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Joan Jett has urged feminists to fight for animals’ reproductive rights as well as their own, arguing that “we are all sisters under the skin”.In a new video for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), the punk legend – who is vegan – explained: “We are daughters, sisters and mothers. We all feel pain and fear and love.“And if any of us were forcibly bred or had our breast milk or eggs taken and sold or our children stolen from us to be experimented on, we’d all feel violated and angry and heartbroken.”Jett continued: “Ask yourself: ‘Would I wish this fate on my mother or my sister, or me? We are all sisters under the skin.

John Fogerty just announced he’s going to celebrate his 80th birthday by performing at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Wednesday, May 28.“We’re throwing an unforgettable birthday bash at the iconic Beacon Theatre on John’s actual 80th birthday on May 28th!” Fogerty, 79, shared on Instagram.“…don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic night.

The Masked Singer is back!

The Masked Singer is back!

The Masked Singer is back!

Billy Idol has announced ‘Dream Into It’, his first album in over a decade. Listen to the album’s first single ‘Still Dancing’ below.The hard rock veteran announced the album on Wednesday (February 26) – it’s officially the first Billy Idol album since 2014’s ‘Kings & Queens of the Underground’.Idol, who turns 70 this year, shared the music video for ‘Still Dancing’ upon the album announcement.

Nirvana teaming up with Post Malone for the 50th-anniversary celebrations of Saturday Night Live. Check it out below.The moment took place last weekend when the iconic grunge band reunited for SNL 50: The Homecoming concert.

Nirvana reunited for the second time in two weeks for Saturday Night Live‘s SNL 50: The Homecoming concert, this time with Post Malone on vocals. Check out the footage below.The iconic band’s surviving members Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Pat Smear made their first surprise appearance at the FireAid benefit concert in January, where they teamed up with St.

Steven Tyler has returned to stage for the first time since his vocal injury that led to Aerosmith‘s retirement.Tyler’s Jam For Janie charity event, which took place yesterday (February 2) and doubled as a Grammys watch party, concluded with a special performance by the Aerosmith musician.He performed Extreme’s ‘More Than Words,’ and Aerosmith’s own ‘Toys in the Attic’ and ‘Dream On’. Tyler also played ‘Sweet Emotion’, ‘Walk This Way’ and ‘Heartbreaker’.

Katherine Turman As the Grammy Awards were underway just across town last night at Crypto.com Arena, Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler gathered a collection of gutsy rock hitmakers for his 6th annual Jam for Janie event and live auction at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium. Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Marcus King, Linda Perry and more joined the rhythm section of former Guns ‘N Roses drummer Matt Sorum and Megadeath’s James LoMenzo on more than a dozen hits — their own and several Zeppelin tunes.

Jelly Roll has hosted a star-studded benefit concert for the first responders who tackled the Los Angeles wildfires – see footage below.The huge show went down at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California in front of a crowd of 16,000, made up entirely of emergency services workers. Jelly Roll was joined on the bill by Lainey Wilson, Marshmello, Public Enemy, Nate Smith and Shinedown.Speaking to the crowd, Jelly Roll said: “I want you to know that you are here tonight because you are a hero or you are a loved one of a hero.

Well, this was a cool surprise! And then another one!

Red Hot Chili Peppers were among those who took to the stage for the FireAid benefit concert in California. Check out footage of the set below.The non-profit live event took place at the Kia Forum last night (January 30), and was first announced earlier this month as a way to provide financial support for the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.Joining the star-studded setlist for the gig – which included Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart, Katy Perry, Joni Mitchell and more – was California’s own Red Hot Chili Peppers, who broke out a medley of their biggest hits.For their segment, Anthony Kiedis and co.

An absolute highlight of tonight’s FireAid — before it was even over — was the comet-like reappearance of the remaining members of Nirvana onstage together playing the band’s songs again. The lineup included drummer Dave Grohl, bassist Krist Novoselic, rhythm guitarist Pat Smear and a rotating front line featuring St. Vincent, Kim Gordon and Joan Jett, each stepping in for the late Kurt Cobain. But it was the final frontwoman who brought the house down.

