2024 wasn’t just another year in music—it was The Year of the Pop Girl. From March to June, a wave of releases from industry titans like Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, and Kacey Musgraves set the stage for what would become a female-driven pop renaissance. Simultaneously, rising stars like […]
1957 – Fats Domino recorded “I’m Walkin’.” 1960 – Bobby Darin, Della Reese and Connie Francis performed together on the “Ed Sullivan Show.” 1964 – The Beatles made their first appearance on U.S. television in a film clip shown on the “Jack Paar Show.” It was a performance of the song “She Loves You.” 1967 […]
Rising rap sensation Doechii is kicking off 2025 with a comedic twist. The Florida-born artist, fresh off a breakout year, is set to debut her rumored Comedy Central show, Denial Is a River, on January 2. Adding to the excitement, she dropped a hilarious New Year’s Eve sketch, “Can I Hit That?”, featuring rapper ScHoolboy […]
Music fans at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, rang in the New Year with a rock-and-roll celebration to remember. Jason Bonham, son of the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, joined Billy Joel onstage during Joel’s New Year’s Eve concert to perform the Zeppelin classic “Whole Lotta Love”—a surprise that thrilled the crowd […]
The world of country music experienced profound loss in 2024, as more than 30 influential artists, musicians, and industry leaders passed away, leaving behind legacies that shaped the genre. From iconic performers to behind-the-scenes pioneers, their contributions continue to resonate. Here’s a look back at some of the most notable figures we lost this year. […]
Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott spread holiday cheer in his hometown of Houston, Texas, by hosting the fifth annual Winter Wonderland Park toy and food drive on Saturday, Dec. 21. Through his Cactus Jack Foundation, Scott donated thousands of gifts and food bags to local families, making the holidays brighter for the community. A Family-Focused Celebration […]
Prepare for blood, mayhem, and extraterrestrial chaos—GWAR is celebrating 40 years of interplanetary destruction with a massive 2025 tour. The shock-metal legends will join forces with Static-X, Dope, and A Killer’s Confession for the “Machines Vs. Monsters” tour, promising bone-crushing riffs, grotesque spectacles, and enough fake blood to drown a small city. The Machines Vs. […]
Rising pop sensation Chappell Roan closed out 2024 in style—quite literally—by ranking her top 10 most “iconic” looks of the year in a playful Instagram post on December 30th. As the countdown to 2025 began, Roan celebrated a year packed with standout performances, daring fashion statements, and six Grammy nominations, proving she’s more than ready […]
1961 – The Beach Boys played a show under this name for the first time at a Ritchie Valens memorial concert in Long Beach, CA. 1969 – Jimi Hendrix introduced his new Band of Gypsys at a show at the Fillmore East in New York. Parts of that show and the show on January 1 […]
Hollywood heavyweight Jason Momoa has officially traded his trident for a space bike, stepping into the role of anti-hero Lobo in DC’s upcoming blockbuster, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. The casting marks Momoa’s return to the DC Universe, albeit in a radically different persona from his aquatic alter-ego, Aquaman. The actor confirmed the news via Instagram, […]