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Billy Joel has been around so long that he’s had stages in his career we’ve almost forgotten about. In the beginning he was an unusual talent and it took a while to find a perch.

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20 iconic pop songs that define the '80s

The 1980s were a transformative era in pop music. Musicians were moving away from the disco genre of the '70s and decided to innovate with bolder sounds.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 15

Billy Joel closing beloved motorcycle shop

Billy Joel is closing his beloved motorcycle shop. The Uptown Girl hitmaker opened 20th Century Cycles on Long Island, New York, in 2010 to maintain, restore,

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / August 12

Elizabeth Weber Denies Billy Joel is a ‘Homewrecker’ of Her First Marriage

What is it about Billy Joel’s life that feels like it belongs on a Broadway stage? Oh wait, it kind of already does. His musical catalog is legendary, but Joel’s personal life?

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 11

Christie Brinkley wants marriage to have a five-year boredom clause

Christie Brinkley believes marriages should be reviewed every five years so couples can split up easily if they get "bored". The 71-year-old model - who

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 10

Elizabeth Weber: I never thought of Billy Joel as a homewrecker

Elizabeth Weber "never thought of Billy Joel as a homewrecker". The 76-year-old music star was married to Elizabeth between 1973 and 1982, but she's denied that Billy was responsible for the end of her first marriage to singer Jon Small.

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

Billy Joel's 1977 magnum opus, "The Stranger," is hailed by many as an album that defined the New York experience with its sound. But Joel wasn't the only sound in town at the time, as the City that Never Sleeps has a sound that encompasses many flavors and genres.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / July 28

Billy Joel Releases Massive 115-Song ‘And So It Goes’ Companion Playlist

Music icon Billy Joel’s documentary, “And So It Goes”, is available on HBO Max, with the second part released on July 25, and now he has released a 115-song companion album!

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 28

Billy Joel insists DUIs 'never happened'

Billy Joel is adamant he's never faced a drink driving charge. The veteran musician, 76, has addressed long-standing rumours about his past in his new

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 27

Music star Billy Joel: Love is not concrete

Billy Joel was "devastated" by his split from Christie Brinkley. The 76-year-old musician was married to the model between 1985 and 1994, and he loved the first few years of their romance.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 27

Billy Joel's wife was 'unimpressed' by his musical talents

Billy Joel's wife was "very unimpressed with the whole Billy Joel thing" when they first met. The 76-year-old star tried to woo Alexis, 43, with his musical talents during the early days of their romance, but she was completely unimpressed by his efforts.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 26

Billy Joel felt 'hurt' by Sir Elton John's rehab comments

Billy Joel felt "really hurt" after Sir Elton John encouraged him to go to rehab. The 76-year-old star admits that some "bad blood" developed between himself and Elton, after the Your Song hitmaker publicly suggested that Billy needed to spend some time in rehab.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 26

Billy Joel recalls being given 'ultimatum' by ex-wife

Billy Joel entered rehab in 2005 after being given an "ultimatum" by his then-wife. The 76-year-old star checked into the Betty Ford Center for the treatment of alcohol abuse, after Katie Lee instructed him to either seek help or end their relationship.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 26

Billy Joel’s wife Alexis unimpressed with his fame when they first met

Billy Joel’s wife Alexis was “unimpressed” with his fame and talent when they first met. The 76-year-old musician did everything he could to impress Alexis, 43, with his musical skills after they first met at a restaurant in 2009 but it was actually his cooking and their travel adventures that won her over.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 25

Billy Joel: I didn't enjoy Woodstock

Billy Joel "didn’t enjoy" Woodstock. The 76-year-old star attended the legendary music festival in 1969, but he didn't actually have much fun at all. He told People: "I didn’t enjoy it, to tell you the truth.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 23

Billy Joel 'resisted' making documentaries about his life

Billy Joel has always "resisted" making documentaries about his career. The Piano Man singer explained that he has been hesitant to let the public into his life as he is "sick" of talking about himself before he agreed to the making of the two-part HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes.

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Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

Here are our rankings of 25 parks and stadiums still worth holding near and dear to our baseball hearts.

Entertainment News / Music Times / July 22

Billy Joel Breaks Silence on Brain Condition: 'My Balance Sucks'

Music legend Billy Joel is opening up for the first time about his brain condition, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), saying he's feeling okay—but his balance has taken a hit.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / July 22

Billy Joel takes shot at Beatles album

Billy Joel has branded The White Album by The Beatles a "collection of half-a--ed songs". The Piano Man was clearly not a fan of the legendary rock band's

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 29

Billy Joel was still dating Elle Macpherson when he met Christie Brinkley

Billy Joel was still dating Elle Macpherson when he met Christie Brinkley. The 76-year-old singer / songwriter and model Christie, 71, went on to get married in 1985 and welcome daughter Alexa Ray Joel, in 1985 but Christie admitted there was one complication before their relationship could take off after they met in 1983.

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 / 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.

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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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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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