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Library of Congress 25 New Songs Chosen for National Recording Registry: Sam & Dave’s “Soul Man,” EW&F’s “September,” ” “La Bamba,” “Sweet Caroline,” and More

by Roger Friedman - March 20, 2019 8:42 am

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Pop Charts: Hozier’s Sophomore Effort, “Wasteland, Baby!” Falls 90% in Second Week, “Star is Born” Keeps Going

by Roger Friedman - March 15, 2019 11:51 pm

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Billboard Magazine’s Top 100 Albums by Women SNUBS Aretha, Joni Mitchell, Dusty Springfield, Nina Simone, Joan Baez, Patsy Cline, Gladys Knight. Linda Ronstadt, and PINK!

by Roger Friedman - March 14, 2019 12:08 pm

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Hal Blaine, the Legendary Drummer Who Played on Every Top 40 Hit You’ve Ever Heard, Dies at Age 90

by Roger Friedman - March 11, 2019 11:00 pm

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Aretha Franklin Tribute Special on CBS Scores 5.3 Million Viewers, Causes Sensation on Twitter, Heads to Emmy Nominations

by Roger Friedman - March 11, 2019 3:48 pm

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Elton John Is On Fire for “Farewell Yellow Brick Road,” Making a Case for His Amazing Legacy as a Rock Legend

by Roger Friedman - March 6, 2019 12:31 am

Almost every major classic rock act is a group: the Beatles, Stones, Led Zeppelin. Very few went it alone. That was Elton. He went...

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All Star Aretha Franklin Tribute Special This Sunday on CBS is a Rare, Historic Look at Queen of Soul’s Range and Influence

by Roger Friedman - March 4, 2019 11:52 pm

I can't think of any special like "Aretha: A Tribute" airing on Sunday night on CBS. This was the show taped in January, produced...

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Review: Mother of Michael Jackson Accuser Recalls in Documentary: “I danced when I heard that he died! I was so happy he died!”

by Roger Friedman - February 28, 2019 5:43 pm

This is the toughest review I've ever had to write. What do we make of Dan Reed's four hour, two part documentary "Leaving Neverland"?...

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Can Jonas Brothers Have Their “Cake” And Success, Too? New Single Called “Sucker” Drops Tonight

by Roger Friedman - February 28, 2019 2:08 pm

The Jonas Brothers are back. Tonight, after a few years apart, the former family pop teen band is putting a new single called "Sucker." If this...

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Lady Gaga, Queen Conquer the iTunes Charts After Oscar Performances Score with the Audience

by Roger Friedman - February 26, 2019 1:59 am

The Oscars have been a boon to those who performed on the show. Lady Gaga has three of the top 5 singles on the iTunes...

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The Songwriter Strikes Back: Desmond Child, No Longer Living on a Prayer, Shows Off the Rock Star Who Lurks Beneath the Surface

by Roger Friedman - February 17, 2019 4:25 pm

If you don't know Desmond Child's name, you should. He's written a lot of the songs you love over the last 30 years. Aerosmith, Bon...

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Jennifer Lopez’s Hideous Motown Medley from the Grammy Awards is Set to Be Included in CBS-Grammy Motown Special

by Roger Friedman - February 16, 2019 2:40 pm

Some things just won't die. That was the story this past Tuesday when I bought tickets to the Motown 60 special taped by the Grammys...

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Ariana Grande: Annoying? Yes. Good Album? Also, Yes. “Thank You, Next” Sells 355K Copies in Debut, More Than Rest of Top 50

by Roger Friedman - February 15, 2019 9:46 pm

Ariana Grande. Is she annoying? Yes. Talented Yes. Ariana's second album in six months, called "Thank You, Next," sold 355,000 copies in its debut week...

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“Motown 60” TV Special: Smokey, Stevie, Diana, But Nary a Mention of Michael Jackson or the Jackson 5 Plus Lionel Richie Drops Out

by Roger Friedman - February 13, 2019 3:54 am

When they edit together the three hour "Motown 60" for CBS (to air in April) it will have some brilliant moments and some headscratchers.

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Michael Jackson’s Niece Reveals 7 Year Relationship with King of Pop’s Accuser: “He’s not a victim. He’s an Opportunist”

by Roger Friedman - February 12, 2019 5:00 pm

Brandi Jackson is one of two children whose father is Jackie Jackson, a member of the Jackson 5 and Michael's brother. On Twitter today Brandi...

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