These days, it is strictly the boulevard of dreams. 38 years after Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool formed their iconic rock band Green Day, the trio was honored with a high recognition for their dedication and signature sound: a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Of course, in Green Day fashion, … Read more
“It is time.” So says Ozzy Osbourne about taking his final bow when he reunites with Black Sabbarth for the band’s final-ever concert in the singer’s hometown of Birmingham, England on July 5. “I’d love to say ‘never say never’, but after the last six years or so … it is time,” Osbourne, 76, told … Read more
They went from “Get Off of My Cloud” to “Get Off of My Flatbed Truck.” That was the case when the Rolling Stones, taking their name quite literally, wheeled down Fifth Avenue in a surprise performance on a flatbed truck 50 years ago on May 1, 1975. But photographer Bob Gruen — who shot the … Read more
They don’t rock with each other anymore. Alex Van Halen hasn’t spoken to his former Van Halen bandmate Sammy Hagar in 21 years. And he didn’t even mention the singer’s name in his 2024 memoir “Brothers.” Hagar — who replaced original lead singer David Lee Roth as the frontman of Van Halen from 1985 to … Read more
Where Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson goes, the “chicken guy” follows. “Saturday Night Live” star Mikey Day exclusively told The Post that the wrestler-turned-movie-star, 52, had plenty of protein on hand when he hosted the sketch comedy series. “This is more amusing than surprising. I figured Dwayne Johnson would have an intense diet and stuff to … Read more
Freddie Mercury wrote “Love of My Life” — the ballad from Queen’s classic 1975 album “A Night at the Opera” — about Mary Austin, his girlfriend he met in 1969. And even after he came out as bisexual to his then-fiancée in the ’70s, ending their romantic relationship, the two retained their special, loving bond. … Read more
When Freddie Mercury was looking to break free of Queen as his band went on hiatus in 1983, he turned to a King — King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The two late music legends were mutual fans — Jackson even suggested that Queen release “Another One Bites the Dust” as a single — and MJ … Read more
Guess Mariah Carey and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame don’t belong together. For her second nomination in a row, the superstar pop diva was denied enshrinement into music’s most exclusive club when the 2025 rock hall inductees were announced on “American Idol” Sunday night. This latest snub of one of the biggest artists … Read more
It’s been two years since Rick Allen, the legendary drummer from Def Leppard, was randomly attacked outside a Florida hotel, and the 61-year-old musician is still struggling with the aftermath. “I’ve been going through some challenging times, kind of related to what happened in Florida,” Allen said during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation with Eddie … Read more
Dave Grohl is back in a Foo groove. The singer-guitarist and the Los Angeles Philharmonic delivered orchestral renditions of Foo Fighters faves “Everlong” and “The Sky Is a Neighborhood” at Coachella on Saturday. The surprise appearance — also with Venezuelan maestro Gustavo Dudamel at the Outdoor Theatre at the Indio, California, festival — was the … Read more
Can they work it out on the remix? Green Day knew exactly how to respond to Charli XCX after she shamelessly shaded the iconic rock band at a star-studded afterparty following their Coachella headline gig. The “Brat” hitmaker, 32, raised eyebrows last week after she accessorized with attitude by wearing a silk sash that read … Read more
Get Back. Legendary rock band The Who reunited with drummer Zak Starkey – the son of The Beatles’ Ringo Starr – just days after firing him, revealing that their “communication issues” have been “aired happily.” “News Flash! Who Backs Zak!” the group’s guitarist and co-founder, Pete Townshend, wrote in an Instagram post on Saturday. “He’s … Read more
Don’t mess with Shirley Manson. The Garbage frontwoman, 58, is firing back at an article claiming the band’s members look unrecognizable in promotional pics for its new single, “There’s No Future in Optimism.” Sharing a screenshot of the article on Instagram, Manson wrote, “Well well well … What is THIS supposed to mean?!?” Shirley Manson … Read more
They won’t be guilt-tripped for leaving no tip. A diner sparked a raging debate about gratuities after refusing to tip a waitress over a stingy portion of fajitas, as detailed in a video with over 2.6 million views on TikTok. “I went to dinner with my parents last night and we did not tip our … Read more
Tina Fey does her research. The actress, 54, chatted with Jon Hamm for an Interview magazine story published Monday and they reminisced on Hamm, 54, landing a role in “30 Rock” after he hosted “Saturday Night Live” in October 2008. Tina Fey, Jon Hamm in “30 Rock.” ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection “I didn’t meet you before … Read more
Can we dream on? Aerosmith producer Jack Douglas — who was behind the boards for the band’s best-selling album, 1975’s “Toys in the Attic” — is still holding out hope that it’s not the end for the group after Steven Tyler’s vocal-cord injury forced them to cancel the remainder of their Peace Out: The Farewell … Read more
They were both born to rock. Fate brought Steven Tyler’s Aerosmith and Bruce Springsteen together to record their classic third albums side by side at the Record Plant in Midtown Manhattan. That’s where the magic happened for Aerosmith’s “Toys in the Attic” and Springsteen’s “Born to Run” to turn both acts into rock royalty 50 … Read more
In the final stretch of making their iconic 1975 album “Toys in the Attic,” Aerosmith stumbled upon inspiration for “Walk This Way” while strolling through the seedy streets of Hell’s Kitchen and Times Square. “‘Walk This Way’ was the last song that we had to finish,” “Toys in the Attic” producer Jack Douglas exclusively told … Read more
Will Smith “is canceled” — according to Will Smith. The actor said just that on his new album’s first track, “Int. Barbershop — Day,” which dropped on Friday. The song features Smith’s “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” collaborator DJ Jazzy Jeff and B. Simone. “Who the f–k Will Smith think he is?” one voice asks, to which … Read more
Russell Wilson and Ciara are in a New York State of Mind. The new Giants quarterback and his music star wife spent Wednesday night embracing their new home by taking in a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden to wrap up a day that included press conferences and a visit to Big Blue’s facility in … Read more