Jon Bon Jovi will be one of the inaugural inductees into the new Count Basie Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame is part of the 16-month centennial celebration for the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey.
The induction ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 25th, at 11 am and will be livestreamed via the venue’s Facebook page. Bon Jovi is confirmed to attend. The other inaugural inductee is the legendary jazz musician William James “Count” Basie himself, a Red Bank native for whom the venue is named.
Bon Jovi has a long history with the Count Basie Center for the Arts, having performed there numerous times. Additionally, his philanthropic organization, the JBJ Soul Foundation, operates the nonprofit community restaurant JBJ Soul Kitchen, which is located within walking distance of the venue.
The Count Basie Center for the Arts is a non-profit performing arts center with a rich history that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building first opened on November 11, 1926, as the Carlton Theater, a vaudeville and movie house. After falling into disrepair, it was purchased and reopened in 1973 as the Monmouth Arts Center. In 1984, it was renamed the Count Basie Theatre to honor the legendary jazz musician William James “Count” Basie, a Red Bank native, who had passed away that year.
In 2018, the venue changed its name to the Count Basie Center for the Arts to reflect its expanded mission beyond just the main theater. The main theater itself was renamed the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre. A multi-million dollar expansion in 2020 added a second performance space, The Vogel, and the Grunin Arts and Education Building.
The center is dedicated to providing diverse artistic and cultural experiences, and it has a robust arts education program that serves thousands of students each year.
The Count Basie Center for the Arts is a vital hub for culture and entertainment in the region, attracting over 300,000 patrons annually and continuing to play a significant role in the community. Over the years, the venue has hosted a wide range of famous artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Tony Bennett, and Ringo Starr.
Barry Manilow has unveiled ten farewell U.S. tour dates for January 2026. Manilow will bring his high-energy, hit-packed concert to nine major cities, including Orlando, Tampa, Charleston, Greensboro, and Columbus. These dates will mark Manilow’s final concerts in each of these markets.
Ahead of the farewell tour dates, Manilow has shared a new single, “Once Before I Go.” The melodically powerful new song, produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Demonte Posey, and written by Peter Allen and Dean Pitchford, feels like an instant timeless classic.
Tickets for Manilow’s new tour dates go on sale to the public on Friday, September 26th at 10 am local time. VIP packages will be available for select shows starting today (Tues, Sept 23rd) at 1 pm ET.
Fans can look forward to an unforgettable evening as Manilow performs his greatest hits, including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” With his signature showmanship and timeless catalog, each performance will be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration with one of music’s most legendary performers.
With a career spanning more than five decades, Manilow has become one of the most celebrated entertainers in history. Named the No. 1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time by Billboard and R&R magazines, he has sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, released over 40 albums, and earned 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 No. 1s and 28 Top 10 hits. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has earned Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Awards and has been honored with the BMI Icon Award.
His long-running Las Vegas residency has been hailed among the city’s best, and his record-breaking appearances at Radio City Music Hall cement his place as one of the venue’s all-time greats. Beyond the stage, he founded the Manilow Music Project, which has donated millions of dollars in instruments and resources to schools across the country, ensuring future generations have access to music education.
Barry Manilow 2026 Tour Dates:
Jan 6 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena Jan 7 – Orlando, FL @ Kia Center Jan 8 – Tampa, FL @ Benchmark International Arena Jan 10 – Estero, FL @ Hertz Arena Jan 11 – Estero, FL @ Hertz Arena Jan 12 – Jacksonville, FL @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Jan 14 – Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum Jan 15 – Greensboro, NC @ First Horizon Coliseum Jan 16 – Duluth, GA @ Gas South Arena Jan 18 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
Europe’s biggest country music festival, C2C: Country to Country, returns in spring 2026 with Zach Top making his UK debut, Keith Urban returning after seven years, and Brooks & Dunn playing the region for the first time in 15 years.
Created by AEG Europe and SJM Concerts in association with the Country Music Association, the festival takes place in March in London, Glasgow and Belfast with three days of the best in country music and programming.
C2C Festival will be held from Friday, March 13th, through Sunday, March 16th at London’s The O2, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, and Belfast’s The SSE Arena.
