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Stuck in the ‘80s celebrates its 20th anniversary today, becoming the longest-running podcast devoted to 80s pop culture. Created and co-hosted by award-winning Orlando-based journalist Steve Spears, the show is marking the milestone with a special two-hour retrospective.

“Episode 750 is a nostalgic look back at some favorite Stuck in the ‘80s moments – of ours and our patrons – from the last two decades,” says Spears. “It is also a heartfelt thank you to our devoted listeners. We wouldn’t be here without them.”

Stuck in the ‘80s entertains a longtime global audience of listeners across North America and in such faraway outposts as Australia and New Zealand. Co-host Brad Williams attributes the podcast’s enduring popularity to the duo’s off-air connection.

“Steve and I really are friends, and I think that comes through in our banter,” Williams said. “There’s no one else I would want to be on this podcast time machine with.

Foreigner have announced a December 2025 US tour featuring original singer Lou Gramm.

The outing kicks off December 3rd and 4th in Port Chester, New York, with the eight-show run wrapping up on the 13th in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

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A Live Nation ticket pre-sale for the December dates begins July 9th at 10 a.m. local time using the code Lights. General ticket sales start July 11th at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.

Gramm will be performing select songs alongside Foreigner’s new full-time singer Luis Maldonado, who is set to take over for Kelly Hansen sometime after the band’s previously announced summer tour dates. The December shows will mark Maldonado’s first US run fronting Foreigner after he filled in for Hansen during the band’s last tour of Latin America.

On the transition, Luis Maldonado commented in a press release: “Earlier this year, we toured...

Longtime Foreigner singer Kelly Hansen is exiting the band at the end of the summer.

Hansen announced his departure during Foreigner’s appearance on the season finale of NBC’s The Voice on Tuesday (May 21st), and he also revealed his replacement, Luis Maldonado, who joined the band in 2021 as a guitarist and filled in on lead vocals during Foreigner’s last Latin American tour.

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“After 20 magical years fronting this band, this will be my last year with Foreigner,” Hansen told the audience on The Voice. “At the end of this summer, a new great voice will sing these songs for you; my friend Luis Maldonado.”

In an emotional sendoff, Foreigner performed a medley of their hits “Juke Box Hero” and “I Want to Know What Love Is,” with Hansen and Maldonado singing a duet for the latter song in a true passing-of-the-mic moment.

Hansen, 64, took...

Foreigner have tapped singer-actor Geordie Brown as the frontman for their upcoming 2025 Canadian tour.

Brown notably starred in the Foreigner musical Jukebox Hero, which had its original sold-out run in Toronto in 2019 and is set to return in 2026. The Canadian stage actor will be stepping in for singer Kelly Hansen, who will be absent from the 13-date tour for undisclosed reasons.

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The Canadian leg kicks off October 21st in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and runs through November 7th in Kelowna, British Columbia — following the band’s previously announced US shows, with tickets available here.

“I was most impressed by Geordie’s performances of Jukebox Hero — The Musical in Canada,” stated Foreigner’s Mick Jones. “He is not only a consummate vocalist, but a verified Broadway actor to boot. We look forward to welcoming him at our shows on Foreigner’s 2025 Canadian tour.”

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Foreigner’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year was the culmination of a nearly two-decade lobbying effort that roped in everyone from Mark Ronson and Slash to Dave Grohl, Jack Black, and Paul McCartney when they finally made the ballot this year. And when it actually happened, original singer Lou Gramm was ecstatic. “I’m thrilled that we’re finally a part of it,” he told Rolling Stone in April. “For a good number of years, we were not. I racked my brain trying...

On the heels of their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction this past Saturday (October 19th), Foreigner have announced that they are extending their farewell tour. Moreover, the band plans to feature classic members at select shows, including original lead singer Lou Gramm.

The dates start with a previously announced Las Vegas residency that kicks off this Friday (October 25th) at The Venetian. Classic members Rick Wills and Al Greenwood will sit in with the band during the entire residency.

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After that, Foreigner have dates scheduled throughout 2025, beginning March 13th in Hollywood, Florida, and wrapping up with a two-night stand October 10th and 11th in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with tickets available here. A press release hints that the tour will likely be extended into 2026 to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary.

