Collins recently explained that the two musicians spoke directly and settled their differences. The disagreement dated back to 2002, when Collins approached McCartney during celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee. He had brought along a first-edition Beatles book for McCartney to sign, but a comment made during the exchange left Collins feeling uncomfortable and dismissed.

The moment stayed with Collins, who later discussed it publicly and described the encounter as a source of frustration.

Their relationship changed when Collins began contacting fellow musicians while gathering memorabilia for a charity auction. McCartney later called him, giving both artists the opportunity to discuss what had happened.

Collins said he apologized, and the two ultimately moved past the old misunderstanding. The charity auction will include memorabilia connected to Collins’ career, with proceeds supporting the King’s Trust.

During the concert, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson told the crowd that Grohl had asked to join the band for the 1979 classic. The Foo Fighters frontman then walked onstage with a guitar, playing alongside Johnson, Angus Young and the rest of the group while also contributing backing vocals.

Foo Fighters had already opened the show, which was the rescheduled final date of AC/DC’s Power Up Tour. The concert was originally planned for September 25 but was postponed because of dangerous weather.

Earlier in the night, Grohl spoke about his longtime connection to AC/DC. He recalled seeing the band’s Let There Be Rock concert film when he was 11 years old and said the experience helped shape the way he approached performing.

Foo Fighters had also supported AC/DC at a September tour stop in St. Louis.

The concert featured a 24-song set spanning decades of hits, with more than 60,000 fans gathered for the occasion. Among the standout performances were Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer, Bennie and the Jets, Crocodile Rock and Philadelphia Freedom.

Several moments gave the show a distinctive local and emotional feel. Crocodile Rock was accompanied by Mexican-inspired visuals, while Candle in the Wind brought a quieter tone to the stadium. Bennie and the Jets highlighted John’s signature piano playing, and Rocket Man was expanded into one of the night’s biggest performances.

Cold Heart also appeared in the set, with Dua Lipa featured on the venue’s video screens. Together, the songs turned the evening into a broad celebration of John’s career and his long relationship with audiences in Mexico.

McCartney explained that Swift was onstage during the performance, so he encouraged her to sing along and direct the romantic lyrics toward Kelce. He did not confirm whether the moment turned into a full duet.

The performance took place during Swift and Kelce’s July 3 wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It also marked a rare return for the song, which McCartney had not performed live since his years with the Beatles in the 1960s.

I Want to Hold Your Hand became the Beatles’ first No. 1 single in the United States and played a major role in the rise of Beatlemania. The wedding celebration also featured performances from other well-known musicians, adding another musical chapter to the high-profile event.

In its memorial statement, Venom highlighted Lant’s work across albums including Welcome to Hell, Black Metal, At War With Satan, and Possessed. His son Nathan also thanked fans for supporting his father throughout his career.

Lant joined Venom in the late 1970s and became one of the central figures in the development of extreme metal. The band’s 1982 album Black Metal gave its name to the genre that later emerged under that label, while Venom’s raw sound influenced generations of thrash, death metal, and black metal musicians.

Despite multiple lineup changes over the years, Lant remained closely identified with Venom and continued recording and performing with the group. His career leaves a lasting mark on the history of heavy music.

Barnes explained that he had spoken with Anderson about the cover and had hoped to play the finished version for him. That opportunity never came, giving the song a more personal meaning after the Rose Tattoo frontman’s death.

The connection between Barnes and Anderson stretched back decades. Cold Chisel and Rose Tattoo came up through the same Australian rock scene, often sharing stages, equipment, crews and the demanding touring circuit that helped shape both bands.

Barnes described Anderson as a close friend and a major presence in Australian rock music. The tribute also has a charitable purpose, with proceeds from the recording going to Support Act, an organization that provides assistance to people working across Australia’s music industry.

During the opening night of the Life Burns Faster residency, the group performed songs including Battery, Creeping Death, Sad but True, Nothing Else Matters, Ride the Lightning, Seek & Destroy, and Master of Puppets. The concert also featured the return of Now That We’re Dead, played live for the first time since 2021, along with …And Justice for All, which had not appeared in a Metallica set since 2014.

The residency brings the band’s No Repeat Weekend format to the Sphere, with different setlists planned across paired Thursday and Saturday performances. That setup gives fans attending multiple nights a chance to hear a broader selection of songs.

Metallica’s Las Vegas run is scheduled to include 24 performances through March 2027. The shows pair the band’s live production with the Sphere’s large-scale visual displays and immersive audio system.

The performance will close the Global Citizen NOW: Perth summit, organizers announced, with South Summit and Ruby Rodgers also joining the lineup. The three-day gathering runs from October 18 through October 20 and will bring together leaders from government, business, philanthropy, sports, music, and civil society.

This year’s summit will focus on Western Australia’s role in renewable energy, along with broader discussions about energy security and access to reliable, affordable electricity across the Indo-Pacific and other regions.

The event also marks Global Citizen’s return to Perth 15 years after its End of Polio concert in 2011.

Fans can earn free tickets by completing actions through Global Citizen programs. Perth residents will also have opportunities to qualify through local volunteering efforts.

Josh Teskey said the band is honored to take part and close the event with a live performance.

In a social media statement, the band addressed calls for Daniel Johns, Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou to reunite after the Newcastle Knights reached the grand final. The musicians said they were too rusty to perform but made clear they were supporting their hometown team from afar.

The possibility of a Silverchair appearance had gained attention because of the group’s strong connection to Newcastle. All three members grew up in the area, and the band became one of Australia’s biggest rock acts after breaking through internationally in the 1990s.

Silverchair has not performed together since going on indefinite hiatus in 2011, making any potential reunion a major event for longtime fans.

The NRL Grand Final is scheduled for October 4 in Sydney. With Silverchair now officially out of the running, attention remains on who will handle the event’s main pregame entertainment.

Announced this week, Roger Waters Presents LEGACY: A Pink Floyd Show will feature a 10-piece band performing music from Pink Floyd’s 1971 to 1979 era. The set will draw from albums including The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall.

Harry Waters will serve as musical director, playing organ and piano while also contributing vocals. Roger Waters helped shape the production but will not perform on the tour.

The show is designed to recreate the original recordings closely, while high-definition video screens will feature imagery inspired by Pink Floyd’s classic visual presentations. Harry and drummer Graham Broad worked together on the setlist, which is expected to run for more than two hours.

The extensive tour begins February 15, 2027, with dates planned across North America. Additional European performances are also expected. North American tickets go on general sale October 2.