The following list of the most played live song by 40 classic rock legends often mirrors their biggest and most enduring hits — but not always. It stands to reason that once an artist scores a blockbuster, career-defining hit, it will follow them for the rest of their lives. Just take a look at Bon Jovi, whose chart-topping Slippery When Wet […]
Pamela Anderson broke up with Superman actor Dean Cain, who played Superman in The Adventures of Lois and Clark, had a short-lived romance with “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson, but it didn’t last for one simple reason, and it likely had to do with Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee. During a candid interview, Cain, 59, explained […]
Don Toliver returns with a new single, building on the momentum from his previous videos for “No Pole,” “Lose My Mind,” and “No Comments.” This time around, he teams up with prolific Texas hitmaker Cardo for “Tiramisu,” a vibey ode to the sweet life. A melody-heavy come-on to a romantic interest, “Tiramisu” benefits greatly from […]
Mark Volman, a cofounder of the Turtles and the cosinger on several of their hit songs, has died. He was 78. Over his five-decade career, Volman also performed with fellow Turtles cofounder and singer Howard Kaylan as Flo & Eddie, who released albums as a duo and also performed on songs by Bruce Springsteen, T. […]
Green Day have shared the official teaser trailer for ‘New Years Rev’, the upcoming movie based on the band’s story. Written and directed by Lee Kirk, the film is based on the legendary band’s days travelling and touring in a van prior to their breakout success in the early 90s. The band’s members, Billie Joe […]
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what’s out and also what’s hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that was released this week, we’ve […]
The mid-’90s marked one of the most turbulent chapters in Iron Maiden‘s storied history. Following the departure of Bruce Dickinson in 1993, the band recruited Wolfsbane frontman Blaze Bayley as their new vocalist. With Bayley at the helm, Iron Maiden released two records — 1995’s The X Factor and 1998’s Virtual XI. While neither album […]
Ozzy Osbourne will receive another all-star tribute during this Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, with Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Extreme‘s Nuno Bettencourt and punk star Yungblud honoring the recently departed metal legend. The four musicians will join forces for a “once-in-a-lifetime performance,” honoring the Prince of Darkness with a medley of his greatest hits […]
Eddie Van Halen was critical of Michael Anthony Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony recently reflected on making Van Halen’s “Balance.” They noted that it was more serious and less fun compared to earlier albums. They credit producers Bruce Fairbairn and Mike Fraser for achieving a polished, modern sound—though it lacked the distinct “Van Halen” character […]
For much of the year, Drake has been working on a new album, ostensibly called Iceman, with the intent of swinging public perception back in his favor. He’s been furthering that mission by hosting a series of livestreams previewing songs from the project, and in the latest, he’s revealed two new collaborations with a pair […]