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The B-52s Unveil 2025 Dates for Las Vegas Residency at The Venetian Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

The World’s Greatest Party Band is returning to The World’s Greatest Party City in 2025! The B-52s have announced five 2025 dates for their wildly successful Las Vegas residency at The Venetian Theatre.

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Soundtrack Released
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2024

The music on the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack is drawn from several of the Island albums that launched Marley to stardom: Catch a Fire (1973), Burnin' (1973), Rastaman Vibration (1976), Exodus (1977), Kaya (1978), and Uprising (1980).

Photos: First Look at U2:UV ACHTUNG BABY LIVE at Sphere
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2023

Last night, U2 (Bono, The Edge and Adam Clayton with Bram van den Berg) lit up the Sphere stage with a mind-blowing opening night of their highly-anticipated U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere shows, reinventing the live music experience with the launch of the world's most cutting-edge venue. Check out photos here!

Bob Marley And The Wailers' 'Catch a Fire' to Be Reissued For 50th Anniversary
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2023

CATCH A FIRE, Bob Marley And The Wailers' seminal first release on Island Records, universally regarded as the album that put reggae music on the global stage, is being re-issued to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its original release in 1973.

International Music Icon Angelique Kidjo New Doc QUEEN KIDJO Reigns During 15th Anniversary Season Of AFROPOP
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2023

Queen Kidjo will hold court during season 15 of the award-winning documentary series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange.

The B-52s to Return to the Venetian Resort Las Vegas in 2023 for Ten-Night Residency
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2022

The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas is turning into the Love Shack for a ten-night residency from Friday, May 5 through Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. All performances are scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. “So Roam If You Want To” … as long as you end up in the Love Shack in Las Vegas with The B-52s! 

GET UP STAND UP! THE BOB MARLEY MUSICAL Will Release Cast Recording Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

'GET UP STAND UP!”, the Original Cast Recording of the award-winning hit West End musical of the same name, will be released on 10 October 2022.

The B-52s Officially Kick off Farewell Tour
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2022

The B-52s have returned to the road one last time. Tonight, the iconic group will kick off their farewell tour at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, CT. The North American farewell tour will visit 11 cities across the U.S. and will run through November 11, climaxing at Atlanta’s legendary Fox Theatre.

The B-52s Announce Farewell Tour
by Michael Major - Apr 26, 2022

Now, The B-52s are gearing up to return to the road one last time and are announcing a farewell tour that will kick off this summer. Their North American farewell tour will visit 11 cities across the U.S., kicking off August 22th in Seattle. KC and The Sunshine Band and The Tubes are set to make special guest appearances on select dates.

MANIA -The ABBA Tribute Comes To Worcester in October
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2022

​​​​​​​MANIA - The ABBA Tribute (@maniatheshow) brings their live show to The Hanover Theatre on Saturday, October 29. MANIA (formerly ABBA MANIA) formed in 1999 and the show has been selling out theatres and concert halls internationally ever since. This show has toured the world in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish 'Supergroup' to their millions of fans, old and new!

BOB MARLEY: LEGACY Documentary Series Continues Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 2, 2020

Today, episode seven of Bob Marley's Legacy documentary series continues with 'Freedom Fighter,'a powerful new short featuring insight and interviews from some of the world's most respected artists, writers, activists, and filmmakers.

Bob Marley Limited-Edition LP Series Available Dec. 11
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 9, 2020

Today, UMe and Tuff Gong announce three new and exclusive limited-edition collector series coming later this year.

Mourning The Passing Of Toots Hibbert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2020

VP Records joins family, friends and fans as we collectively mourn the passing of Reggae icon Frederick Nathaniel ‘Toots’ Hibbert.

Frederick Nathaniel 'Toots' Hibbert Dies at 77
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 14, 2020

VP Records joins family, friends and fans as we collectively mourn the passing of Reggae icon Frederick Nathaniel ‘Toots’ Hibbert.

Alan Williams Premieres 'Anniston' With DittyTV - Watch It Now, New Album Out Aug 28
by Robert Diamond - Aug 19, 2020

Alan Williams released his debut single “Anniston” on August 14 - listen HERE. The video made its national broadcast debut on DittyTV, Monday, August 17 premiering on their “Rhythm Roots” channel at 7:00pm CT, with a rebroadcast on August 18 at 7:00am CT.

Willie Nelson to be Honored at the 12th Annual GRAMMY Week Celebration
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 30, 2018

The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing® will honor eight-time GRAMMY® Award winner Willie Nelson at its annual GRAMMY Week celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at The Village Studios in West Los Angeles. Now in its 12th year, this event will celebrate the artistic achievements and creative genius of Nelson, one of the music industry's most beloved icons. The event also acknowledges the overall industry contributions of the Producers & Engineers Wing's more than 6,400 professional members. GRAMMY Week culminates with the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards® on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, airing live on the CBS Television Network, at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT.

New Arcade Fire Remix & Video Released, 'Peter Pan'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 21, 2018

As Arcade Fire approach the grand finale of their Everything Now Continued Tour, headlining The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles tonight, a new remix and accompanying video have been released for “Peter Pan” from the band's Grammy-nominated international #1 album, Everything Now.

The Life Tour: Starring Boy George & Culture Club and The B-52s with Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey Kicks Off This Summer
by Macon Prickett - Mar 20, 2018

Grammy Award winning legends Boy George and Culture Club have revealed plans for a major 2018 U.S. headline tour with the multi-platinum selling band The B-52s. Announced today, The Life Tour: starring Boy George & Culture Club and The B-52s with special guest Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey, will visit 40+ cities across the U.S. with a stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Thursday, September 6.

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz to Be Honored by Recording Academy Producers & Engineers
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 30, 2017

The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing will honor GRAMMY Award winners Alicia Keys and Kasseem Dean, aka 'Swizz Beatz,' at their annual GRAMMY Week celebration on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at Rockefeller Center's iconic Rainbow Room in New York City.

Feyline to Present First Ever New Year's Eve Concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017

Resurrecting a famed moniker and bringing the first ever New Year's Eve concert to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater, is none other than Feyline the entity once helmed by legendary concert promoter Barry Fey.