Additional artists include Scotty McCreery, Russell Dickerson, Drake Milligan, Kameron Marlowe, Ashley Cooke, Mackenzie Carpenter, Tyler Braden, Alana Springsteen, and others.
The public sale is on Friday, September 26th. The festival will also feature the CMA Spotlight Stage, Bluebird Cafe, and CMA Songwriters Series, with additional artists to be announced.
Third Man Records will release a special 40th anniversary edition of the Jesus and Mary Chain’s milestone 1985 debut album, Psychocandy. One of the most important and watershed albums of all time, Psychocandy will be available via a new and ongoing partnership between The Jesus and Mary Chain and Third Man Records on standard black vinyl and limited-edition hot honey vinyl beginning Friday, November 14th. Both editions come packaged in a single pocket sleeve using the original album artwork, including the printed inner sleeve. Pre-orders are available now.
With equal influence gleaned from The Stooges and The Shangri-Las, The Velvet Underground and The Beach Boys, the Jesus and Mary Chain emerged from East Kilbride, Scotland, to unleash their debut masterpiece, Psychocandy, onto an unsuspecting world, and it is safe to say nothing has ever been the same. Originally released November 18, 1985, Psychocandy now returns louder than ever – perhaps even louder than any other record before or since.
Cut by Warren Defever at Third Man Mastering using super high definition 192khz transfers of the original 1985 mix, the high-speed treatment here affords a dynamic range and unheard clarity to the band’s unprecedented utilization of controlled feedback. Featuring the founding JAMC line-up of Jim Reid, William Reid, Douglas Hart, and Bobby Gillespie, the beautiful noise and overdriven distortion of such unassailably classic songs as “Just Like Honey,” “You Trip Me Up,” and “Never Understand” has never sounded so clear.
A1. Just Like Honey A2. The Living End A3. Taste The Floor A4. The Hardest Walk A5. Cut Dead A6. In A Hole A7. Taste Of Cindy B1. Never Understand B2. Inside Me B3. Sowing Seeds B4. My Little Underground B5. You Trip Me Up B6. Something’s Wrong B7. It’s So Hard
National leaders, ministries, and everyday Americans will lend their voices to a historic, weeklong Bible-reading event at the Museum of the Bible, to commemorate America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
Actress, producer, New York Times bestselling author, and Great American Media Chief Creative Officer Candace Cameron Bure has been named one of the national spokespersons for America Reads the Bible (ARTB), a landmark event taking place in the nation’s capital from April 18-25, 2026. The entire Great American Media team is engaged in advancing the mission and message of this historic initiative that will feature voices from across the country reading Scripture, and uniting Americans around faith and the enduring power of the Bible.
Candace Cameron Bure, Great American Media Chief Creative Officer, has been named one of the national spokespersons for America Reads the Bible. This landmark event will take place at the Museum of the Bible from April 18-25, 2026.
“Candace has been a trusted voice for faith and family values for decades, and we’re honored to have her serve as a top spokesperson for America Reads the Bible,” said Bill Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media. “Recent tragedy has reminded us how important it is to come together around faith and prayer. This historic event will allow us to share God’s Word in a way that will uplift and strengthen our country. We are honored to be part of such a meaningful celebration.”
Cameron Bure stars in and produces original, faith-forward entertainment, including Great American Christmas films. Her Christian faith and commitment to wholesome storytelling have made her a leading voice in family entertainment.
“Cameron Bure’s deep commitment to faith and family makes her a powerful advocate for this historic initiative,” said Bunni Pounds, founder of Christians Engaged, the organization spearheading ARTB. The event will be produced by Great American Media and streamed live on Great American Pure Flix.
The event was inspired by the biblical prophet Ezra, who read Scripture aloud to the Israelites. In a similar spirit, readers from diverse communities will narrate the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in a livestreamed program from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily over seven days.
“America Reads the Bible is an invitation for people across the nation to reflect on the Bible’s historic role in American life and its ongoing relevance to individuals and families today,” said Pounds.
