Former Journey frontman Steve Perry has received a lot of media attention thanks to a pair of remixes of his old band’s 1983 hit “Separate Ways,” which appear on the soundtrack of the latest season of Stranger Things.

During an interview on the Rock Classics Radio show, Apple Hits Music DJ Jenn Marino asked him what song he’d like to hear accompanying his scene if he appeared on an episode of Stranger Things.

While the series is set in the 1980s and usually showcases songs from that era, Perry said he’d want to feature a tune by his favorite 1960s soul singer.

“Well, first of all, I would be driving to school in am … really beautiful GTO, and out of the speakers of the car, I would love to hear some Sam Cooke,” Steve declared. “I mean, you’d have to allow that generation to start to discover that by having one guy in the car, a young-looking Steve Perry … playing ‘Cupid’ or [another Cooke tune].”

Steve then settled on a different song and proceeded to serenade Jenn with a verse from Cooke’s posthumous 1965 single “When a Boy Falls In Love.”

“I mean, that song cripples me,” he added. “It’s so teenage and so true. So that’s my choice.”

Perry also discussed how he wound up collaborating on the second of the two “Separate Ways” remixes for the Stranger Things season 4 soundtrack. He explained that he contacted series creators, the Duffer Brothers, and offered his services after he heard the first remix, which was used in the new season’s first trailer.

“I had not heard [my voice] that naked [on the track] since the day we did it back in the ’80s,” Steve noted, “and I loved it.”

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Britney Spears’ ex-husband Jason Alexander — who infamously broke into her house during her wedding –pleaded no contest to aggravated trespassing and battery. Rolling Stone reports a plea deal allowed for the felony stalking charges to be dropped. Alexander will serve 128 days in jail.

Niall Horan is a proud fan of Harry Styles’ music and says his “favorite song at the moment” is “As It Was,” reports Billboard. He said the #1 hit is a “great song.”

Kesha celebrated the fifth anniversary of her Rainbow album. “This was a moment in my life that was so f***ing scary. Everything was changing and I had to take a leap of faith. Who I was before was irrelevant and who I was becoming was a stranger to me and to all of you,” she penned on TikTok, thanking her fans for always being by her side. 

Ava Max teased more of her upcoming album Diamonds & Dancefloors — sharing some glam photos of her in a ’90s-inspired purple tank and low-rise jeans. “turning tears to diamonds,” she captioned the post, leading fans to believe it’s for her upcoming single “Million Dollar Baby.”

Speaking of new music, Zedd released “an exclusive preview of my upcoming single” on Instagram — but he didn’t reveal its title or release date. He just played a second of the new song.  

Jessica Biel shared some throwback photos of her, husband Justin Timberlake and the NSYNC boys, as well as Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. Justin, who is sporting ultra-curly hair, is posing with bandmates Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, JC Chasez and Chris Kirkpatrick.

If you suspected TikTok is helping songs go viral, you are correct. Billboard reports influencers are helping determine what songs race up the charts — and the songs’ labels are even paying influencers, alternatively called “music curators,” to recommend the tracks to their followers.

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A pair of archival live albums capturing metal legends Dio performing at the Monsters of Rock festivals in Donington, England, in 1983 and 1987, respectively, will be released September 23 on CD and as limited-edition two-LP vinyl sets.

The CD and two-LP versions of both albums — Dio at Donington ’83 and Dio at Donington ’87 — will come packaged with a 3D lenticular print of the cover art, while the LP sets will feature an exclusive etching on Side D. Standard single-LP editions of both albums will also be available.

Dio at Donington ’83 features the Ronnie James Dio-led band performing in support of its debut album, Holy Diver. The group’s set featured renditions of four songs from Holy Diver, as well as select tunes from Ronnie’s stints with Rainbow and Black Sabbath, including Rainbow’s “Stargazer” and “Man on the Silver Mountain,” and Sabbath’s “Heaven and Hell” and “Children of the Sea.”

Dio’s 1983 lineup featured drummer Vinny Appice, bassist Jimmy Bain, keyboardist Claude Schnell and future Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell.

Dio at Donington ’87 captures the band performing shortly after the release of its Dream Evil album. Dio’s set included three songs from Dream Evil, the title tracks of their Holy Diver and The Last in Line albums, and select Black Sabbath and Rainbow tunes.

Dio’s 1987 lineup featured Appice, Bain, Schnell and guitarist Craig Goldy.

Dio at Donington ’83 and Dio at Donington ’87 can be preordered now. Recordings of the two concerts were previously released together in a single package in 2010.

Here’s the full Dio at Donington ’83 track list:

“Stand Up and Shout”
“Straight Through the Heart”
“Children of the Sea”
“Rainbow in the Dark”
“Holy Diver”
Drum Solo
“Stargazer”
Guitar Solo
“Heaven and Hell”
“Man on the Silver Mountain”
“Starstruck”
“Man on the Silver Mountain (Reprise)”

And here’s the full Dio at Donington ’87 track list:

“Dream Evil”
“Neon Knights”
“Naked in the Rain”
“Rock ‘n’ Roll Children”
“Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll”
“The Last in Line”
“Children of the Sea”
“Holy Diver”
“Heaven and Hell”
“Man on the Silver Mountain”
“All the Fools Sailed Away”
“The Last in Line (Reprise)”
“Rainbow in the Dark”

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Andy Grammer got choked up singing his hit “Saved My Life” to his godmother, Leigh. Andy shared the sweet video, where he dedicated the song to her and had to face away from her to sing it.

