1958 George Harrison joins The Quarrymen (Lennon-McCartney-Best-Sutcliffe) 1958 Cliff Richard and the Drifters release single “Move It”, Richards debut single. Credited as 1st British Rock n Roll song. 1964 “Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 965 performances 1966 The Beatles’ last public concert (Candlestick Park, San […]
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Ludacris Takes a Risky Sip: Rapper Fulfills Bucket List Goal by Drinking Glacier Water in Alaska
Ludacris recently made headlines after crossing off a unique item from his bucket list during a visit to Alaska. The rapper and actor shared his experience on Monday (Aug. 26), revealing that he drank water directly from an ancient Alaskan glacier while in the state for a show. While the crystal-clear water might have looked […]
Dolly Parton Honors Her Father’s Legacy Through Imagination Library’s Expanding Reach
Dolly Parton’s father, Robert Lee Parton, grew up in poverty and never had the opportunity to learn to read. This experience profoundly influenced the 78-year-old country music icon, inspiring her to dedicate much of her life to promoting literacy. Over the past three decades, her Imagination Library book giveaway program has made a significant impact, […]
Christina Aguilera Reflects on 25 Years of Bold Choices and Artistic Integrity
Christina Aguilera takes pride in the bold risks and creative decisions she’s made throughout her 25-year journey in the music industry, regardless of how they were received by the public. In a recent interview with Paper magazine, the pop superstar discussed the thoughtful intent behind her projects, emphasizing that she never released music just for […]
11-Year-Old Guitar Prodigy Stuns ‘AGT’ with Epic Performance of Metallica’s “Master of Puppets”
Maya Neelakantan, an 11-year-old guitar sensation from India, took the stage by storm on America’s Got Talent (AGT) during the quarterfinals on Tuesday night (August 27th). This time, she amazed the audience and judges alike with a powerful rendition of Metallica’s iconic track, “Master of Puppets.” Earlier this year, Maya wowed viewers with her impressive […]
Mötley Crüe Unleashes New EP ‘Cancelled’ with Beastie Boys Cover
Mötley Crüe has officially announced their upcoming three-song EP, Cancelled, set to drop on October 4. As a preview, the legendary rockers have released a studio version of their cover of the Beastie Boys’ iconic hit “Fight for Your Right,” a track they’ve been energizing fans with during their recent live performances. The Cancelled EP […]
This Day in Music History – August 28th
1962 Tony Sheridan & Beat Brothers record “Ya Ya (Parts 1 + 2)” 1965 Bob Dylan booed for playing electric guitar at a concert in New York’s Forest Hills 1970 “I’ll Be There” single by The Jackson 5 is released (Billboard Song of the Year 1970) 1973 Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s song “Monster Mash” goes gold […]
Scotty McCreery Stops Concert to Address Assault Incident
During his performance at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo on Saturday, Aug. 24, Scotty McCreery halted his show to address a disturbing incident in the audience. The country singer, who won American Idol, noticed a man allegedly assaulting a woman and immediately intervened. Jessica Rosario, a concertgoer, captured the moment on video, showing McCreery, […]
Katy Perry Reflects on Her Journey: Spirituality, Controversy, and New Beginnings
Katy Perry, the pop music icon, knows her impact is undeniable. Since launching her music career in 2008, the 39-year-old singer has remained in the spotlight and recently offered fans a glimpse into her personal life during an interview on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. From creating “controversial” hits to her headline-grabbing moments as an “American […]
Drake Stirs the Pot: Is His Rap Battle with Kendrick Lamar About to Reignite?
Drake continues to fan the flames of speculation about a potential resurgence of his rap rivalry with Kendrick Lamar—and possibly others. Last Friday (Aug. 23), the Canadian rapper dropped a few fresh tracks on his secondary Instagram account, “plottttwistttttt,” which quickly made their way to his “100 gigs” website. Among the new releases was a […]