L.A. Times - Entertainment — Billy Joel has welcomed his first child with his new wife Alexis Roderick.  more info

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Reuters — (Reuters) - Country singer Willie Nelson was named on Thursday as the 2015 recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, joining the likes of Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and Carole King in one of the highest U.S. music honors. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Billy Joel and Alexis Roderick, who have a baby on the way, got married Saturday night in a ceremony that was a surprise to guests assembled for their annual Fourth of July party. The two exchanged vows at his Long Island estate "in front of their fa... more info

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The Daily Mail — Christie Brinkley has congratulated her ex-husband Billy Joel on his fourth marriage – by saying his young wife will make a wonderful friend for their daughter. more info

Perez Hilton — What a fun way to celebrate Independence Day! Billy Joel and his pregnant girlfriend Alexis Roderick have become somewhat known for their elaborate 4th of July parties. Well, they really outdid themselves this year… because at their annual bash on ... more info

The Independent — The singer Billy Joel’s ship came in a while ago now, which meant he could afford to buy his uptown girlfriend, Alexis Roderick, pearls or anything else she wanted for their surprise wedding on Saturday. more info

Time — Joel, 66, and Roderick, 34, have been dating since 2009 and are expecting their first child more info

Stereogum — Late last month Billy Joel played New York City’s Madison Square Garden for the 63rd time. Meanwhile, across the river, Aaron Freeman played many of the same tunes to a smaller crowd at Brooklyn’s most upscale bowling alley. It was the Ween co-fo... more info