America Reads the Bible’s partners include Museum of the Bible, Great American Pure Flix, Time to Revive, Whitaker House Publishing, Andrew Wommack Ministries, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Wallbuilders, National Religious Broadcasters Association (NRB TV), Allen Jackson Ministries, Waterstone Foundation, Promise Keepers, Family Research Council, Family Policy Alliance Foundation, First Liberty Institute (religious liberty partner), Her Voice MVMT (prayer partner), Pray.com (celebration partner), and more than 83 other ministries across denominational lines. Worship leaders, including Phil King, Leeland, Meredith Andrews, and Dustin Smith, will create worship moments during the event.
Attendees may experience the event live at the Museum of the Bible or join via livestream on Great American Pure Flix at PureFlix.com.
Nearly three decades after it was recorded, one of the most iconic voices in music history returns to captivate audiences once more. Mercury Studios is honored to announce the upcoming release of Pavarotti: The Lost Concert – Live at Llangollen 1995 on November 21st, available on Blu-ray, TVOD, and digital platforms.
This remarkable and previously unreleased performance by the legendary Luciano Pavarotti, recorded at the prestigious Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in 1995, will finally be available to fans globally. This historic concert captures Pavarotti at the height of his powers, performing with the BBC Philharmonic, soprano Atzuko Kawahara and Corale Rossini, offering a rare glimpse into an unforgettable evening of music, passion, and artistry.
This year marks what would have been the 90th birthday (October 12th) of one of the most iconic voices in music history – Luciano Pavarotti. To honor this milestone, Decca Records is spearheading Pavarotti 90, a worldwide tribute celebrating the tenor’s unmatched contribution to classical music, his international appeal, and his legacy of bringing opera to the masses. They will release this concert in full, alongside two never-before-heard tracks from 1955 – the earliest known recordings of his voice, aged just 19.
Keeping a long-held promise, Luciano Pavarotti returned to the small town in North Wales in 1995 to give a special gala concert at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, forty years after winning a singing competition as part of a choir from his hometown of Modena that changed the course of his life.
Additionally, Decca will release, on the same day, the audio component of The Lost Concert: Live from Llangollen 1995. The recording has been mastered with the latest technology and comes with a 100-page collector’s book filled with essays, photographs, and archive material. It also includes two original 1955 recordings of the Corale Rossini, Bonjour mon coeur, and In Nomine Jesu, believed to be the earliest surviving audio featuring Pavarotti’s voice, as well as a rare interview where he recalls his first visit to Wales.
Oasis has released “Morning Glory (Unplugged)” from the forthcoming (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition). This special release features new unplugged versions of five classic tracks of “Morning Glory,” “Cast No Shadow,” “Wonderwall,” “Champagne Supernova,” and the previously released “Acquiesce.” The set will be released on October 3rd via Big Brother Recordings.
The new unplugged versions were produced and mixed by Noel Gallagher and Callum Marinho from the original master recordings at Noel’s studio, Lone Star Sound, in London.
(What’s The Story) Morning Glory? stands out as one of the all-time era-defining great rock albums. Oasis’ second album, released in 1995 on Creation Records, followed just 14 months after their classic debut Definitely Maybe and includes universally loved anthems “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” “Champagne Supernova,” plus fan favorites “She’s Electric” and “Roll With It.” The album propelled the band to success worldwide and has sold more than 22 million copies globally, including six million in the US, and is the UK’s third biggest-selling studio album of all time. The album was also announced by National Album Day as the Official Most Streamed Album of the ‘90s, with Definitely Maybe as the second.
The release of “Morning Glory (Unplugged)” arrives shortly after Oasis stormed through the North America leg of the Live ‘25 Tour, cementing Oasis-mania firmly on US shores. From there, the tour continues globally in South Korea, Japan, Australia, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil.
Germany’s iconic black metal force Mystic Circle have unleashed their brand-new single, “The Bible of Witch Chase”, taken from their upcoming studio album “Hexenbrand 1486”, set for release on October 31st, 2025 via ROAR! Epic and pitch-black in atmosphere, the track captures the sinister essence of the band’s vision: dark, unrelenting, and steeped in occult fire.
“The Bible of Witch Chase is the first part of our Heinrich Kramer trilogy”, the band comments. “Driven by distorted visions, he wrote the Malleus Maleficarum and condemned hundreds of innocent souls to death. This song takes you back to medieval times, where the screams of the innocent echoed as they were slaughtered by the servants of the Holy Church. Once again, it is a statement against an institution corrupted by greed and false piety. Musically, it is a dissonant, metal-influenced piece inspired by witchcraft, the inquisition, and the dark spirit of the Middle Ages.”
