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The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music is looking for volunteers.

The center, located on the campus of Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey, is accepting applications for their first-ever docent program.

According to the announcement, docents will “play a vital role in shaping the visitor experience at the new Center, which is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating American music and its cultural impact.”

Responsibilities of the volunteer position include leading guided tours and “serving as knowledgeable ambassadors for the Center’s exhibitions, programs, and mission.” Those chosen will go through an in-person training ahead of the center’s opening in the spring.

“This docent program is an opportunity for passionate, curious, and engaged individuals to help bring American music history to life for our visitors,” said Melissa Ziobro, director of curatorial affairs. “These volunteer docents will be essential to fostering meaningful, memorable experiences for audiences of all ages.”

More info can be found at SpringsteenCenter.org.

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music was previously known as the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. In addition to hosting exhibitions, lectures, concerts and more, it houses and preserves materials related to Springsteen’s life and career.

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Fleetwood Mac’s iconic tune “Landslide” has reached a new milestone. The track, written by Stevie Nicks, has just joined Spotify Billions Club.

“Thank you for 1 BILLION streams of ‘Landslide’ on Spotify,” the band wrote on Instagram.

“Landslide,” which appeared on Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 self-titled album, is now the fifth Fleetwood Mac song to join the Spotify Billions Club. The others include “Dreams,” which has over 2 billion streams, “The Chain,” “Go Your Own Way” and “Everywhere.”

The new milestone comes just weeks after the original recording of the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100  at #41. The renewed interest in the song is a result of its appearance in the series finale of Netflix’s Stranger Things.

Although the original was never released as a single, “Landslide” has gone on to become an iconic track for the band and has been recorded by a whole host of artists, including The Chicks, whose cover peaked at #7 on the Hot 100. It’s also been covered by Smashing Pumpkins, the cast of Glee and others.

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Earlier in January, The Doors drummer John Densmore and Public Enemy rapper Chuck D announced a collaborative project called doPE, a portmanteau of their respective band names. If you’re a fan of the late ’90s/early 2000s nu metal scene, then you probably know that there is already a band called Dope.

Densmore and Chuck’s doPE project has now caught the attention of Dope frontman Edsel Dope, who shared his thoughts on the name similarity in an Instagram post.

“I am a huge fan of Chuck D , Public Enemy, and the Doors, so the last thing that I want to do is interrupt a creative endeavor from two legends that I admire and respect,” Edsel writes. “However, it is important for me to highlight the 25 years I have devoted to building a band/brand, which has found a good bit of success and built a sizable fan base around the globe.”

Edsel notes he’s had the word “dope” tattooed across his fingers since 1998, and that he has owned the trademark for the artist name “Dope” for over 25 years. He feels that Densmore and Chuck choosing the name “doPE” “would invite a good bit of market confusion.”

“The paperwork is up to date, and my rights regarding the name are indisputable,” Edsel writes. “Next to the two of you, I humbly consider myself ‘the little guy.'”

“If YOU TWO LEGENDS are committed to using MY FOUR LETTERS, Please hit me up directly, as I would love to be part of some form of collaborative effort with you,” Edsel continues. “I know every word from [Public Enemy’s album] Apocalypse 91 & I have smoked more weed listening to The Doors than one could ever imagine.”

The debut doPE release, no country for old men, drops Record Store Day, April 18.

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A new cover of Van Halen’s classic track “Jump” is featured in Coca-Cola’s ad campaign leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The new take on the song features blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, along with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, Colombian reggaeton artist J Balvin and singer-songwriter Amber Mark.

You can hear a preview of the cover now in the first of three Coca-Cola World Cup ads, titled “Bubbling Up.”

“Football is more than a game; it’s a shared passion with a tapestry of emotions that unites billions,” says Arnab Roy, president of Coca‑Cola Global Category, in a statement. “At Coca‑Cola, we believe in the power of shared experiences.”

“Our creative vision for this campaign is to harness the incredible energy of the FIFA World Cup and the rollercoaster of emotions that only this tournament can deliver, transforming them into real, tangible connections,” the statement continues. “Through innovative experiences and compelling content, we’re bringing fans closer than ever before, whether they’re cheering in digital spaces, local bars, or at-home watch parties.”

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, takes place from June 11 to July 19.

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Bonnie Raitt has added some more tour dates to her 2026 schedule.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has added a leg of summer shows in Canada and the U.S., kicking off Aug. 12 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, before hitting the U.S. on Aug. 19 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The tour is set to wrap Sept. 10 in Boise, Idaho.

Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

These new dates extend Raitt’s already announced 2026 tour. She’ll launch the trek on May 28 in Spokane, Washington, and it will include a performance at Brandi Carlile’s Echoes Through The Canyon shows at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington, on May 30. The first leg wraps June 27 in Winnipeg, Canada.

Raitt is also scheduled to play the Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas, which is taking place Sept. 10-13.

A complete list of tour dates can be found at BonnieRaitt.com.

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Two music legends will unite in Las Vegas for a special performance titled Just the Two of Us. 

Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight will come together Aug. 25 at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort, for an evening of “some of the biggest songs in history,” according to a press release.

Gladys’ catalog includes classics like “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “Midnight Train to Georgia,” while Smokey is known for “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” and “I Second That Emotion,” among other hits.

