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A book co-authored by former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen, based on their “Renegades: Born in the USA” podcast, will be released on October 26. “Renegades: Born in the USA” is a collection of conversations Obama and Springsteen began in their Spotify co-produced podcast of the same name. The book will be published by…

Disney+ has confirmed that it will air Beatles legend Paul McCartney’s docuseries “McCartney 3,2,1” in the U.K. on the streaming service, starting August 25. The six-part documentary series, directed by Zachary Heinzerling, will see McCartney chronicling his music career in depth. Frank Marshall produced “McCartney 3,2,1,” with McCartney and Rick Rubin serving as executive producers.…

Dionne Warwick has slammed Jeff Bezos for thanking Amazon employees and customers for paying for his space flight earlier this week. The executive chairman of Amazon, along with three other crew members, made his inaugural trip to suborbital space in his own aerospace manufacturing company Blue Origin’s New Shephard rocket on Tuesday. At a press…

The Rolling Stones have announced rescheduled dates for their 2020 U.S. tour, which will now go ahead this fall. The “No Filter” tour was interrupted last year due to COVID. “I’m so excited to get back on the stage again and want to thank everyone for their patience. See you soon,” lead singer Mick Jagger…

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the selection of five honorees who will receive the 44th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell; Motown founder, songwriter, producer, and director Berry Gordy; legendary stage and screen icon Bette Midler; operatic bass-baritone Justino Díaz, and “Saturday Night Live” creator…

Bob Dylan has announced the latest chapter in his acclaimed Bob Dylan Bootleg Series. Bob Dylan – Springtime In New York: The Bootleg Series, Vol.16 (1980-1985) will be released by Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings on September 17. The 16th volume of the ongoing series tracks Dylan as a songwriter and a recording artist from…

Brian Wilson has announced a Fall Tour alongside collaborators Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin. The 15-date “Greatest Hits Live!” tour will kick off on August 29 in Long Beach, California. After a long gap, the Beach Boys founder will head to Huntington, New York on October 5. Wilson also announced the launch of his redesigned…

Eric Clapton has made it clear that he will not perform at venues that require audiences to be vaccinated for Covid-19. “Following the PM’s announcement on Monday the 19th of July 2021 I feel honor bound to make an announcement of my own: I wish to say that I will not perform on any stage…

Margo Price has shared a music video for her recently released cover of The Beatles’ “Help!” a track from her live album Live From The Other Side, which arrived on July 16. Vocalists Adia Victoria, Allison Russel, Kam Franklin and Kyshona Armstrong teamed up with Price for the piano-led cover of “Help.” Live From The…

REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin has revealed that he is in the process of writing a memoir. In an interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, REO Speedwagon’s lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist said the autobiography will probably be ready by next year. The memoir, tentatively titled “Roll With the Changes: My Life Within and Without REO Speedwagon,”…