Category: Music

This Day in Music History – June 20th

1937 – W2XBS (later WCBS-TV) televised the first TV operetta. The work was the “Pirates of Penzance” by Gilbert and Sullivan. 1966 – The Beatles album, “Yesterday & Today” was released by Capitol Records. 1969 – Jimi Hendrix earned the largest paycheck (to that time) for a single show when he earned $125,000 for a […]

Katy Perry’s Upcoming Single “Woman’s World” Faces Mixed Reactions Ahead of Release

Katy Perry’s eagerly anticipated comeback is already facing hurdles, even before the release of her new single “Woman’s World.” Scheduled to drop on July 11, the song is set to be the lead track from Perry’s sixth album with Capitol Records. The announcement, accompanied by a brief snippet on TikTok, has sparked a flurry of […]

Ice Cube Weighs In on Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Feud: “It’s a Beautiful Thing”

Ice Cube has chimed in on the heated feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar that has taken the hip-hop world by storm. The legendary rapper and actor, known for his own iconic diss tracks, shared his thoughts on the beef during an appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaq on June 12. Discussing the rivalry […]

Julian Lennon Honors “Uncle” Paul McCartney’s 82nd Birthday with Heartfelt Tribute

On Tuesday, June 18, Julian Lennon, son of Beatles legend John Lennon, celebrated Paul McCartney’s 82nd birthday in a touching way. Julian, 61, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to post a heartwarming message and video montage, paying tribute to his “uncle” Paul. “Hoppy Birdy, Uncle Paul! Only love… Jude x,” Julian captioned his […]

GWAR Announces “The Stoned Age Tour” with Dark Funeral and Squid Pisser

Shock rock titans GWAR are set to hit the road this fall with their “The Stoned Age Tour,” supporting their latest album, The New Dark Ages. The tour kicks off on October 17 at House of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will wrap up on November 20 at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee. Joining […]

Songwriters Hall of Fame Celebrates a Night of Legendary Voices and Emotional Tributes

The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) hosted its annual awards ceremony on Thursday night, continuing its tradition of honoring the icons behind the music industry’s biggest hits. Held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York’s Times Square, the event has become a unique blend of an awards show, family reunion, and trade event that […]

Carrie Underwood and Family Safe After Fire Erupts at Their Tennessee Home

A frightening weekend turned into relief for Carrie Underwood and her family after a fire broke out at their 400-acre Tennessee residence. Fortunately, the country superstar, her husband Mike Fisher, their sons Isaiah and Jacob, and their pets emerged from the incident unharmed. The blaze erupted late Sunday evening, prompting a swift response from the […]

Megadeth to Unleash ‘Destroy All Enemies’ U.S. Tour with Mudvayne and All That Remains

Legendary thrash metal band Megadeth is gearing up for a fierce return to North America with their highly anticipated “Destroy All Enemies” tour. Following the success of their “Crush The World” Tour and a series of European festival appearances, the iconic group is set to dominate the U.S. starting August 2 in Rogers, Arkansas, and […]

Ashanti Reveals Pregnancy Surprise to Nelly After Onstage Belly Rub Sparks Speculation

Ashanti is opening up about the unique way she shared her pregnancy news with Nelly, despite the fact that the soon-to-be dad might have already had a hunch. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ashanti, 43, recounted how Nelly’s enthusiastic belly rub during their December 2023 performance led to widespread speculation about her pregnancy. The […]

Britney Spears’ “Criminal” Climbs Charts Again Amid Justin Timberlake’s DWI Arrest

In a surprising twist, Britney Spears’ 2011 song “Criminal” has resurfaced on the charts, thanks to the efforts of her dedicated fans. This revival follows the recent arrest of her ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, for driving while intoxicated. On the morning of June 18, Timberlake, 43, was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York, after police found […]