Billy Idol has announced additional support acts for his 2026 “It’s A Nice Day To… Tour Again!” summer tour. DEVO will join during August dates including Scranton, Pennsylvania; Uncasville, Connecticut; and Syracuse, New York. Former Bangles member Susanna Hoffs will support September shows in St. Louis, Missouri; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Kansas City, Missouri. The tour also features a five-show “Hot in the City” residency at Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, with additional options on StubHub. Idol recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Music Awards, performing “Eyes Without a Face” and “Dancing with Myself.” He will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November as part of the Class of 2026. The summer tour begins July 8th in Calgary and runs through September. Story URL
Jackson Guitars has released the Pro Series Signature Wes Borland King V in collaboration with Limp Bizkit’s guitarist, marking his first-ever signature model. The guitar features Seymour Duncan Invader SH8 pickups for high-output sound and a recessed Floyd Rose 1500 Series Bridge for extreme tremolo use. Borland emphasized simplicity in his design philosophy, stating “you just need volume, pickups, locking tremolo system and 24 frets.” The instrument includes an upside-down headstock logo, which originated from Borland modifying a left-handed King V for right-hand playing. Jackson’s Peter Wichers called the accidental detail “one of the most iconic” features of the build. The guitar uses neck-through construction with graphite reinforcement for durability during live performances. Story URL
The White House has revealed the musical lineup for the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair, a 16-date concert series that will run from June 25th through July 10th as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Headlined by longtime MAGA supporter Vanilla Ice, the roster also includes Milli Vanilli, C+C Music Factory, Martina McBride, The Commodores, Poison’s Bret Michaels, Young MC, and Flo Rida. Notably absent from the current lineup is Kid Rock, though organizers promise “many more” acts. The festivities will span venues from the US Capitol to Washington Monument, featuring themed programming including “Military & Veterans Appreciation Day.” Story URL
Paul McCartney revealed that he possesses an unreleased Prince recording of “The Long and Winding Road” and wants the late musician’s estate to authorize its release. Speaking on BBC Radio, McCartney explained how Prince’s personal photographer shared the rehearsal recording several years after Prince’s 2016 death. McCartney described the version as “kind of rocky” with “really good guitar” work. The two musicians never knew each other well, and McCartney expressed regret about not developing a closer relationship before Prince’s unexpected passing. Prince’s vault contains thousands of unreleased songs, with the estate occasionally sharing selections. Last month, they released “With This Tear” from a previously unreleased album project, with more vault material expected later this year. Story URL
A false Facebook page claiming Barry Gibb died received nearly one million likes over the weekend, but the 79-year-old Bee Gees singer is alive and well. The “R.I.P. Barry Gibb” page featured fabricated death announcements before being removed Tuesday. Multiple posts with AI-generated images showing Gibb in hospital beds and coffins circulated on the platform, some dating back 48 weeks. Gibb’s family confirmed he remains “healthy, happy, and living life at his Miami-area home.” Celebrity death hoaxes frequently target famous figures on social media. Gibb is the last surviving member of the Bee Gees, formed with brothers Maurice and Robin, who died in 2003 and 2012 respectively. The group created disco classics like “Night Fever” and “You Should Be Dancing” during their career spanning the 1960s onward. Story URL