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Rock Hall 2026: Surprises, Snubs, and a Fresh Wave of First-Timers
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Rock Hall 2026: Surprises, Snubs, and a Fresh Wave of First-Timers

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 nominees include 10 first-time nominees (Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan) and seven returning nominees (The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division / New Order, Oasis, Sade); inductees will be announced in April. A roundtable debate highlights surprises (e.g., Pink and Collins’s solo nods, New Edition), snubs (Phish, Strokes, Jethro Tull/King Crimson), and who should and will be inducted (with frequent picks like Iron Maiden as overdue, and strong cases for Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, and Phil Collins).

Rock Hall 2026 Nominates a Diverse, Star-Studded Lineup
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Rock Hall 2026 Nominates a Diverse, Star-Studded Lineup

Rock Hall reveals a 17-performer slate for its 2026 induction, spanning rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop and pop, with Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira among the nominees. The list also includes Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, New Edition, Sade and Wu-Tang Clan, plus The Black Crowes and Oasis. Ten nominees are first-timers: Buckley, Collins, Etheridge, Hill, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan. Inductees will be announced in April, with honors split across three special committees (Musical Influence, Musical Excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award); eligibility requires a first commercial release at least 25 years prior, and more than 1,200 industry professionals will vote. Last year’s inductees included Cyndi Lauper, Outkast and others.

Phil Collins Shares Ongoing Health Odyssey: Five Knee Surgeries, Kidney Issues and Sobriety
music2 months ago

Phil Collins Shares Ongoing Health Odyssey: Five Knee Surgeries, Kidney Issues and Sobriety

Phil Collins outlines ongoing health struggles in a BBC Two interview, revealing five knee surgeries and kidney problems linked to past alcohol use, while celebrating two years of sobriety. He also discusses a spinal injury and diabetes, relies on a 24‑hour live‑in nurse, and says he has stepped back from touring and studio work.

entertainment8 months ago

Phil Collins in Hospital for Knee Surgery, Not Hospice, Rep Confirms

Phil Collins is currently hospitalized for a knee surgery, not in hospice care as rumors suggested. The singer and drummer has faced health challenges from a spinal injury but remains active in sharing his health updates and reflecting on his career. His recent documentary highlights his struggles and achievements, and he officially retired from performing with Genesis in 2022.

"Emmys 2023: Travis Barker's Electrifying Drum Performance Sets the Stage"
entertainment2 years ago

"Emmys 2023: Travis Barker's Electrifying Drum Performance Sets the Stage"

Travis Barker kicked off the 2023 Emmys with a drum performance of Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight," following a tribute to classic television shows by host Anthony Anderson and a Compton chorus. The ceremony, originally scheduled for September 18, was postponed due to strikes and saw Succession, The Last of Us, and Ted Lasso leading the nominees.

"Monday Night Football Unveils Epic New Anthem with All-Star Lineup"
entertainment2 years ago

"Monday Night Football Unveils Epic New Anthem with All-Star Lineup"

Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg, and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana have collaborated to create a new version of Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight" as the new anthem for ESPN's "Monday Night Football." The song was chosen to evoke nostalgia for the brand and will lead into the game's open with announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. The artists were selected for their contemporary appeal and ability to represent multiple demographic groups. The anthem will play before every ESPN game except for the Week 4 London game.