Legendary rock band Aerosmith have announced a couple of star-studded comeback shows at The Hollywood Bowl.

Aerosmith and friends will take over the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for two unforgettable, high-octane nights on October 29 and November 1.

They will be rocking out with super star artists and special guests including The Black Crowes, Run- DMC, Heart, Andrew Watt, Billy Idol, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Duff Mckagan (Guns N’ Roses), Eric Church, Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains), Marcus King, Mike Inez (Alice In Chains), Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), Pat Monahan (Train), Sammy Hagar, Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Steve Stevens, Sully Erna (Godsmack), Tom Morello, Adam Wakeman, Audley Freed, Don Was, Kenny Arnoff and many more.

Additional legendary artists, special guests and surprise appearances for the event, titled “California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends,” will be announced later.

Aerosmith had announced their official retirement from touring in August 2024, saying frontman Steven Tyler‘s “recovery from his vocal injury is not possible.”

Tickets to the two nights go on sale this week, and the band is offering Aero Force One members an exclusive artist pre-sale window for 1 hour on Friday from 10 am to 11 am PDT only.

Citi cardmember pre-sale runs through Friday till 10 am PDT. The general on-sale starts on Saturday at 10 am PDT. For more information, visit aerosmithandfriends.com.

Rock legend John Fogerty is set to return to Las Vegas for three performances in February 2027.

The Grammy, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee will perform on February 11, 12 and 13 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Fogerty is expected to perform classic Creedence Clearwater Revival songs alongside selections from his solo career, including “Proud Mary,” “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Born on the Bayou,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” and “Green River.”

The upcoming shows follow Fogerty’s three-night run at the former Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts in March 2026. His current touring band includes sons Shane and Tyler Fogerty. Tickets are on sale now via johnfogerty.com/tour.

Legendary Queen guitarist Brian May has announced that he is done touring. May revealed his decision, made last year, in an interview with The Times.

“I made a decision 18 months ago that I didn’t want to tour again. A close family friend died when we were in the States, so I said to my tour manager, ‘I’ll just nip home for a few days and come back.’ She looked me in the eyes and said, ‘You know you can’t do that,'” May shared.

He added, “I love to play, I love to travel, but the trade-off is sacrificing your freedom. I have a wife, grandchildren and a lot of astrophysics I want to do, so I’m thinking maybe 50 years is enough.”

The 79-year-old Queen guitarist said he wants to “do something fairly revolutionary” with the band’s drummer and backing vocalist Roger Taylor.

“Not as ABBA did [with digital avatars], but along those lines,” May said. “Last year I went to the Sphere, my juices started flowing and I sketched out a whole Queen show. I think an immersive experience is still on the cards and it could conquer time and space, but currently you can’t make it without AI and I have serious misgivings about that. … Data centers are a massive evil and have to be fought.”

Madonna has earned her tenth No. 1 on Billboard‘s Dance Airplay Chart thanks to “Danceteria” climbing to the top spot on the list dated October 3rd from the previous week’s No. 6.

“Danceteria,” released on July 3rd alongside the album Confessions II, logged a 34% increase in plays among the chart’s 24/7 dance reporters during the tracking week September 18-24, according to Luminate.

The song is the third track from Confessions II to hit the top of Dance Airplay, following “I Feel So Free,” which became Madonna’s first No. 1 radio hit in 18 years, and “Love Sensation.” Confessions II earned Madonna her 10th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 in July.

Madonna has now moved past Ellie Goulding for the fifth-most leaders in the chart’s history. She now trails David Guetta (21), Calvin Harris (19), Rihanna (12) and The Chainsmokers (11).

List of Madonna’s Dance Airplay No. 1s since the chart launched in 2003:

Title (weeks at No. 1; peak year)

“Danceteria” (one and counting; 2026)
“Love Sensation” (one; 2026)
“I Feel So Free” (one; 2026)
“Miles Away” (two; 2008)
“Give It 2 Me” (one; 2008)
“4 Minutes” feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland (one; 2008)
“Jump” (five; 2006)
“Get Together” (four; 2006)
“Sorry” (seven; 2006)
“Hung Up” (eight weeks; 2005)

Rod Stewart, who has performed live for over six decades, has announced that he will embark on a final tour of U.K. and Europe next year.

“The Final Encore” run will see him perform in some of the biggest arenas in the U.K. and Europe.

“Ladies and gentlemen, after much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce that next year will be my last tour ever, ever,” Stewart said in an Instagram video. “I’m not retiring, but this will be the last rock n’ roll tour. So I want to thank you for everything you’ve given me and hopefully I’ve given you something in return.”

The tour is set to begin on April 23rd at Dublin’s 3Arena. Stewart will perform at The O2 in London, Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Uber Arena in Berlin, among other dates across the UK and Europe. The final show of the tour will take place at Hannover’s ZAG Arena on July 24th.

Synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones will support Stewart across the U.K. and European dates. He is expected to perform some of his biggest hits, including “What Is Love?” and “Things Can Only Get Better.”

“My dear friends, the time has come to say farewell to life on the road. After more than six decades, The Final Encore will most definitely be my last. I’ve been singing the music I love since I was 19 years old, and I’ve had the privilege of taking it around the world to all of you,” Stewart said in a statement. “It has given me a life beyond anything I could ever have imagined, and I hope I’ve given you some fond memories in return.”

He added, “So, may I take this opportunity to thank you for making this extraordinary life possible. I hope you’ll join me so I can thank you the best way I know how… with the music and one hell of a show. See you there.” Rod Stewart 2027 The Final Encore U.K./European Tour Dates:

Apr 23 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
Apr 27 – Belfast, United Kingdom @ SSE Arena
Apr 29 – Glasgow, United Kingdom @ OVO Hydro
May 04 – Birmingham, United Kingdom @ Utilita Arena
May 06 – Manchester, United Kingdom @ Co-op Live
May 11 – London, United Kingdom @ The O2
May 28 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
May 29 – Antwerp, Belgium @ AFAS Dome
Jun 01 – Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena
Jun 03 – Düsseldorf, Germany @ PSD Bank Dome
Jun 06 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena
Jun 09 – Helsinki, Finland @ Veikkaus Arena
Jun 11 – Rättvik, Sweden @ Dalhalla
Jun 13 – Trondheim, Norway @ Sverresborg
Jun 15 – Bergen, Norway @ Plenen
Jun 18 – Budapest, Hungary @ Sportsarena
Jun 20 – Munich, Germany @ Olympiahalle
Jun 22 – Pula, Croatia @ Pula Arena
Jun 24 – Prague, Czech Republic @ O2 Arena
Jul 20 – Kraków, Poland @ Tauron Arena
Jul 24 – Hannover, Germany @ ZAG Arena

Elvis Presley‘s Graceland will welcome the holiday season November 19-21 with Holiday Lighting Weekend, bringing fans and families together for three days of Christmas celebrations at Elvis’ legendary Memphis home. The weekend marks the official start of Graceland’s holiday season, with special programming planned throughout the campus.

The weekend begins Thursday evening, November 19, at 6 p.m. CST with Graceland’s annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony, a free event that will also be livestreamed for fans around the world. Guests are invited to gather as the Christmas lights at Graceland are switched on, illuminating the Mansion driveway and bringing Elvis’ beloved holiday decorations to life. Following the ceremony, families can enjoy photos with Santa and holiday crafts.

Also Thursday night, Graceland Unwrapped: After Dark makes its debut. This limited, one-night experience invites guests inside Graceland for a different look at Christmas in Elvis’ home. Through the sights, sounds and scents of the season, along with stories, artifacts and details shared by expert guides, the experience offers a glimpse into what the holidays were like when Elvis was home at Graceland.

Holiday Lighting Weekend continues Friday night, November 20, with the Jingle Jam Holiday Party at The Guest House at Graceland. Hosted by Elvis Radio DJ Argo and featuring 2026 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winner Finley Watkins, the evening will bring together music, dancing and holiday fun. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite holiday pajamas or festive attire.

On Saturday, November 21, the celebration continues with Elvis Unbuttoned: Archives Show & Tell, featuring Graceland’s Vice President of Archives and Exhibits, Angie Marchese. The program takes guests beyond the spotlight to explore the personal side of Elvis through distinctive fashion, personal favorites and rarely seen items connected to his life at Graceland. That evening, Dean Z’s Rockin’ Christmas Show returns to the Graceland Soundstage. Dean Z, the 2013 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest champion, performs Christmas classics made famous by legends like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee, Brian Setzer, and The Ronettes, delivering the best in rock and roll, rockabilly, and swing holiday music.

The Holiday Lighting Weekend Package includes access to a collection of exclusive experiences not available with individual event tickets, along with premium event seating to Soundstage and Guest House events. Package guests can enjoy Christmas Carols at Graceland’s Chapel in the Woods, a festive Breakfast After Dark, a special artifact photo opportunity, Memories of Elvis Dinner, a photo opportunity with Dean Z, and more.

For complete event details, schedules and ticket information, visit Graceland.com.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have released the second part of their Philadelphia Freedom Cut project, sharing official video of the next seven songs from their Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour finale.

Among those songs featured in “Part 2” are “The Promised Land,” “Two Hearts,” “Hungry Heart,” “Youngstown,” “Murder Incorporated,” “American Skin (41 Shots)” and “Long Walk Home.”

