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The Recording Academy has announced a star-studded lineup of artists to perform at the 31st annual MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala honoring Joni Mitchell on April 1. Grammy Award-winning artists Sara Bareilles, Beck, Leon Bridges, Brandi Carlile, Lauren Daigle, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Angélique Kidjo, Cyndi Lauper, Pentatonix, Billy Porter, Stephen Stills, and…

The Police have announced that a reissue of their 1982 documentary film Around the World will arrive on May 20. The reissue, which is dubbed The Police: Around The World Restored & Expanded, boasts “restored picture and remastered audio, as well as complete performances of four bonus songs featured in the documentary.” The film, which…

Prince’s Camille album, which remained on the shelf for a long time, looks set to arrive via Jack White’s Third Man Records White and his Third Man Records co-founder Ben Blackwell have revealed that they obtained the rights to release the album recorded by Prince under his feminine alter ego, Camille, in 1986. “We’re finally…

More than 60 vintage guitars and other career memorabilia from the personal collection of legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Alex Lifeson will be auctioned at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York on May 22. Called “Property From The Archives of Alex Lifeson,” auction is part of Julien Auction’s three-day “Music Icons”…

Duran Duran have announced a long-awaited North American headlining Tour, celebrating the band’s spectacular four-decade career and in continued support of their critically acclaimed 15th studio album, Future Past. Starting August 19, the 14-date tour will see the multi-platinum, award-winning legends play iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York City, the Wynn…

Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic, Elvis, is set to premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. According to Deadline, the biopic, which explores the relationship between the late rock icon and his manager Colonel Tom Parker will air at the 75th Cannes film fest, which is scheduled to run from May 17-28. The biopic starring…

Billy Idol has revealed that he continues to undergo treatment amid his ongoing battle with a sinus infection. “Medical update correction: I have to take a further 2 types of antibiotics to beat this MRSA sinus infection no intravenous just by mouth. 2 more weeks to go yuk! Still I should b ok after this…”…

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts have released a new acoustic version of “(I’m Gonna) Run Away” off their first-ever acoustic album, Changeup, due to arrive on March 25 via Blackheart Records. “(I’m Gonna) Run Away” first appeared on Jett’s 1981 album I Love Rock ‘n Roll, which soared to No. 2 on the Billboard 200…

The Rolling Stones have announced plans to embark on a tour of Europe this summer in celebration of the band’s 60th anniversary. The legendary band are set to play 14 shows in ten countries, including two nights at British Summer Time Hyde Park in London, England, and their first concert in Liverpool, England, in more…

Rush recently released a new animated video for “YYZ” from their upcoming deluxe reissue of Moving Pictures marking the record’s 40th anniversary. The video, animated by Fantoons Animation Studios, features Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson voice a pair of cops who are on the job while an art heist takes place. The visual, which shows…