Gramm, Wills, and Greenwood were all on-hand in Cleveland to accept Foreigner’s induction...

Foreigner scored more hits than just about any other rock band from their era. But they were never a favorite of critics, and they had to wait 22 years to enter the Hall of Fame after they first reached their period of eligibility. Original frontman Lou Gramm feels the massive success of their 1984 ballad “I Want To Know What Love Is” played a big role in shaping their reputation.

“I love the song, but it pigeonholed us into something that we were not,” he told Rolling Stone earlier this year. “I...

Kelly Clarkson, Sammy Hagar, Slash, Chad Smith, and Demi Lovato came together to salute Foreigner at the group’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday night in Cleveland.

The mini-set focused more as a tribute to the band, with many of the original members not appearing onstage. Mick Jones, who has Parkinson’s disease, stayed home, with his daughter Annabelle Dexter-Jones taking the stage during the band’s speech. Dennis Elliot announced earlier this week that he’d be skipping the ceremony as well.

Lovato, flanked by Slash,...

Dua Lipa brought a very special date with her to attend the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio!

On Saturday (October 19), the 29-year-old Radical Optimism hitmaker walked the red carpet at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse with her dad Dukagjin!

She looked as stylish as ever in a black two-piece outfit with sequin detailing while her dad opted for a classic, double-breasted suit with a bowtie.

They weren’t the only stars at the event, either. Zendaya turned the event into an opportunity to pay tribute to Cher, who was inducted into the Hall.

We’ve got photos of so many more stars on the red carpet. That way you can see who else was there and what they wore.

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Foreigner are set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Cleveland on Saturday (October 19th), but two key members won’t be in attendance. Founding guitarist and still current member Mick Jones is battling Parkinson’s disease, while founding drummer Dennis Elliott is apparently upset with the circumstances surrounding the ceremony.

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In a Facebook post, Foreigner revealed that they will have some big-time guests performing their songs at the ceremony, while also detailing who will be in attendance from the band:

“Foreigner is greatly looking forward to Saturday’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The band will be joined by Demi Lovato, Sammy Hagar, and Kelly Clarkson in a set celebrating the induction of the guys who started it all almost fifty years ago. Original members Lou Gramm, Al Greenwood, and Rick Wills will be there...

Foreigner have unearthed a previously unreleased song called “Turning Back the Time,” which serves the title of an upcoming greatest-hits collection. The track dates back to the 1990s, and features the band’s classic singer Lou Gramm on vocals.

The Turning Back the Time best-of collection, set to arrive October 4th via Rhino (pre-order here), contains 18 songs in total, including classics like “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” and “Jukebox Heroes,” among others.

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The song “Turning Back the Time” was initially recorded as a demo in 1996 after guitarist Mick Jones and songwriter Marti Frederiksen had collaborated on songs for the 1998 movie Strange Fruit. The two decided to continue to write and record new tunes for Foreigner, with the band’s then-singer Gramm handling vocals.

According to Jones, “Turning Back the Time” isn’t the only unreleased song featuring Gramm, who parted...

In honor of Foreigner’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction this fall, the band opened the vault for “Turning Back the Time.”

Featuring Lou Gramm and Mick Jones, the previously unreleased rocker is a nostalgic reflection of the past. Gramm drops references to the Beatles’ legendary 1964 performances on Ed Sullivan (“I saw the Beatles on my black and white TV/It changed everything deep down inside of me”) and Foreigner’s late Seventies streak (“Those ‘Double Vision’ days”).

In an interview with Billboard, Jones revealed that “Turning Back...

Tammy Slaton from 1000-Lb Sisters has transformed her life with weight-loss surgery, dietary changes, and exercise. After reaching a low of 278 pounds, Tammy now flaunts her weight loss confidently in sensual outfits on social media. In the past, Tammy partied and didn't want to change. Then, she found the strength to lose weight. Her journey to a 400-pound weight loss is inspiring.