Musicians on stage for the 20-show Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour included The E Street Band’s Roy Bittan (piano, synthesizer), Nils Lofgren (guitar, vocals), Garry Tallent (bass guitar), Stevie Van Zandt (guitar, vocals) and Max Weinberg (drums) with Soozie Tyrell (violin, guitar, vocals), Jake Clemons (saxophone) and Charlie Giordano (organ, keyboards, accordion).

They were joined by The E Street Horns and Percussion (Anthony Almonte, Barry Danielian, Eddie Manion, Ozzie Melendez, Curt Ramm) and The E Street Choir (Ada Dyer, Curtis King, Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore). Tom Morello performed with Springsteen and The E Street Band for each of the tour’s shows as a special guest.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’s Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour: Philadelphia Freedom Cut Part 2 is directed by Chris Hilson and Thom Zimny, edited by Zimny and Sam Shapiro, and produced by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Landau, Zimny and Adrienne Gerard. The project is released in memory of Dave Marsh.

“Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour: Philadelphia Freedom Cut Part 2” Tracklist:

The Promised Land
Two Hearts
Hungry Heart
Youngstown
Murder Incorporated
American Skin (41 Shots)
Long Walk Home

In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Freak Out!, Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention have released a newly expanded edition via Zappa Records/UMe in a variety of formats, including a six-disc (5CD/1Blu-ray Audio) Super Deluxe Edition that features 105 tracks, many of which have never been released.

Produced by Zappa Vaultmeister Joe Travers, this expanded collection titled ‘Freak Out!: 60th Anniversary Edition‘ contains Travers’ 24-bit/192kHz digital transfers and John Polito’s 2026 mastering of the core album’s 15 tracks, along with the rediscovered 1966 pre-master mix, the retrieved and restored 1966 mono mix, Fillmore Auditorium tapes mainly culled from a trio of live 1966 dates, original Mothers 1966 rehearsals, original Mothers demos, mono vocal reference mixes, and a three-track Freak Out! late-night jam session outtake collage.

The Blu-ray contains the core album newly remixed in 24-bit/48kHz Dolby Atmos and 24-bit/48kHz Dolby TrueHD5.1 surround sound by Karma Auger and Erich Gobel at Studio1LA.

The Super Deluxe Edition box comes with a litho print and a 26-page booklet with unseen photos from the archives of Ray Leong plus little-seen session photos by David Anderle, as well as liner notes and new historical essays by Leong, music journalist Jason Pettigrew, and The Vaultmeister, Joe Travers. The booklet also includes a replication of the original, double-sided fold-out Freak Out! Hot Spots Map created and designed by Zappa.

In addition to the Super Deluxe Edition box set, there are two vinyl releases: a 180-gram 5LP box set featuring the pre-master mix on 2LPs, the mono master on 2LPs, and 1LP of additional highlights (demos, live tracks, and collage cuts) and a 180-gram 2LP pressing of the original album on multi-color vinyl. Both versions include the Freak Out Hot Spots Map. The multi-color 2LP edition is available exclusively at Zappa.com while all other editions can be found at Zappa.com, uDiscover Music, and Sound of Vinyl. As Frank Zappa wrote in the album’s original liner notes, “Freaking Out is a process whereby an individual casts off outmoded and restricting standards of thinking… in order to express creatively his relationship to his immediate environment and the social structure as a whole.”

Elton John and Charli xcx are among the acts set to perform during Apple Music Hall’s opening season in London.

Elton will be headlining at the state-of-the-art 600-capacity venue at Battersea Power Station on Monday September 28th, which will mark his first public U.K. performance since wrapping his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour at Glastonbury Festival in June 2023.

Burna Boy and Troye Sivan are among the other acts named to perform in the opening season. Baby Keem, Skye Newman, Arlo Parks and Chase & Status will also join the opening run of shows before the end of 2026.

Apple has also revealed it has partnered with U.K. promoter Communion ONE to support bookings and promotion at Apple Music Hall.

Mazin Tappuni, a managing director at Communion ONE, said, “Apple Music Hall is a fantastic venue, like nothing fans will have ever seen before. The production quality is world class, livestreaming to fans across the world, from a live room where every square foot has the artist and their fans in mind.”

The new venue is “designed to connect artists and fans through bespoke, intimate performances unlike anywhere else,” Apple said in a statement, adding that every seat “feels close to the performer” while offering the infrastructure fit for an arena tour, with a 38-foot-wide stage that can be reconfigured for in-the-round performances and a 48-speaker spatial sound system.

Apple Music Hall 2026 events

Sept. 28 – Elton John
Oct. 2 – Baby Keem
Oct. 7 – Skye Newman
Oct. 13 – Troye Sivan
Oct 22. – Arlo Parks
Oct 29. – Burna Boy
Nov. 26 – Chase & Status
Dec. 2 – Charli xcx