Thursday, April 2, 2026

Music

Johnny Rivers is Still Not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Will Notorious BIG and Judas Priest Beat Him To It?

This is just a Sunday rant. Johnny Rivers, I was going to post some of his videos anyway. I just love him, and always...

Kanye West Scores a Number 1, Heavy on Streaming, with “Jesus is King”: Christian Market Comes Through for Him

It's been a while since Kanye West had a big hit album. But he has one new with "Jesus is King." Kanye's deep dive...

Watch Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo — On Oscar Path — Sing Her Self-Penned Title Song from “Harriet,” Opening Today

Since I saw "Harriet" at the Toronto Film Festival I haven't heard a lot about it. But this fine film opens today, and Cynthia...

Chris Martin and Coldplay Have Made Some Strange Deal with the Jordan Tourism Board to Release New Album

I didn't realize that Jordan, the country, next to Israel, is a big market for Coldplay. Who knew? Anyway, Coldplay and Chris Martin are launching...

Elvis Costello Offers Phenomenal Show in Port Chester, Playing Old, New Hits and “Games People Play” First Time Ever

Elvis Costello's first of two shows in Port Chester, New York (second is tonight, don't miss it) was a phenomenal outing, combining old songs...

Niccolo Paganini Turns 237 This Week, Gets a $50 Million Birthday Concert Tonight at Carnegie Hall

Niccolo Paganini-- maybe you knew him. The violin virtuoso turned 237 day before yesterday. His actual descendant, Maria Elena Paganini, who lives in Buenos...

John Legend and Kelly Clarkson Record a New Version of “Baby It’s Cold Outside” with Updated PC #MeToo Lyrics

Everyone's favorite couple, John Legend and Chrissie Teigen, are on the cover of Good Housekeeping, Parade, Family Cirlce with their children-- whoops, no that's...

Joni Mitchell Releases “Morning Glory on the Vine,” Previously Private 1971 Book of Sensational Paintings, Drawings, Lyrics

The depth and breadth of Joni Mitchell's work extends far beyond her music, which is something in itself. But Joni is also a visual...