Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Music

Benson Boone’s Sophomore Album, “American Heart,” A Colossal Sales Disappointment with Just 60,000 Sold Including Streaming

As I predicted, Benson Boone's sophomore album is a terrible flop. "American Heart" sold just 60,000 copies in its debut. Half of those came from...

RIP Lalo Schifrin, Oscar Winning Film Composer of “Mission Impossible” Theme, Plus “Mannix,” “Cool Hand Luke,” Many More Classics

Lalo Schifrin has died at age 93. Just two weeks ago I wrote about him, and a terrific new documentary about his Oscar winning musical...

“Spirit in the Sky” Singer Norman Greenbaum Makes a Cameo in First Ever Video for Famous One-Off Hit

Want to feel old? Fifty five years after his famous one off hit "Spirit in the Sky," Norman Greenbaum makes a cameo in the...

“Unknown” Rock Duo Sons of Legion Place 12 Songs on iTunes Top 100 Without a Record Label, Publicist or Management

It seems like the Tik Tok effect has worked for two "unknown" musicians. Adam McInnis and a singer guitarist named Daddy Jack have placed 12...

Barbra Streisand’s Stunning New “Duets” Set for Record of Number 1 Albums in Each of Last 7 Decades — Listen to Some of the...

Barbra Streisand's "The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume 2" is going to set records with its release Thursday night. A stunning collection featuring more than...

RIP Mick Ralphs of Bad Company Dies at 81 Months Before Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Mick Ralphs has died at age 81. A founding member of both Mott the Hoople and Bad Company, Ralphs was an important contributor to...

Exclusive: Rock Star Stevie van Zandt Knocked Out of a Few European Springsteen Shows with Appendicitis Surgery

Yes, even rock stars are human. Little Steven van Zandt is taking a few days off from Bruce Springsteen's European tour. The reason? Appendicitis. He's gotten...

Barbra Streisand Declines to Say Whether or Not She ‘Loved’ “Wicked”: “I showed it to my grandchildren”

Barbra Streisand did not care for "Wicked." She doesn't say so explicitly, but in an interview with Variety's Marc Malkin she carefully sidesteps the question. Malkin...