Won’t get fooled again. Drummer Zak Starkey has revealed where he stands with The Who after singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend fired him from the group last year. “We’re still friends. We still talk all the time,” Starkey, 60, exclusively told The Post while promoting his upcoming one-man show at the Gramercy Theatre … Read more
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, the co-founder and former guitarist of the English rock band Black Midi, has died. He was 26. The late musician’s family announced the devastating news in a statement shared through the band’s record label, Rough Trade Records, on Monday. They said that Kwasniewski-Kelvin died “after a long battle with his mental health.” No … Read more
Grammy-winning banjo player Béla Fleck has canceled three upcoming performances with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, accusing the venue of becoming “charged and political” after recent changes under the Trump administration. Fleck, who has won more than a dozen Grammy Awards, announced the withdrawal on social media. In a post on X, … Read more
Stranger things have happened! On Wednesday, the Foo Fighters announced that their guitarist Pat Smear has to sit out a few of the group’s upcoming performances due to a freak accident. “BREAKING NEWS! In the classic tradition of rockstars having bizarre gardening accidents, Pat Smear has apparently rung in the new year by smashing the s–t out of … Read more
David Bowie’s had a vigorous afterlife since dying in New York 10 years ago. He conquered Billboard’s album chart for the first time in his career with the dark jazzy masterpiece “Blackstar,” released Jan. 8, 2016 — just two days before his death. His best-known singles surged back into the top 100 on both sides … Read more
Steve Harrington is the real “Mastermind.” “Stranger Things” star Joe Keery overtook Taylor Swift’s No. 1 spot on the Spotify charts over the weekend. Keery, who releases music under the alias DJO, got a boost on the Spotify rankings thanks to fans after they watched the hit show’s series finale. Joe Keery performing during the … Read more
Morrissey’s year is off to a rough start. The British rockstar, 66, canceled his first two concerts of 2026, which were set to take place in Rancho Mirage, Calif. on Jan. 3 and in San Diego, Calif. on Jan. 6. A statement on the Morrissey-Solo website said that the first show was postponed due to … Read more
The piano man is back. Billy Joel, 76, surprised fans with a performance for the first time since revealing his battle with the brain disorder, normal pressure hydrocephalus, last year. On Friday, Wellington, Florida, celebrated their 30th anniversary with a lineup of multiple bands. As The Turnstiles, who named themselves after Joel’s 1976 album, closed … Read more
Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77. Smallwood died Tuesday of complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and nursing center in Sandy Spring, Maryland, his representative Bill Carpenter announced. Smallwood had health issues for many years, and music gave him the strength … Read more
Her heart will go on. Céline Dion, 57, share a rare video message to her fans, amid her heath battle with the rare “stiff person” syndrome. On Dec. 31, she shared an Instagram reel, addressing her fans. “As we welcome this new year, I want to take a moment to send you all my love. … Read more
Joel Kim Booster’s idea for a sequel is nothing short of golden. The comedian, 37, starred in one of the most buzzed about movies of the year, the animated musical action “KPop Demon Hunters.” After voicing Romance Saja, a demonic member of the K-Pop group, the Saja Boys, Booster sees room for his character to be featured … Read more
Kate Bush is remembering her late friend. The “Running Up That Hill” singer paid tribute to Matthew Upham in an emotional statement on her official website on Sunday. Upham, an antiques dealer, tragically died while swimming in the English Channel off the coast of Devon, England, on Dec. 25. Kate Bush’s closest friend tragically passed … Read more
Chappell Roan takes back what she said about Brigitte Bardot. The “Pink Pony Club” hitmaker walked back the tribute she made to Bardot after the late sex symbol and screen siren’s death at the age of 91 on Sunday. “Holy s–t I did not know all that insane s–t Ms. Bardot stood for [obviously] I … Read more
Into the fire. Don Dokken, frontman of the ‘80s metal band Dokken, has opened up about the band’s “disaster” reunion tour. On the Dec. 25 episode of The SDR Show, Dokken, 72, talked about how the band reunited in 2016. Guitarist and songwriter George Lynch, bassist Jeff Pilson, drummer Mick Brown and singer Don Dokken, … Read more
This year in music had no shortage of hits, but only a handful of songs truly rose above the rest. Whether they dominated the charts, took over social media or just refused to leave our heads, these tracks felt impossible to escape all year long. From blockbuster pop stars to surprise standouts, each song captured … Read more
Perry Bamonte, the guitarist for the iconic British rock band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The group, which now consists of founder Robert Smith and longtime members Simon Gallup and Jason Cooper, announced the news in a statement on the band’s official website on Friday. Bamonte passed away at home following a “short … Read more
Mick Abrahams, founding member and original guitarist for the legendary British rock band Jethro Tull, has died. He was 82. Jethro Tull’s chief vocalist, Ian Anderson, confirmed the devastating news in a statement shared on the band’s official website on Sunday. Abrahams reportedly passed away on Dec. 19. “It is with great sadness that we … Read more
Tyler Hubbard is clearing up how he and Brian Kelley roll. Turns out, Florida Georgia Line’s 2022 split was a lot less contentious than rumors made it seem. “This only became big and dramatic on the Internet,” Hubbard, 38, said on Wednesday’s episode of the “Human School” podcast. “There’s not a good guy, bad guy … Read more
Jane’s Addiction is no more. The popular alt-rock band announced that they were officially breaking up on Wednesday, more than one year after frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro got into an explosive altercation during a concert in Boston last September. “After that show, without notice to Perry, we unilaterally determined it would be … Read more
Bad Bunny bounced right back up — eventually. The singer, 31, was dancing to his hit song “Efecto” during his concert in Mexico City on Wednesday night when he took a tumble. Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, stayed seated on the stage after falling as the crowd continued to sing-along. Bad Bunny … Read more