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles. Although the band originated in Liverpool, none of the actors cast in the film — including Babygirl actor Harris Dickinson, who’ll play Lennon
Joan Jett, Steve Van Zandt and more pay tribute to Blondie’s Clem Burke

Dave J Hogan/Getty Images Joan Jett, Steve Van Zandt and Duran Duran are among the artists paying tribute to Blondie drummer Clem Burke, who died following a private battle with cancer. He was 70. “So sad to
Master of platelets: Metallica announces blood drives for upcoming US tour

ABC/Randy Holmes Forget fuel and fire: blood is that which Metallica desires. The metal legends have announced a partnership with the American Red Cross to organize blood drives at stops on the upcoming U.S. leg of their
Original Beatles drummer Pete Best retiring

Bill Tompkins/Getty Images Original Beatles drummer Pete Best is retiring. The news was announced on social media by Pete’s brother Roag Best. “Well what an absolutely wonderful ride we’ve had. However, everything comes to pass,” the post
Madonna reveals she and Elton John have made up: 'Forgiveness is a powerful tool'

Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images Over the years Elton John has publicly said numerous nasty things about Madonna. But the two have finally made up — and may even collaborate in the future. To recap: In 2012 Elton
Tommy Thayer & more added to KISS Army Storms Vegas

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images The upcoming KISS event in Las Vegas just got bigger. Tommy Thayer, KISS guitarist from 2002 to 2023, will now join Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley at KISS Army Storms Vegas, taking place Nov. 14 to Nov.
Paul Stanley, Billy Idol appear in new Workday ‘rock star’ ads

Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Billy Idol and KISS’ Paul Stanley both appear in a new set of “rock star” commercials for the company Workday. The latest ads — “Carmen The Rock
Elton John on his vision issues: 'You have to get used to it. … There is a lot more to do'

Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Elton John AIDS Foundation Elton John seems resigned to the fact that he only has partial vision at the moment, due to an infection in his right eye — but he says the
Neil Young, Joan Baez set for Bernie Sanders rally

Gary Miller/Getty Images Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Neil Young and Joan Baez are confirmed to appear at an upcoming rally for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. The rally, Fighting Oligarchy: Where Do We Go From Here, is scheduled
On This Day, April 7, 1978: The Police release ‘Roxanne,' off their debut album 'Outlandos d'Amour'

On This Day, April 7, 1978… The Police released the single “Roxanne,” which was the first single off their forthcoming major label debut, Outlandos d’Amour. The song, written by Sting, had him singing from the point of