Mötley Crüe to be joined by Carrie Underwood for ‘American Idol’ finale performance

‘American Idol’ backdrop. (Disney/Eric McCandless) Mötley Crüe will be joined by Carrie Underwood for their performance on the upcoming season finale of American Idol. The former American Idol winner is a noted rock fan and previously covered the Crüe song “Home Sweet Home”
Gene Simmons says KISS has recorded a new song

Gene Simmons on ‘Dancing with the Stars’/(Disney/Eric McCandless) Sounds like we may be getting some new music from KISS. During a YouTube interview with KISSbySienna, Gene Simmons gave fans an update on what they’ve been up to,
Patti Smith to take part in Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment

Patti Smith performs during the Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary Event at Riverside Church on March 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) Patti Smith is one of the artists booked for Rise Up,
Billy Joel’s ‘Last Play at Shea’ set for special outdoor Tribeca Festival screening

Musician Billy Joel performs during a concert entitled “The Last Play at Shea: From the Beatles to Billy.” Joel is the last musician to perform at Shea Stadium before it is replaced by Citi Field in 2009.
Neil Young gives update on new album with The Chrome Hearts

:Neil Young performs with the Chrome Hearts at the Hollywood Bowl on Monday, September 15, 2025. (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) Neil Young is giving fans an update on his upcoming new album
Posthumous Steve Cropper album to feature Eric Clapton, Brian May and more

Steve Cropper’s ‘Watching the Tide’ (Provogue/Artone Label Group) Steve Cropper passed away in December, but fans will be getting new music from the late Booker T. and the M.G.’s guitarist this summer. Watching the Tide, the album Cropper
Mick Jagger has fun with mannequin hands during ‘Tonight Show’ appearance

Jimmy Fallon and The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger during Real People Fake Arms sketch, May 6, 2006 (Todd Owyoung/NBC) Mick Jagger got a chance to show off his comedic chops when he stopped by The Tonight Show starring
On This Day, May 7, 1977: The Eagles went to #1 with ‘Hotel California’

On This Day, May 7, 1977… The Eagles hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Hotel California,” the title track from their fifth studio album, which also went to #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. The
Scoreboard roundup — 5/6/26

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION76ers 102, Knicks 108Timberwolves 95, Spurs 133 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECanadiens 2, Sabres 4Ducks 3, Golden Knights 1 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLBlue Jays 0, Rays 3Brewers
Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ to be celebrated with nationwide record store release parties

Sir Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena during his ‘Got Back’ world tour on December 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images) Paul McCartney’s new solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, will be