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Melissa Ruggieri

Melissa Ruggieri

National Music Writer at USA Today

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Salt-N-Pepa get candid in Rock Hall speech, say 'the industry doesn't want to play fair'

Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella used their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame speech to put the music industry on blast. This is why.
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Cyndi Lauper, Salt-N-Pepa shake Rock Hall of Fame induction with ep...

Cyndi Lauper just wanted to have fun with an all-girl band at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame concert with Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast and Soundgarden.
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See Grammy 2026 nominations, including front-runners Kendrick Lamar...

As it turns out, there aren’t many like Kendrick Lamar. See the nominees who will compete at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
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Kenny Chesney explains 'Boston' in an exclusive excerpt from 'Heart...

Kenny Chesney built his career on the storytelling in his songs. Now he's sharing more in an exclusive excerpt from memoir 'Heart Life Music'.
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Ed Sheeran returns to 'where it all began' in Dublin for secret Spo...

Ed Sheeran is a Spotify billionaire 14 times over and took over a small Dublin venue to say thanks to fans.
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Brandi Carlile reveals 'wild woman' Joni Mitchell's response to new...

Brandi Carlile's eighth studio album delves into aging, the First Amendment and Joni Mitchell. She tells us all about it.
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Foo Fighters announce stadium tour with new drummer. How to get tic...

Foo Fighters are heading back to stadiums in 2026 with a 12-date (so far) run in North America. Here's how to get tickets.
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Bon Jovi is going on tour, 'deeply grateful' to return after intens...

Jon Bon Jovi wasn't sure he could tour again following intense vocal issues. Now Bon Jovi returns for a slate of 2026 concerts.
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Doechii gives a master class in performing at Live From the Swamp T...

Doechii showcases her vibrant talent on her Live From the Swamp Tour. We take you inside her Washington D.C. show.
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Kenny Chesney adds new Sphere Las Vegas shows in 2026. How to get t...

Kenny Chesney dazzled fans with a vibrant Las Vegas Sphere residency in 2025 and will return for another round in June. Here's how to get tickets.
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Rush adds 17 cities to 2026 Fifty Something tour. How to get ticket...

The return of Rush proved so anticipatory that the band added 17 more cities to their Fifty Something run. Here's how to get tickets.
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Ace Frehley of KISS dies at 74

Ace Frehley, iconic KISS guitarist known as The Spaceman, dies at 74.
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Colbert's former band leader says loss of late-night show impacts m...

Jon Batiste is a musical chameleon as evidenced on his new "Big Money" album. He talks with us about music, love and late-night TV.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame taps Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat ...

Who is performing and presenting at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction? A list including Elton John, Doja Cat, Raye and more.
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Ozzy Osbourne documentary reveals agonizing health struggles of his...

Ozzy Osbourne died weeks after his final concert. A new Paramount+ documentary, "No Escape From Now," exposes years of agonizing health struggles.
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Ozzy Osbourne finished 'Last Rites' days before he died. Here's wha...

Ozzy Osbourne finished his "Last Rites" book days before he died in July. We share some of the revelations about his health, music and history.
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Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson to tour with new drummer Anika Ni...

Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are reuniting for a 2026 tour to honor the band and Neil Peart's legacy. Here's how to get tickets.
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Taylor Swift ups her game again on playful 'Life of a Showgirl'

Taylor Swift shakes off the melancholy on “The Life of a Showgirl” and invites us back to the dance party. This is why she is the ultimate showgirl.
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Paul McCartney's Got Back tour is the unifying elixir we all need r...

Paul McCartney hits the road this fall with a new round of Got Back tour dates. We take you inside the opening night in Palm Desert, California.
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Ozzy jumping out a window, Lennon's bloody clothes and more Rock Ha...

If you've ever wondered how all of those artifacts got to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the original curator shares all in a new book.
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The Who are wrapping a lifetime of touring in the US and fans feel ...

As The Who prepare to take its final bow in the U.S., fans tell us why the band's "connection" is so strong.