Tammy Slaton from 1000-Lb Sisters has been sporting sensual outfits after her extraordinary weight loss milestone. The reality star has transformed her life through weight-loss surgery, a healthier diet, and exercise. For Tammy, shedding pounds wasn't easy. During 1000-Lb Sisters season 1, Tammy weighed 725 pounds and looked different than she does today. She was very resistant to the help that her family and friends attempted to give her. For a long time, she didn't try to slim down. She was unwilling to work out or change her eating habits.

If you turn on classic-rock radio anywhere in America and listen for more than a few minutes, you’re likely to hear a Foreigner song. “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Feels Like the First Time,” “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” “Urgent,” and “I Want to Know What Love Is” topped the charts in the Seventies and Eighties, and really never went away. But rock critics never understood their appeal. “I like rock and roll so much that I catch myself getting off on ‘Hot Blooded,’ a typical piece of...

Foreigner are finally heading into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, after being eligible for induction for more than 20 years. The legendary rock act was announced on Sunday night (April 21st) as part of the institution’s Class of 2024 alongside Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, and more.

While truly deserving, Foreigner may have been helped out by a Mark Ronson-led campaign (see below) featuring Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, Slash, Chad Smith, and Jack Black calling for the hit-making classic rock band to be inducted this year.

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Guitarist Mick Jones acknowledged the honor with a statement listing the band’s fellow classic members Lou Gramm, Dennis Elliot, Al Greenwood, Rick Wills, the late Ed Gagliardi, and the late Ian McDonald. He also mentioned a “new era of inclusivity” of the Rock Hall that finally allowed Foreigner to be inducted.

“I was thrilled to learn of Foreigner’s nomination,...

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced this year’s inductees: Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest will join the class of 2024 in the Performer category.

Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield will be presented with the Musical Excellence Award; Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton will receive the Musical Influence Award; and Suzanne de Passe is getting the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

The induction ceremony will be held on October...

Lou Gramm, the original singer of Foreigner, currently has concert dates scheduled through November, but he has confirmed that this will be his last year of touring.

The 73-year-old singer is the voice on such timeless Foreigner classics as “Feels Like the First Time, “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” He left Foreigner in 2003, returning as a guest during live shows in 2017 and 2018.

Gramm, who has battled a myriad of health issues, has continued to perform as a solo act, and will be joining Bret Michaels on the Poison singer’s “Parti Gras 2.0 Tour” this summer. He is also slated to play a number of his own Lou Gramm All Stars shows, currently scheduled through November 9th in Tulare, California. Tickets to several of his upcoming gigs are available here.

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Foreigner’s overdue Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination arrived on this year’s ballot for the first time in the band’s history.

The arena rock heroes formed in New York City back in 1976 when Mick Jones linked up with multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald and recruited vocalist Lou Gramm, drummer Dennis Elliott, keyboardist Al Greenwood, bassist Ed Gagliardi. The following year, the group released their self-titled debut album, producing career-defining singles “Feels Like the First Time” and “Cold as Ice.” Despite garnering multiple platinum records and nine top 10 hits on...

Bret Michaels has announced his “Parti-Gras 2.0” tour dates for 2024, following last year’s inaugural all-star tour package.

The Poison frontman unveiled a six-city run with a stacked support bill that includes Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider, former Eagles member Don Felder, country singer Chris Janson, and original Foreigner vocalist Lou Gramm.

The six-date outing will hit the following cities: Noblesville, Indiana (July 12th); Burgettstown, Pennsylvania (July 13th); Alpharetta, Georgia (August 3rd); Clarkston, Michigan (August 23rd); Holmdel, New Jersey (August 30th); and Gilford, New Hampshire (August 31st).

A Live Nation ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday (February 14th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Energy. General ticket sales start Friday (February 16th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voters have announced 15 potential nominees to be inducted in 2024. While six or seven of these artists will be chosen, we want to know who is your absolute favorite to be inducted. Vote in our poll below.

Mary J. Blige: The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige’s anthems of resilience and empowerment have inspired a legion of loyal fans — particularly women — while influencing virtually every R&b artist of the last 20 years.

Mariah Carey: Singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and diva, Mariah Carey’s five-octave vocal range, revolutionary riffs and runs, and dynamic career trajectory shifted the landscape of pop music at the turn of the 21st century. The indisputable Songbird Supreme, she continually reminds the world that the voice, too, is an instrument.

