Thursday, September 19, 2024

Music

“Grease” Is the Word: TV Musical Soundtrack a Hit on iTunes as Ratings Are Huge

Yes, "Grease" is the word. The soundtrack to last night's live musical "Grease" on Fox has jumped onto iTunes at number 5. It's right...

George Harrison Tribute Film, CD, Coming Next Month with All Star Cast Including Son Dhani, Brian Wilson, Norah Jones, Ann Wilson

"GeorgeFest," a concert film tribute to George Harrison, will be released on February 26th, one day after what would have been George's 73rd birthday....

Friday Pop: Zayn Goes Straight to Number 1, Charlie Puth Is for Real, Rihanna Releases, “Wonderful” Elton

Big Friday in pop music for January. Where were all these people last fall? ZAYN MALIK has shot right to #1 with his first solo...

Another Rock Legacy Death: Paul Kantner, Founder of Jefferson Airplane- Jefferson Starship

Paul Kantner was the leader of the San Francisco rock scene in the 60s and piloted (sorry) both Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship. Their many...

Lionel Richie MusiCares Tribute Could Go “All Night Long” Adding Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, John Legend, Demi Lovato Etc

Lionel Richie's Person of the Year gala for MusiCares on February 13th is adding more performers. At this point, the stat studded show could...

Rihanna Drops New Album for Free, As Shill for Jay Z’s Streaming Service

Rihanna's new album, "Anti," was leaked last night, pulled back, then released again. For free. Or not for free, since it involves a link...

Bruce Springsteen’s Amazing NY Show Draws Everyone from “Sopranos” Creator to Elliot “Client 9” Spitzer

What can I say? Bruce Springsteen is 66 years old going on 67. He's obviously made a pact with the devil. His three hour...

Pop: Rihanna’s Not Great New Single Goes Straight to #1, Adele’s “Hello” Says Goodbye to Top 5

It's the changing of the guard on the iTunes pop chart, but it may not be such a good thing. Rihanna has finally released a...