Bruce Springsteen Joins Dropkick Murphys for Charity EP
The EP features Springsteen lending his vocals on the Murphys' track "Rose Tattoo." read more
Found in: Music, NewsSpringsteen, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé to Headline Rock in Rio Festival
Long considered one of the world’s biggest music festivals (both in terms of acts and attendance), this year’s Rock in Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro looks as though it will carry on that legacy. read more
Found in: Music, NewsAlabama Shakes, Adele Lead Coalition of Independent Music Stores' Best-Sellers List
The Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS) has released its year-end best sellers list, and a lot of the names that were being thrown around in various “Best of” columns are in the mix here as well. The list of sales is a decent gauge of what’s selling in indie stores rather than iTunes or large chain retailers. Indie breakout acts Alabama Shakes and The Lumineers both cracked the top five (coming in at No. 1 and No. 4 respectively), while The Black Keys, Jack White, The Shins and Of Monsters and Men all managed into the top 20. Some... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJon Stewart to Host Grammy MusiCares Tribute to Bruce Springsteen
The Associated Press reports that The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart will host the upcoming MusiCares concert honoring Bruce Springsteen for his notable artistry and philanthropy. The Feb. 8 sold-out show will benefit MusiCares’ emergency financial assistance and addiction recovery programs and will feature performances from over a dozen acts including Neil Young, Elton John, Mumford & Sons, Sting, Mavis Staples and Alabama Shakes. Click here for more information on the organization.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCinemark Theaters to Screen Live Broadcast of 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert
The highly anticipated and star-studded 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert is now only one day away and Cinemark is letting fans get a great seat even if they couldn’t score a ticket. Deadline reports that more than 200 Cinemark, Century and Tinseltown theaters will broadcast a live feed of the concert beginning Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST and for the average cost of a movie ticket, with proceeds going to victims affected by Hurricane Sandy. The Rolling Stones were just added to the benefit bill, joining Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, Kanye West, The Who, Alicia Keys and Paul... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSpringsteen, Black Keys, Lady Gaga to Join Rolling Stones in New Jersey
If Jagger and company aren’t already enough, ticket holders for the Rolling Stones’ Dec. 15 show in Newark, N.J. can now expect an even more star-studded concert as some big names have just been added to the bill. “We’re excited these extraordinary artists, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga and The Black Keys, had agreed to help celebrate our 50th anniversary as we share the night live with our fans all over the world,” the band said in a statement. "Now the fun begins of trying to figure out the best songs to perform together.” The concert will be the fifth and... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 25 Best Live Acts of 2012
2012 was a great year for live music, whether it was legacy acts brushing off the cobwebs and heading back out on the road or new groups proving their mettle on the big stage. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayRidley Scott Associates to Produce User-Generated Springsteen Doc
Die-hard Bruce Springsteen fans will soon get the chance to tell everyone how much The Boss means to them in a new full-length documentary called Springsteen & I, which will feature personal reflections on the man’s illustrious and expansive career. Deadline reports that starting Nov. 15, Ridley Scott Associates, Black Dog Films and Scott Free London are asking fans to submit “raw footage, photos or audio narration…showing how The Boss and his music have affected the lives of everyday people” here. The accepted submissions will be rolled into a feature film directed by Baillie Walsh (Flashbacks of a Fool). It... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThis Week In News
A pop-culture news roundup for the week of Oct. 28, 2012. read more
Found in: NewsBruce Springsteen, Jay-Z Join Forces for Obama on Final Campaign Date
President Barack Obama is employing two of America’s most prominent musicians to help make one last push before Tuesday’s election. Rolling Stone is reporting that Bruce Springsteen and Jay-Z will join Obama at a rally in Columbus, Ohio on Monday, Nov. 5.... read more
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