1956 – The Leonard Bernstein musical “Candide” opened on Broadway. The work was based on the book by Voltaire. 1957 – Three rock and roll acts made their debut on the Ed Sullivan Show: Buddy Holly & the Crickets (“That’ll Be the Day” and “Peggy Sue”), Sam Cooke (“You Send Me”), and the Rays. 1958 […]
Sometimes, getting name‑dropped by a rap legend isn’t a diss — it’s a nod. That’s how Lil Yachty sees it. In a recent candid interview on “Tea Time With Raven & Miranda,” the Atlanta rapper opened up about his reaction to being called out on Eminem’s 2018 track “The Ringer.” Rather than feeling slighted, Yachty […]
The Grand Ole Opry’s 100‑year milestone was celebrated with a show that felt like a homecoming for country music. Legendary names like Vince Gill, Bill Anderson, Pam Tillis and Jamey Johnson shared the stage — a roll call of country’s enduring voices. That the Opry still draws its storied roster together after a century is […]
At 77 years old, Robert Plant remains one of rock’s most resilient and expressive voices — and he’s still discovering fresh ways to push his artistry further. In a recent interview, Plant revealed that early on, watching Janis Joplin helped him learn techniques to “help my voice,” a surprising diplomatic nod to a fellow heavy‑hitter […]
A group of former members of the British extreme‑metal band Cradle of Filth have filed a lawsuit against frontman Dani Filth and the band’s associated management companies, alleging serious misconduct including unpaid royalties, unauthorized use of likenesses, and defamation. The plaintiffs — including ex‑guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda, ex‑keyboardist Zoe Marie Federoff, former guitarists Paul Allender and […]
Ariana Grande is using her platform to urge people to rethink a pervasive habit: commenting on others’ bodies. On November 29 she shared a set of clips via her Instagram Stories under the heading “Friendly Reminder,” drawing from a 2024 interview in which she reflected on decades of unsolicited remarks about her appearance. Grande described feeling […]
At 77 years old, Burton Cummings, the iconic former lead singer of The Guess Who, stepped back into the spotlight — and proved that age has not dulled his power. He recently delivered a stirring rendition of the band’s beloved classic “These Eyes,” and fans watching both in person and online responded with awe. What […]
Few songs in the history of metal embody transformation as powerfully as “Snuff” by Slipknot. Born from lead singer Corey Taylor’s heartbreak and a rare moment of vulnerability, the track diverged sharply from the chaotic, brutal energy that originally defined the band. Where once Slipknot — a nine‑piece ensemble from Des Moines — shocked and […]
Dolly Parton — still setting her alarm for 3 a.m. At 79 years old, Dolly Parton continues to greet the day well before sunrise. In a candid recent interview, she revealed that she often wakes around 3 a.m., a tradition she traces back to her late father. During those early quiet hours, she prays, reflects, […]
SZA’s latest milestone is nothing short of historic. With the deluxe re‑release of her acclaimed 2022 album SOS, now titled SOS Deluxe: LANA, the artist has become the first musician ever to snag nine Grammy nominations from a single album — setting a new benchmark in awards history. The additional noms stem from tracks like […]