News about Tom Petty

ABBA tells Trump to stop using music at rallies after former president used songs like 'The Winner Takes It All'  and 'Money, Money, Money' to pump up support

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 29, 2024
ABBA hits including 'The Winner Takes It All', 'Money, Money, Money' and 'Dancing Queen' were played at a rally held by Trump on July 27 in Minnesota.

Stevie Nicks pays tribute to the late Tom Petty while performing with Harry Styles at London concert: 'He's happy with me here'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 13, 2024
Stevie Nicks tugged at the heartstrings during her concert in London Friday night. The rocker, who was joined on stage by Harry Styles, during a tribute to her late Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie , honored another collaborator, Tom Petty. Styles joined the rock icon for a rendition of the 1981 Nicks-Petty hit Stop Draggin' My Heart Around, according to The Independent.

Fox News host's parody music video 'Keeps Fallin' about Joe Biden goes viral

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 17, 2024
A parody music video of President Joe Biden created by comedian and host of FOX News Saturday Night Jimmy Failla is now going viral online as more fans are sharing it.  The video is a parody of rock artist Tom Petty's familiar tune 'Free Fallin' and features clips of Biden wandering around, falling down on stage and on the stairs of Air Force One, as the lyrics point out that Biden 'Keeps fallin.'  Biden frequently trips and stumbles in public and his gait has gotten stiffer as he gets older, prompting his staff to try and reduce the chances of taking embarrassing falls. 

Now rail unions target May Bank Holiday as strike mayhem continues: Train drivers announce fresh set of walkouts from May 7 to May 9 in long-running pay dispute

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 22, 2024
Train drivers at 16 rail companies will stage a series of fresh strikes from May 7-9 in their long-running pay dispute, union Aslef has announced. Drivers will walk out in a series of daily strikes and observe a six-day overtime ban, according to its General Secretary Mick Whelan (inset). The union is calling for a pay rise for its members, saying that train drivers have not had a salary increase since the expiration of their last wages deal in 2019.

Apple Music is accused by Lara Trump of shaming a new song

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 29, 2023
On Friday, Lara, 40, dropped a cover of Tom Petty's 1989 album, but she has claimed that subscription services such as Apple Music and Spotify had made it almost impossible to locate due to her family's history.

EXCLUSIVE: Lara Trump accuses Apple Music and Spotify of 'shadow BANNING' her new country song - and says Times Square billboard company REFUSED to use her last name in paid-for ad for the Tom Petty cover because 'it's an issue'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 29, 2023
On Friday, Lara, 40, the widow of former President Donald Trump's son Eric Trump's 1989 album I Won't Back Down, dropped a preview of Tom Petty's 1989 album I Won't Back Down, but she has claimed that subscription services like Apple Music and Spotify have 'buried it way down' and made it nearly impossible to find due to her family's family history. Lara's interpretation of the song does not appear in the results when you search for I Won't Back Down on Apple Music and Spotify. It's only available when you type in her full name, and even then, it appears eight songs behind. 'Unfortunately, it's to be a surprise with our last name.' I wish I was surprised, but I am not,' Lara told DailyMail.com exclusively.' She also claimed that an advertising company told her hours before they were scheduled to run a billboard that they didn't want to use her full moniker because 'the Trump name is a problem.'

The sweet side of Alabama: Quiet bays, kayaking on 'America's Amazon,' and seductive jazz - a stunning alternative to Florida

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 4, 2023
'As I land, Alabama's pristine shores are sparkling, pelicans glide overhead in neat V shapes, and the empty golden beaches stretch into the distance,' James March describes his visit to Alabama.' This area of the state's "feels remote and peaceful," says He, although Florida's crowded sands stretch east, while Cancun throbs with all-night parties.

Malibu is accused of REMOVING signs to keep beaches in elite enclave for Hollywood celebs a secret

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 16, 2023
Since the city's new signs to inform people of Lechuza Beach's location, the Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) has returned to the area. The signs were recently taken down along Broad Beach Road, which, according to the City of Malibu, was 'because they were not allowed and did not comply with safety requirements.' On Monday, the MRCA discussed the subject at a council meeting, stating that they believe the city is indeed banning access to all of the Malibu coast.

Lucinda Williams has returned to work: Stories From a RockNRoll Heart

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 30, 2023
ADRIAN THRILLS: You can often determine a singer by the company they keep. Lucinda Williams' credentials, on that score, are unsurpassed. On Robert Plant's last record with Alison Krauss in 2021, the Louisiana singer appeared regularly with the late Tom Petty and provided backing vocals. Bruce Springsteen and his partner Patti Scialfa are on her 16th solo album, out today. It's easy to see why she attracts the most coveted titles. She started out as a country artist, but her biker boots, leather jackets, and road-hardened rock 'n' roll struggled to triumph over the Nashville establishment, but she soon discovered her niche in beautifully crafted Americana.

Beyonce baffles concert-goers by enlisting the help of an AUTOCUE on her Renaissance tour

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 20, 2023
She spent months behind closed doors for her critically acclaimed Renaissance world tour, including months of rehearsing. Beyonce is so tense that she has been enlisted in the assistance of an autocue when it comes to singing the lyrics to her chart-topping hits. The pop sensation, Queen Bey, stunned audiences in her UK shows with the big screen facing the stage and emblazoned with the words in a large font to her 40 songs during the two-and-a-half hours.

The late singer's clothing and shoes being auctioned were'stolen,' according to Tom Petty's family

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 19, 2023
Calls from Tom Petty's relatives demanding a police inquiry into how some of the late singer's personal items ended up on the auction block have been answered. According to TMZ, the Los Angeles Police Department has opened a grand theft probe into the matter. According to the Boston-based RR Auction, the Grammy winner's family screamed foul when items including clothing, hats, and shoes were auctioned and released a police report last week.

Tom Petty's relatives claim auction house is selling 'clearly stolen' items of late rocker's

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 24, 2023
Tom Petty's relatives have charged a Boston-based auction house of selling clothes and other memorabilia that were stolen from the late rock legend. Reps for the Free Fallin's family released a statement on Saturday stating that they are gearing up for a court fight against the seller.

The late rocker's $9.85 million Malibu bungalow is found by Tom Petty's estate

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 3, 2023
Tom Petty's estate has found a buyer for the late rocker's beloved $9.85 million Malibu bungalow, which is located on Escondido Beach, after just nine days on the market. The three-time Grammy winner, who died at the age of 66 in 2017, bought the ocean front property for $6.8 million in 2010, and the same year, Something Good Coming.

A look inside Tom Petty's adored Malibu home, which is currently listed for $9.85 million

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 23, 2022
Petty died on October 2, 2017, at the age of 66, leaving behind an amazing musical legacy. Among his many hits include American Girl, Learning To Fly, and Don't Do Me Like That. Now his favorite Malibu home, which has 66-feet of beach frontage, is up for auction. Petty's beach house on 27300 Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles County's historic Malibu is a three-bedroom, three-and-half bathroom home that was once beloved. In 2010, he sold the house.

Michael K. Williams' Fatal Overdose Leads To 4 arrests On Federal Drug Charges

perezhilton.com, February 3, 2022
Four individuals have been arrested and are now facing federal drug charges connected to actor Michael K. Williams' overdose death last September in New York City. As we previously mentioned, The Wire's incredibly talented actor was discovered dead in his Brooklyn apartment on September 6th of last year. He died of an overdose after ingested a lethal mixture of heroin and cocaine that had been unintentionally laced with fentanyl — the drug that killed Prince, Mac Miller, Tom Petty, and many others in recent years.