Debra Filcman is a Chicago-based freelance journalist.
Debra Filcman
Bagpipes Get in the Way of Romantic Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert
A man mistakenly buys a Valentine's Day gift of Red Hot Chilli Pipers tickets for his girlfriend, instead of tickets for her favorite band — the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Jon Bon Jovi Sells New York City Apartment for $15 Million
After purchasing a West Village duplex in New York City just a few years ago, Jon Bon Jovi has now sold it for $15 million, well below his original asking price.
Dolores O’Riordan Laid in Repose Ahead of Her Funeral Tuesday
Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan, who died suddenly on Jan. 15, 2018, was laid in respose in her hometown of Limerick, Ireland today.
Dolores O’Riordan Poured Her Pain and Rage Into the Cranberries’ ‘Zombie’
From the start, Dolores O'Riordan knew "Zombie" wouldn't be one of the sweet ballads fans had come to expect from the Cranberries.
Funk Music Hall of Fame Opens in Dayton, Ohio
The long-awaited Funk Music Hall of Fame and Exhibition Center in Dayton, Ohio, has had its soft opening and expects a full opening this spring.
Belinda Carlisle and ABC To Headline 2018 Retro Futura Tour
Belinda Carlisle and ABC will co-headline the 2018 Retro Futura Tour, which features an all-'80s bill.
Did Lana Del Rey Rip Off Radiohead’s ‘Creep’?
Lana Del Rey is reportedly trying to settle a dispute with Radiohead out of court, after the band claimed her song 'Get Free' rips off their own 'Creep.'
Billie Joe Armstrong Calls for Impeachment, Says Trump ‘Sick and Unfit for Office’
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, issues plea for the commander-in-chief to be removed from office.
Maroon 5’s Adam Levine Sells L.A. Home for $18 Million Cash
Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and his wife have sold one home for $18 million, while Levine's old bachelor pad is still on the market for $15.9 million.
Musicians Celebrate Doug Jones’ Alabama Senate Victory
Musicians react to news of Democrat Doug Jones' hard-fought victory in 2017 Alabama Senate race.