Rob Thomas is proving that balancing a band and a solo career isn’t just possible—it can be powerful. As frontman of Matchbox Twenty for over three decades and a Grammy-nominated solo artist, Thomas is returning to the spotlight with his long-anticipated solo album, All Night Days, dropping September 5. Written over the past five years, […]
Snoop Dogg’s reign over the iconic Death Row Records is facing turbulence yet again, this time in the form of a $107 million legal storm. Lydia Harris, the ex-wife of original Death Row investor Michael “Harry-O” Harris, has filed a federal motion to halt all use of the Death Row name and assets. Her claim? […]
1957 – American Bandstand made its network debut on ABC-TV. The show was hosted by Dick Clark. Until this day the show had been a local show in Philadelphia since 1952. 1959 – In New York, The Isley Brothers recorded “Shout” at RCA Victor’s Music Center Of The World. 1966 – The Beatles album “Revolver” […]
1957 – The Everly Brothers made their second appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and introduced their upcoming single, “Wake Up Little Susie” and the song “Bye Bye Love.” 1958 – Billboard Magazine introduced its “Hot 100” chart, which was part popularity and a barometer of the movement of potential hits. The first number one […]
In HBO’s Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the legendary musician shares the heartbreaking story of his family’s escape from Nazi Germany—a tale he only began to uncover in adulthood. Joel, now 76, opens up about his father Howard (born Helmut), who grew up in a well-off but non-practicing Jewish family in Nuremberg. Life shifted […]
Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem stadium tour rolled into Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California this weekend—and despite past crowd chaos at other stops, the country superstar gave fans a feel-good moment to remember. During the first of two sold-out nights at the 49ers’ home turf, Wallen paused mid-show after spotting a fan holding up […]
Lollapalooza 2025 just got a whole lot swampier. Rap phenom Doechii lit up the stage in Chicago with not only a ferocious set, but a double-dose of surprises that left fans buzzing. Fresh off her Grammy win for Best Rap Album, the 26-year-old “Swamp Princess” revealed she’s heading out on her first-ever headlining tour, aptly […]
Olivia Rodrigo gave Lollapalooza 2025 fans an unforgettable surprise when she brought out none other than Weezer during her headlining set on Friday night (Aug. 1) in Chicago’s Grant Park. Toward the end of her energetic performance, the 22-year-old pop sensation paused to share a personal story with the crowd: “You always remember your first […]
After years of speculation and scattered teasers, Chance the Rapper has officially announced his long-awaited album Star Line, arriving August 15. The release marks his first full-length project since 2019’s The Big Day and reunites him with visual artist Brandon Breaux, who crafted the iconic covers for 10 Day, Acid Rap, and Coloring Book. The […]
Ozzy Osbourne’s final farewell in Birmingham, England marked the end of an era—but his influence is far from buried. As the heavy metal icon was laid to rest on Wednesday, tributes poured in from across the musical spectrum, from Green Day and Alice Cooper to Metallica and Pearl Jam. Yet, perhaps the most surprising and […]