Cher: An inimitable trailblazer for women in music and an icon of style, stage and screen,...

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the 15 nominees for its class of 2024 Saturday morning, with two-thirds of those nominated being up for election for the first time, ranging from pop superstars Mariah Carey and Cher to classic rockers Ozzy Osbourne and Peter Frampton to the late singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor.

Also getting first-time nominations are Foreigner, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis and Sade.

The other nominees are returning to the ballot after previously having been put up for the honor: Mary J. Blige, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. and Rakim, Jane’s Addiction and A Tribe Called Quest.

The complete list of 2024 nominees, in alphabetical order:

· Mary J. Blige

· Mariah Carey

· Cher

· Dave Matthews Band

· Eric B. & Rakim

· Foreigner

· Peter Frampton

· Jane’s Addiction

· Kool & the Gang

· Lenny Kravitz

· Oasis

· Sinead O’Connor

· Ozzy Osbourne

· Sade

· A Tribe Called Quest

Cher recently made news by declaring that she...

Rolling Stone‘s interview series King for a Day features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and singers who had the difficult job of fronting major rock bands after the departure of an iconic vocalist. Some of them stayed in their bands for years, while others lasted just a few months. In the end, however, they all found out that replacement singers can themselves be replaced. This edition features former Rainbow and Deep Purple singer Joe Lynn Turner.

Ronnie James Dio and Ian Gillan are two of the most...

In the last few years, Cj Strock, a talent agent who worked with the later incarnation of the Allman Brothers Band, faced an unusual dilemma. As seen in catalog and merch sales, a market still existed for the Allmans, their quintessentially Southern rock & roll, and their improvisational live shows, but the band itself didn’t exist: They formally gave their last performances in 2014, and Gregg Allman died of liver cancer three years later.

With an eye toward introducing new fans to the band, Strock had an idea — essentially a new Allmans.

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Foreigner will try to find out what love is one last time, with the veteran arena rock heroes announcing a farewell tour for 2023.

The run is set to kick off July 6 at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Atlanta, with dates scheduled through the summer, wrapping Sept. 3 at the Pnc Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey. Eighties favorites and perennial weekend warriors Loverboy will provide support throughout the trek.

The Who have been playing shows with orchestral musicians for the past three and a half years, and every single night has wrapped up with “Baba O’Riley.” But Friday evening at the Ubs Arena in Elmont, Long Island, they stunned their fans by remaining on the stage and ripping into “Young Man’s Blues” as an extra encore. They hadn’t played the song since a one-off in 2014, and have only done it six other times in the past 40 years.

“Young Man’s Blues” was written by jazz pianist...

Burbank, Calif., August 11, 2022 – The Lost Boys, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric, Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on September 20, it was announced today by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Directed by Schumacher, the 1987 film’s screenplay was written by Janice Fischer & James Jeremias and Jeffrey Boam from a story by Fischer & Jeremias. The film was produced by Harvey Bernhard. Richard Donner served as executive producer.

The Lost Boys cast also includes Jami Gertz, Edward Herrmann, Barnard Hughes, Dianne Wiest, Jamison Newlander and Alex Winter.

Ultra HD* showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (Hdr) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before.

The Lost Boys will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack for 24.99 Erp and includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc...

We're back with our recommendations of what to watch this week.

There are returning shows and a Hollywood-oriented documentary series starting up this week.

Everything you need for the week ahead can be found below.

Saturday, July 16

Campfire Christmas (Hallmark)

Hallmark is still celebrating Christmas in July!

In this one, romance rekindles for Peyton and her closest friends when her parents decide to host a holiday-themed reunion before selling their family-owned summer camp.

Starring Tori Anderson, Corbin Bleu, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, Caitlin Stryker, Matt Hamilton, and Alec Santos.

Sunday, July 17

Blood and Treasure (Paramount+)

It’s about damn time!!

We’ve been waiting for two years for the adventure to continue, but finally, Blood and Treasure returns to a new network – Paramount+.

Unfortunately, they didn’t offer screeners to critics, so we’re in the dark, but we have faith that this will be the popcorn entertainment we need for the summer months.