“Hexenbrand 1486” will be available on CD and Vinyl (both featuring a comic) as well as in Digital formats. In support, the band will be holding several signing sessions around the album release, find all upcoming dates and record store locations below!
“More serious, more respectful and more authentic” is the definition of the tenth MYSTIC CIRCLE epic “Hexenbrand 1486” – a statement that certainly applies to the formation’s attitude. “It’s a journey through time in the Mystic Circle universe”, A. Blackwar recently said. “The album is very varied and each song has its own dominance. We could release every track as a single and that says a lot about the strength of the longplayer.”
MYSTIC CIRCLE sound unmistakable, their trademarks are manifold and their hunger seems almost insatiable. What the duo has created in recent years is unparalleled and continues the legacy that the band created in the nineties with their classics “Drachenblut” (1998) and “Infernal Satanic Verses” (1999). MYSTIC CIRCLE themselves describe their style as melodic extreme metal, their very own mix of old-school death and black metal, traditional heavy metal of the eighties and horror soundtracks.
Since the unholy reunion between the two MYSTIC CIRCLE founders A. Blackwar and Beelzebub in 2021, the Germanic black metal wargods are stronger than ever. What began anew in 2022 with the self-titled “Mystic Circle” album and was rewarded with a sensational #78 place in the German album charts, was continued the following year with “Erzdämon” and now completed with “Hexenbrand 1486”.
“Hexenbrand 1486”, produced with Nils Lesser, is largely about the ‘Malleus Maleficarum’, the hammer of witches, which was written in Speyer/Germany in the year 1486. “We are lucky to live near well-known events and dark legends. Our Nibelungen cult “Drachenblut” comes from our region, as does the concept in the second part of the new record about Heinrich “Institoris” Kramer, the author of the Hexenhammer,” A. Blackwar explains.
“Heinrich Kramer embodies everything we hate about the holy institution of the church. He was a vile sadist who acted out his resentment towards women under the cloak of Christian scripture. The Hexenhammer is the work of a madman and should encourage everyone even more to leave the church and follow their own path of faith,” says Beelzebub.
The horror flair of the 80s already played a major role in the duo’s style on “Mystic Circle” and “Erzdämon”. On “Hexenbrand 1486” they consistently go one step further and add dark synth wave passages in appropriate places, with a comparable flair to legendary horror shockers and soundtracks by Dario Argento, who used synthesizers in his very own way.
The Daft Punk Experience is a new immersive tribute coming to Fortnite to celebrate the Grammy-winning duo’s iconic sound, vision, and legacy. It is a fully interactive playground that includes multiple rooms with different ways to experience Daft Punk’s music. Spanning 31 songs from across the group’s discography, this marks the biggest musical experience in Fortnight’s history. The experience grand opening is on September 27th at 2:00 pm EST, with doors opening to the pre-event lobby at 1:30 pm EST.
Players get transported into a galactic portal through a monolith in Battle Royale, or can dive in at any time by choosing the “Daft Punk Experience” tile directly from Discover. Centred around a dance floor destination hub, the festivities kick off with a supercut from Daft Punk’s legendary “Alive” tour and Alive 2007 album.
The Daft Punk Experience gives fans and players a chance to enter into this retro-futuristic realm, celebrating the band’s legacy, reimagined for the virtual world. Remix Daft Punk’s previously released music and create mashups of Daft Punk’s songs within Fortnite at Dream Chamber Studios, blast hordes of robots with a soundwave laser in the Robot Rock Arena, make a LEGO music video at “Around the World,” or hit the “Daft Club” to dance ‘til dawn. You’ll also find furniture from longtime Daft Punk collaborators Hervet Manufacturier throughout the experience.
A new “Daft Punk Bundle” will also be available in the Fortnite Shop starting September 25 at 8 pm EST. Accessories include the signature GM08 helmet, outfit, and accessories (both in Fortnite and LEGO styles); TB3 helmet, outfit, and accessories (both in Fortnite and LEGO styles); along with instruments and a “Get Lucky” (feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers) Jam Track.
An afterparty is set to follow, with details to be shared at a later date.