Nirvana have reunited at the LA fires benefit concert.Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Pat Smear made a surprise appearance at the Kia Forum as part of FireAid show last night (January 30)The trio performed Nirvana cuts ‘Breed’ with St. Vincent on vocals, ‘School’ with Kim Gordon and ‘Territorial Pissings’ with Joan Jett while Grohl’s daughter Violet took the mic for ‘All Apologies’.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Fans in the Intuit Dome wondering what hit them may have belatedly realized they were witnessing the closest thing to a Nirvana reunion we’ll get: The band’s three surviving members — Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Pat Smear — blazing through bruising versions of “Breed” with St. Vincent on vocals, “School” with longtime friend and patron Kim Gordon and “Territorial Pissings” with Joan Jett, all filling the lead vocal slot vacated by Kurt Cobain’s death almost 31 years ago.

Aerosmith are reportedly set to reunite for a brief performance next month – find out more below.The band announced their abrupt retirement from touring in August last year after frontman Steven Tyler suffered a serious vocal cord injury while performing in 2023. Their final live show took place at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York back in September 2023, and no one – including the band themselves – knew it would be their last.Now, however, it appears that the band will be reconvening for a special performance as part of Tyler’s Jam For Janie charity event in early February.

Billy Idol left his seminal punk band Generation X and struck out on his own as a solo artist in New York City.44 years and countless hits later, the iconic rocker is finally headlining Madison Square Garden.Idol, 69, just announced his 2025 ‘It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again’ tour with special guest Joan Jett and The Blackhearts that will send the pair to arenas, amphitheaters and music pavilions all over North America from April through September.That includes MSG, which he’ll bring “White Wedding,” “Dancing With Myself,” “Rebel Yell,” “Eyes Without A Face,” “Mony Mony” and so many more classics to on Wednesday, Aug. 20.He’ll also drop into Saratoga Springs’ Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Aug.

Billy Idol has announced a brand new North American tour for this year with Joan Jett – check out the full list of tour dates below.Yesterday (January 21), Billy Idol took to social media to announce the tour, which is being dubbed It’s A Nice Day To… Tour Again!. It will take place in two portions – the first in Spring and the second in the Summer.So far, Idol has announced 30 shows, all of which will include Joan Jett and her band The Blackhearts.

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is the Big Easy’s premier annual celebration.Set to take place this year from April 24 through May 4 at the New Orleans Fairgrounds, this year’s two-week extravaganza is bringing in heavy hitters like grunge icons Pearl Jam, recent Rock Hall of Fame inductees Dave Matthews Band, country stalwart Luke Combs, ’90s mainstay Lenny Kravitz and an exciting Lil Wayne and The Roots collab.They’ll be joined on the genre-hopping lineup — the NOJaHF doesn’t exactly stick to “just jazz” — by Kacey Musgraves, Santana, John Fogerty, Burna Boy and HAIM.Personally, we’re most excited to see Joan Jett, Big Freedia, My Morning Jacket, Kamasi Washington and Better Than Ezra.In total, over 100 artists are on the bill; according to the festival poster “hundreds more” will also be performing.If you’d like to attend, single and multi-day passes can be picked up as soon as today.For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the 2025 New Orleans Jazz Festival below.A complete list of all single and multi-day New Orleans Jazz Festival weekend one ticket options can be found below.For those that can’t make it out to weekend one, here are all the weekend two single and multi-day passes you can grab as soon as today.Each and every year, the New Orleans Jazz Festival goes way above and beyond the call of duty when curating their expansive lineups.To give you an idea of all the exciting artists they’ve booked this year, take a look at their cheery poster here:A post shared by New Orleans Jazz Fest (@jazzfest)Related: Best festival outfits to stand out in a crowdQuite a few of this year’s biggest outdoor jamborees have already unveiled their lineup announcements.To make sure your

Michael J. Fox is making it a family affair on the red carpet!

Blondie will be releasing a brand new album sometime next year.Blondie co-founder, guitarist and photographer Chris Stein took to his official Instagram account to share a black and white photo of frontwoman Debbie Harry sat in the studio. The caption of the photo read: “New Blondie album next year,” confirming that the legendary new wave group will be releasing new work in 2025.At the time of writing, no further details such as the release date, album title, trackist or album artwork have been revealed.The band’s last full-length release was 2017’s ‘Pollinator’.