Billy Joelis one proud dad! “He called me right away,” Alexa. whom Joel, 71, shares with modelChristie Brinkley, said. “He’s pretty low-key, but he was like, ‘Honey, this is great!’ [and] I said, ‘Oh you kind of sound more like my mother. So enthusiastic!’ " Alexa added that, while her 73-year-old dad isn’t very tech savvy, he always makes sure to sing her praises any way he can. “He doesn’t know how to text....

Billy Joelis remembering the iconicJeff Beckafter his death. During his show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, the “Uptown Girl” singer paid tribute to the late British rocker afterhe died at the age of 78earlier this week. Naomi Rahim/WireImage Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories....

Billy Joelhas plenty of reasons to smile tonight! To celebrate his 70th birthday on Thursday, the longtime musician performed to a sold out crowd — the 64th time he’s done so — at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In an adorable photo, the family of four all had big smiles on their faces, as Della celebrated her dad’s big day in a party hat that read “Happy Birthday Billy!...

Billy Joelis looking for a buyer in a “New York State of Mind” for his Long Island home, ‘cause he’s “Movin’ Out!” Set within 26 acres of land, the 20,000 sq. ft. property sits on the Oyster Bay Harbor and the sprawling estate also features a three-bedroom beach house, inground pool, helicopter pad and a floating dock and boat ramp for those who love getting out on the water. If that wasn’t enough, there’s also a four-bedroom guest house with an attached three-bedroom apartment and a separate maintenance house, plus a bowling alley, indoor pool, outdoor pool, and four-car garage....

Billy Joel in 2018 (left) and 2021.Photo: John Lamparski/WireImage; Rick Kern/Getty Billy Joelreturned toMadison Square Gardenfor the first time since the start of the pandemic last week, minus around 50 lbs. The “Piano Man,” 72, lost a significant amount of weight this year after undergoing back surgery, he recently toldHoward Stern. Duringan appearance on The Howard Stern Showtwo weeks ago, Stern noted that Joel had slimmed down, which the musician said was due in part to his recovery after the surgery....

Photo: Billy Joel/Instagram; Inset: Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesBilly Joelis glad to have daughterDella Rosearound!The “Uptown Girl” singer, 72, celebrated his daughter’s birthday Thursday as she turned 6 years old. Joel shared aseries of photoson Instagram that also featured daughterRemy Anne, 3½, whom he also shares with wife Alexis.The music icon and the accomplished equestrian welcomed daughter Della in August 2015, one month after theytied the knotat his estate on Long Island in New York....

Billy Joel.Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Billy Joelhas announced the final show of his landmark residency at Madison Square Garden. On Thursday, it was revealed that the “Vienna” musician, 74, would play his 150th — and last — concert of his New York City residency at the iconic venue on July 25. Before his final show, the six-time Grammy winner will perform at MSG in 2023 on Nov. 22 and Dec. 19 and in 2024 on Jan....

Billy Joel; Fall Out Boy.Photo:John Lamparski/Getty, Joe Maher/Getty John Lamparski/Getty, Joe Maher/Getty Billy Joelis sharing his thoughts onFall Out Boy’s take on his 1989 hit “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” In a recent interview onBBC Radio2, the “Vienna” singer said he listened to Fall Out Boy’s cover of his hit songwith modern-day updates. “Everybody’s been wanting to know when there’s going to be an updated version of it, because my song started in ’49 and ended in ’89 — it was a 40 year span,” Joel, 74, said....

Photo:Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Billy Joelwill always be grateful forTony Bennett. After the legendary musiciandied at the age of 96on Friday, the pianist, 74, took time to reflect on Bennett’s impact on his career and music. “[He] was a unique voice that made the transition from the era of Jazz into the age of Pop,” he wrote alongsideInstagram photosof the two performing together on stage. “I will always be grateful for his outstanding contribution to the art of contemporary music....

Billy Joel.Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Piano Manwill have to be made without the blessing of its subject. A rep forBilly Joelconfirms to PEOPLE that the musician, 72, “is not involved with” the in-the-works Joel biopic fromMichael Jai White’s Jaigantic Studios. “No rights in music, name/likeness or life story will be granted,” the rep adds in their statement. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories....

Billy Joel performs in New York City in December 2023.Photo:Kevin Mazur/GettyThe Piano Man is gearing up to sing us a brand new song!Billy Joelhas officially announced the release of his first single in 17 years, “Turn the Lights Back On.”The track — which heteased on Instagramon Monday — will be released on streaming platforms on Feb. 1, along with a lyric video. It will also be released on limited-edition 7-inch vinyl....

Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty BeforeBilly Joelwas known as the Piano Man, he was singing an entirely different tune. The musician, who celebrates his 70th birthday on Thursday, has gone on to win six Grammys throughout his legendary career, bringing joy to millions with classics like “Just the Way You Are,” “She’s Always a Woman,” and “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant.” But fans of his later work might be surprised to know that, early on in his career, Joel released a heavy metal album....

During the December outing of Billy Joel’s monthly Madison Square Garden show, the hitmaker surprised the crowd with appearances from adult daughter Alexa Ray, 32, and her toddler sister, 3-year-old Della Rose. Both were on hand for special reasons. Alexa Ray, a musician in her own right, was there to sing — duetting with her dad on the holiday classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” She looked elegant in a black gown with gold details on the dress’ corseted bodice....