In the aftermath of the horrific and senseless terrorist attacks on Paris on November 13, 2015—in which so many innocent lives were taken at that evening's Eagles Of Death Metal show at Le Bataclan—it was none other than Duran Duran who reached out with an immediate and sincere act of musical solidarity: In response to a fan-led campaign to push Eagles Of Death Metal’s cover of Duran Duran’s classic “Save A Prayer” to #1 in the UK, Simon LeBon tweeted that the new romantic icons would donate their share of royalties from the track to charity.

Britney Spears has partnered with Rape Crisis Center bosses to warn young women about predators over the holidays.

Billboard has a bit of a blockbuster rumor circulating this afternoon. According to the magazine, the Beatles catalog will begin to roll out on at least one, and most likely many, streaming services starting Christmas Eve.

Tragic rocker Scott Weiland died from an accidental overdose of cocaine, methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and alcohol, according to the official coroner's report.

It's a very happy day for the members of Chicago, Deep Purple, N.W.A. and Cheap Trick along with Steve Miller. All will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April.

It has been fifteen years since the Violent Femmes last released an album, Freak Magnet.

This is yet another Edsel re-issue (the third, in fact) of the 8 CDs featuring Marc Bolan’s home demos, alternate takes, unused and abandoned songs, as well as unfinished recordings. This time we are presented with a limited edition 12” x 12” bound book set. Sounds great – but is it worth the hype?

Madonna has given her ex-husband Sean Penn her support in his ongoing $10 million defamation case, insisting the Oscar winner never assaulted her.

The force will be with Donny & Marie Osmond in Texas on Friday. They've rented out an entire cinema in Gainesville so they can watch the new Star Wars movie with fans.

David Bowie has released the second track from his upcoming album, Blackstar.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their inductees for 2016. Let the complaining begin.

Soundwave’s failed mogul AJ Maddah has blamed “the haters” for the downfall of his beloved festival. Well he is about to get 18000 more.

Jess & Matt (XF), Pnatera box-set, Baroness and the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens & Quentin Tarantino’s Hateful Eight soundtrack lead the pre-Christmas new releases.

Cherie Curry, the original leader singer for The Runaways, is coming to Australia and New Zealand in May.

Sydney was treated to a Cold Chisel live rarity last night when the band performed ‘Ita’ for the first time in more than 30 years at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.

Dolores O'Riorden, the lead singer of the Cranberries, has pleaded guilty in an Irish court to assaulting a flight attendant on a flight from New York to Ireland in November 2014. She also admitted to assaulting three police officers, including headbutting one, after the plane had landed.

Burt Bacharach is going strong at 87. Not only is the classic songwriter still touring, but he has now agreed to write the score for the upcoming motion picture Po.

Soundwave is officially over. There will be no 2016 event.

Grease will be the word on the Fox network Sunday, January 31 with a brand new, live, production of the show.

When Sleater-Kinney decided to return after nine years on hiatus, anticipation was high for new music. Janet Weiss had gone off to become a member of Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Corin Tucker embarked on a solo career and Carrie Brownstein formed the band Wild Flag while branching out into acting with the IFC series Portlandia.

Mumford & Sons have issued a statement to try and stop scalpers and ticketing companies profiting from their tours.

Rapper and actor LL Cool J has been tapped to host the Grammy Awards for the fifth consecutive year.

Halloween this year was very, very good to Michael Jackson.

Wu-Tang Clan will tour Australia in 2016.

James Corden has Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Harry Styles join him for a carpool through Los Angeles -singing some of their biggest songs and introducing a little choreography.

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett has made a public admission that he is currently battling oral cancer.

iHeartMedia is continuing to expand their list of festivals with the inaugural iHeart80's Party, to be held on February 20, 2016 at the L.A. Forum.

Ross Hannaford of the legendary Daddy Cool (and a list of associated acts far too long to mention) was back on stage last night in Melbourne has a delay due to illness last week.

Australia is to be treated to a Half Monty (if that is the correct term for half of the full Monty Python.

Emma Donovan & The Putbacks are the lucky last act to be announced for Gold Plains 2016.