(L-R) Jake Bongiovi, Millie Bobby Brown, Dorothea Hurley, and Jon Bon Jovi attend the Damsel World Premiere at The Plaza on March 01, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Netflix)
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi is a grandfather.
The singer’s son Jake Bongiovi, 23, and his wife, Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown, 21, announced in a joint Instagram post that they have adopted a baby girl.
“This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” reads the post. “We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy.”
They signed the post, “And then there were 3. Love, Millie and Jake Bongiovi.”
This is the first child for the couple, who married in May 2024, then had a big celebration that September in Italy.
Jake is one of four children Jon Bon Jovi has with wife Dorothea Thurley. They are also parents to daughter Stephanie Bongiovi, 32, and sons Jesse Bongiovi, 30, and Romeo Bongiovi, 21.
Brian May of Queen performs at Chase Center on November 08, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images)
Queen’s Brian May is teaming with The Struts on a new version of the U.K. band’s breakout hit “Could Have Been Me,” which is due out Sept. 3. You can presave it now and check out a teaser video streaming on YouTube.
The Struts frontman Luke Spiller says he’s “absolutely ecstatic” about collaborating with May, who he calls his “hero.”
“This song is all about seizing your dreams and living life to the fullest, no matter the obstacles,” Spiller says. “It’s a powerful anthem that reminds us to chase what sets our souls on fire. Collaborating with Brian on this track is a dream realized, and I can’t wait for you all to feel the energy and inspiration behind it.”
“Working with Luke and The Struts has been a joyous journey for me,” May adds. “I became obsessed with this great song ever since I was inspired by the original version and felt an uncontrollable urge to mess with it! It carries a great positive message for rebellious kids of all ages. And, together, WE ROCK!!”
“Could Have Been Me” was released in 2013 in the U.K. before it became a hit in the U.S. in 2015 and appears on the band’s debut album, Everybody Wants. It was later featured in the 2021 animated movie Sing 2.
Def Leppard performs on NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ Aug. 20, 2025. Photo credit: Trae Patton/NBC
Def Leppard made an appearance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent Wednesday night, treating the audience to a performance of their classic tune “Pour Some Sugar On Me.”
The band later shared some behind-the-scenes footage from their appearance on Instagram.
“We’re in Pasadena, California, the home of America’s Got Talent, because we are performing,” frontman Joe Elliott says in the clip. “We’re doing one song so that should be easy enough to do, we hope.”
Guitarist Vivian Campbell then jokes, “America’s Got Talent, which is good because we don’t, so we’ll have to borrow some.” Bassist Rick Savage quips, “Maybe even Simon Cowell might be impressed,” before mouthing “doubt it.”
The clip shows the band doing some run-throughs and sound check, and watching as crew test out the pyro that will be going off around them.
“If I was next to that for too much longer I wouldn’t need to shave anymore,” drummer Rick Allen says of the shooting flames. “It’s really hot.”
Def Leppard’s appearance on AGT comes as the band is in the middle of a summer tour. Their next show is Tuesday at the Minnesota State Fair. A complete list of dates can be found at DefLeppard.com.
Official concert poster for’ Live at Circus Maximus, Rome’/ courtesy of Sony Music Vision and Trafalgar Releasing
Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour is giving fans another preview of his upcoming concert film, Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome.
The rocker has just released a performance of “Luck and Strange,” the title track of his 2024 album, which was his first album of new material in nine years. This is the second performance he’s shared from the film. He previously released a performance of the Pink Floyd track “Sorrow.”
Live at Circus Maximus, Rome, hitting theaters and IMAX on Sept. 17, captures one of Gilmour’s Luck and Strange concerts at the famed Italian venue set against the backdrop of the ancient ruins of Rome. It features live performances of songs from the album, as well as classic Pink Floyd tracks like “Wish You Were Here” and “Comfortably Numb.”
In addition to the film, on Oct. 17 Gilmour will release The Luck and Strange Concerts, a four-LP or two-CD set featuring 23 tracks recorded during the tour. There will also be a super-deluxe edition that includes a 120-page book, David Gilmour Luck and Strange Live, featuring tour photos taken by Gilmour’s wife, Polly Samson. All formats are available for preorder now.
The Rolling Stones landed their first #1 album in the United States with Out of Our Heads, which went on to hold the top spot for three weeks.
The band’s fourth album released in the States, Out of Our Heads featured the future Stones classic “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” which became their first #1 single in the U.S. It also featured the top-10 single, “The Last Time.”
Out of Our Heads was certified Platinum by the RIAA. In addition to topping the U.S. chart, the album peaked at #2 in the U.K. and Australia.
The Beatles have finally shared the big news they’ve been teasing on social media. The legendary group is revisiting their multimedia Anthology project with reissues of the Anthology documentary series, music and book.
The original eight-part Anthology documentary aired on ABC in 1995 and featured John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr telling their own stories. The documentary has now been expanded to nine installments; the original episodes have been restored and remastered by Apple Corps with the help of Peter Jackson’s WingNut Films and Park Road Post teams, while Giles Martin is responsible for new audio mixes of most of the music. It will debut Nov. 26 on Disney+.
The music of Anthology is also being revisited with the Nov. 21 release of The Beatles Anthology music collection. The original Anthology albums consisted of three double albums, all of which have now been remastered by Martin. In addition, the new collection will include a fourth installment, Anthology 4, featuring 13 previously unreleased demos and session recordings, and other rare recordings.
