Seals and Crofts singer Jim Seals dead at age 80

Jim Seals, left; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Jim Seals, lead singer and one half of the popular 1970s soft-rock duo Seals and Crofts, has died at age 80, Variety reports. Along with his musical partner, Darrell “Dash” Crofts, Seals scored a series of hits during the 1970s, including three top-10 singles: 1972’s “Summer Breeze,” 1973’s […]

Phil Collins’ signature hit featured in new ad for $999 vacuum

Atlantic/Rhino Entertainment A new commercial soundtracked to Phil Collins‘ signature solo hit really sucks — literally. The ad, featuring Phil’s 1981 hit “In the Air Tonight,” is for LG’s CordZero All in One Auto Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum, which comes with a special docking station.  That station stores the vacuum, charges it and — most […]

Chicago releasing new studio album, ‘Born for This Moment,’ in July

BMG As Chicago prepares to launch a new headlining tour Tuesday night with Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson, the band has announced plans to release its 38th studio album, Born for This Moment, on July 15. The 14-track collection includes “If This Is Goodbye,” which Chicago released last month as a digital single. Fans who […]