• Mets Fans Serenade Billy Joel With 'Piano Man' During World Series Game 3 [WATCH]

    Baseball games are all about tradition and for fans around the country, that means kicking off the game with the national anthem and executing an energetic "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch when things are looking bleak. This season, fans of the New York Mets have adopted the tradition of singing Billy Joel's "Piano Man" in the midst of the eighth inning during home games on Citi Field turf.

  • Billy Joel, Madonna, U2 & Other Legendary Artists Keep Madison Square Garden Rocking

    Over its 47 years in existence, "The World's Most Famous Arena," Madison Square Garden has hosted countless major and legendary music artists, and Billy Joel's rocking and record-breaking residency will undoubtedly top the list of great events long after it concludes. On October 21, Joel will play his 68th show at the venue, a monthly tradition he began in early 2014 and promised to continue until he couldn't sell out a show, according to 'Rolling Stone.'

  • Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Schumer Dance Barefoot to 'Uptown Girls' on Billy Joel's Piano

    The latest budding best friend duo of Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence stopped by Wrigley Field in Chicago last night for a surprise appearance in the midst of a Billy Joel performance. A dance party ensued onstage once the piano man began playing "Uptown Girl." Schumer was the first to bust a move, followed by a group of friends including Lawrence. The two actresses, barefoot, jumped on top of Joel's piano for a jig while the singer serenaded them.

  • Billy and Alexis Joel Welcome New Daughter Della Rose

    Just a few weeks after the surprise wedding ceremony between Billy Joel and Alexis Roderick, the happy couple has announced the birth of their new daughter, Della Rose Joel. Joel's second child came into the world on August 12 at 2:40 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 6.5 ounces, Joel's official site notes.

  • Billy Joel Plays Last Concert at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

    Billy Joel played at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday night for the 32nd time, and perhaps this concert is the most relevant, as it's the last show to be played at the venue before it's closed for major renovations. The pianist and pop star opened his set with "Movin' Out" as a tribute to the closing of the famed venue.

  • What Performers Have Played Historic Venues Most? Carnegie Hall, Red Rocks, More

    Billy Joel made history at one of the most acclaimed music venues in the world this week when he played his 65th concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The total helped him to surpass that of friend Elton John, giving him the most appearances at the historic Manhattan venue. There are many music venues the world over that are adored by performers and fans alike, but unfortunately not many have done much work in attempting to figure out what performers have played there the most. Of course, many—such as The Troubadour in Los Angeles—probably didn't foresee themselves lasting as long as they have. Music Times has done our best to figure out what musicians have played the most gigs at some of the world's most vaunted performance spaces.

  • One Direction, Katy Perry Top Billboard's Music 'Money Makers' List [FULL LIST]

    Forbes is usually the go-to for celebrity earnings and net worth but Billboard has assembled its own "money makers" list based exclusively on what performers brought in from musical earnings, such as live revenues and album sales (no sponsorship money or other other jobs outside of the industry...sorry Dr. Dre). When considered for music-based earnings, One Direction topped the chart for the last year, bringing in $46 million. Zayn Malik may want to reconsider some recent career decisions.
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