Disney confirms Steven Knight's Oasis documentary, featuring the first joint interview with the Gallagher brothers in over 25 years, with a limited theatrical release including IMAX on September 11 before moving to Disney+ later this year.
An untitled Oasis reunion documentary produced by Magna Studios and Sony Music Vision and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace will have a limited theatrical run in IMAX and other cinemas on Sept. 11, 2026, before streaming on Disney+ internationally later this year; the film follows the band's world tour with rehearsals, backstage access and the first Noel–Liam interviews in over 25 years, framed as a celebration of fans and the cultural moment, with Steven Knight as writer and producer.
Cincinnati’s Oasis rock station rebrands as WKRP-FM, reviving the WKRP call letters with a locally programmed 1960s–80s rock format on 97.7, while WOXY moves to 94.5 as part of the branding switch. Led by Jeff Ziesmann and Randy Michaels, the project is a tribute to the TV show (not a parody) and aims to bolster a homegrown, locally curated rock presence in the market.
Peter Hook says he’ll attend New Order’s Rock Hall induction but won’t perform with the band or stand at the podium until he receives an apology from Bernard Sumner and the others, citing family impact and an eight-year legal battle that cost him six years’ wages; he hasn’t spoken to Bernard in about 15 years, and Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher are floated as potential mediators, with attendance of the current lineup uncertain and the idea of playing classics like Transmission, Love Will Tear Us Apart, and Blue Monday discussed.
Devon Ivie explores how Oasis’s rumored reunion fuels speculation that New Order might also reunite, especially around the Rock Hall of Fame 2026 induction where Joy Division and New Order are nominees. The piece notes Peter Hook’s long-running legal battles over the band name and royalties, his plan to attend the ceremony, and his October tour with The Light, underscoring the volatile but intriguing possibility of a NO reunion amid ongoing tensions.
Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan and Alan “Whitey” White have been added to the Rock Hall Class of 2026 after initial snubs, with their inductee status now listed on the Hall’s site. Guigsy played bass for Oasis from 1991–1999 and Whitey was the drummer from 1995–2004. Their inclusion completes recognition of Oasis’s classic era, with the ceremony set for November 14 and it’s unclear who from the band will attend.
Rolling Stone previews the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class — a strong yet controversial slate that includes Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Joy Division/New Order — and flags eight lingering questions: will Oasis show up amid their feud and the Gallagher mystique; why did the Hall exclude founding Oasis bassist Guigsy; how will Iron Maiden handle their induction after years of skepticism; could Joy Division/New Order stage a one-night truce or reunion; will Phil Collins perform; what about Sade; can the ceremony mend long-running feuds like Oasis vs. Collins; and what this signals about the Hall’s approach to 90s acts and potential missteps in member eligibility.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class (performers Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan) with Early Influence Awards for Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons, and Musical Excellence Awards for Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin; Ed Sullivan receives the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The ceremony is set for November 14 in Los Angeles (to air on ABC/Disney+), with snubs like New Edition in the fan vote and Pink and Shakira reportedly left out. Some inductees have publicly commented on the honor; the ceremony continues a LA-hosted year, with 2027 returning to Cleveland.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed its 2026 performer class: Phil Collins, Oasis, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, Sade, Joy Division/New Order and Iron Maiden. Ed Sullivan is posthumously honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award, while Queen Latifah, Graham Parsons, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti and MC Lyte receive the Early Influence Award and Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin the Musical Excellence Award. The ceremony is set for Nov. 14 in Los Angeles (taped for ABC/Disney+ in December) with the ceremony returning to Cleveland in 2027. Collins, Vandross and Wu-Tang are inducted on their first nomination; Idol and Sade were previously nominated. Several big-name acts were notably shut out, including Mariah Carey.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class features Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade, Joy Division/New Order and Wu-Tang Clan (first-time nominees), plus Luther Vandross (posthumous); induction is on November 14 in Los Angeles. The ceremony also flags early-influence honorees (Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, MC Lyte, Gram Parsons), musical-excellence honorees (Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, Rick Rubin), and the Ahmet Ertegun non-performer award for Ed Sullivan. Notable misses include Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, New Edition and Shakira.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2026 features eight performer inductees—Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan—and 10 non-performer honorees in Early Influence, Musical Excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The induction ceremony is set for November 14 in Los Angeles at the Peacock Theater, with ABC and Disney+ coverage planned (live Disney+ broadcast for 2026 appears unlikely). Highlights include Collins’ solo induction on his first ballot, continued suspense around Liam Gallagher and possible New Order performances, and the inclusion of non-performer honorees Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Gram Parsons, Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, Rick Rubin and Ed Sullivan.
Deadline reveals the 2026 Rock Hall nominees: 17 acts—Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Jeff Buckley, Joy Division/New Order, Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Melissa Etheridge, New Edition, Oasis, P!nk, Phil Collins, Sade, Shakira, The Black Crowes and Wu-Tang Clan—of which 10 are first-time nominees. The inductees will be announced in April, alongside three special committees recognizing Musical Influence, Musical Excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award.
The Rock Hall of Fame’s 2026 nominees include Sade, Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Joy Division, and Oasis, with a broad slate of first-time nominees such as Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan, Jeff Buckley, Melissa Etheridge, INXS, New Edition, Shakira, and P!NK; inductees will be announced in April and the ceremony is planned for fall.
Billboard reports the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled the Class of 2026 nominees: 17 slots filled by 18 artists (Phil Collins counted separately for his solo nomination). The list includes The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Oasis, P!NK, Sade, Shakira, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan. Ten of the nominees are first-timers, with several veterans—Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, The Black Crowes, Billy Idol, and Sade—nominated again. Inductees are decided by ballots from 1,200+ industry professionals, with the Class of 2026 to be revealed in April and the ceremony this fall. Eligibility requires 25 years since the first release; Collins would become the 29th artist inducted twice if successful.
A multi-million dollar donation from Mark and Mary Stevens has saved San Francisco's iconic Oasis drag cabaret from closure, allowing it to buy the building, renovate, and reopen bigger and stronger after a temporary closure following its final New Year's Eve show.