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 […]
Legendary Talks Heads frontman David Byrne is back with a flourish—announcing his first solo album in seven years, Who Is the Sky?, set to drop on September 5 via Matador Records. Alongside the release comes a sweeping world tour and an electrifying new single. Teasing the album’s creative edge, Byrne shared the third single, “The Avant Garde,” offering […]
Iconic rock band Foreigner is set to electrify Cedar Rapids this August with a special stop on their farewell tour at McGrath Amphitheatre. Despite announcing “The Historic Farewell Tour” in 2022, the group continues to tour with surprising energy—and a new frontman—honoring their legendary catalog. On Monday, August 11, Foreigner will perform at 7:30 PM, […]
Cardi B is setting the stage for her sophomore album Am I the Drama? with a bold new single, Imaginary Players, and she’s dropped a telling hint: the legendary Jay‑Z gave it his stamp of approval. During a recent X Spaces livestream, Cardi referred to gaining the green light from “the one and only,” a […]