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Jon Bon Jovi: The '80s Bon Jovi video he's most ashamed of

"If you want to embarrass me, tie me to a chair and make me watch videos from the first two albums." Jon Bon Jovi reveals which Bon Jovi video from the '80s he's most embarrassed about. The 1980s were a different time, with music videos being one of the main promotional ways an artist could present their music to the public. And as the music video era blossomed, there was a lot of experimentation and a lot of error when it came to successful music videos. In an appearance on SiriusXM's "Andy Cohen Live," Jon Bon Jovi shared his thoughts on music videos during Bon Jovi's early days, the lesson he ultimately learned and the video he's most embarrassed about . When asked by Andy Cohen if......

David Bowie: Unknown version of 'Let's Dance' is released for a good cause

The unknown version of "Let's Dance" was recorded 19 years after the song's release. An unreleased version of David Bowie's 'Let's Dance' is set to be released alongside a series of NFTs. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of 'Let's Dance', blockchain platform Gala Music has partnered with creator and producer Larry Dvoskin (David Bowie, Robert Plant, Bono, The Beach Boys) to release a limited edition digital collectible inspired by the David Bowie. The series will be available from April 14 on Gala Music's platform, giving fans the chance to own a previously unknown version of 'Let's Dance', which was recorded and produced by Larry Dvoskin. David Bowie fans will have a limited time......

Joe Biden presented Bruce Springsteen with the National Medal of Arts

"Some people are just born to run," Joe Biden told Bruce Springsteen. US President Joe Biden presented Bruce Springsteen with the National Medal of Arts during the event which took place in the East Room of the White House. The ceremony, which also awarded the National Humanitarian Medal, featured the 2021 honorees, who did not have the opportunity to receive their medals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Bruce, some people are just born to run, man," Joe Biden told Bruce Springsteen, referencing his classic song "Born To Run," as he presented him with the National Medal of Arts, the US government's highest arts award . Also honored with the 2021 National Medal of Arts were Gladys Knight......

James: They are releasing a new album for their 40th anniversary as a band

The James covers their favorite and rare songs with orchestra and choir accompaniment. The James will release a new double album to celebrate their 40th anniversary as a band. 'Be Opened By The Wonderful' will feature some of James' most beloved and rare songs re-performed with a 22-piece orchestra and an 8-piece choir. The double album will be released on June 9 by Virgin Music and will be available digitally as well as on CD and vinyl and will also feature a brand new song, 'Love Make A Fool', which will be released in April. The digital and CD editions will contain 20 songs, while the vinyl edition will feature 19 songs. 'Be Opened By The Wonderful' was recorded at Blueprint Studios......

Metallica donates $250,000 to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

"We cannot find words to describe the devastation in southern Turkey and northern Syria," Metallica said. Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation has donated more than $250,000 to aid victims of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria on February 6 killed 41,000 people and left tens of thousands homeless. "Words cannot describe the devastation in southern Turkey and northern Syria," Metallica wrote on Twitter. “The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has reduced the entire area to rubble. The death toll continues to rise, tragically surpassing 36,000 lives lost," the band continued, before......

Bon Jovi: 'Livin' On A Prayer' Passes 1 Billion YouTube Views

Bon Jovi's legendary success continues to make history. Bon Jovi hit a new milestone on YouTube. The music video for their classic song 'Livin' On A Prayer' has broken the 1 billion views barrier. "Livin' On A Prayer" was released in October 1986 and was the second single from Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet album. 'Slippery When Wet' remains Bon Jovi's best-selling album to date. It also topped the Billboard 200 for eight weeks and has gone diamond. The album contains three songs that dominated the following years: 'Wanted Dead or Alive', 'You Give Love A Bad Name' and, of course, 'Livin' On A Prayer'. "Livin' On A Prayer" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Bon Jovi's......

Eve Hewson: Bono's daughter rejects her father's singing advice for her new film

"He offered and I said, 'No, thank you.'" Eve Hewson has revealed that she rejected her father and U2 frontman Bono's advice about the scenes she had to sing in her new film 'Flora And Son'. The 31-year-old actress plays the lead role in the musical comedy-drama, written and directed by John Carney. Set in Dublin, the film follows single mother Flora (Hewson) as she tries to connect with her troubled teenage son Max (Orén Kinlan) through music. Flora is helped to learn singing and songwriting by online guitar teacher Jeff (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) from Los Angeles, who boosts her confidence. Eve Hewson told Variety about her singing scenes: "It was probably the biggest fear......

Måneskin: "It scares them that a man can wear makeup or high heels"

"It's so stupid because they want to appear so open-minded and then they're scared." Maneskin have rejected claims that they use androgynous elements in their stage presence to attract LGBTI fans. While frontman Damiano David and guitarist Thomas Raggi are straight, bassist Victoria de Angelis has come out as bisexual, while drummer Ethan Torchio has stated that he is "sexually free". In a recent interview with the British newspaper The Guardian, on the occasion of the release of their new album "RUSH!" , the members of the Italian rock band have responded to claims that they have engaged in 'queerbaiting' tactics. Victoria de Angelis categorically denied any instance of......

Metallica: Global listening party for new album '72 Seasons' in cinemas

A worldwide listening party for Metallica's new album in cinemas. Metallica are excited to extend an open invitation to their fans around the world to a global listening party for the release of their twelfth album '72 Seasons'. For one night only, on Thursday April 13, Metallica's new album '72 Seasons' will be played in its entirety in thunderous surround sound, exclusively for cinema audiences around the world, with each of the new songs accompanied by its own music video and exclusive commentary from the band. The result will provide an unforgettable night for fans, who will enjoy Metllalica's '72 Seasons' for the first time in its entirety, on the eve of its release on April......

Pink Floyd: Anniversary box sex and new book for 50 years of 'Dark Side Of The Moon'

March marks 50 years since the release of 'Dark Side Of The Moon'.Pink Floyd are to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their landmark album 'Dark Side Of The Moon' with a new book and box set. March 2023 brings the golden anniversary of Pink Floyd's eighth album, which includes the hits 'Money' and 'Us And Them'. On March 7th, Thames & Hudson USA will release an official book honoring the band and album in deluxe packaging. Designed by Pentagram to a high standard, the deluxe book will feature rare and unpublished backstage and concert photos of Pink Floyd during the tours for the album from 1972 to 1975. The 160-page hardcover book contains 129 stunning black-and-white photographs by......