1957 – The Everly Brothers made their second appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and introduced their upcoming single, “Wake Up Little Susie” and the song “Bye Bye Love.” 1958 – Billboard Magazine introduced its “Hot 100” chart, which was part popularity and a barometer of the movement of potential hits. The first number one […]
In HBO’s Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the legendary musician shares the heartbreaking story of his family’s escape from Nazi Germany—a tale he only began to uncover in adulthood. Joel, now 76, opens up about his father Howard (born Helmut), who grew up in a well-off but non-practicing Jewish family in Nuremberg. Life shifted […]
Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem stadium tour rolled into Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California this weekend—and despite past crowd chaos at other stops, the country superstar gave fans a feel-good moment to remember. During the first of two sold-out nights at the 49ers’ home turf, Wallen paused mid-show after spotting a fan holding up […]
Lollapalooza 2025 just got a whole lot swampier. Rap phenom Doechii lit up the stage in Chicago with not only a ferocious set, but a double-dose of surprises that left fans buzzing. Fresh off her Grammy win for Best Rap Album, the 26-year-old “Swamp Princess” revealed she’s heading out on her first-ever headlining tour, aptly […]
Olivia Rodrigo gave Lollapalooza 2025 fans an unforgettable surprise when she brought out none other than Weezer during her headlining set on Friday night (Aug. 1) in Chicago’s Grant Park. Toward the end of her energetic performance, the 22-year-old pop sensation paused to share a personal story with the crowd: “You always remember your first […]
After years of speculation and scattered teasers, Chance the Rapper has officially announced his long-awaited album Star Line, arriving August 15. The release marks his first full-length project since 2019’s The Big Day and reunites him with visual artist Brandon Breaux, who crafted the iconic covers for 10 Day, Acid Rap, and Coloring Book. The […]
Ozzy Osbourne’s final farewell in Birmingham, England marked the end of an era—but his influence is far from buried. As the heavy metal icon was laid to rest on Wednesday, tributes poured in from across the musical spectrum, from Green Day and Alice Cooper to Metallica and Pearl Jam. Yet, perhaps the most surprising and […]
Demi Lovato is proving time (and sprinkles) can heal all wounds. The pop star revisited Los Angeles frozen yogurt shop The Bigg Chill this week—four years after publicly calling out the business for “perpetuating diet culture”—and this time, it ended in laughter and a sweet treat. In a lighthearted TikTok posted July 30, Lovato lip-syncs […]
Lollapalooza 2025 is officially taking over Grant Park in Chicago this weekend, bringing four days of genre-spanning performances and massive crowds to one of the most iconic music festivals in the U.S. Kicking off Thursday, July 31, the lineup is stacked with headliners like Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, Clairo, and Sabrina Carpenter—fresh off the […]
1942 – Harry James and his Orchestra recorded “I’ve Heard that Song Before.” Helen Forrest provided vocals. 1969 – A Moscow police chief reported that thousands of Moscow telephone booths had been made inoperable by thieves who had stolen phone parts in order to convert their acoustic guitars to electric. 1976 – Blue Öyster Cult’s […]