1964 – The first American tour by the Beatles began in San Francisco, CA. The tour would cover 26 cities. 1972 – NBC-TV presented “The Midnight Special” for the first time with John Denver as the first host. 1973 – Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson were married. 1980 – 1,400 people riot in Toronto when […]
In an electrifying display of solidarity, Band Together Texas filled the Moody Center in Austin on August 17 with music, emotion, and resilience. Spearheaded by Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum, the star-studded concert raised an extraordinary $8.5 million to aid communities devastated by the July 4 floods in Central Texas—funds directed to the Texas Hill […]
The BBC has abruptly postponed the airing of Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, a deeply intimate documentary chronicling the final years of the rock legend’s life. Originally scheduled for primetime on BBC One, the one-hour film was replaced with Fake or Fortune—and the decision to delay was quietly confirmed by a BBC spokesperson, who promised to […]
This year’s MTV Video Music Awards are set to deliver an electrifying mix of legacy and innovation. On September 7 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the stage will light up with performances from genre-spanning artists—from rising names to iconic trailblazers. Sabrina Carpenter returns for her second VMA appearance, bringing new music and multiple […]
1973 – Diana Ross’ “Touch Me In The Morning” hits #1, where it stays for one week. 1977 – Elvis Presley’s funeral is held at Graceland, where 150 guests are invited inside and about 75,000 fans pay their respects outside. 1978 – The Temptations’ Melvin “Blue” Franklin is shot four times in the hand and […]
Cardi B recently peeled back the curtain on an especially vulnerable chapter of her life, describing how she’s repeatedly “proven people wrong.” In candid remarks that resonated across social media, the “Up” rapper framed her journey as one marked by defying expectations and emerging stronger than ever. She acknowledged how public scrutiny often turns personal […]
Tom Morello recently offered a candid look back at Rage Against the Machine’s final performances, acknowledging the band’s long-standing intensity—and what comes next. “Rage Against the Machine was always sort of a volatile situation,” he told Ultimate Guitar, underscoring how their passionate internal dynamics powered their music and performances. Despite the turbulence, Morello highlighted the band […]
The 2025 ASCAP Pop Music Awards spotlighted a new wave of chart-defining stars, with Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, and Shaboozey taking center stage as part of Sony Music Publishing’s triumph as Publisher of the Year. Their genre-bending hits—including Lipa’s sleek disco-pop anthem Houdini, Beyoncé’s groundbreaking country crossover Texas Hold ’Em, and Shaboozey’s viral sensation A Bar […]
1941 – “Au Revoir, Pleasant Dreams” was recorded by Ben Bernie and his orchestra. 1958 – Buddy Holly and Maria Elena Santiago were married in a private ceremony at his parents home in Lubbock, TX. 1965 – The Beatles set a record for having the largest single crowd at a concert at Shea Stadium in […]
This year’s MTV Video Music Awards are revving up to be a landmark night. Lady Gaga leads the pack with 12 nominations, reclaiming the spotlight after Taylor Swift’s prior dominance. Gill-covered favorites Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar also shine, earning 11 and 10 nods, respectively. The VMAs introduced two exciting new categories in 2025—Best Pop […]