Month: February 2024

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper took their “Freaks On Parade Tour” co-headlining tour across North America in 2023, and now they will team up again for a new leg of the tour in 2024.

Zombie and Cooper  will embark on the 2024 ‘The Freaks on Parade’ co-headlining tour, joined again by Ministry and Filter as support on tour. The 2024 trek kicks off August 20th in Albuquerque and will hit stops across North America including Saint Paul, Milwaukee, Boston and Austin, before wrapping up on Wednesday, September 18th at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX.

Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.

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Judas Priest has shared their new song titled “Crown Of Horns”, the third single from their highly anticipated new studio album Invincible Shield, set for release on March 8th. The band previously shared “Panic Attack” and “Trial by Fire” of the upcoming LP.

The band will embark on the Invincible Shield Tour in 2024, traveling across the U.S. this spring with 14 shows, with special guest Sabaton serving as support. The tour kicks off on April 18th at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT making stops in Reading, PA; Boston, MA; Rosemont, IL; Washington, DC, and more before wrapping up in Syracuse, NY at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on May 22nd.

Listen to “Crown of Horns” in the lyric video – here.

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The 66th Annual Grammy Awards was held in Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena, hosted by Trevor Noah and airing on CBS and Paramount+.

Taylor Swift made history winning ‘Album of the Year’ and her 14th Grammy Award overall for with her LP, Midnights. The win makes Swift the first artist in Grammys history to win the ‘Album of the Year’  award four times. Swift also won the Best Pop Vocal Album award, and announced during her acceptance speech that she would be releasing her next album, titled The Tortured Poets Department, on April 19. Swift later posted a preview of the album cover to her socials. In a surprise appearance, Celine Dion presented Swift her ‘Album of the Year’ Grammy. In 2022, Dion revealed she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome, which causes spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing.  Dion told the crowd: “When I say I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart.”

‘Record of the Year’ was awarded to Miley Cyrus for Flowers, who also earned the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for the song –  marking Cyrus’ first Grammy award wins.  The award for ‘Best R&B Song’ went to SZA for Snooze, who also earned Grammy awards for ‘Best Pop Duo/Group Performance’ with Phoebe Bridgers for “Ghost in the Machine,” and ‘Best Progressive R&B Album’ for SOS.  Meanwhile, Billie Eilish took home the Grammy for ‘Song of the Year’ for What Was I Made For from the Barbie film soundtrack; the song also earned Eilish the Grammy for ‘Best Song Written For Visual Media.’

‘Best Country Solo Performance’ went to Chris Stapleton for White Horse, which also earned him the award for Best Country Song; and Lainey Wilson took the Grammy for ‘Best Country Album’ with her LP, Bell Bottom Country. In the rock categories, Paramore took home two Grammy Awards – ‘Best Rock Album’ for This Is Why, and ‘Best Alternative Music Performance’ for the title track.

Killer Mike won the Grammy for ‘Best Rap Performance’ for Scientists & Engineers, featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane. Killer Mike also won the Grammy for ‘Best Rap Album’ for Michael, while Lil Durk and J. Cole won ‘Best Melodic Rap Performance’ for All My Life.

Billy Joel took the stage to perform “Turn the Lights Back On,” his first new song in 17 years, while Joni Mitchell earned a standing ovation for her performance of her 1966 song “Both Sides Now;” earlier in the evening Mitchell won the Best Folk Album award for ‘Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live).’  And Luke Combs’ delivered his rendition of “Fast Car”, joined by Tracy Chapman. In 1989 the song won Chapman best female pop vocal performance. Finally, ‘The Dr. Dre Global Impact Award’ was presented to Jay Z.

For the full list of Grammy winners, head here.

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Singer/musician Billy Joel, 74, has released his first new song in nearly two decades, “Turn the Lights Back On,” described as “a classic Billy Joel-style tune, embodying the hallmarks of his signature sound and ushering in the next chapter of his story.”

Announced in January, ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ was co-written with Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector, and Freddy Wexler, latter of whom also served as producer of the track.

Joel’s last release was 1993’s River of Dreams, followed by the collection Fantasies & Delusions in 2001. His last standalone single, 2007’s “All My Life,” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Singles Sales chart.

Take a listen to ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ via the lyric video – here.
The single is also available on a limited 7-inch vinyl pressing; to order, head here.

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The annual MusiCares Person of the Year dinner in honor of Jon Bon Jovi will be held in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Convention Center, just prior to the Grammy Awards on Feb. 2. Actor-comedian Jim Gaffigan will host, and presenters will include Gayle King and Kylie Minogue.

The lineup of performers announced by the Recording Academy will include Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain, Jason Isbell, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Melissa Etheridge, the War and Treaty, Brandy Clark, Damiano David of Måneskin, Goo Goo Dolls and Marcus King. The band Bon Jovi is also set to perform.

The annual MusiCares Person of the Year dinner will be preceded by a cocktail reception and silent auction. Laura Segura, MusiCares’ executive director, said in a statement: “Jon Bon Jovi is a rock ‘n’ roll trailblazer, influencing countless artists over the years. MusiCares is honored to pay tribute to him as our 2024 Person of the Year. Bon Jovi has also lent his life’s work to philanthropic efforts that align with the health and human services mission of MusiCares, forever changing the lives of those in need.”

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NBC, E! and Peacock announced that Lenny Kravitz will receive the Music Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards ceremony, taking place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Feb. 18. Kravitz will also take the stage to perform a medley of his biggest hits during the ceremony.

NBCUniversal Entertainment’s Executive Vice President for Live Events and Specials Jen Neal said in a statement: “With 11 studio albums across a decades-long career, Lenny Kravitz has cemented himself as a global rock superstar. Whether he’s writing and performing his own hit songs or working behind the scenes writing for other industry greats, Lenny’s musical gift is truly unmatched. We’re thrilled to honor him as this year’s Music Icon and look forward to seeing what he brings to the stage.”

Kravitz, 59,mknown for his mix of rock, soul and funk influences, has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide over the last 30 years, earning four Grammy Awards. Kravitz also performed and produced “Road to Freedom” for the Netflix film Rustin, earning a Golden Globe Award nomination for ‘Best Original Song – Motion Picture’ and a Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Song. His latest album Blue Electric Light will be released on May 24.

Hosted by Simu Liu, the 2024 People’s Choice Awards will air live on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC, Peacock and E!.

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