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Billy Joel attempted suicide twice in his early 20s. The 76-year-old singer "felt like a homewrecker" after he had an affair with Elizabeth Weber while living with her, her husband Jon Small - who Billy was in a band called Attila with - and their son and when the truth emerged, the Piano Man hitmaker embarked on a downward spiral.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 5

Billy Joel's first ex-wife breaks her silence more than 40 years after her divorce

Elizabeth Weber has "great" memories of her marriage to Billy Joel. The 78-year-old former business manager was married to Uptown Girl singer Billy, 76, from 1973 to 1982 and has never spoken out about their marriage until now.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 4

Billy Joel 'not dying' amid brain condition

Billy Joel is "not dying", amid his rare brain condition diagnosis. Radio DJ Howard Stern has told how he recently had dinner with the 76-year-old music

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20 unforgettable Hollywood age gap relationships

Plenty of Hollywood relationships have been between two people with massive age gaps. These 20 are especially notable.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 28

Billy Joel Once Asked John C. McGinley for a Bizarre Favor (Exclusive)

John C. McGinley has had a 40-year career that’s taken him everywhere from the defunct soap Another World, to repeated collaborations with director Oliver Stone in films like Platoon and Wall Street, to the ’90s surf-thriller Point Break, to nine seasons as one of the stars of medical comedy Scrubs.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 27

Billy Joel ‘has no plans to retire despite ongoing health battles’

Billy Joel is said to have no plans to retire despite his ongoing health battles. The 76-year-old singer has paused live performances following a diagnosis

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 26

Billy Joel's family remain 'hopeful' following NPH diagnosis

Billy Joel's family are "hopeful for his recovery". The 76-year-old star recently cancelled all forthcoming tour dates after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare brain condition caused by a build-up of fluid in the brain, but Billy's family are trying to remain optimistic amid his recovery.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 25

Christie Brinkley wishes ex-husband Billy Joel a 'speedy recovery' amid brain disorder battle

Christie Brinkley has sent her ex-husband Billy Joel well-wishes amid his battle with a brain disorder. The 71-year-old model - who has daughter Alexa

Entertainment News / Cincy Jungle / May 24

Billy Joel won't be coming to Paycor Stadium following health scare

Unfortunate to hear, but at least health is being prioritized for one of the greats. The Cincinnati Bengals were set to help host Billy Joel at Paycor Stadium this Summer, but a recent brain disorder diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus has canceled that opportunity.

Entertainment News / Music Times / May 24

Billy Joel Cancels All Upcoming Concerts After Brain Disorder Diagnosis

Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with a brain condition known as Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). The 76-year-old singer was set to perform 17 shows across North America and the United Kingdom but is now stepping away from the stage to focus on recovery.

Entertainment News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 23

Billy Joel No Longer Coming to Paycor Stadium For Concert After Brain Disorder Diagnosis

Billy Joel is no longer coming to Paycor Stadium this summer. The legendary musician was diagnosed with a brain disorder called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

Entertainment News / A to Z Sports / May 15

Billy Joel helped out the Lions big time when it comes to their schedule, yes, we're talking about the piano man

Legendary artist Billy Joel and former Fleetwood Mac member Stevie Nicks were set to play Ford Field in March of this year, but they had to shuffle plans around and postpone the concert to November 15th.

Entertainment News / Music Times / April 7

Billy Joel Documentary 'And So It Goes' to Premiere at 2025 Tribeca Festival

The 2025 Tribeca Festival will open with the world premiere of "Billy Joel: And So It Goes," a two-part documentary that dives deep into the life and music of one of New York's most iconic artists.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 12

Billy Joel postpones tour after surgery

Billy Joel has postponed his tour by four months so can recover from surgery. The 75-year-old musician revealed he has been struck down by a mystery medical condition and needed to undergo an operation - so he's now pushed his 2025 shows back to give him time to recuperate.

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23 2023 Halloween costume ideas from TV shows

Tired of the same handful of Halloween costumes that have been around for what seems like forever? Those looking to pull from pop culture a little more current will want to check out these 2023 Halloween costumes from recent TV shows that were small-screen favorites.

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What are the 20 must-see concerts of 2023?

Although fans are still waiting on official tour announcements from artists like Beyoncé and Rihanna, 2023 is already gearing up as an epic year for live music.

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20 songs with a state in the title

From having a "New York State of Mind" to boasting about "California Girls," here are 20 songs that mention a state in the title.

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The best albums of 2021 (so far)

No matter what format you hear these records on, the first half of 2021 has yielded some incredible, groundbreaking, and flat-out energizing music.

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Albums turning 50 in 2021 that everyone should listen to

What are the top albums of 1971 to celebrate 50 years later? Here are our picks.

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Dad rock: The 25 best songs about fathers

Help celebrate Father's Day (or even get you some playlist ideas of your own), with the 25 best songs about fathers.

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The most famous songs about work for Labor Day

“The Lord loves a working man,” or so goes a line from the movie “The Jerk.” You know who also loves the workers of the world? Many a musician.

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Living for the city: Albums that defined 1970s-era NYC

To celebrate the Piano Man, we share our list of the 20 albums that defined New York City in the '70s.

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The Stranger at 70: Billy Joel's 25 best songs

This month, famed pop rock crooner Billy Joel celebrates his 70th birthday. Although he hasn't released new pop material since 1993, Joel cemented his place in rock history long ago and still manages to pack audiences into sold-out shows just to hear classics from his discography of 13 studio albums sung his way. To celebrate Joel's 70th, we present our list of his 25 best songs.

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Sing us a song, you're the piano man: The ultimate Billy Joel playlist

Billy Joel has always been thought of as a radio-dominating piano popper, but the depth of Joel's talent and craft has been something that allowed his legacy to live on well past the point after he stopped making albums.

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