Trailer released for new documentary on 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’

Sony Music Entertainment A new documentary about Michael Jackson’s Thriller is set to debut on Showtime in December and we’re getting our first look at it. A trailer for the doc, Thriller 40, has just been released, featuring snippets of interviews by such artists as Usher, Mary J. Blige, will.i.am, Mark…

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony adds Stevie Nicks, Adam Levine, LL Cool J, Carrie Underwood + more to lineup

Courtesy Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction gala has added nine new performers and presenters to its star-studded lineup. Stevie Nicks, Maroon 5‘s Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, LL Cool J, Sia, Miguel,…

More previously unheard Prince ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ tracks released

Sony Music Entertainment/Warner Records The upcoming deluxe edition of Prince’s Diamonds and Pearls contains 47 previously unreleased tracks, and now we are getting to hear two more of them. The just-released “Darkside” and “Daddy Pop (12” Mix)” both come from Prince’s legendary vault. “Darkside” was…

Gloria Gaynor praises Madonna’s “I Will Survive” cover: “you have excellent taste in music”

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival Madonna kicked off her Celebration Tour in London Saturday, October 14, and in addition to her many hits, she performed a cover of the Gloria Gaynor classic “I Will Survive.” Well, Gloria was all for it. Gaynor took to Instagram to…

Classic live performance of Bob Marley’s “Get Up, Stand Up” gets first YouTube release

Hulton Archive/Getty Images A legendary live performance of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ classic “Get Up, Stand Up” is now available on YouTube for the first time. The performance was recorded in 1973 at the Sundown Theatre in Edmonton, North London, and up until…

Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers, dies at 84

 L-R: O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley/GAB Archive/Redferns Rudolph Isley, a founding member of The Isley Brothers, passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 84. Rudolph’s daughter Elaine confirmed the news to People, revealing he “died peacefully in his sleep” with his wife of…

Prince’s ‘Live at Glam Slam’ concert released in Dolby Atmos & more

Sony Music Entertainment/Warner Records Prince fans are getting a chance to hear one of his previously unreleased concerts. Live At Glam Slam, a recording of Prince and The New Power Generation’s January 11, 1992, show at Prince’s Minneapolis nightclub Glam Slam, is…

Milli Vanilli’s 35th anniversary to be celebrated with new greatest hits compilation

Sony Music Disgraced pop group Milli Vanilli first came on the scene 35 years ago. Now, their anniversary is being celebrated with a new release.  The Best of Milli Vanilli (35th Anniversary) will be released November 17 digitally and on cassette, CD and…

Lionel Richie gets key to Alabama hometown, plants trees at “Hello Park” with Luke and Katy

ABC/Eric McCandless Lionel Richie said “Hello” to his hometown of Tuskegee, Alabama, on Monday, October 2, and he brought fellow American Idol judges Katy Perry and Luke Bryan with him. The three were in town to film for the new season of American Idol, reports AL.com. While they were there,…