History and literature intersect in a unique exhibit at American Writers Museum in Chicago. Tools of the Trade features typewriters used by iconic American authors, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, and journalists. Included in this one-of-a-kind exhibit are typewriters used by Orson Welles (The Stranger, Citizen Kane), Hugh Hefner (Playboy, Esquire), Gwendolyn Brooks (A House in Bronzeville) […]
Category: Classic Hits
Def Leppard Kicks Off Headlining Las Vegas Residency At Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Wednesday evening, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees & legendary British rock ‘n’ roll icons Def Leppard launched their exclusive headlining residency show, Def Leppard Hits Vegas: The Sin City Residency, to a sold-out crowd at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Produced by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, the rock spectacle […]
Sam Smith Drops Acoustic Version of ‘How Do You Sleep?’
On Friday, August 16th, Sam Smith surprised fans with a new version of his latest smash hit, “How Do You Sleep?”. Accompanied only by gently plucked acoustic guitar and subtle strings, the stripped-down version of the song puts Smith’s vocals front-and-center, amping up the song’s dramatic pull. The stripped down feel holds high contrast to the original […]
Ariana Grande Launches Her New Fragrance THANK U, NEXT
Grammy winner Ariana Grande, bottles the brilliance of her anthem “thank u next” into the ultimate fragrance, THANK U, NEXT. This highly anticipated fragrance, in partnership with LUXE Brands, will launch exclusively on Ulta.com August 18, 2019 and in stores nationwide at Ulta Beauty in the United States and Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada on […]
Ed Sheeran Will Raise Money For Charity One Bottle of Ketchup at a Time
The love affair between Ed Sheeran and Heinz Ketchup is, literally, skin deep. He even has a tattoo of the Heinz logo inked on his bicep. But now, he’s taking his love affair even further to benefit charity. After teaming up earlier this year for a limited-edition bottle of Edchup, Sheeran and Heinz have done it […]
Pop Icons Support Bebe Rexha After Speaking Out About Music Industry Ageism
On Monday, August 12th, Bebe Rexha shared a lengthy Instagram post about the ageism she has experienced in the music industry, and several celebs have been coming out of the woodwork, responding to the singer with nothing but love and support. “I recently had a MALE music executive tell me that I was getting too old […]
Lady Gaga To Fund Classrooms In Cities Effected By Mass Shootings
On Friday, August 9th, Lady Gaga took to Facebook to post a loving note to the people of Dayton, El Paso and Gilroy. In her post she announces that she will be partnering with DonorsChoose to fund 162 classrooms in the cities. “My heart goes out to those who were taken from us too soon and […]
John Mayer Surprises Nashville Audience with Chris Stapleton Collab
On Thursday night, August 8th, on John Mayer’s tour stop through Nashville, the superstar’s nearly three-hour show also included a special surprise guest, none other than Chris Stapleton. About halfway through his set, Mayer told the sold-out audience at Bridgestone Arena that he had a friend in attendance who would be joining him on stage. […]
Harry Connick, Jr. Announces New Album
Harry Connick, Jr., the Grammy® and Emmy® winning and Tony nominated musician and actor, announces today his forthcoming debut album on legendary Verve Records, his new label home. True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter is set for release October 25 and available for pre-order. The first single “Just One Of Those Things” is available […]
Alicia Keys Slated to Perform at Harper’s Bazaar Icons Party
It has been reported that superstar Alicia Keys is slated to perform at this year’s Harper’s Bazaar Icons Party. The event is set to kick off New York Fashion Week on September 6th for a sixth consecutive year at the Plaza Hotel. Keys happens to be on the cover of the September issue of the […]