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Lorne Michaels Gets Biography: ‘The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live’
With unprecedented access to Michaels and the entire SNL apparatus, the author takes readers behind the curtain for the lively, up-and-down, definitive story of how he created and maintained the institution that changed comedy forever.
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New Book Series Puts Beatles Recording History in Context
Their road to stardom has rarely been described with such attention to what was going on around them: the British music scene and stars they followed to reach their goal, making a record themselves.
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Sly Stone Documentary From Questlove Makes Streaming Debut on Hulu
“To be given the honor to explore his history and legacy is beyond a dream for me,” said the director.
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Paul McCartney Plays Surprise NYC Club Date at Bowery Ballroom: Recap
The performance on February 11, 2025, came two days after he was seen at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans and five days before he’ll be attending Saturday Night Live’ 50th anniversary special.
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Roger Daltrey Adds Dates to 2025 Solo Tour
The intimate shows will feature the star and his nine-piece band performing acoustic and semi-acoustic takes on songs from The Who as well as delve into his solo back catalog.
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Buffy Sainte-Marie, Oscar Winner For ‘Up Where We Belong,’ Stripped of Order of Canada
The singer-songwriter, whose claim to being an indigenous North American has been questioned, won an Academy Award for the song.
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Totally Tubular Festival of ’80s Bands Cancels 2025 Tour
Haircut 100, Right Said Fred, and Men Without Hats were just some of the New Wave bands expected to participate this year.
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Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan to Headline 2025 Outlaw Music Festival Tour
The 10th anniversary edition is being billed as the biggest to date, featuring an unparalleled lineup of legends and superstars.
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Rolling Stones Win Grammy Award For ‘Hackney Diamonds’
The 2023 album marked their first new studio effort of new material written by Jagger and Richards since 2005
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‘Mind Games’ 50th Anniversary Box Set Wins Grammy Award
The 1973 album was celebrated with “an immersive, deep listening experience and in-depth exploration”
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