Ian McDonald, a multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of rock bands King Crimson and Foreigner, has died. He was 75. According to McDonald’s spokesperson, McDonald passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in New York City. Cause of death has not been provided.

Born in 1946 in Osterley, Middlesex, England, McDonald co-founded King Crimson in 1968 with Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, and Peter Sinfield. He went on to form Foreigner in 1976 with Mick Jones, Lou Gramm, Dennis Elliott, Al Greenwood, and Ed Gagliardi. He was with the group until 1980, playing rhythm guitar, woodwinds, and keys.

McDonald reunited with Foreigner’s surviving original members in 2017 and 2018. He worked with Asia, among other bands and musicians.

Ian McDonald, a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter best known for his co-founding roles in both King Crimson and Foreigner, died Wednesday at the age of 75. A rep for McDonald confirmed the musician’s death, adding that McDonald “passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022 in his home in New York City, surrounded by his family.” His son reported on Facebook that the cause was cancer.

McDonald was known as one of the key architects of progressive rock, playing both saxophone and keyboards in King Crimson and co-writing its iconic 1969 debut, In the Court of the Crimson King.

Warner Bros. is planning to take another bite out of 1980s cult hit “The Lost Boys,” with a modern-day take starring Noah Jupe and Jaeden Martell.

Jupe starred in the “A Quiet Place” films and appeared in “The Undoing” and “Honey Boy,” while Martell was part of the “It” movies ensemble and starred in the “Defending Jacob” series as well as appearing in “Knives Out” and “Masters of Sex.”

Jonathan Entwistle will direct with Randy McKinnon, who is working on “Static Shock” for Warner and DC, writing the new version, the studio confirmed.

Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger are producing through Automatik. Zac Frognowski and Josh Glick are executive producers.

Joel Schumacher directed the original “Lost Boys” in 1988, starring Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric, Alex Winter, Dianne Wiest and Jami Gertz in the story of two boys who move to a California beach town with their mother...

Gary Corbett, a keyboardist best known for his touring work with Kiss and Cinderella who also wrote the Cyndi Lauper hit “She Bop,” has died after a battle with lung cancer. No age was given, but he died just short of his birthday today.

Corbett’s death was confirmed by his sister in a Facebook post. “Those who knew Gary know that we and the world of music have all lost a very talented, funny, kind and gentle soul,” she wrote. “The pain cuts so deeply that our hearts are bleeding.”

A native of Brooklyn, Corbett was a child prodigy on the keyboards. By age 10, he was playing private parties on weekends, He even joined a ’40s style big band with members of The Tonight Show band.

In 1976, he began touring with punk singer Cherry Vanilla and with Ian Hunter, filling in for the latter’s regular keyboardist. The Hunter...

Rumors of a Van Halen super tour with both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar fronting the band circulated frequently during the past few years, often egged on by Hagar himself. But it wasn’t until after Eddie Van Halen died that the world learned that the trek was actually in the planning stages just about two years ago.

“At a certain point it turned into what we joked as the Kitchen Sink Tour,” Wolfgang Van Halen recently told Howard Stern. “Cause after [my dad] was Ok with that arrangement, it was like,...

It’s been a while since I penned a Which is Better article on here, so, as seen as Summer is making me wish Autumn was here, and I’m counting down the days for the Halloween season, I figured I’d go back to two of my favourite vampire movies ever, and pit them against each other in this almost-pointless-because-it’s-subjective-anyway battle of evil versus evil, vamp versus vamp. Fright Night versus The Lost Boys.

*Cue People are Strange by The Doors*

Ok, so I grew up with The Lost Boys on my television set and the record of the soundtrack echoing from the stereo system. I have always had a lot of fondness for the 80s glam-vamp teen-comedy that featured some of the big names from the era, with Keifer Sutherland in the role of head-but-not-quite-head vampire, David, Jason Patrick and Corey Haim as brothers Micheal and Sam,...

“One thing about living in Santa Carla I never could stomach … All the damn vampires.”

