The Aftershock Festival, Sacramento’s premier rock event, is set to make an unforgettable mark this October with a lineup that promises to etch its name in the annals of rock history. Announced via social media, the festival’s 2024 roster boasts an unprecedented assembly of rock legends and modern titans, including the iconic Iron Maiden, Slayer, […]
The country music landscape of 2024 has been marked by poignant farewells, as the genre mourns the loss of several iconic figures. This year, the music world bid goodbye to Toby Keith, a fighter in both life and song, who left us on February 5th after a valiant struggle with stomach cancer. His journey, marked […]
Ja Rule, the renowned rapper, faced an unexpected hurdle, casting a shadow over the eagerly anticipated Sunrise Tour in the UK. Days before the curtain was to rise on his series of performances, Ja Rule took to social media, expressing his disbelief and distress over being denied entry into the UK. This decision, closely tied […]
Justin Timberlake has fans buzzing with anticipation as he hints at an *NSYNC reunion on his upcoming album, “Everything I Thought It Was.” In a playful response to a fan’s inquiry on TikTok, Timberlake confirmed the collaboration with his former bandmates on the track “Paradise” by blinking twice, sparking excitement and nostalgia among fans. This […]
1959 – “Cash Box” magazine began using a red ‘bullet’ on its record charts to indicate the records that have the strongest upward movement each week. 1968 – Frankie Lymon died of a heroin overdose. 1970 – In Denmark, Led Zeppelin performed under the name Nobs after the family of Ferdinand von Zeppelin threatened a […]
In a significant legal move, the estate of the legendary Donna Summer has initiated a copyright infringement lawsuit against Kanye West, now known as Ye, and Ty Dolla $ign. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, accuses the artists of unauthorized use of Summer’s iconic 1977 track “I Feel Love” in their collaborative song […]
Country music icon Dolly Parton expressed her excitement and support for Beyoncé’s foray into the country genre, following the success of “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The song’s debut at the top of the Billboard Hot Country chart has marked a significant achievement, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to attain this position. Parton, known for her […]
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne recently expressed his strong stance against Kanye West’s unauthorized use of Black Sabbath’s iconic track “Iron Man” in the song “Carnival,” a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign featured on their album “Vultures.” Osbourne’s refusal to grant permission for the sample was rooted in a deep objection to West’s controversial statements and […]
1967 – Pink Floyd recorded their first single, “Arnold Layne.” 1970 – Jefferson Airplane was fined $1,000 for using profanity during a concert in Oklahoma City. 1976 – Mick Jagger was hospitalized in New York with a respiratory infection. 1977 – Keith Richards’ (Rolling Stones) Toronto hotel suite was raided by Royal Canadian Mounted Police. […]
In an electrifying finale to her Sydney series, Taylor Swift wrapped up her Eras Tour with a heartfelt homage to her Australian fans. The pop sensation, at 34, celebrated a milestone at Accor Stadium, becoming the first artist to play four shows there, a testament to her massive following down under. Swift’s connection with the […]