The year was 1991. People were upset that a gallon of gas had inched up to $1.25 a gallon, while abroad Operation Desert Storm was filling the local newscasts of the day. The top moves of the year were Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Thelma & Louise, while urban and soul artists were enjoying great […]
Janet Jackson is in the middle of her rebooted ‘State of the World Tour’ after a brief false start and stop due to health reasons in the beginning, but she’s feeling so well her management team has announced new dates for the tour, extending her commitment on the road (some of these dates are add […]
The band ‘Sly and the Family Stone’ from the Bay area in the 60s were one of the most influential and successful soul/pop/rock bands of all time. Now, there’s going to be a film about the life and times of Sly Stone, featuring songs that have never been heard before, footage of concerts and early […]
The band Mumford & Sons is back in the news, with details of accepting and invitation to play the wedding of the year; no not the Royal wedding of Meghan Markle and the Prince of England, but the upcoming wedding of the Game of Thrones co-stars Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie in late April in […]
Chris and Rich Robinson are now on speaking terms after a difficult brotherly feud a few years ago, and it looks like the original Black Crowe reunion is still far off, but Rich is busy recording and touring with his spinoff group The Magpie Salute. The Magpie Salute’s lineup includes ex-Black Crowes members Marc Ford […]
Last week, a judge allowed a plea bargain with Dr. Michael Todd Schulenberg that included a fine but no jail time. Now, the estate of Prince has announced that they intend to sue wrongful death lawsuit against a local hospital, as well as pharmacy chain. The hospital is being named in the lawsuit as responsible, […]
The Ed Sullivan show was the springboard for many stars; The Beatles, Rolling Stones, all the Motown acts like the Supremes and Temptations all used the nationally televised program to maximize their marketing opportunities. Now you can buy a series of DVDs featuring high-def video footage of classic Ed Sullivan Show performances of those just […]
There isn’t a hotter star in music than Bruce Springsteen, the man who has orchestrated a sold-out Broadway show from the middle of last year to an extended fall of this year. Now we hear that Bruce and his labels are releasing The Album Collection Vol. 2, 1987-1996 will arrive on May 18. The offering […]
Lionel Richie confessed recently that he threw himself into diversion after the loss of his father in 1990; the pain was so intense, he actually stopped recording for four years until the birth of Miles his son a few years later. You might think that Lionel’s been taking it easy these past years, but that’s […]
Everyone has been raving about Ariana Grande’s latest single and who can blame them. “No Tears Left to Cry” is going to be a huge hit! She’s blessed us with the single and now the music video for this one as well. Directed by David Meyers, this near four-minute video fits great with the single. […]