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“I was thinking of people in my hometown of Rockford, Illinois. Wearing SpongeBob pajama pants to a funeral-type heads.” Read More RSS: News News 

Longtime Wu-Tang Clan fans may already know the origins of the iconic rap group’s name and mythology. But for the uninitiated, or those who want a reminder, much of Wu-Tang’s foundational imagery and references were rooted in Chinese martial arts. That’s mostly thanks to founding member RZA. The name Wu-Tang Clan directly references the 1983 martial arts film Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang. In the film, the two main characters are rival […]

You don’t even have to be an Oasis fan to know that the Gallagher brothers are notorious for controversy. Their big personalities often conflict with others, especially the press, and even with each other. This is why the brothers didn’t speak, or remained heavily estranged, for 15 years after their initial 2009 breakup. Surprisingly, the brothers didn’t part ways in the 90s, especially after the debacle at their MTV Unplugged […]

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On September 27, 2026, Madonna made a triumphant return to the MTV Video Music Awards. This marked the iconic pop star’s first live performance on the show in 23 years. Madonna has some unique ties to the history of the award show. 43 years ago, on September 14, 1984, her performance at the VMA’s sparked controversy following her theatrical performance of “Like A Virgin”. She stepped out of a giant, […]

Founding Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has revealed that he and longtime drummer Matt Cameron used to joke about when they would leave the band. Often, the jokes centered on having “three more years left” with the group, leaving after turning 60. For Ament, these were simply jokes, and he thought Cameron was on the same page. But in 2025, those jokes turned out to be serious for Matt Cameron. […]

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News often leans negative, so here’s something positive to brighten your workweek. It’s no surprise that music isn’t only for humans. Anybody with pets will tell you that animals also react to music. Watching an animal react to music can put a smile on your face, as you watch them try to figure out why they’re reacting. On September 24, 2026, legendary rock pianist Rick Wakeman performed for over 150 […]

Madonna had everyone beat with 13 MTV VMA nominations in 2026. But she also has a lot more people beat with sheer longevity in the music industry. While accepting the 2026 Artist of the Year award, Madonna recalled a moment from her first VMA performance, when the industry was convinced she wouldn’t make it. In September 1984, Madonna made her MTV VMAs debut with the now-iconic performance of “Like a […]