Joan Jett News

As previously announced, Rolling Stone's “In My Room” Presented by Gibson is a special week-long series of music performances giving music fans the first-ever chance to make a charitable donation to support musicians worldwide and walk away with a piece of rock 'n' roll history. Tune-in to watch the “In My Room” music series Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:00 p.m. ET on Rolling Stone's Instagram--Here.

American grunge legends, L7 have taken on the epic task of putting their unabashed spin on a rock & roll classic: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' 'Fake Friends.'

From her pioneering spirit, to her visionary outlook on being an artist, JOAN JETT continues to inspire people from all walks of life

Howard Bloom, the author of EINSTEIN, MICHAEL JACKSON & ME, and David Piepenbring, Prince's co-author of PRINCE: THE BEAUTIFUL ONES, are Tom Needham's special guests this Thursday on WUSB's SOUNDS OF FILM.

On April 15th, 2020, the Bloomathon will air from 6 PM ET to 10 PM ET on Facebook, YouTube, and randomplace.com to coincide with the publication of Einstein, Michael Jackson & Me, Howard Bloom's latest book, published by Rowman & Littlefield.

 70's Icon and Ex-Runaways singer Cherie Currie has confirmed a release date for her latest solo project which features a bevy of rocks finest on the new album, Blvds of Splendor.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Alan Merrill died on Sunday due to complications from coronavirus. He was 69.

Utopia has acquired the North American rights to SUZI Q, the official documentary that charts the 54-year career of the pioneering female rockstar who burst onto the rock n roll scene in the 70s, set for a one-night-only theatrical event release nationwide on July 1 and a DVD & Digital release on July 3. 

Philadelphia rock quartet Soraia will release their new album 'Dig Your Roots' on March 13 via Steven Van Zandt's label Wicked Cool Records.

Los Angeles hard rock trio The Rift will be releasing their highly anticipated new single “Edge of Never” on March 20th. It will be premiered on Pure Grain Audio March 18th.

Long Island's Argyle Theatre has announced its 2020-21 season! The season will include the world premiere of new Joe Iconis musical, Punk Rock Girl September 10 a?" October 25, 2020.

Ladies Of Rock, The Tribute, will bring their hits to M Resort Spa Casino for a special performance on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in the M Pavilion. The Ladies Of Rock features the top female tribute artists of Heart, Pat Benatar, Blondie, Joan Jett, and Cyndi Lauper. Backed by a talented band, the Ladies Of Rock are fully costumed and both visually and vocally portray each artist so perfectly that even the most ardent die-hard fans will swear they are watching and experiencing the wonder and talent of the original artists.

BWW Review: @ROCKOFAGESHollywood Tries to Rock Hollywood at the Bourbon Room

Author Howard Bloom is Tom Needham's special guest this Thursday on WUSB's SOUNDS OF FILM. He is going to be talking about his provocative new film, THE GRAND UNIFIED THEORY OF HOWARD BLOOM. In addition, the SOUNDS OF FILM is going to be featuring music from Hildur Guðnadóttir's Golden Globe-winning score for JOKER.

The Union County Performing Arts Center is hosting their fifth annual Winter Gala to benefit the performing arts and educational programs on Friday, January 31 at 6:30 pm!

With over 700,000 tickets sold and gross box office receipts of over $90 million in the first weekend of sales, The Stadium Tour featuring Def Leppard and Motley Crue with Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will be the biggest rock tour of 2020.  The tour saw the fastest sell out in Miller Park history in Milwaukee with additional shows selling out instantly in Atlanta, Seattle, Charlotte, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago and Denver.  The bands responded to the unprecedented fan demand by announcing SEVEN new shows will be added in all new cities:  San Antonio, Kansas City, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Cincinnati and Cleveland.  Produced by Live Nation, the added tour dates will begin pre-sales January 6th, check local venue listings for timing and more details.

BroadwayWorld caught up with Nya and Dusty Ray Bottoms, who recently starred in CLEOPATRA at Chelsea Music Hall, about the cast recording; what the legendary Queen of the Nile has taught them about confidence; and their favorite show memories.

The world's most iconic and celebrated rock legends will hit the road together next summer for a coheadlining tour SO MASSIVE that it could only be held in America's biggest stadiums. THE STADIUM TOUR featuring DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE, with POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS will hit select cities in the U.S. where each band will bring their electrifying stage shows while promising to perform their stadium sized anthems. Produced by Live Nation, the summer tour is set to steamroll through America, visiting the country's most iconic stadiums, was announced today at SiriusXM's Hollywood Studios live on the Volume Channel 106.

The Black Keys (Friday), The Smashing Pumpkins (Saturday) and The Strokes (Sunday) will headline Shaky Knees Music Festival's eighth edition, taking place May 1-3, 2020 at Central Park in downtown Atlanta. The incredible rock celebrated lineup features more than 65 bands on four stages, including Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Portugal. The Man, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Of Monsters & Men, Liam Gallagher, Angels & Airwaves, Brittany Howard, Drive-By Truckers, Orville Peck, Delta Spirit and many more!  

On the evening of Friday, November 1, a vibrant a?"and extremely stylisha?"crowd of more than 200 LGBTQ+ artists and allies packed into the 3rd floor auditorium at The Center (208 W. 13th St.) for the 2019 Queer|Art Annual Party. The evening convened a celebration for the graduating Fellows of the 2018-2019 Queer|Art|Mentorship program cycle and occasioned the announcement of the winners for the 2019 Queer|Art|Prize (made possible with generous support from HBO and Bloomberg Philanthropies).