Cyndi Lauper saluted National Vinyl Record Day by explaining what makes the music format so special.  Taking to Instagram, she explained in a video, “Everybody forgets that it sounds great. We used to have a saying, ‘It’s not final ’til it’s vinyl.'” She then played her 1983 hit “She’s So Unusual” to prove her point.

Jessica Biel shared some throwback photos of her, husband Justin Timberlake and the NSYNC boys, as well as Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. Justin, who is sporting ultra-curly hair, is posing with bandmates Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, JC Chasez and Chris Kirkpatrick.

Paula Abdul showed off how much her dog loves her. She shared a video of her coming home; the little dog tackles Paula, covers her in kisses and runs around in total excitement. “Talk about someone who’s excited to see me,” she wrote on TikTok.

Ava Max shared some glam photos of her in a ’90s-inspired purple tank and low-rise jeans. “turning tears to diamonds,” she captioned the post, leading fans to believe this is for her upcoming single “Million Dollar Baby.”

If you suspected TikTok is helping songs go viral, you are correct. Billboard reports influencers are becoming kingmakers in making songs go viral — and labels are even paying influencers, alternatively called “music curators,” to recommend certain songs to their followers. 

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Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert is no longer in the band.

In a statement posted to their Instagram Story, the “Mystery” rockers write, “Turnstile and guitarist Brady Ebert are parting ways.”

“We are deeply grateful for our time together,” the statement continues. “Our love for him continues and we wish him nothing but the best moving forward.”

Ebert has been with Turnstile since the band was founded in 2010. He played on the group’s 2021 breakout album Glow On, which spawned the singles “Mystery” and “Blackout,” as well as their first two records.

Turnstile is set to open a run of dates on My Chemical Romance‘s U.S. reunion tour later this month. They launch their own headlining tour in October and will play the Dia de Los Deftones festival in November.

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Beyoncé is preparing for the release of her very first Renaissance music video. On Friday, the singer shared a teaser of the visual for the album’s opening track, “I’m That Girl.”

The video captures Beyoncé taking a phone call and then cooking up some eggs — all in a metallic armor bodysuit. The camera then cuts to Bey making her way into a lounge, where she’s seen sitting on a dusty pink couch; another shot shows her swinging her braided ponytail alongside a horse at the bar.

Additionally, the visual features a rapid montage of Bey in different looks.

Though a release date for “I’m That Girl” hasn’t been announced, it will be the first song off the new album to receive music video treatment. The track comes after lead single “Break My Heart,” which topped the Billboard charts following its release.

Beyoncé is also making headlines for “Make Me Say It Again, Girl,” her duet with The Isley Brothers. Ronald Isley met her when she was in Destiny’s Child and told Billboard that collaborating with Bey “was one of the first things [he] thought about” when making his new album.

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Drake‘s love for his mother is written all over his face. Or, more accurately, tatted on a portion of it. The rapper got some new ink in the form of letters “SG,” his mom’s initials.

In a closeup of the tat, he captioned his mother’s full name, Sandra Gale, alongside a heart emoji. Los Angeles artist NAL also took to his Instagram to share a clip from the tattooing process.

Drake’s new ink is his latest tattoo tribute to a loved one. His previous designs honor Virgil Abloh; his son, Adonis; producer Noah “40” Shebib; Aaliyah; Denzel Washington; Lil Wayne; The Beatles; and his father, Dennis Graham.

Ironically, Drake’s tattoo is located under his left eye — in a similar position as the teardrops on the left side of mentor Lil Wayne‘s face.

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Tickets for Chris Stapleton‘s show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are on sale now. Miranda Lambert, Dwight Yoakam and Katie Pruitt are also performing. 

Walker Hayes received new RIAA certifications for his hits “Fancy Like” (certified four times Platinum), “AA” (certified Platinum) and Country Stuff the Album (certified Gold).  

Amy Grant has postponed tour dates in September and October as she continues to recover from the injuries sustained during a bicycle accident in July. She’ll resume touring in November for her Christmas tour with Michael W. Smith, along with her Christmas at the Ryman residency with husband Vince Gill.   

Thomas Rhett is teaming up with pop singer-songwriter Nicky Youre on one of the remixed versions of his hit song “Sunroof,” featured on Nicky’s newly released Sunroof Remixes EP. 

Rachel Wammack returns with her new song, “Like Me.” It’s the first time she’s released music in over a year.

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The Kid LAROI tore up the stage at Milwaukee’s The Rave / Eagles Club on Thursday, then explained in a sweet Instagram post why it was a full-circle moment for him.

LAROI penned a message on the venue’s wall in dedication of his late mentor Juice WRLD and shared a photo of it to his Instagram, along with memories of their time together and video of his sold-out show that night.

“3 years ago I came to this venue with you on the Death Race For Love Tour (our signatures are upstairs)…,” LAROI wrote in black marker on the walls. “I remember watching you take the stage and feeling so inspired. 3 years later I’m back here playing my own sold out show.”

The singer called the night a “full circle moment” and paid tribute to his mentor, saying, “None of this would have happened if it wasn’t for you.”

“Although you can’t be here to physically see it, I know you’re watching me from up there and I hope you’re proud,” the Australian hitmaker continued. “Thank you for inspiring me and millions of others.”

LAROI closed out the tribute by writing, “You will always be the greatest in my eyes.”

Juice WRLD died in December 2019 from an accidental drug overdose. The late rapper was 21 years old.

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