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ABC/ Craig SjodinMick Jagger is no longer the only octogenarian in The Rolling Stones. Legendary guitarist Keith Richards turns the big 8-0 on December 18, joining his bandmate and songwriting partner, who celebrated the milestone birthday in July. Born in Dartford, England, Richards attended primary school with Jagger in the 50s, but they’d lost touch until a chance meeting at a train station led to the musical partnership that went on to become The Rolling Stones. In their more than 6...

On Friday (December 15th), the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office released an autopsy report stating Matthew Perry's cause of death. The Friends actor died due to the "acute effects of ketamine." Perry died unexpectedly at the age of 54 on October 28th. He was found unresponsive in a hot tub in his Los Angeles home. The medical examiner's office shared that the level of ketamine found in his blood was equivalent to the amount typically used for general an...

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Power TripOriginal AC/DC drummer Colin Burgess had died. He was 77. In a Facebook post on Saturday, December 16, the "Back in Black" outfit shared, "Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess." "He was our first drummer and a very respected musician," the statement continued. "Happy memories, rock in peace Colin." Burgess joined AC/DC upon its formation in 1973 by brothers and guitarists Malcolm and Angus Young, and playe...

Rebecca Sapp/WireImageE Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt and his band Disciples of Soul helped Darlene Love with a holiday classic. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer joined Love on The View Friday, December 15, as she sang her holiday tune “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," as well as “All Alone on Christmas.” During an interview, she recalled how, at a recent concert, Bruce Springsteen presented her with a Platinum record for A Christmas Gift For You, the Phil Spe...

Miikka Skaffari/Getty ImagesDead & Company wrapped what they said would be their final tour over the summer, but that may not be it for the band. In fact, a new report claims the group, made up of Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and John Mayer, along with Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti, may be headed to Las Vegas. Sources tell the New York Post that the band and Mayer are currently in talks to play the Sphere, the high-tech venue that currently houses U2’s residency, U2...

In an interview with British Vogue published on Thursday (December 14th), Emma Watson explained why she's taken a break from acting in recent years. The Harry Potter star's last role was in 2019's Little Women. "I'm just so glad that I did," she told the outlet. "Because I have this feeling of having my own voice and creative space and sovereignty in some way that I don't think I did before—more autonomy." Watson has since started an MA in...

 Louisiana’s Department of Natural Resources approved the state’s first offshore wind operating agreements during its December board meeting opening u...

ABC/Randy HolmesU2 has shared a new take on their latest single, “Atomic City.” The band just released a remix of the tune from producer Mike WiLL Made-It, who is best known for his work with artists like Miley Cyrus, Rihanna and Beyoncé. U2 dropped “Atomic City” back in September just before they launched their Las Vegas residency, U2: UV Live at Sphere. The video was shot on Vegas Fremont Street, the same location where they shot the video for “I Still Haven’t Found Wh...

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, Michael McDonald is set to release What a Fool Believes: A Memoir. It was written with actor, comedian and bestselling author, Paul Reiser. It includes unforgettable tales from his storied career as a member of the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan as well as his chart-topping solo artist. The book follows him from a rising session musician and backing vocalist, to becoming a five-time Grammy Award winning rock star. It will be available on May 21.