Monday, January 12, 2026

Music

Michael Jackson: Epic Botching of Great Unreleased Single from “Bad” Album

Today is the third anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson. (Also the the third anniversary of Farrah Fawcett's passing, FYI.) Epic Records cannot...

The New Steve (Martin) and Edie (Brickell) aka Mrs. Paul Simon, Team Up

Yes, there was a time when Steve and Eydie referred to the fun, fab married singing duo of Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme. But...

Oscar for Best Song? Could Go to Peter Asher, The Man Who Discovered James Taylor

Peter Asher celebrated his 68th birthday Friday night by doing two shows at Feinstein's at the Regency. He's got two more shows tonight (Saturday)...

Happy Birthday Paul McCartney — Top Lists and Winners

Paul McCartney turns 70 day. Happy Birthday, Paul! We got a lot of top 10 lists. They weren't easy, were they? So many songs!...

Aretha Franklin: Loved Sarah Jessica Parker’s Pantry

EXCLUSIVE Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, and all around sport, wanted me to clear up for everyone what happened on Thursday night. Reports had...

Aretha Franklin Leaves Obama Fundraiser Early for Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala Concert

I got a laugh last night when I started receiving email updates from blogs: "Aretha Franklin leaves Sarah Jessica Parker fundraiser early. Why?" I'll...

Frances Preston, Beloved Long Time Head of BMI Music, Passes Away

I can't always say this, but I am trulyheartbroken to report the passing of Franees Preston, former head of BMI  the music licensing giant....

Paul McCartney Turns 70 on Monday; Win a Remastered Copy of “Ram”

Paul McCartney, the "cute" Beatle, underrated for many reasons, turns 70 on Monday, June 18th. What are his 10 best songs? WHat your ten...