Ryan Bingham, acclaimed Oscar and Grammy Award-winning musician, is back with his new single “The Lucky Ones” featuring The Texas Gentlemen.
Released on The Bingham Recording Co./Thirty Tigers, the new song comes ahead of this Saturday’s historic show with Zach Bryan and John Mayer at Michigan Stadium—the largest football stadium in the Western Hemisphere and the third largest stadium in the world. While the stadium has previously held other sporting events including soccer matches and college and professional hockey games, this is the first time an artist will headline a concert at “The Big House.” Bingham’s set list will include “The Lucky Ones” as well as several additional new songs.
Written by longtime bandmate and close friend, Cody Huggins, “The Lucky Ones” will be featured on Bingham’s highly anticipated forthcoming album.
“I am absolutely fired up about this album and our next run of tour dates,” shares Bingham. “The Texas Gentlemen are a blast and our friend Cody couldn’t have written a better song than ‘The Lucky Ones’ to relate to our way of life, love, and loss. It takes a whole lot of luck to get down the road.”
Following this weekend’s landmark show, Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen will hit the road for “The All Night Long Tour” this fall including stops at Atlanta’s The Tabernacle, Charlotte’s Ballantyne Amphitheater, Nashville’s The Pinnacle, two nights at Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom, Austin’s Moody Amphitheatre and Fort Worth’s Billy Bob’s among many others. Tickets are now available via www.ryanbingham.com/tour. See below for complete itinerary details.
The extensive headline run is designed to immerse fans from the moment they arrive until the final note fades. With no opening act, each night delivers two electrifying sets from Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen, separated by a curated 30-minute intermission that transforms each venue into a festival-like destination. At select stops, fans can stop by the Bingham’s Bourbon Pop-Up Lounge, shop exclusive tour merchandise, and enjoy interactive brand experiences and photo ops—crafting an atmosphere that extends far beyond the stage. Marking Bingham’s first full-band tour since 2019, “The All Night Long Tour” captures the energy, spirit, and soul of his signature live shows—shaping each night into an unforgettable experience where storytelling, atmosphere, and connection come alive at every turn.
Bingham is a Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe, and Critics’ Choice Award-winning singer-songwriter and actor whose raw, world-weary voice and evocative storytelling have made him one of the most distinctive artists of his generation. From his early years as a drifter and bull rider to penning “The Weary Kind” for the film Crazy Heart, Bingham has built a career defined by authenticity and artistic independence. His music—spanning folk, blues, country, and rock—reflects a life fully lived, blending grit, vulnerability, and resilience in equal measure.
Across six studio albums, two live records, and his 2023 self-produced EP Watch Out For The Wolf, Bingham has remained committed to unfiltered, genre-defying storytelling, most recently captured in his live album Live at Red Rocks. In addition to his acclaimed music career, he starred as fan-favorite “Walker” on Paramount’s record-breaking series Yellowstone. Beyond the stage and screen, Bingham has launched his own record label, founded the Fort Worth-based festival and rodeo, The Great Western, and introduced Bingham Spirits, beginning with Bingham’s Bourbon in 2024.
RYAN BINGHAM & THE TEXAS GENTLEMEN’S “THE ALL NIGHT LONG TOUR” October 13—Atlanta, GA—The Tabernacle October 14—Augusta, GA—Bell Auditorium October 16—Raleigh, NC—The Ritz October 17—Charlotte, NC—Ballantyne Amphitheater October 18—St Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheater October 20—Fort Myers, FL—Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall October 21—Clearwater, FL—Ruth Eckerd Hall October 23—Pompano Beach, FL—Pompano Beach Amphitheatre October 24—Melbourne, FL—King Center for Performing Arts October 25—N. Charleston, SC—Firefly Distillery October 27—Pensacola, FL—Saenger Theatre October 28—Nashville, TN—The Pinnacle October 30—Little Rock, AR—The Hall November 1—Tulsa, OK—Cain’s Ballroom November 2—Tulsa, OK—Cain’s Ballroom November 4—Lubbock, TX—Cook’s Garage November 5—Midland, TX—The Tailgate November 7—Austin, TX—Moody Amphitheatre December 11—Fort Worth, TX—Billy Bob’s December 13—Thackerville, OK—Winstar Casino
