Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Before the big hats, the giant lemons and the stadium-sized shows, U2 were a simple but passionate post-punk band from Dublin. U2 in 1980: The Edge, Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jnr.

Billy Idol performs on stage in 2024. CREDIT: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Billy Idol has announced ‘Dream Into It’, his first album in over a decade.

Canadian-native Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, released his album “After Hours” on Mar. 20. Selling 272,000 copies in just one week and debuting at #1 on Billboard, The Weeknd explores his ...

Billy Idol is set to release his first album in over a decade, announcing Avril Lavigne and Joan Jett as special guests. Titled ‘Dream Into It’, it’s the rock legend’s first full-length release since ...

'The Ultimatum' star Sandy Gallagher exclusively reveals to Daily Mail her fashion ultimatums, including skinny jeans or wide leg, glamour or grungy, and thrifted or luxury.

Billy Idol has announced his first album in more than a decade, 'Dream Into It'. The punk rock icon, 69, has shared the lead single, 'Still Dancing', from the upcoming autobiographical collection, ...

That’s been the greatest gift of all.” Alongside the upcoming album, Idol was recently nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Fan voting is open through April 21 HERE ...

Tate McRae’s third album So Close to What is not only filled ... And three days after SC2W officially dropped, Tate swapped the cover for an alternative version. The choice drew mixed reactions ...

Billy Idol is going to release his first new LP in 11 years. Dream Into It is out April 25 on Dark Horse. It features Joan Jett, Avril Lavigne, and Alison Mosshart. You can hear the debut single below ...

Music is my life. Great pop – going all the way back to the rock’n’roll of my childhood to the heart-pounding dance tracks of today – fills me with joy. I’ve spent my career sharing that ...