Rapper Kenneth Brian Edmonds, better known by his artist name Babyface, was interrupted during an interview by reporters from the Associated Press at the Grammys in favor of interviewing Chappell Roan. Associated Press reporter Krysta Fauria rudely interrupted Babyface while he was answering her fellow reporter, Leslie Ambriz’s question. The ...
Brett Wachtel didn't start off as a rock fan; he struggled to even listen to it. Though he made many attempts to connect with the genre, he never really rolled with it - hardly the start you'd expect from someone who now dreams of reviving rock music. In fact, Wachtel ...
Flashback Artist of the Month for February 2025 Facebook Spotify Bio Ironic Bio Alanis Morisette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter who began her career in the early 1990s. Her prolific career earned her 80 nominations and 38 awards. Morissette gained her success after releasing her album “Jagged Little Pill” in 1995, ...
Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull died Jan. 30, 2025, her spokesperson said. Faithfull was popular for her song “As Tears Go By.” In the 1960s, she famously dated Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and inspired the songs” Wild Horses” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” Faithfull was born ...
Former fan favorite Mark Canha was offered a “non-guaranteed” deal to return to the Mets, Jon Heyman from the New York Post reported. Canha spent the last two seasons with the Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants but his offseason has been pretty quiet. Spring training is right around ...
Hamas freed eight hostages on Jan. 30 as part of the ceasefire-hostage deal, NBC News reported. Israel was set to release 110 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Still, the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, delayed the release of the Palestinians over the angry mob of people at the hostage handovers, calling ...
What makes a “classic” novel such as “The Great Gatsby,” “The Catcher in the Rye,” and “To Kill a Mockingbird”? A classic novel must be able to stand the test of time with its complex characters and themes. It must remain relevant across different eras and continue to be read ...
Aaron Glenn, a former defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, has been hired as the new head coach of the New York Jets. Glenn was the Jets’ first-round pick in 1994, and now he’s come back to take on the head coach role. This is truly a full-circle moment for ...
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s efforts to freeze aid for Medicaid and education after policies confused the country. There have been many reactions to the Trump administration’s freeze, such as fear, confusion, and even lawsuits. Nonprofit organizations including the National Council of Nonprofits have filed suit in ...
“Emilia Pérez” is a film about a Mexican lawyer who has to help a cartel boss retire and transition into a woman. The film was quite a hit with critics, earning 13 Oscar nominations and 10 Golden Globe Nominations. However, if you look closely at what the audiences think, it’s ...
The NFL announced that Lamar would headline the Super Bowl 59 halftime show back in September after his major success in 2024. Now, Kendrick Lamar is being pressured to remove “Not Like Us” from his Super Bowl halftime show. 2024 was the year that escalated Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud. With ...
Starting 2025 with some good tunes is vital to a successful year. These first few months, artists across genres are releasing brand new tracks you’re sure to love. January 24th: The Bad Fire by Mogwai The Scottish post-rock band Mogwai will release its new album, “The Bad Fire,” today, January ...
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