Books
’80s Pop Redux: Debbie Gibson Has First Album in 20 Years, Richard Marx Is Right Here Writing for You
Talkin' about the next generation:
Debbie Gibson and Richard Marx are each pop icons from the 1980s. They weren't from my world, but they were...
Music
Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” Was Released During Carole King’s Run with “Tapestry” 50 Years Ago Today
As you know, Joni Mitchell's 1971 watershed album "Blue is number 1 today. When it was released 50 years ago, it never hit number...
Music
Pop Starlet Lorde Will Follow Flop Single with New Album, Then Tour Next Year When No One Cares
Pop tart Lorde has had a big flop single for the last couple of weeks called "Solar Power." Downloads: 5,000, With streaming: 85,000.
So...
Music
Bravo! Joni Mitchell Landmark Album “Blue” Is Number 1 on iTunes 50 Years After Its Release (Listen to Unreleased Demos Here)
Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of Joni Mitchell's landmark "Blue" album. Cameron Crowe did a lovely interview with her yesterday in the LA Times.
"Blue"...
Art
Not a Shock: Edgar Wright’s Documentary about Very Cult Group Sparks Made No Money Over the Weekend
It should come as no surprise that Edgar Wright's labor of love, a two and half hour documentary about the rock duo called Sparks,...
Music
Taylor Swift’s Revenge Against Scooter Braun Continues: Re-recorded “Red” Album Will Drop November 19th
Taylor Swift will not let up in her campaign against Scooter Braun. She's determined to render his purchase and flip sale of her master...
Music
Two Big Rock Birthdays June 18th: Paul McCartney and “You’re So Vain” Producer Richard Perry Turn 79
Paul McCartney turns 79 today. You know who he is, we love him. He's probably the most successful modern composer of all time. His...
Music
(Midnight Listen) Jennifer Hudson Sings New Song Written with Carole King from Aretha Franklin BioPic “Respect”
Dropping at midnight: Jennifer Hudson sings "Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)" written by her with Carole King for the movie "Respect."
Carole, of...