The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its list of 14 nominees for the class of 2025, featuring a diverse array of artists spanning various genres and eras. Notable first-time nominees include Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, OutKast, Phish, Bad Company, the Black Crowes, Joe Cocker, and Billy Idol. Returning nominees encompass Cyndi Lauper, […]
1956 – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins recorded “I Put a Spell On You.” 1961 – The Miracles’ “Shop Around” became Motown’s first million-selling single. 1967 – Police raided Keith Richards home in West Wittering, Sussex, England. The police found “various substances of a suspicious nature.” Richards and Mick Jagger were arrested on May 10 on drug […]
Following their standout performances at the 2025 Grammy Awards, both Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé have experienced significant surges in streaming numbers and chart positions. Lamar’s powerful rendition of “Not Like Us” not only captivated the audience but also led to a substantial increase in streams, propelling the track back into the top ten on major […]
Country music band Old Dominion recently concluded a historic seven-show residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, raising $1.25 million for seven charitable organizations. The “7 for 7 Residency,” held from February 3 to 6, 2025, not only celebrated the band’s seven consecutive Country Music Association Group of the Year awards but also set a record for […]
Fans of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have reason to celebrate as the long-lost documentary, Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party, is set to stream on Paramount+ starting March 11, 2025. Originally aired on MTV in 1983, the film was pulled from the airwaves due to its experimental nature and has remained largely unseen for decades. […]
Bon Iver, the acclaimed indie folk project led by Justin Vernon, has announced the release of their fifth studio album, SABLE, fABLE, scheduled for April 11, 2025, via Jagjaguwar. This marks the band’s first full-length release since 2019’s i,i. The 12-track album begins with the three songs from last year’s SABLE EP—”Things Behind Things Behind […]
1963 – The Beatles recorded “Twist & Shout” and “I Saw Her Standing There.” 1964 – The Beatles played their first U.S. concert at the Coliseum in Washington, DC. 1966 – Cher recorded “Bang Bang.” 1967 – The Monkees announced that they would be playing all the instruments on all future recordings. 1970 – The […]
On February 8, 2025, during a surprise performance at JBJ’s Nashville bar, Kid Rock abruptly left the stage after expressing frustration with the audience’s lack of enthusiasm. The event was part of a birthday celebration for Bon Jovi’s keyboardist, David Bryan. Initially, the crowd welcomed Kid Rock with applause as he began performing Creedence Clearwater […]
During Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Taylor Swift faced unexpected boos from the crowd following the Kansas City Chiefs’ 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Swift, who has been linked romantically to Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce, was in attendance to support the team. As she exited her VIP suite, […]
Rapper A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, is set to stand trial on January 21, 2025, in Los Angeles, facing charges of assault with a firearm stemming from a 2021 incident involving former friend and collaborator Terell Ephron, known as A$AP Relli. The trial has experienced multiple delays, with jury selection now scheduled to begin on […]