Few journalists have chronicled Taylor Swift’s musical journey with as much wit, insight, and dedication as Rob Sheffield. In his latest book, Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music, Sheffield celebrates the singer-songwriter’s body of work and her transformative influence on modern pop music. From her emergence as a teenage artist […]
1943 – Leonard Bernstein made his debut with the New York Philhamonic when he filled in for the ailing Bruno Walter prior to a nationally broadcast concert. Bernstein was 25 years old and was an assistant conductor at the time. 1944 – Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra recorded “Opus No. 1” for RCA Records. 1961 […]
The excitement is building for the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 2, 2025, and the Record of the Year category promises to be one of the most electrifying of the night. This year’s nominees span generations, with icons like The Beatles and Kendrick Lamar going head-to-head with newcomers such as Chappell Roan and Sabrina […]
The cause of death for Paul Di’Anno, Iron Maiden’s original lead singer, has been revealed following an autopsy. According to an official statement shared on Di’Anno’s Facebook page, the vocalist, aged 66, passed away due to a tear in the sac surrounding his heart, which caused blood to fill the area from the main aorta […]
The hip-hop world buzzed with excitement when DJ Akademiks, a popular commentator with close ties to Drake, claimed that the superstar rapper allegedly gave Young Thug a generous $1 million gift shortly after his release from prison. In a recent livestream, Akademiks shared that Drake flew out to meet Thug within hours of his release […]
Linkin Park closed out their North American tour in spectacular fashion on November 8, treating fans at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, to an unforgettable night filled with surprises, deep cuts, and a highly-anticipated debut. As part of a 27-song setlist, the band introduced a brand-new track, “Casualty,” and performed live with a special […]
Willie Nelson gave country music fans quite a scare over the summer when he canceled several concert dates due to a health setback. Although his team assured fans that the singer was resting on doctor’s orders and expected a quick recovery, many wondered what this meant for the 91-year-old music legend’s future. Now, in a […]
After decades of public ups and downs, iconic musician Art Garfunkel revealed that he recently reunited with his former music partner and lifelong friend Paul Simon. The reunion, described as deeply emotional and cathartic, offered a fresh start for the legendary duo who once defined the sound of a generation. Speaking in a recent interview […]
The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) returned to the UK to celebrate its 30th anniversary in style, hosting some of the biggest names in global music at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Sunday, November 10. From surprise wins to powerful performances, the night captured the best of international music, with fan-favorite stars like Taylor Swift, Ariana […]
1976 – Queen’s single “Somebody To Love” was released in the U.K. 1979 – Marty Balin’s (Jefferson Starship) rock opera “Rock Justice” opened a four-day run at San Francisco’s Old Waldorf night club. 1984 – Madonna released the album “Like A Virgin” in the U.S. 1987 – Sly Stone was arrested for nonpayment of child […]