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A grand piano is more than just an instrument or ornament, it's of a room and space all its own. And for that space on 57th Street near Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall and main showroom for Steinway & Sons pianos, will close its doors on the historic location and move elsewhere. -
Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen and Usher Perform for Sting, Al Green at 2014's Kennedy Center Honors
Sting, Al Green and Tom Hanks were among some of the artists who received recognition at last night's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony Dec. 7. The 2014 class also included ballerina Patricia McBride and comedian Lily Tomlin. Earth, Wind & Fire, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and Mavis Staples performed a few of Green's hits, while Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen celebrated Sting.According to "USA Today's" coverage, Stephen Colbert opened the show by taking a respectful jab at politics and pop culture, which he is always ready to do."Tonight, Washington puts the arts above politics, because no matter what party you belong to, everyone wants a selfie with Tom Hanks," he said. -
AC/DC Special SiriusXM Channel Goes Live November 26 in Advance of 'Rock or Bust' Release
AC/DC will be the next act to get its own, temporary SiriusXM channel. AC/DC Radio will air tomorrow, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 7, on Channel 25. Midway through the exclusive run, the band's new album, "Rock or Bust," will be released Dec. 2, and the station will be playing cuts from it, the band's back catalog and tunes usually heard on the Classic Rewind rock channel, Blabbermouth noted.A conversation with frontman Brian Johnson and legendary axeman Angus Young will air Thursday, Nov. 27, at 12 p.m. The Town Hall installment will have the boys answering questions about their career from a SiriusXM audience of die-hard fans. It will be moderated by producer Brendan O'Brien, who worked on "Rock or Bust" and 2008's "Black Ice." Visit the Town Hall website for more information.AC/DC dropped music videos for "Play Ball" and the title track recently, and fans can stream the new album over at iTunes in advance of its release. -
Billy Joel Defends Taylor Swift as New York City's Tourism Ambassador: 'Piano Man' Says 'Let Her In'
Hey, New York, Billy Joel wants you to be nice to Taylor Swift. The "Piano Man" is not happy with the way some of The Big Apple's press have been treating the "Shake It Off" singer after she became the city's tourism ambassador last month. Joel, a Long Island native, does not care that Swift is from Pennsylvania and spent the majority of her career in Nashville. He welcomes her with open arms."I see the New York press going, 'Taylor Swift is going to be the new New York representative?'" the singer told "USA Today." "You snoots. Let her in. That's what New York is all about. I say, 'Welcome.'"Swift made the announcement in October about her new position on "Good Morning America," "Rolling Stone" noted."I'm still learning, but I'm so enthusiastic about this city that when I love something, I'm very vocal about it," she said. "New York was a huge landscape for what became this album. It's affected my life in ways I'm not even aware of fully." -
Billy Joel To Break Record With 13th Straight Show At Madison Square Garden
Billy Joel's upcoming Madison Square Garden show will be his 59th appearance at the venue (five behind the record-holder, Elton John). -
Billy Joel Does a Growling Rendition of 'Maybe I'm Amazed' for 'The Art of McCartney' [LISTEN]
Billy Joel brings some New York swagger to the classic Paul McCartney jam "Maybe I'm Amazed" in the latest shared audio from "The Art of McCartney."The Piano Man picked a winner for the tribute album of tunes the former Beatle wrote. Joel adds a little growl to the rendition with his aged voice, but the track still maintains its subtle gentleness. When he starts out, Joel sounds like his 1977 self on "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant," but it does not take long for the singer to turn it up a notch. Listen to the cover below.Joel also took on "Live and Let Die" for the album, out Nov. 18, bringing the same ferocity to the tune, "Rolling Stone" reported. -
Barbra Streisand’s History-Making Record ‘Partners’ Tops Charts: John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Michael Bublé, Billy Joel, And More Rejoice
It looks as if Barbra Streisand has some serious reasons to celebrate. With her latest album Partners hitting No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, the singer is officially the first ever musical act to have No. 1 albums in every one of the last six decades. -
Billy Joel Gets Hands Dirty, Cleans Up Trash On New York Beach
Billy Joel proved on Saturday (Sept. 20) that he doesn't just use his hands for belting out classics on the piano as he joined an environmental cleanup effort in Oyster Bay, N.Y. -
'Art of McCartney' Tribute Album Features Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Willie Nelson, And More: Watch The Cure's Take On 'Hello Goodbye'
Paul McCartney has established himself as one of the most influential songwriters of all time. Now the former Beatle is being recognized by his industry peers with a tribute compilation called The Art of Paul McCartney, which features covers of songs McCartney wrote during his time with the Beatles, Wings and as a solo artist. -
Barbra Streisand Is Mesmerized By John Mayer on ‘Partners’: Singer Praises Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Billy Joel, And More [WATCH]
Much of the world has a love-hate relationship with John Mayer. But it looks like the ever so legendary Barbra Streisand can’t get enough of him! -
Barbra Streisand’s New Duets Album: ‘Partners’ Features John Mayer, Blake Shelton, John Legend, Billy Joel, And More
There aren’t many people who would say “no” to singing a duet with the legendary Barbra Streisand. And that appears obvious because her upcoming duets album is littered with some of the biggest names in music … ever! -
Dick Wagner: Famed Reed, Cooper Guitarist Dead At 71
Famed guitarist Dick Wagner died of respiratory failure this morning in Scottsdale, Ariz. at 71 years old today.
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