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Talking Heads’ Demos & Live Collection, ‘Tentative Decisions,’ Due

Their earliest years are being explored with an unprecedented look at the rapid evolution of the original trio—David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth—through a trove of newly unearthed recordings.

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Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’: Biggest U.S. Album of All-Time

Not only is the 1976 collection the overall top-seller in the States, their ‘Hotel California’ is in third place.

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‘Triple Threat’ Ann-Margret Wows on ‘The Tonight Show’

The then-33 year-old gave an unforgettable performance for Johnny Carson’s TV audience.

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Celebrating Mel Brooks

The legendary filmmaker, writer and actor is one of just 21 artists who have earned “EGOT” status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. A 2026 documentary is from Judd Apatow.

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Remembering Garth Hudson, Master Organist and Last Surviving Member of The Band’s Original Lineup

With Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Richard Manuel, they were one of the most influential music groups of the rock era.

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Remembering ‘The Midnight Special’

The series launched the 1970s trend of live rock music on late night TV with its pilot in 1972 and boosted the career of Wolfman Jack. Check out the guests and some great clips.