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The Guardian: 'I'm very protective of his privacy. But I will say that he's a very kind, authentic person. She continued: 'He's the most unfamous famous person ever, by which I mean he has been able to maintain that balance, which is very hard.

Blondie are set to release a brand-new album in 2025, produced by John Congleton.The Debbie Harry-fronted band shared their 11th and most recent studio record, ‘Pollinator’, back in 2017.It was produced by the Grammy-winning Congleton (St. Vincent, Phoebe Bridgers, The War On Drugs), with the likes of Charli XCX, Johnny Marr, Dev Hynes and The Strokes‘ Nick Valensi credited as co-writers.Now, it has been confirmed by Blondie co-founder and guitarist Chris Stein that the NYC group have worked with Congleton once again on their forthcoming 12th LP.

Ringo Starr has been forced to call off the remaining gigs of his American tour due to health reasons. The beloved former Beatles drummer, 84, had to forgo his Philadelphia show on Tuesday.

Ringo Starr has cut his 2024 autumn US tour short due to illness.The former Beatles drummer was scheduled to perform at TD Pavilion at The Mann in Philadelphia on Tuesday (September 24) and Wednesday (25) at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.“Ringo has come down with a cold and after consulting a doctor he was advised to cancel these two remaining shows and get rest,” a representative for the musician shared online.Ticket holders will be notified of the cancellation via email and will be refunded at their point of purchase.“As always, Ringo and the All Starrs send peace and love to their fans and hope to see them soon,” a post on social media concluded.A post shared by Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic)The Beatles star and his band embarked on their latest tour on September 7 in San Diego, performing a total of 10 shows before falling ill.Just under a week ago, the artist shared a post of highlights from the tour to social media, writing: “Just want to thank all the great audiences so far – I love you all. Peace & love from Ringo and the boys.”Back in April, Starr released his new EP with The Strokes‘ guitarist Nick Valensi, ‘Crooked Boy’, which became available on streaming after being originally released on exclusive vinyl for Record Store Day.The four-track EP was co-written with Linda Perry, who Starr previously worked with on the tracks ‘Coming Undone’ and ‘Everyone And Everything’.“I love what Linda did and I think all the songs are all great but one thing I did ask her was to write me a rocker,” the drummer said in a statement.

Ringo Starr’s EP with The Strokes‘ guitarist Nick Valensi, ‘Crooked Boy’, is now available on streaming after being originally released on exclusive vinyl for Record Store Day.The four-track EP was co-written with Linda Perry, who Starr previously worked with on the tracks ‘Coming Undone’ and ‘Everyone And Everything’.“I love what Linda did and I think all the songs are all great but one thing I did ask her was to write me a rocker,” the former Beatles drummer said in a statement. “And that’s ‘Gonna Need Someone’ and I love it! Nick Valensi plays guitars on it — and on all of the EP — and he is great.”The release of ‘Crooked Boy’ is accompanied by the visuals for one of its tracks, ‘Gonna Need Someone’, directed by Johann Rashid.Check out the video and the rest of the EP below:More new music from Starr, however, might soon be on the way.

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The B-52’s have announced details of a North American farewell tour – get your tickets here and see the full list of dates below.The band, best known for their hits ‘Love Shack’ and ‘Rock Lobster’, formed in October 1976 over a shared flaming volcano cocktail at the Hunan Chinese Restaurant. They released their self-titled debut album in 1979, produced by Chris Blackwell via Island Records.Back in 2019, they played a summer farewell tour in the UK, after celebrating their 40th anniversary the year prior by co-headlining a North American tour with Boy George & Culture Club and Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey.The new tour dates begin in Seattle in August and will see The B-52’s supported by The Tubes and KC & The Sunshine Band.Check out the full list of dates below, and buy tickets here.AUGUST 202222 – Seattle, McCaw Hall *SEPTEMBER 202229 – Mashantucket, Foxwoods Casino ^30 – Boston, MGM Music Hall ^OCTOBER 20221 – Washington DC, The Anthem ^7 – Chicago, Chicago Theatre ^13 – New York, Beacon Theatre ^14 – New York, Beacon Theatre ^15 – Atlantic City, Ovation Hall – Ocean Casino ^19 – Las Vegas, The Venetian Theatre21 – Las Vegas, The Venetian Theatre22 – Las Vegas, The Venetian Theatre28 – San Francisco, The Masonic Auditorium *29 – San Francisco, The Masonic Auditorium *NOVEMBER4 – Los Angeles, YouTube Theater ^11 – Atlanta, The Fox Theatre ^*with The Tubes^with KC & The Sunshine Band Back in 2015, The B-52’s Kate Pierson released a debut solo album featuring a song co-written by The Strokes‘ Nick Valensi and Sia.The new wave icons released their last studio album, ‘Funplex’, in 2008.