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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame To Livestream 2023 Induction Ceremony

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2023 induction ceremony will be streamed live for the first time, as Disney+ has picked up rights for the live broadcast.

Disney+ will livestream the event from Brooklyn's Barclays Center on November 3 at 8 p.m. ET/5 PT and be available for streaming on-demand following the ceremony.

Last year, an edited version of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony aired on HBO several weeks following the event.

"This historic live stream on Disney+ and special on ABC is a testament to the diverse sounds and enduring power of rock and roll," said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. "Over the last three decades, the annual live Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction has become music's highest honor, celebrating the artists who've defined generations and changed music forever."

This year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees include Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners, along with DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray for musical influence, and Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, Bernie Taupin for musical excellence. Don Cornelius will also be honored with the Ahmet Ertegn Award.

Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, H.E.R., Chris Stapleton, St. Vincent, New Edition and others are also slated to perform.

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Matty Healy Says The 1975 Going On 'Indefinite Hiatus' After Current Tour

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy has announced that the will band go on an "indefinite hiatus" from live concerts after they conclude their current tour.

Healy shared the news towards the end of a set at the Golden 1 Center, in Sacramento, California, before a performance of "Sex" from the band's debut album.

"It's wonderful you're all here. After this tour, we will be going on an indefinite hiatus with shows, so it's wonderful to have you guys with us tonight. Thank you so much," Healy said.

The band kicked off their "Still... At Their Very Best" on September 16 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The tour is in support of the band's fifth studio album Being Funny in a Foreign Language.

Last month, the band extended the current tour with the addition of a string of 2024 U.K. and European dates.

(Photo: Samuel Bradley)

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Peter Gabriel Shares New Single 'This Is Home'

Peter Gabriel recently released the tenth track from his upcoming album i/o.

This September full moon release is titled "This Is Home" and the first version to be heard is the Dark-Side Mix by Tchad Blake.

It comes with artwork from David Moreno and his work "Conexión de catedral II."

The song was written and produced by Gabriel, who describes it as "a love song."

Though he doesn't appear on the final track, some of the early brainstorming for what was to become "This Is Home" was done with DJ and producer Skrillex.

"This Is Home" features contributions from a Swedish male voice choir called Orphei Drangar, as well as another orchestral arrangement from John Metcalfe.

Upcoming versions are Bright-Side Mix by Mark 'Spike' Stent and In-Side Mix by Hans-Martin Buff, to be released in mid-October on the next new moon.

(Photo: Nadav Kander)

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Katy Perry To Join 'Peppa Pig' As Guest Voice For Upcoming 3-Part Special

Katy Perry will join the "Peppa Pig" franchise as a guest voice star in an episode from the all-new, 3-part "Peppa Pig Wedding Party Special" that is set to premiere in Spring 2024.

To celebrate the iconic animated character's 20th anniversary next year, the episodes will have little ones and their families jumping into fun, imaginative adventures that real-life wedding parties bring to loved ones everywhere.

In the special, dress maker Ms. Leopard, voiced by Perry, assists with the preparations for the first-ever wedding seen in "Peppa Pig." Mr. Bull and Mrs. Cow surprise everyone with their wedding announcement and with one day to prepare, everyone rallies around to make it memorable.

"We're incredibly thrilled to have such an A-list talent join the family-fun adventures in PEPPA PIG! As a loving parent and fan of Peppa herself, Katy Perry is a perfect fit to voice the character of Ms. Leopard," said Olivier Dumont, President of Hasbro Entertainment.

"Peppa Pig" is a British preschool animated television series that has been airing for almost 20 years. The series follows Peppa Pig, a cheeky little piggy who lives with her family - younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - as well as her diverse community of friends.

(Photo: Hasbro)

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