• 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.'

  • U2 Performs "Raised By Wolves," "Vertigo" and More on 'TFI Friday' Revival

    American TV viewers may not be aware, but there was a British variety show that dominated UK culture from 1996 - 2000 called "TFI Friday," hosted by Chris Evans. The show is back, and for its debut revival show, Irish rockers U2 were on to perform "Raised By Wolves," "Vertigo," "Song For Someone" and "Out Of Control."

  • 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' is Most Popular Song In Music Says University Of London Study

    A study conducted by the University of London has determined that "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana is the most popular song in music. The pioneering track that ultimately defined the grunge movement of the 90s made it to the head of a list of the top 50 songs compiled by a team of researchers from Goldsmiths at the University of London, headed by computer scientist Dr. Mick Grierson, who is also a musician.

  • U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 vs. 360 Tour: Ticket Prices Compared

    Irish rockers U2 have become well known as masters of the touring world, as nearly every tour the band has embarked on in the last five years has turned out to be a massive success. Currently, U2 is on their major tour run, iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE, which finished up in the U.S. on July 31. Learn more about how their ticket prices on this tour, as well as on the previous 360 Tour, match up.

  • Kurt Elling, 'Passion World,' Concord Jazz (REVIEW)

    Every single one of singer Kurt Elling's 10 previous albums has been nominated for a Grammy Award (he won in 2009). Now comes album #11, 'Passion World,' five years in the making, is a world music potpourri of intriguing images, melodies, sadness and surprise.

  • 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.
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