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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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Cassette Tapes Are Making a Comeback

Breana Ceballos — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:58:14 +0000

For years, the story of music formats seemed pretty straightforward. CDs replaced cassettes, streaming replaced CDs, and convenience won over actually owning something. Recently though, the cassette tape industry has made a big comeback. Artists like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and more are putting out albums on tape. I only realized how big this impact [...]

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Fab Morvan Exits Freedom 250 Concerts

Alizee Ali Khan — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:52:32 +0000

Fab Morvan has reversed course on Freedom 250. The Milli Vanilli singer shared his decision during a CNN interview Monday night. “This is not what I signed up for,” he said. Morvan first grew concerned when another name backed away. “When I saw Young MC pulled out, I was like, ‘Well, that’s weird… What does [...]

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San Diego Zoo Pairs Animal Footage with Beach Boys “Pet Sounds”

Heath Andrews — Sat, 23 May 2026 15:53:14 +0000

In 1966, one of the most incredible records in the history of popular music was released. You may have heard of it. It’s called “Pet Sounds” by The Beach Boys. Even if you don’t much care for that era of music, you can’t ignore what the album does. It has lush arrangements, incredible vocal harmonies, [...]

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