David Byrne brought an unexpected giant to the cozy confines of NPR’s Tiny Desk — not in size exactly, but in sound, ambition, and nostalgia. For his latest appearance on the Tiny Desk series, the former Talking Heads frontman squeezed a full ensemble of backing singers, guitarists, cellists, saxophonists and more into the modest NPR […]
The forthcoming Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning has ignited controversy before its premiere. The series, produced by 50 Cent and directed by Alexandra Stapleton, aims to chronicle the dramatic arc of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s career — from hip‑hop mogul to convicted felon — culminating in a network of allegations, legal battles, and a federal […]
1959 – Bobby Darin was the subject of the TV show “This Is Your Life.” 1967 – Jimmie Rodgers was found in his car with a fractured skull after a serious accident. He recovered from the auto accident, but his singing career ended. 1967 – David Bowie’s single “Rubber Band” was released in the U.K. […]
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 […]