Music

“Return of the Mack” Still Bops 30 Years Later

Heath Andrews — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0000

For those of us old enough to live through it with our memories intact. It’s hard to believe 1996 was 30 years ago. Not to sound so cliche as to say, “it seems like only yesterday,” but some of those memories feel very fresh. Music is one of those things that can immediately throw you [...]

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Upcoming Oasis Documentary Shows Moment of Gallagher Brothers Reunion

Heath Andrews — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:07:15 +0000

Rock stars and egos go hand in hand. The history of popular music is filled with feuds, arguments, fights, and squabbles. It’s hard to find bands that haven’t had some sort of major argument that threatened to, or did, break them up. That tension can get even worse when family is involved. If you need [...]

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Frankie Valli Insists He’s Not Retiring Amidst Brother’s Statement, Lip-Syncing Controversy

Heath Andrews — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:42:04 +0000

Multiple things about a person can be true all at once. Even when they seemingly conflict. This doesn’t sound like shocking news, but it’s something people often forget. Frankie Valli is one of the most successful and influential voices in American popular music. Along with the rest of the vocal group, The Four Seasons, Valli [...]

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“American Idol” Renewed, Showcases Network TV Issues

Heath Andrews — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:40:49 +0000

Did you remember that American Idol is actually a show that’s still happening? Somehow we knew the show was airing, but we weren’t actively thinking about it. The renewal announcement from ABC was a quick reminder that it’s still happening. It’s also a sobering sign of how troubled network television is. Not to mention, not [...]

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New/Old Documentary About Wham! In China Set for Release

Heath Andrews — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:35:34 +0000

This December will mark 10 years since the passing of musician George Michael. The pop superstar is well known the world over for his breakout solo album, Faith, and several successful follow-ups. Before that, though, was Wham!. Formed alongside Andrew Ridgely, the pop duo had hits with “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Everything [...]

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Jon Bon Jovi Vocal Problems End Concert Prematurely

Heath Andrews — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:30:17 +0000

This is a complicated story. A couple of years ago, we did a report about Jon Bon Jovi. It was spreading throughout social media that his voice was completely shot. That was four years ago now. Since then, he had vocal surgery, released a new album with his band in 2024, and hit the road [...]

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Acting Legend Anthony Hopkins to Release Debut Album

Alan Patricks — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:06:02 +0000

Soldier, poet, king, bard? Sir Anthony Hopkins has played them all. From Cesar to Shakespeare to Hannibal Lecter, Hopkins is truly one of the greats. He doesn’t just play different roles, though; he lives them. Even with decades of acting behind him, Hopkins still has work he wants to do. His latest project will have [...]

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Bonnie Tyler, Meat Loaf, & Jim Steinman – Enduring Legacies

Heath Andrews — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:57:41 +0000

The passing of Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler is one that resonates heavily with me. Not to start this article off by being personal, but that’s the power of music. For many people, music is a very personal medium. It can empower us, move us to tears, bring us joy, and ease our tensions. Tyler’s biggest [...]

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Charli xcx Teases David Cronenberg Collab on Upcoming Album

Ada Blood — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:22:24 +0000

Fresh off her role in Daniel Goldhaber’s Faces of Death, singer Charli xcx is teasing a collaboration with horror legend David Cronenberg (The Shrouds). Yesterday, she posted a track list for the upcoming record on her Instagram. “Music, Fashion, Film,” the post reads. “11 tracks, July 24th.” Followed by a list of tunes it will [...]

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Weird Al Turned Down Ad After Finding Out it Was for AI

Heath Andrews — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:10:05 +0000

Nobody in this world is a perfect individual, but “Weird” Al Yankovic may possibly be the best of humanity. Weird Al has provided the world with laughter and merriment for decades. He’s also, by all accounts, a damn nice guy. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone to say a bad thing about the guy. Even [...]

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