The month of June is designated as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in remembrance of the Stonewall Riots, which took place this month of 1969. The protest, which was in response to a police raid in Greenwich Village, New York, is regarded as the one incident that most significantly launched the gay liberation movement. While there has …
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The music world has lost an absolute icon, as Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. The news was confirmed in a statement posted via her socials that reads, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her …
Over 1,200 items from legendary musicians including Nirvana, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Eddie Van Halen, Freddie Mercury, Led Zeppelin, KISS, Mötley Crüe, Tom Petty, Lenny Kravitz, and more were up for auction at Julien’s Auctions’ recent “Music Icons” event. Thousands of bidders, fans, and collectors from all over the world participated in the …
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Listen to Song Exploder Celebrate 40 Years of “Blue Monday” Below In May 1980, the band Joy Division was devastated by the death of lead singer Ian Curtis. The three remaining band members, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, and Stephen Morris, decided they would keep making music together, and a few months later, Gillian Gilbert joined …
Throughout its 36-year history, MTV News has been known for delivering a wide range of music and entertainment news to its audience. The channel has covered everything from major album releases and concert tours to celebrity gossip and social justice issues. One of the most notable moments in MTV News’ history came in 1991, when …
Days before its scheduled May 5-7 program in Atlantic City, the returning 2023 edition of the New Jersey music festival The Bamboozle was abruptly canceled last month. According to NJ.com, the festival and its promoter John D’Esposito are now the target of their first lawsuit. According to paperwork that the regional news agency was able …
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Rage Against the Machine’s moniker clearly states this. Consequently, how do Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk feel about joining one of rock’s most prestigious institutions? After learning of their acceptance into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this morning, the band has released a statement. The new 2023 …
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Gordon Lightfoot, a renowned singer-songwriter of folk-rock music, passed away at the age of 84. The musician passed away on Monday, May 1st, in Toronto, where he had recently been hospitalized. Gordon Meredith Lightfoot has passed away, we can announce with great regret, according to a post on his social media accounts. “Gordon passed away …
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Singer Shifty Shellshock (real name: Seth Brooks Binzer) has been detained for DUI, according to TMZ, while California rap-rock band Crazy Town has been dropped off (hed)p.e.’s “Nu-Metal Madness 2″ U.S. tour as a result of fights inside the band. The incident specifically happened on Tuesday, April 25, at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Following the …
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Yesterday (April 26), the U.S. Senate filed a new bill that would force ticket sellers for sporting events, musical performances, and other live events to offer a breakdown of ticket costs, including any hidden fees that are typically added on during the checkout process. Numerous significant ticketing mishaps in recent months have made many problems …
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