Debuting an innovative virtual awards format, the 2020 ASCAP Pop Music Awards will recognize pop music icons, chart-topping producers and the genre’s hottest rising stars on social media June 17 – 18. ASCAP will honor each winner with their own social post over the next two days with the hashtag #ASCAPAwards, and fans, friends and […]
Category: Classic Hits
Learn the Lyrics: Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
“Stairway to Heaven” is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, released in late 1971. It was composed by the band’s guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for their untitled fourth studio album (often called Led Zeppelin IV). The song is sometimes regarded as the most popular rock tune of all time. […]
Paul McCartney’s Flaming Pie to Be Re Released 7/31
Paul McCartney proudly announces the thirteenth installment in his GRAMMY Award-winning Archive Collection: On July 31, Paul’s critically acclaimed and universally beloved tenth solo album Flaming Pie will be the latest to receive the Archive Collection treatment, being released on formats including a 5CD/2DVD/4LP Collector’s Edition, a 5CD/2DVD Deluxe Edition, plus 3LP, 2LP and 2CD […]
Rush – Get Into The Spirit Of Radio
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Permanent Waves, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush premiere their new official conceptual music video for “The Spirit of Radio.” The animated video captures the magic, spirit and growth of the FM radio format with a nostalgic nod to the pioneering DJ’s broadcasting music into homes […]
Beyonce, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and More Featured on BLM Playlist
In honor of the Black Lives Matter movement, BlueBeat.com has curated a stellar playlist to show our enduring support. With decades-spanning selections from Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, BB King, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Erykah Badu, Public Enemy, Kendrick Lamar, BeyoncĂ©, Rihanna and Barack Obama. The musical experience was created to bring conscious anthems to your […]
Paula Abdul Announces Latest Collab
GlaxoSmithKline announced that Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel recently became available over-the-counter online and in stores nationwide, providing the over 30 million1 osteoarthritis patients across the country broader access to a leading pain relief option. To launch the OTC offering, Voltaren is teaming up with music superstar Paula Abdul, who uses Voltaren for her arthritis pain. […]
Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath to Host Virtual Concert ft. COVID-19 Heroes
Capitol Outdoor Media and its partner, Smart City Media, are “Bringing Music to Our Streets” streaming a virtual concert featuring COVID-19 first responders. The concert will be hosted by recording artist Mark McGrath, lead singer of the band Sugar Ray. The broadcast will be streamed today, and every day for the next week, at 5:00 […]
Uncle Kracker, Wally Palmar and More Slated for #StJudeJAM
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® has announced details for the 2020 St. Jude JAM presented by Delta Dental of Tennessee and InnerWorkings. The virtual concert event and fundraiser, open to everyone, will take place at 6 p.m. CT on Tuesday, June 30 and will be livestreamed on stjude.org/stjudejam. Attendees can party and dance along with […]
Christina Aguilera’s ‘Bionic’Turns 10
Christina Aguilera’s sixth studio album Bionic was released 10 years ago. To celebrate the album turning double digits, the pop superstar made the bonus track “Little Dreamer” available on streaming for the first time. The record was previously available only as a bonus track on iTunes. The mid-tempo electro-pop ballad’s lyrics read: “So long, my […]
Katy Perry’s ‘Dear Class of 2020’ Performance Sends off Graduates with Fireworks
On Sunday, June 7th, YouTube’s ‘Dear Class of 2020’ streamed to millions of graduates across the globe. The star studded lineup was quite the commencement for this year’s grads, considering our world’s current circumstances with the COVID-19 pandemic. Katy Perry appeared to give the class of 2020 a big send-off on screen following former president […]