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Billy Joel Clears Up DUI, Bankruptcy Rumors

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:49:17 +0000

Billy Joel opens up about a lot of things in a new interview with The New York Times Magazine, including dating, not writing any new pop songs and Elton John's "mom hair." But he also addresses two subjects the tabloids have mostly focused on since Joel stopped making pop records two decades ago: his drinking and the state of his finances.

Billy Joel, David Lee Roth and Steven Tyler Share Memories of Each Other at Stone Festival Press Conference

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:18:21 +0000

Aerosmith, Van Halen and Billy Joel are the headliners for this weekend's Stone Music Festival in Sydney, Aus. During yesterday's press conference to kick off the weekend, media and fans learned that there's a mutual respect and admiration amongst the legendary rockers. "I tried to do the thing in 'Jump' but I split my pants," Joel said. "I couldn't do the move."

Woman Who Allegedly Stalked Billy Joel's Daughter Found Naked in Minnesota

Jeff Giles — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:08:54 +0000

Her music isn't as widely known as her famous father's, but Alexa Ray Joel -- otherwise known as the 27-year-old daughter of Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel -- still has some fans of her own. In fact, one of them recently took things a little too far.

Billy Joel is Building a Motorcycle for Bruce Springsteen

Dave Lifton — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:25:16 +0000

Born a few months apart in the New York area, lifelong labelmates and members of the (other) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen have a lot in common. In addition, both are also well-known motorcycle fans, and Joel is currently building a bike for his old friend.

Billy Joel Thinking About Touring Again

Dave Lifton — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:48:26 +0000

Although he's spent the past few months saying that he's given up touring, Billy Joel may have had a change of heart. In a new interview, Joel says that if he launch another tour, fans shouldn't expect a typical greatest hits show.

Billy Joel Sings 'New York State of Mind' with Fan

Dave Lifton — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:50:16 +0000

Although has sworn off the idea of doing another full-scale rock tour, Billy Joel still does his acclaimed 'An Evening of Questions and Answers and a Little Bit of Music' series at colleges. At a recent event, a fan wound up playing one of Joel's signature songs with the legendary musician.

Billy Joel Rules Out Touring Again

Dave Lifton — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:01:15 +0000

Despite a killer performance at the recent 12-12-12 concert at Madison Square Garden and an upcoming headlining slot at JazzFest, Billy Joel will not be mounting a tour any time soon. In a new interview, he disclosed that recent health issues have stopped him from a return to the stage.

Billy Joel to Release 'Love Songs' Compilation

Dave Lifton — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:01:58 +0000

It’s not even Christmas and we’re starting to hear about albums that are coming out in time for Valentine’s Day. Billy Joel will release ‘She’s Got A Way: Love Songs’ on Jan. 22, 2013. The 18-song set brings together many of his best-known ballads from throughout his career, such as the Grammy-winning ‘Just the Way [...]

Guitars Signed by Keith Richards, Def Leppard, Richie Sambora + More Auctioned for Charity

Dave Lifton — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:01:27 +0000

For the 27th consecutive year, WhyHunger is holding its Hungerthon to raise funds to fight poverty. To help reach their goal, the organization has acquired a handful of guitars and other memorabilia by many rock legends, which are being auctioned online. Included in this year’s auction are a red Stratocaster signed by Keith Richards (complete [...]

Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and the Who on 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert Lineup

Billy Dukes — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:01:22 +0000

Eight A-list artists have been named as performers at the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy relief concert in New York City next month. Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and the Who are just three of the classic rock acts who've agreed to play the Madison Square Garden event. More are expected to be named in coming weeks.

Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel + More to Headline All-Star Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Jeff Giles — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:13:42 +0000

The wind and rain that arrived with Hurricane Sandy earlier this week are now nothing more than a memory, but the hard work of rebuilding has just begun — and an impressive array of rock stars are banding together to help. Rolling Stone reports that NBC is spearheading an all-star televised benefit concert, dubbed ‘Hurricane [...]

Move Over, Lindsay Lohan — Amanda Bynes + 15 More Hot Mess Celebrities

Alyssa Kramer — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:01:38 +0000

Well, another one of my favorite childhood actors is officially a hot mess. Amanda Bynes, star of 'The Amanda Show,' has not had the best year. After being slapped with a DUI and accused of three hit-and-runs earlier this year, she was just recently caught driving illegally while lighting up what appeared to be a marijuana pipe. The media is now saying that she may be suffering from mental illness. (Ya think? I assumed so before I even knew she was talking to inanimate objects.)

Billy Joel Goes Back to College for Intimate Concert

Billy Dukes — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:00:46 +0000

Wednesday night’s Billy Joel show at the University of Massachusetts was far from his biggest concert ever, but for the audience of about 900 students and staff it was more than entertaining. Joel sang, told stories, gave lessons, did impressions and revealed secrets inside Durgin Hall.

Billy Joel's 'Piano Man, ' and Full Album Catalog Get Deluxe Treatment

Chris M. Junior — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:59:17 +0000

When Billy Joel was a young artist entertaining offers from record labels, he ultimately chose Columbia because it was “a company that knows how to build a career.”

On Nov. 8, Columbia/Legacy Recordings will honor that successful career by releasing a limited-edition Joel boxed set and a two-disc version of his 1973 breakthrough album, ‘Piano Man.’