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Black Sabbath co-founder and bassist Geezer Butler spent Tuesday, May 12, in Madison, Wisconsin, supporting a large-scale rescue mission aimed at rehoming approximately 1,500 beagles removed from Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding and research facility outside the city. Butler appeared at a triage center operated by the Dane County Humane Society alongside pop singer Debbie … Read more

Pete Townshend has entered a major new partnership with music company Primary Wave in what is being described as a significant, multi-million—reportedly nine-figure—deal. The agreement is expected to expand his creative reach far beyond traditional music publishing, opening the door to new branding, digital, and content-driven opportunities. According to a press release from Primary Wave, … Read more

Paris Jackson has secured a significant legal win in her ongoing dispute with the executors of Michael Jackson’s estate, John Branca and John McClain, over controversial payments made from the estate’s funds. The 28-year-old singer and model, who became one of the primary beneficiaries of the late “King of Pop’s” estate alongside her brothers Prince … Read more

The 1973 album Buckingham Nicks may not have been a commercial breakthrough at the time of its release, but over the years it has become a fascinating glimpse into the early creative and romantic relationship between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham—long before their rise to fame with Fleetwood Mac. Among its standout tracks, “Long Distance … Read more

By 1980, tensions inside The Police were already simmering when the band attempted to revisit “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” for a remix project. What was meant to be a simple update of their earlier work quickly unraveled in the studio, exposing just how fragile the group dynamic had become. Sting later recalled that … Read more

A new tribute album honoring the late Shane MacGowan is set to bring together an extraordinary lineup of artists from across generations and genres. Titled 20th Century Paddy — The Songs of Shane MacGowan, the project will be released on November 13 via Rubyworks and was spearheaded by MacGowan’s widow, Victoria Mary Clarke. At the … Read more

Even legends answer to “the suits.” No matter how iconic or influential a musician becomes, there will always be a record label executive somewhere telling them what they should—or shouldn’t—do next. Even Paul McCartney wasn’t immune to that reality. In the mid-1990s, McCartney found himself in an unusual position: being asked not to release a … Read more