As the epic recording session for “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” began on Nov. 25, 1984, Bob Geldof — the mastermind behind the all-star charity single — realized that one A-lister was MIA: Culture Club frontman Boy George. “I called him [and] I said, ‘Where are you, man?’ ” Geldof, 73, told The Post. “And … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Expect “Fireworks.” Katy Perry just announced the Canadian leg of her forthcoming ‘Lifetimes Tour,’ which is set to take place in July … Read more
Elton John is giving an update on his vision problems. The EGOT winner, 77, revealed in an interview with Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America” on Monday that he can’t see out of his right eye after developing an infection over the summer, which has affected his ability to make new music. “It’s been a … Read more
Cher has revealed she was “shocked” to learn her real name after discovering there was a mix-up with her birth certificate at the hospital when she was born. In her new memoir, “Cher: The Memoir, Part One,” the “Believe” hitmaker said she was under the impression that her real name was Cherilyn for years — … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. For the first time since 2022, Il Volo is headed to the United States. Starting in February 2025, Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Fresh off her 31st career Grammy nomination, Bonnie Raitt is returning to the road. The rootsy 75-year-old singer just announced her spring … Read more
There was no breaking “The Chain” between Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks in Fleetwood Mac. Indeed, the two Fleetwood Mac songbirds forged an instant bond when Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined the group alongside McVie, her then-husband John McVie and Mick Fleetwood in 1974. But first, Nicks had to pass a chemistry test with McVie … Read more
Mama said lock you up. That was the mother of all mantras after Cher’s mom, Georgia Holt, discovered that her underage daughter was shacking up with Sonny Bono. The new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee — born Cheryl Sarkisian — was just 16 when she met a then-27-year-old Bono at a coffee shop. … Read more
From Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish to Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Charli XCX, 2024 has been the year of the diva. And two of the biggest female pop stars of the ’90s — Mary J. Blige and Gwen Stefani — are still keeping it relevant three decades after they first rocked the music … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Tate McRae is putting the pedal to the metal. Fresh off a nationwide tour and recently-announced Jingle Ball headlining spots, the 21-year-old … Read more
Taylor Swift is still living her wildest dreams with the Grammys. After becoming the first artist to win four Album of the Year gramophones when “Midnights” picked up the top prize in February, the 34-year-old superstar racked up six nods for her latest LP, “The Tortured Poets Department,” when the 2025 Grammy Award nominations were … Read more
It was the coup before Christmas. Football-star-turned-commentator Jason Kelce stole the “Queen of Christmas” crown from Mariah Carey — at least for one week — when he scored a No. 1 hit on the iTunes holiday songs chart. “Maybe This Christmas” — Kelce’s new duet with Stevie Nicks — rules the top 100 holiday tunes … Read more
Amy Grant is reflecting on her health after undergoing open-heart surgery and suffering a brain injury following a bike crash, with both incidences happening in the past four years. The “Baby, Baby” singer, 63, said her recent health scares have “changed the way I look at life.” Grant has joined a campaign for the American Heart Association following … Read more
Simon & Garfunkel’s famously contentious relationship may have healed slightly, potentially opening the door for a reunion. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Art Garfunkel revealed he and Paul Simon recently shared a lunch where they spoke honestly with each other about their bad blood. “I actually had lunch with Paul a couple of weeks back, … Read more
Beyoncé can’t help herself from making Grammy history. In 2023, Queen Bey reigned supreme as the artist with the most Grammy wins ever when she picked up her 32nd gramophone. And when the nominations were announced for the 2025 Grammy Awards on Friday, Nov. 8, the 43-year-old superstar set not one but two more records. … Read more
Let the gramophone derby begin. The nominations for the 67th annual Grammy Awards — music’s biggest honor, bestowed by the Recording Academy — were announced on Friday morning And, as expected, Grammy darlings Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish continued their pop-diva domination. The three perennial contenders are all up for Album of the Year: … Read more
When legendary WBLS DJ Frankie Crocker broke McFadden & Whitehead’s “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” — the 1979 Philly soul classic that has provided the soundtrack to many a cookout — he might as well have been establishing a theme song for the enduring legacy and listenership of the New York radio institution. Because there … Read more
Liam Payne’s body was brought back to the UK on Wednesday ahead of his funeral. The former One Direction member’s body had been held in Argentina since his tragic death at 31. The release of Payne’s body was initially delayed until the completion of the toxicology tests. The late singer’s body was taken home by Geoff Payne, … Read more
Is Ariana Grande saying “thank u, next” to pop music? The diva behind chart-topping hits such as “7 Rings,” “Positions” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” revealed her plans to break free from the usual grind of her pop career after starring in “Wicked,” the big-screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical … Read more
Dave Portnoy escalated his feud with “lyin’ Zach Bryan” after the country singer’s messy split with Barstool podcast host Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia. Portnoy dropped a five-minute diss track Wednesday with Barstool personality Josh Richards — in which he calls Bryan “ugly” and a “b–ch” and accuses him of cheating — entitled “Smallest Man,” which is … Read more