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Cyndi Lauper sat down with CHANNEL Q’s AJ Gibson and Mikalah Gordon to not only open up about how she’s affecting change, but also to discuss the debut of her freshly remixed track “Hope.”

Doo-wop fans are in mourning. Tommy DeVito, one of the founding members of the iconic group The Four Seasons, has passed away from COVID-19 complications at the age of 92.

Toots & The Maytals founder and Reggae icon Frederick “Toots” Hibbert has died at the age of 77, after battling the last few weeks in a Jamaican intensive care unit.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says, “anybody who passes through this city, no matter how briefly, is going to be reminded that the queen of soul came from the city of Detroit.”

All proceeds will go directly to Reimagine, UNICEF’s campaign to help kids whose lives have been upended by effects of the coronavirus, such as school closings, food shortages, and disruptions to medical supply chains.

Ringo Starr will be celebrating his 80th birthday on July 7th. Instead of hosting an over-the-top gathering, the musician will host an over-the-top charity performance with an incredibly legendary line-up.

The popular social media video app struck a deal with the Prince estate to bring his entire catalog to their service. As one of the most popular apps amongst younger users, TikTok hopes to introduce his music to a new generation.

Variety reports that Walt Disney Studios is developing an original movie musical based on Lionel’s vast catalog of hits. The musical is tentatively titled ‘All Night Long,’ and it’ll be live action, rather than animated.

The Dalai Lama is commemorating his 85th birthday with a new musical endeavor that is the epitome of inner peace. The Dalai Lama’s first album, ‘Inner World,’ is an LP of his teachings and paired with musical accompaniment.

The oldest child of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra, Nancy became a successful pop singer in her own right during the 1960s, and is best known for her signature tune “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.