-Grandpa (Barnard Hughes), The Lost Boys

I respectfully disagree with Grandpa’s sentiment. My favorite part about watching the faux coastal fantasia of Santa Carla is all the damn vampires. Despite being very much a time capsule capturing a certain place and cultural moment, The Lost Boys is simultaneously, a bit paradoxically, as immortal as its titular teenage vampires when it comes to being a genre staple. The 1987 horror comedy was helmed by the late great Joel Schumacher, who passed away on June 22nd. It is being celebrated today ahead of its return to Southern California theaters this Thursday at the Mission Tiki Drive-In, on a double bill with that other terrific ’80s vampire horror comedy, Fright Night (1985). It’s hard to articulate just how special and singular The Lost Boys is, but I have to try.

Legendary rock band, Foreigner is hitting the road in 2020! Foreigner was formed in 1976, connecting two lands, The United Kingdom and the United States. The band members are King Crimson, Mick Jones, Ian McDonald and Lou Gramm. They have produced five studio albums. Their best-known songs are “I Want to Know What Love Is” and […]

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Foreigner are heading to Las Vegas’ Venetian Resort in 2020 for a 10-show run at the Venetian Theater. Five concerts will take place between January 24th and February 1st, and another five are slated for April 17th through April 25th.

“If you take a look at Foreigner’s catalog, there are 16 Top 30 hits, and [in planning a show like this] the problem becomes what songs do you leave out,” singer Kelly Hansen told Billboard of the residency. “Do you do some songs acoustically or do you give them all the classic presentation? These are all discussions that...

As Mick Jones tells it, the origins of a jukebox musical featuring the songs of his band Foreigner date back over 40 years, when he found himself stranded in an airport lounge in Atlanta with none other than Diana Ross. “She had just done The Wiz, and said, ‘You know, you have a great song that would really lend itself to a musical,’” Jones recalls. “She said, ‘That song “Juke Box Hero” could be a great stage presentation.’ I said, ‘Wow.’ That song is a pretty ballsy rocker, so for her...

Billy Joel celebrated a record-breaking milestone on Wednesday night – his 100th performance at Madison Square Garden – with a surprise guest. The New Yorker looked to New Jersey and enlisted Bruce Springsteen to celebrate the landmark moment. The pair of icons performed a couple of songs together.

Springsteen sat atop Joel’s piano for part of their performance of “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out” as the platform that they were on spun. He also donned his guitar and after a one-two count they launched into “Born to Run” with the audience joining in...

Sib Hashian, the original drummer for the rock group Boston, has died. He was 67. According to TMZ, Hashian (pictured above middle) was on the Legends of Rock Cruise and was in the middle of a set when he suddenly collapsed. CPR was performed and a defibrillator was used. He was playing alongside fellow ex-band member Barry Goudreau, former Foreigner singer Lou Gramm, former Beach Boy David Marks and former Kansas singer John Elefante at the time of his death, the Boston Globe reported. Hashian’s son Adam confirmed his death. Also Read: Chuck Barris, 'Gong Show' Host, Dies at 87 The...

On Sunday, the holidays arrive on ABC on blades of steel. Pandora Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice skates into your home featuring the world’s favorite figure skaters. Musical Guest stars include Lou Gramm from Foreigner and Paul Rodgets from Bad Company and the event is hosted by Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi and two-time Olympian Michael Weiss. Skaters: Meryl Davis & Charlie White Evan Lysacek Brian Boitano Ilia Kulik Kimmie Meissner Michael Weiss Alissa Czisny Ryan Bradley Elena Leonova & Andrei Khvalko I can watch Meryl and Charlie skate all day long and never get bored. They are grace … Continue reading →

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ABC is returning to the ice this November. The network will air two figure skating specials on subsequent Sundays this Thanksgiving season, featuring many of the top U.S. names in the sport. See photos: Sochi Olympics: Stray Dog, Ring Fail Bring Awkward to the Opening Ceremony (Photos) Disson Skating will produce the Colgate Skating Series, which will be hosted by Olympic Champion and “Dancing with the Stars” winner Kristi Yamaguchi and three-time U.S. National Champion Michael Weiss. The specials will feature skaters including Meryl Davis and Charlie White, Brian Boitano, Nancy Kerrigan, and Evan Lysacek, and performances by musicians Amy Grant,...

