Rock and roll is many things. It's a feeling, an energy, and an attitude. Rock and roll is also a craft, and The Bawdies have spent over two decades perfecting that craft. Since 2004, the Japanese band has released nine albums full of retro-leaning rock and featuring nostalgic album art that wouldn't look out of place next to the Beatles in a record store.

Sense of Place: The Bawdies are faithful craftsmen of the art of rock music

Chicago, IL

Entertainment Weekly

Kesha has revealed that she had a sharp realization about a butcher knife during her 2024 Lollapalooza set. Following her Thursday night set at the Chicago music festival, the pop star claimed that a knife she brandished on stage during a performance of her 2010 Animal album cut "Backstabber" was not a prop, but an actual utensil that was swapped out without her knowledge.

Kesha says prop blade was switched for 'real butcher knife' without her knowledge during Lollapalooza performance

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

After performing at the NPR Tiny Desk, country star Lainey Wilson sat down with NPR's Scott Detrow for a conversation about her music and career. Lainey Wilson isn't exaggerating when she says her life lately has been busy. LAINEY WILSON: We have a lot to celebrate right now, like this...

Rising country star Lainey Wilson reflects on her music and the changes in her career

American Songwriter

Tribute rock songs are usually quite good at getting a tear or two out of even the toughest rock fans. These five tracks were either written for someone who is no longer with us or released in honor of rock musicians who have since passed on. 1. Neil Young Wrote...

5 Rock Songs That Were Written as Tribute To Other Musicians

A vocal powerhouse, Kelly Clarkson has delivered breathtaking performances throughout her career, including during her Emmy-winning tenure on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Among them was her 2010 performance of "Don't You Wanna Stay" alongside Jason Aldean at the 2010 Country Music Awards. The Kellyoke songstress is no stranger to a...

Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean Brought the House Down with "Don't You Wanna Stay"

Shelby Lynne is sitting on the couch next to her collaborator and friend Karen Fairchild, who’s supposed to be promoting a greatest hits project from her own popular country vocal group, Little Big Town. And yet, here Fairchild is talking up the new music Lynne’s made, specifically Lynne's fluent transitions between poetically bluesy spoken passages and handsome, stirring hooks.

She's still Shelby Lynne

Sag Harbor, NY

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Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Las Vegas, NV

Blake Shelton Announces Las Vegas Residency At Caesars Palace. Country music superstar and former The Voice coach Blake Shelton is heading to Las Vegas to kick off a brand-new residency. Shelton shared the exciting news on Thursday (August 8) that he’ll start a new residency at Caesars Palace in 2025....

Blake Shelton Shares Exciting News About His First Las Vegas Residency

New Jersey State

Founding Yes frontman Jon Anderson has just released a new album titled True, his first full-length recording project with his current touring group, The Band Geeks. The nine-track prog-rock collection deftly incorporates all the sonic elements for which Anderson’s former band became known during the 1970s and ’80s, including soaring vocals, cosmic and spiritual lyrics, virtuosic musicianship, and inventive time signatures.

Exclusive: Ex-Yes Singer Jon Anderson Dishes on His Inspired New Album, ‘True,’ a Collaboration with The Band Geeks

The Doris Day Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1968 to 1971, remains one of the last great TV family sitcoms in history. The series is also known for its various format changes through the series.

A Look Back at the Tragic Death of Child Star Todd Starke ('The Doris Day Show'): 4 Decades Later

Gwen and Yasir weren't the type of couple that liked to run marathons, at first. As hardships pulled their lives in unexpected directions, running became their best— and sometimes only— way of remembering what really mattered. If you want to leave the StoryCorps Podcast a voicemail, call us...

The Long Run

Bob Dylan’s legendary career took off fairly quickly. However, the hit singer/songwriter behind tunes like “Lay Lady Lay” and “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” had a few years to contemplate whether or not he was actually going to make it in the music industry; and if he even wanted to. Surprisingly, Bob Dylan almost didn’t make it and was ready to quit in the 1960s. But one particular writing session changed everything.

A “Drained” Bob Dylan Nearly Quit Music Altogether in 1965: Behind the Writing Session That Changed Everything

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Bruce Springsteen addressed the rumors about an upcoming final tour with the E Street band last Friday at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park. The talented singer-songwriter denied the allegations, saying he and his band are not quitting even after five decades. He told the cheering audience there was no way...

Bruce Springsteen Addresses Farewell Tour Rumors

Time to show your economic history skills based on what we’ve covered in Planet Money Summer School 2024: An Incomplete Economic History of the World. Make it through the quiz, and receive a — and we cannot stress this enough — totally fake (yet well-earned) diploma.

Quiz: Do you know your economic history?

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When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president, he spoke out for reproductive rights in personal terms. In his speech, he described the struggle he and his wife went through to start a family:. "It took Gwen and I years. But we had access to fertility...

Why this writer says her son deserves a champion like Tim Walz

It's almost Labor Day, and that means the end of cucumber season, so if you're trying to throw together a few more summer salads, listen up. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) LOGAN MOFFITT: Sometimes, you need to eat an entire cucumber. This is the best way to do it. MICHEL MARTIN,...

People on the internet are going cuckoo for -- cucumbers?

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Tonya Mosley. As we continue our series on classic films and movie icons, my next guest became the face of Gen X angst in her teens. Molly Ringwald grew to fame in the '80s with films like "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club," and "Pretty In Pink." Ringwald is also a singer. Starting at a young age with her dad's group, the Fulton Street Jazz Band. I spoke to Ringwald earlier this year.

Celebrating movie icons: Molly Ringwald

George Michael, an icon of pop music whose career spanned over three decades, left an indelible mark with his unique blend of soul, pop, and rock. His distinct voice and emotive delivery captivated audiences around the world, making him one of the most celebrated artists of his time. From his early days with Wham! to his groundbreaking solo career, George Michael’s music resonates with themes of love, self-discovery, and social commentary. This article explores the top 10 best George Michael songs of all time, highlighting the tracks that define his legacy. From the infectious rhythm of “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” to the poignant lyrics of “Jesus to a Child,” each song reflects Michael’s versatility and depth as an artist. These selections not only showcase his exceptional talent but also his ability to connect with listeners on a profound level. Join us as we delve into the melodies that continue to influence and inspire, celebrating the extraordinary career of one of pop music’s true legends.

10 Best George Michael Songs of All Time

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Sense of Place: How American singer Davina Robinson found the blues in Osaka

The United States may be the birthplace of the blues, but Philadelphia-born blues singer Davina Robinson found them somewhere far, far away from the U.S., in...

Sense of Place: How American singer Davina Robinson found the blues in Osaka

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