‘Kansas’ rock violinist, singer Robby Steinhardt, dies at 71
TOPEKA, Kan. — Robert E. “Robby” Steinhardt, a violinist and vocalist with the progressive rock band Kansas, has died due to complications from pancreatitis....
Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett reunite; Killers, Dan + Shay albums
A look at what's happening the world of music as artists announce their touring plans and concert venues plan their reopenings after being shuttered...
DA: 6ix9ine’s bodyguards broke man’s phone after wild chase
Bodyguards for troubled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine turned New York City into the Wild West last summer, piling into SUVs and chasing a man for...
Road warrior Bob Dylan returns to stage — at least on film
NEW YORK — After a year and a half away because of the pandemic, relentless road warrior Bob Dylan returned to a concert stage...
Pershing Square SPAC exits Universal Music deal
Billionaire Bill Ackman is walking away from a deal announced last month that would have given him a 10% stake in Universal Music Group,...
Japanese composer for Tokyo Olympics apologizes for abuse
TOKYO — Keigo Oyamada, a Japanese composer whose music is part of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, has apologized for bullying a classmate during...
Biz Markie, known for classic rap song ‘Just a Friend,’ dies
LOS ANGELES — Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died....
At Cannes, amfAR gala returns in movie star style
ANTIBES, France — Sharon Stone hosted and Alicia Keys gave a dazzling performance as the lavish amfAR gala that raises money for AIDS research...
Pump it up! Costello preps Spanish ‘This Year’s Model’
NEW YORK — Elvis Costello is re-releasing his classic “This Year's Model” album — but this year's version erases his vocals and replaces him...
Not rotten: Ex-Sex Pistol defends TV show in row with singer
LONDON — Former Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones said Friday that he dislikes former bandmate John Lydon and hasn’t spoken to him since 2008...