New York—Sting sang a feisty “Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting” to Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Foreigner’s Mick Jones and Lou Gramm shared a stage together for the first time in a decade, and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry delivered a spiky “Walk This Way” at the 2013 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies here Thursday night (14). Sure, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is great, but many musicians say the hall they really want to join is the Songwriters Hall of Fame. It’s much less glitzy and has no museum (yet) to show off its wares, but...

It's a sweet emotion indeed for Aeromsith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. The Toxic Twins were among a host of musicians including Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm, Holly Knight, DJ Souther, and Tony Hatch that were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night in New York. The 44th ceremony kicked off with Sting performing a rousing rendition of Elton John's hit "Saturday's All Right for Fightin'," in honor of the Rocket Man, who, along with his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, received the Johnny Mercer Award. (John had been inducted into the Hall in 1992.) Billy Joel paid tribute to Gramm and fellow Foreigner member Mick Jones by leading a sing-along to the...

New York — Sting performed in honor of Elton John, Billy Joel sang snippets of Foreigner's hits when introducing the band and Smokey Robinson debuted part of a new song he wrote about Berry Gordy.

The 44th annual Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony was full of star power that included Alison Krauss, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Nickelback, Petula Clark, Wiz Khalifa, Jordin Sparks and a video message from Bill Clinton.

Tyler, Perry, Mick Jones and Lou Gramm of Foreigner, Holly Knight, Jd Souther and Tony Hatch were inducted Thursday into the Songwriters Hall 2013 class in New York City.

John and writing partner Bernie Taupin received the Johnny Mercer award, and Sting kicked off the night with a performance of "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting." Sting also called John and Taupin "my two heroes."

John, who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall in 1992, said songwriting is often taken for granted.

Getting ready to enjoy a music-filled evening, Avril Lavigne and Jordin Sparks attended the Songwriters Hall of Fame 44th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner in New York City on Thursday (June 13).

Joined by her fiance Chad Kroeger, the "When You're Gone" songstress looked gorgeous in a red mini dress as she worked the media line while fellow songstress Sparks flew solo to the event looking stunning in a bright blue frock.

As for tonight's festivities, Mick Jones and Lou Gramm of Foreigner, Steven Tyler, Holly Knight, Tony Hatch, and several others will be inducted in the infamous Hall of Fame.

Also on the agenda for this evening, Elton John and Bernie Taupin will be presented with the Johnny Mercer Award while Berry Gordy will be honored with the Pioneer Award.

New York — Benny Blanco, who has co-written and co-produced hits like Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" and Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger," is getting a songwriting honor.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the 25-year-old will receive the Hal David Starlight Award at its annual gala on June 13. Past recipients include Taylor Swift and Alicia Keys.

Blanco has been behind a slew of hits in the last few years, including Rihanna's "Diamonds" and Ke$ha's "TiK ToK." He's also worked with Bruno Mars and Nicki Minaj, and often collaborates with mega-hitmaker Dr. Luke, who is his mentor.

Tony Hatch, Mick Jones and Lou Gramm, Holly Knight, Jd Souther, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry will be inducted into the hall of fame at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York.

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New York — Berry Gordy will be honored at this year's Songwriters Hall of Fame gala.

The organization announced Tuesday that the Motown founder will receive the Pioneer Award at its 44th annual induction ceremony on June 13 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

The award was established last year to honor people who have "been a major influence on generations of songwriters." It was presented posthumously to Woody Guthrie.

As the head of Motown, Gordy helped establish careers and hits for Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and Michael Jackson and The Jackson Five. A Broadway musical about Gordy's life, "Motown: The Musical," debuted this week.

Previously announced inductees include Tony Hatch, Mick Jones and Lou Gramm, Holly Knight, Jd Souther, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry.

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London, Feb 23: Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry are among the latest stars to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The American rock band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

Perry and Tyler have been a song-writing team for around 40 years, having written hits such as 'Sweet Emotion,' 'Dream On' and 'Livin' On The Edge.'

Celebrating 70s and 80s rock 'n' roll, the class of 2013 is set to be enrolled at a ceremony on June 13 in New York, the BBC reported.

Mick Jones and Lou Gramm of Foreigner, who wrote hits 'Jukebox Hero' and 'Cold As Ice,' and songwriters for Tina Turner and.

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