The collection also includes “Free as a Bird,” which was part of Anthology 1, and “Real Love,” which was part of Anthology 2. Both tracks, which at the time were the first new songs from The Beatles in 25 years, have been remixed by original producer Jeff Lynne. The new set also includes the band’s 2023 release, “Now and Then.”
The remixed version of “Free as a Bird” is out now, along with a fully restored version of its music video.
The Beatles Anthology music collection will be released digitally and as a 12-LP and eight-CD collection, and is available for preorder now.
Finally, a 25th anniversary edition of The Beatles Anthology book will be released Oct. 14. The book has the band sharing memories of their musical journey and features more than 1,300 photos, documents, artwork and memorabilia. It is available for preorder now.
Musician Joe Walsh of The Eagles celebrates Ringo Starr’s 77th birthday at the annual “Peace & Love” celebration at Capitol Records Tower on July 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/WireImage)
If you’ve ever wanted to have a cup of Joe with Joe Walsh, now’s your chance.
The Eagles guitarist has launched a new Fandiem sweepstakes, and the grand prize is two VIP tickets to his upcoming VetsAid concert. The concert will be held Nov. 15 at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas, Walsh’s hometown.
The prize package comes with round-trip tickets for two to Wichita, plus a three-night hotel stay and a “coffee hang” with Joe.
The winner and a guest will also get to sit in the friends and family section of the venue, and will have access to a preshow VIP friends and family lounge with food and drinks. Plus, the prize includes a guitar signed by all the artists on the VetsAid bill and a merch package.
To enter, fans need to make a donation to VetsAid, which raises money for charities helping veterans.
The ninth annual VetsAid concert will feature performances by country star and Eagles touring member Vince Gill; Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen; and a “super-set” from Walsh, joined by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Nathaniel Rateliff and more.
The proceeds from the concert will go to veterans services charities based in Kansas or with operations on the ground in Kansas.
The first VetsAid took place in 2017 in Fairfax, Virginia. Over the years, VetsAid has distributed more than $4 million in grants.
Rich Williams of Kansas performs on stage at Pechanga Resort Casino on September 19, 2024 in Temecula, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)
Kansas has added a new member to the band.
The “Carry On My Wayward Son” rockers revealed on Facebook that guitarist Scott Bernard has officially joined the band. Bernard has been playing with Kansas over the past year as a fill-in for guitarist and original member Richard Williams when needed.
The band notes that while Williams is still “an active member of Kansas,” he will be “scaling back touring.”
“Scott Bernard is a fantastic guitar player, a great guy, and is my hand-picked choice to help carry on the legacy of the band Kansas,” says Williams. “I am not stepping down nor retiring. But I am slowing down.”
He says traveling has become difficult due to macular degeneration, an age-related eye condition, but assures fans, “I will still be at, and perform at, as many concerts as I can.”
Bernard is a session guitarist and vocalist who has worked with Kenny Loggins for 17 years. He’s also worked with artists like Michael McDonald, Richard Marx, Al Stewart and more.
“To say that I am excited to join the Kansas family is quite the understatement,” Bernard says. “As a lifelong Kansas fan, their music has been an integral part of my musical upbringing.” He adds, “I am deeply humbled to be chosen to help perpetuate their legacy, which is both a privilege and a surreal experience.”
Kansas is currently on tour and will play Wheeling, West Virginia, on Friday. A complete list of dates can be found at KansasBand.com.
Blondie’s Debbie Harry and Chris Stein pose at The V&A on October 18, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Blondie has been teasing a new album in the works since November, and it looks like we now have more information about the release.
A press release announcing a special edition of the 2023 Z2 Comics graphic novel Blondie: Against the Odds reveals the title and time frame for the album, noting the graphic novel is coming “ahead of the spring 2026 release of Blondie’s new studio album HIGH NOON.”
No other information on the album has been released.
Blondie founder Chris Stein first started teasing a new album in November, sharing a black-and-white photo of frontwoman Debbie Harry in the studio along with the caption, “New Blondie album next year.” He later revealed they were working with producer John Congleton, who produced their last album, 2017’s Pollinator.
In July, Stein also revealed in a post on X that the band’s late drummer Clem Burke, who died in April, played on the album.
As for Blondie: Against All Odds, an LCSD edition will be released on Sept. 27 to coincide with Local Comic Shop Day. The new edition, available exclusively at comic book stores across the country, will feature a new dust jacket with art from rising comic book illustrator Montos.There will also be an oversized deluxe edition that comes in a slipcase, available at Z2comics.com.
“One of the things that brought us all together as a band was comics and comic art,” says Harry. “No matter how you slice it, Blondie has its roots deep into the genre.”
The graphic novel includes what’s described as “a surreal and phantasmagoric interpretation of the oral history of the band,” and features artists and writers offering up illustrations and stories interpreting 15 of Blondie’s songs.
Artwork for Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’/Island Def Jam
Bon Jovi’s hit single “Livin’ on a Prayer” has just reached a new milestone.
The track, from the band’s #1 album Slippery When Wet, has just passed 2 billion streams on Spotify.
The band reacted to the news on Instagram, sharing a message to fans that read, “Your continued support and love for our music means the world. Thank you!”
“Livin’ on a Prayer” is the first Bon Jovi song to reach 2 billion streams, although two others have made it to Spotify’s Billions Club with 1 billion streams: “You Give Love a Bad Name,” also from 1986’s Slippery When Wet, and “It’s My Life,” from 2000’s Crush.
Released in October 1986, “Livin’ on a Prayer” was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child and became Bon Jovi’s second single to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, following “You Give Love a Bad Name.”
