• Bruce Springsteen & Jon Stewart Headline ‘Stand Up For Heroes’ at NYC's Madison Square Garden

    On November 10, some of the biggest names in music and comedy will come together for the ninth annual 'Stand Up for Heroes' event at New York City's Madison Square Garden. The event, which will feature a mix of musicians and comedians like Bruce Springsteen, Chris Botti, Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Seth Meyers and Ray Romano, directly benefits the Bob Woodruff Foundation, an organization that works to raise awareness for wounded members of the military and their families, as reported by 'Entertainment Weekly'.

  • Biggest Contracts in Music History: Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Michael Jackson and More

    Stevie Wonder struck it rich 40 years ago on this day when he signed what was, at that point in history, the most lucrative music contract ever: $13 million for seven years and seven albums for Motown/Tamla Records. Granted, things have gotten bigger in the four decades since—both in terms of payouts and inflation rates. Here are the five biggest contracts signed in music history, not adjusted for inflation. Understand that many of these deals won't ever be surpassed due to the increasingly smaller likelihood that a performer or band will sign for such lengthy periods. Jay Z, Lil Wayne and more cash in.

  • Bruce Springsteen Makes Surprise Appearance at U2 Gig

    For the eighth and final gig of U2's Madison Square Garden residency, it was only expected that Bono and company would continue recent tradition by introducing a surprise guest. Previously having brought out Lady Gaga as well as Jimmy Fallon and the Roots, rumors sparked that Bruce Springsteen would be the next guest to step foot on the New York City stage.

  • Bruce Springsteen Plays Surprise Two-Hour Bar Set In New Jersey

    After Joe Grushecky performed three tracks at his Asbury Park, New Jersey set at Wonder Bar on Saturday night, special guest Bruce Springsteen surprisingly stormed the stage for a grueling two hour long, 15 track set. Jumping into "Never Enough Time," the long lasting companions ran through "Atlantic City," "Code of Silence," "Adam Raised A Chain," and "Because the Night," and various fan-favorites before closing with "Darkness On The Edge of Town."

  • 8 Songs More Popular Live: Bruce Springsteen, U2, Bob Marley and More

    Bob Marley and The Wailers played a concert at Lyceum Theater on this date 40 years ago, which included the iconic version of the song "No Woman No Cry" that more fans are now familiar with, thanks to its inclusion on 'Legend.' The song had appeared on the equally iconic album 'Natty Dread' during 1974, but its inclusion ten years later on the posthumous compilation propelled it to new heights, earning a ranking as the no. 37 song of all time by Rolling Stone. It's not the only song that has gathered even more fame as a live cut. Here are seven other iconic numbers that still receive more play in their live forms, from Bruce Springsteen, U2, Eric Clapton and more.

  • Billboard's 50 Acts for 50 States: Taylor Swift, Eminem, More Rep Hometowns

    Billboard came up with a fun project for the July 4th holiday, assigning a music performer that best represents each of the 50 states. According to the site, final decisions were largely based on sales results from its charts, but a performer's deception to their home state via its lyrics also made a difference. Check out what performer made it for your state and let us know if Billboard chose well.
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