Forbes has declared Paul McCartney a billionaire, with a net worth surpassing $1.4 billion. The former Beatle ranks third among the world’s wealthiest musicians, behind Jay-Z at $2.8 billion and Taylor Swift at $2 billion. McCartney built much of his fortune through his publishing company, MPL Communications, acquiring rights to classics like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” and the Grease soundtrack. His career touring grosses also surpassed $1 billion in 2022. With The Beatles, McCartney holds the record for most Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, with 20 chart-toppers. He has scored nine additional solo No. 1s through his independent work and with Wings. Story URL
Phil Collins is considering a return to the stage following Genesis’s final Last Domino farewell tour, which wrapped in March 2022. In a new interview with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ahead of his solo induction, Collins said, “I never say exactly never. Every now and again, I think about going out on the road again.” His last solo tour, the Not Dead Yet Live run in 2017, saw Collins performing seated due to nerve damage from a spinal injury. After Genesis’s farewell tour concluded, Collins fell gravely ill after heavy drinking, with family called to say their goodbyes. He has since recovered, telling the BBC he is “totally healthy and mobile.” Collins also hinted at possible new music, his last studio album being 2002’s Testify. Story URL
Blue Öyster Cult has expanded their 2027 tour, adding eight co-headline dates with Uriah Heep. The run kicks off in February and stretches through early March, hitting cities including Tacoma, Phoenix, Denver, Detroit, and Nashville. Blue Öyster Cult will also play UK dates in April and Sweden Rock Festival in June. Next year marks the band’s 55th year of touring. “I really love my place in history,” guitarist Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser told Ultimate Classic Rock. The tour features legacy members Roeser and Eric Bloom alongside Richie Castellano, Danny Miranda, and Jules Radino. Uriah Heep, still led by co-founding guitarist Mick Box, is currently on their farewell “Magician’s Farewell” tour. Presales begin Tuesday, November 10, with general tickets on sale Friday, November 13. Story URL
Fall Out Boy have unveiled their largest headlining tour to date, the Twilight of the Punks Tour, spanning 36 cities worldwide in 2027. The Offspring, Good Charlotte, and the Story So Far will support the North American leg, which runs July 13 through August 26. The European leg opens May 17 in Prague. Artist presales begin November 11, with general on-sale November 12. Alongside the announcement, the band released new single “Aces,” featuring a live-band sound reminiscent of their From Under the Cork Tree era. “This is not a farewell tour,” Pete Wentz said. Frontman Patrick Stump confirmed no album is currently in the works, though he and Wentz remain actively writing together. Story URL
Oasis will not attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on November 14 at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theatre. Rolling Stone confirmed neither Noel nor Liam Gallagher will appear to accept the honor or perform. Noel will instead perform solo at London’s Royal Festival Hall for Goldie’s EFG Jazz Festival. Liam had previously dismissed the nomination, telling The Sunday Times, “do me a favor and fu-k off.” After officially being inducted, Liam softened slightly on X, calling it “a real honour.” The band is being inducted alongside Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. By skipping, Oasis join a long list of Hall of Fame no-shows including David Bowie, the Sex Pistols, and Paul McCartney. Story URL
A new documentary about Hootie & The Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker is heading to Hulu and Disney+ on November 16th. Titled They Called Me Hootie, the film traces Rucker’s journey from Charleston, South Carolina to rock superstardom, including darker chapters involving divorce, drug addiction, and near-death experiences. The documentary features never-before-seen band footage and interviews with bandmates Jim Sonefeld, Mark Bryan, and Dean Felber, plus friends Woody Harrelson and Brad Paisley. “I’ve had opportunities beyond anything I dreamed of, but there have also been times when I had to bet on myself,” Rucker said. Executive producer Robin Roberts described the film as “raw, vulnerable and unexpected.” Rucker released his memoir Life’s Too Short in 2024. Story URL
U2 guitarist The Edge secretly wrote a full script for an Elf sequel — but it never got made. Actor Andy Richter revealed the surprising detail on Obsessed: The Podcast, saying original producer Shauna Robertson was once contacted about the script. “Somewhere in the world there is an Edge-penned ‘Elf 2’ out there,” Richter said. A separate sequel script was also written by The Hangover Part II writer Scot Armstrong, involving Santa being kidnapped by “evil South Pole elves.” Despite the interest, Richter believes a sequel is unnecessary. “Just let ‘Elf’ be ‘Elf,'” he said. “Why risk it?” The 2003 holiday classic, directed by Jon Favreau and starring Will Ferrell, remains beloved. Story URL
Founding Type O Negative guitarist Kenny Hickey says the band declined a lucrative offer to reunite for a tribute show honoring late singer and bassist Peter Steele. Speaking on the HardLore podcast, Hickey explained the logistics made a single performance impractical. “We got offered one show for a lot of money. We couldn’t do one show for a lot of money. It’s such a large undertaking,” he said. Finding a replacement for Steele remains a key obstacle. “There’s a lot of guys running around singing with a deep voice pretending they’re Peter,” Hickey noted. Steele died in April 2010 at age 48. Hickey said he wouldn’t rule out a future reunion but questioned whether a tribute show would be “viable.” Hickey and drummer Johnny Kelly currently perform together in doom band Silvertomb. Story URL
Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst has hinted at a political campaign, though details remain unclear. Taking to Instagram, Durst said, “Well, just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse, it’s time to vote Durst.” He added, “I wanna get to the bottom of all this bulls***. I’m running.” In other band news, Limp Bizkit is set to support Metallica on their 2027 North American ‘M72 World Tour.’ Story URL