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Dave Grohl Getting Smithsonian Medal

The Smithsonian Institution is presenting a James Smithson Bicentennial Medal to Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. Susan Tedeschi from the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Gloria and Emilio Estefan will also get medals in honor of their “contributions to the American experience through music.” The four musicians will accept their awards during a ceremony at the…MORE

Neil Peart Family Raising Money For Cancer Center

The family of late Rush drummer Neil Peart are honoring his memory by raising money to fight cancer. They raised money last October with the ‘A Night For Neil’ benefit concert in Peart’s hometown of St. Catharines, Ontario. Neil’s sister, Nancy Peart Burkholder, says the center has treated not just Peart but “a lot of…MORE

Weir And Wolf Bros. Announce Tour

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros are doing a winter tour with The Wolfpack in early February. The Grateful Dead co-founder and his bandmates will perform 25 nights across the United States, concluding with two nights at Ryman Auditorium on March 11 & 12. They’ll be playing at the Fillmore in Detroit during the tour as…MORE

Actress Kirstie Alley dead at 71

Multiple sources have confirmed that television and film actress Kirstie Alley has passed away. She was 71 years old. Many remember her from her role on the hit TV series, Cheers. Alley also played roles in the Look Who’s Talking movies series. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3usMR7uMORE

Guns N’ Roses (The Band) Sues Guns And Roses (The Gun Store)

Guns N’ Roses is suing a gun store they say ripped off their name without permission. The store, Texas Guns and Roses, is accused of ‘wholesale appropriation’ in a lawsuit filed by the band in federal court. The suit states that GN’R “does not want to be associated with the defendant, a firearms and weapons…MORE

Judas Priest Celebrates 50 Million Albums Sold

Judas Priest is celebrating an impressive milestone – over 50 million albums sold in their 50-year career. The heavy metal legends were presented with a special plaque ahead of their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame last month. Over the years, Priest has put out six albums certified gold and four albums…MORE

Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie Dies At 79

Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie has died of undisclosed causes, the band has announced. She was 79 years old. “On behalf of Christine McVie’s family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine’s death,” reads a statement posted by Fleetwood Mac. “She passed away peacefully at hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th,…MORE

Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera to retire following the upcoming 2023 season

Future Hall of Famer and current Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera recently announced that the upcoming 2023 season will be his last. Cabrera will turn 40 years old in mid-April and will be entering his 16th and final season with the Tigers organization. During his 20-year career, the native of Venezuela has compiled a .308…MORE

Sting Adds UK Dates To My Songs Tour

New dates have been added to Sting’s “My Songs 2023” world tour. He’ll play Bedford Park in Bedfordshire, East England, on June 24th, followed by dates in Scarborough, Lancashire, Cardiff, and Halifax through July 4th. Tickets for the newly added dates go on sale at 9 a.m. GMT, or 4 a.m. Eastern Time, on Friday…MORE

2022 Veterans Day discounts and deals

Today, we honor those that have served our country in all military branches. Military.com has provided a list of businesses giving discounts and even free meals to Veterans. Some of those include: Applebee’s — Active-duty military, veterans, Reserves, and National Guard receive a free meal when dining in from a special menu on November 11.…MORE