The performance marks Gladys’ return to Sin City after taking the stage alongside Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills last May for their Four Queens, One Stage tour. The singer, who briefly lived in Vegas, had a residency run at the Flamingo Las Vegas from 2002 to 2005 and one at the Tropicana in 2011.

Smokey most recently performed in Vegas in early 2025, when he played a series of shows at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. PT, following a week filled with presales.

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Neil Young is offering up his music for free to folks in Greenland.

The rocker announced the news in a post on his Neil Young Archives website, offering up a free year subscription to the site “to all our friends in Greenland.”

“I hope my music and music films will ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats you are experiencing from our unpopular and hopefully temporary government,” Young wrote. “It is my sincere wish for you to be able to enjoy all of my music in your beautiful Greenland home, in its highest quality.”

He added, “This is an offer of Peace and Love. All the music I have made during the last 62 years is yours to hear. You can renew for free as long as you are in Greenland. We do hope other organisations will follow in the spirit of our example. LOVE EARTH.”

The Neil Young Archives site gives fans access to Young’s catalog of music, including albums, live concert recordings and concert films. Those in Greenland need to register on the site, and they’ll be sent a code for the free access.

Back in October, Young announced he was pulling his music off Amazon due to Jeff Bezos’ support of the current administration, and in a more recent post he reiterated his stance.

“Amazon is owned by Jeff Bezos, a billionaire backer of the president,” he wrote. “The president’s international policies and his support of ICE make it impossible for me to ignore his actions. If you feel as I do, I strongly recommend that you do not use Amazon.”

“My music will never be available on Amazon, as long as it is owned by Bezos,” he added. “I think the message I am sending is important and clear.”

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Back in December, former Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm revealed that he had a new album on the way, and now we know the details.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to drop the new solo album Released on March 27, featuring 10 tracks written by Gramm and his former Black Sheep bandmate Bruce Turgon.

“My new album Released is a collection of unreleased songs that were recorded in the 1980s during the production of my three previous solo albums,” says Gramm. “These are powerful, heartfelt songs with a great vintage sound taken right from my old multitrack tapes.”

“This new album was a long time coming and it’s a real nostalgia trip,” he adds. “It means a lot to me to finally see this album released, to be taken back in time when I hear this music again, to remember working with all these great musicians, and to feel that my catalog is now complete.”

And Gramm is sharing his first taste of the album with the release of the track “Young Love,” which features Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell on guitar. The song is now available via digital outlets.

Fans will soon get to hear Gramm perform these songs live. He is due to hit the road in support of the album this summer, with dates to be announced in the coming weeks. He is also set to reunite with Foreigner for a string of Florida shows that kick off April 17 in St. Augustine, wrapping April 23 in Key West.

Gramm’s Released will be available digitally, on CD and on limited-edition ruby red vinyl. All formats are available for preorder now.

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Barry Manilow isn’t letting his health issues keep him from making the whole world sing.

The music legend has announced seven new arena dates for his 2026 tour. He’ll perform in Long Island, New York; Newark, New Jersey; Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; Portland, Maine; and in Albany and Buffalo, New York, from April 13 through April 22. These will be his final concerts in these areas.

A presale for those dates starts Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. local time; tickets go on sale to the general public Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. local time.

Meanwhile, Barry has released a new video showing him doing a solo piano performance of his latest single, “Once Before I Go,” at the Westgate in Las Vegas, where he has his long-running residency. He plans to put out more new music this year.

Barry’s 2026 shows start Feb. 27 in Tampa, Florida. They’re scheduled through April 29 in Duluth, Georgia.

Barry announced in December that he’d been diagnosed with stage-one lung cancer; he’s since undergone surgery and his team is optimistic.

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Aerosmith is revisiting their self-titled debut album.

The “Sweet Emotion” rockers will release Aerosmith (Legendary Edition) on March 20, described in a press release as the band’s “definitive version” of the 1973 album.

The album will be released in a variety of formats, including the limited-edition five-LP Aerosmith (Legendary Collector’s Edition) that includes the original album remastered on clear vinyl, along with a 2024 Album Mix on translucent red vinyl.

The set also includes a 1973 live performance at the Boston venue Paul’s Mall on black vinyl, as well as  previously unreleased studio tracks, also on black vinyl, and a UV cloud-effect 12-inch vinyl, featuring both the 2024 remaster and 2024 mix of the band’s iconic single “Dream On.”

It also comes with a hardcover book featuring never-before-seen photos, plus liner notes with new interviews with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford and Joey Kramer. There are also contributions from musicians like Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Dolly Parton, The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson, Guns N’ Roses’ Slash and more.

Aerosmith (Legendary Edition) will also be released as four-LP and three-CD sets, as well as digitally and as a single LP, in both black and translucent red, and as a single CD.

All formats are available for preorder now. Those who preorder will get a preview of the set with the instant grat track “Mama Kin (2024 Mix).”

Released in January 1973, Aerosmith wasn’t an initial hit for the band, but eventually peaked at #21 in 1976. It featured Aerosmith’s now signature tune “Dream On,” which also wasn’t a hit when it was originally released in 1973, but reached the top 10 when it was rereleased in December 1975.

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