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Raspberries Mania Finally Goes All the Way With ‘Play On,’ a Tribute Album Giving the Power-Pop Greats Their Full Due

When the Raspberries came out of the gate as a thirsty band from Cleveland in the early 1970s, they were scrappy underdogs — notwithstanding the smooth polish of some of their...

Chappell Roan Brings It All Back Home to Pasadena in the Ferociously Good Headlining Gig L.A. Was Waiting For: Concert Review

“Can you believe it? We’re in Los Angeles!” exulted Chappell Roan, about halfway through the first of two appearances at Brookside at the Rose Bowl. It was understood, what she was...

‘Ozzy: No Escape From Now’ Review: Forced Into Retirement, Ozzy Osbourne Opens Up in a Compellingly Downbeat Portrait of a Rocker in Chronic Pain

Is the primary audience for “Ozzy: No Escape From Now” metalheads … or caregivers? There’s not often a significant crossover audience there. But there’s no mistaking that the Paramount+ documentary about...

Dolly Parton Posts Video Saying ‘I’m Not Dying!’ Amid Health Concerns: ‘Do I Look Sick to You?’

Dolly Parton has issued a video assuring fans that she is doing fine, posting from a commercial shoot where she is promoting the Grand Ole Opry, after a social media post...

House Speaker Johnson Calls Bad Bunny at Super Bowl ‘a Terrible Decision,’ Says It Should’ve Been Someone With ‘a Broader Audience’ — Like Lee...

House Speaker Mike Johnson has weighed in on the political debate over Bad Bunny being booked to play the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, saying it was “a terrible decision” —...

Zach Bryan Responds to Attackers by Insisting New Song Hits Across the Political Aisle: ‘I’m on Neither of These Radical Sides… To See How...

Being at war with Gavin Adcock was one thing. But to be warred upon by some of his own fans is another. And so Zach Bryan has clarified, somewhat, his intentions...

Country Star Cody Johnson Cancels Remaining 2025 Tour Dates Due to Emergency Surgery

Cody Johnson, one of the leading contenders for the upcoming CMA Awards, says he has had to cancel the remaining dates on his current arena tour due to a ruptured eardrum...

Cyndi Lauper Enlists SZA, Cher and Joni Mitchell for an Unusual ‘Grammy Salute’ That Benefits as Much From Her Farewell-Tour Chatter as Her Famous...

The equation has been reversed on CBS’ recent “Grammy Salute” specials: They were traditionally all-star salutes where the legendary artist being feted makes a cameo appearance at the end (assuming they’re...

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