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Earlier this week, Miley Cyrus launched her Happy Hippie Foundation's Backyard Sessions. The charity seeks to help issues affecting homeless youth, LGBT youth and other vulnerable populations. The sessions feature Cyrus teaming with another artist for a special performance straight from the Bangerz singer's backyard. So far she's performed "Different" with Joan Jett and a solo cover of Dido's "No Freedom" in honor of late transgender teen Leelah Alcorn. Now she's again enlisted Jett along with Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace for a cover of The Replacements' "Androgynous." -
Miley Cyrus, Joan Jett Team Up For Happy Hippie Charity's Backyard Sessions; Perform "Different" [WATCH]
Miley Cyrus is on a mission to help the marginalized youth of America. From brining a homeless teen onstage to accept her MTV Video Music Award to calling out the Indiana governor over the discriminating religious freedom law, Cyrus is ready to use her platform for change with her new Happy Hippie Foundation, an organization that seeks to help issues affecting homeless youth, LGBT youth and other vulnerable populations. -
Joan Jett, Lou Reed Belongings Join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Collection
Saturday night will mark the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Joan Jett, Lou Reed, Green Day, Ringo Starr, Stevie Ray Vaughn and more. Along with Reed and Jett, their personal belongings will be inducted into the Hall of Fame collection. -
Miley Cyrus To Present Joan Jett & the Blackhearts At Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Zac Brown Added To 2015 Performers List
Miley Cyrus will present Joan Jett & the Blackhearts at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 18. It's unclear whether the "Wrecking Ball" singer will perform, but a Jett/Cyrus duet could be a possibility as the ceremony is known to feature collaborative performances. -
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Bracket Challenge Championship: Green Day and Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
The voters have spoken, and only two performers remain in Music Times' annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tournament: Green Day ad Joan Jett and The Blackhearts. By combining the obsessive bracketology of March Madness with the annual naming of nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we allow you, the fans, to vote for nominees competitively, and therefore choose just one winner. Last year's champ was Peter Gabriel, who overtook KISS in the championship. Vote below and check back on Friday to see who the readers of Music Times have chosen to join him in the halls of our bracketology Hall of Fame: Green Day or Joan Jett? -
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Bracket Challenge Final Four: Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, The Smiths and Joan Jett Battle for Championship
Heavy hitters such as Nine Inch Nails, Green Day have both moved on to the Final Four of Music Times' annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tournament, while some upsets have gotten through to the Final Four as well. By combining the obsessive bracketology of March Madness with the annual naming of nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we allow you, the fans, to vote for nominees competitively, and therefore choose just one winner. Last year's champ was Peter Gabriel, who overtook KISS in the championship. Vote below and check back next Monday for the Championship match. -
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Bracket Challenge Round 2: Vote Who Moves On...Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, N.W.A. and More
Heavy hitters such as Nine Inch Nails, Green Day and N.W.A. have all moved on to the second round of Music Times' annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tournament. By combining the obsessive bracketology of March Madness with the annual naming of nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we allow you, the fans, to vote for nominees competitively, and therefore choose just one winner. Last year's champ was Peter Gabriel, who overtook KISS in the championship. Vote below and check back next week for the Final Four. Let's see who's left after the first round this year. -
Ringo Starr Announces New Solo Album 'Postcards From Paradise'
Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has announced his new solo album "Postcards from Paradise," which is set for release March 31. According to "radio.com," the album was produced by Starr himself and will feature guest appearances by many big-name artists such as Richard Marx, Peter Frampton, Joe Walsh of The Eagles -- Starr's brother-in-law -- Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics and more. -
Joan Jett Opening For The Who's 50th Anniversary Tour In North America [FULL SCHEDULE]
Following the announcement of their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will be hitting the road to open for The Who on their 50th anniversary tour in North America. -
Dave Grohl: Lorde's 'Royals' Is a 'Revolution in a Sea of Bulls--t,' Foo Fighters Frontman Slams Pop Music
Dave Grohl established that he was a fan of Lorde earlier this year, and he even invited the New Zealand singer to perform with Nirvana at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in April. The Foo Fighters frontman continued to praise the singer-songwriter in a new interview, especially her "Pure Heroine" hit "Royals."In an interview with the Red Bulletin, Grohl talked about why he and Krist Novoselic chose to perform with female lead vocalists for their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performance."Because Kurt was a feminist," he said about the band's deceased leader, Kurt Cobain. "And someone suggested Joan Jett. I mean, Joan Jett, she's the first lady of rock 'n' roll. She's the one. Then it was like, 'What about Kim Gordon?' She and Kurt were great friends, they loved each other and Sonic Youth were our heroes. 'Yeah, let's get Kim.'""Lorde was my idea," he added about the pop singer who performed "All Apologies" with the band. "Her song 'Royals' is its own little revolution in the sea of bulls--t."Grohl went on to call today's pop music "superficial" and "devoid of meaning." -
Foo Fighters Announce 20th Anniversary Independence Day Show With Joan Jett, LL Cool J, And More In D.C.
Foo Fighters are throwing a 20th anniversary celebration bash this Independence Day. To mark the milestone, the band will perform a concert in the nation's capital along with some special guests. The show takes place at the RFK Stadium and will feature sets from Buddy Guy, Gary Glark Jr., Heart, Joan Jett, LL Cool J, Trouble Funk, and Trombone Shorty. -
Little Kids Rock Benefit NYC 2014: Joan Jett, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Billie Joe Armstrong And More Raise Money For Music Education [PHOTO SLIDESHOW]
Little Kids Rock put on its sixth annual benefit concert last night (Oct. 24) at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom. The show raised around $1.5 million for the organization, which helps keep music programs alive in disadvantaged schools. The evening paid tribute to Joan Jett, the recipient of their Rocker of the Year Award.
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