On October 6th 1927, the original film production of “The Jazz Singer” made its world premiere at the Warners’ Theatre in midtown Manhattan. (I know, I know — seems like just yesterday, right?) Though difficult to sit through these days, even without the segments where Al Jolson appears in blackface, “The Jazz Singer” nevertheless continues … Read more
Every once in a while, an iconic artist arrives on the scene with a debut single that’s so potent that it holds up as one of their most memorable tracks, even after years of other hits. Lenny Kravitz is certainly an iconic artist, as evidenced by his nomination this year for induction into the Rock … Read more
Mark Knopfler has done something truly extraordinary. The guitarist has recruited a star-studded lineup of fellow guitarists for a charity single benefitting Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. The charity single is a new recording of “Going Home.” The track is an instrumental featured on the 1983 score for the film Local … Read more
Seattle Seahawks legend Richard Sherman has expressed his outrage at the team’s new head coach Mike Macdonald, following his decision to remove numerous murals and references to the team’s past triumphs. The first press conference since Macdonald took over was held this week by the Seahawks, where reporters noticed that most of the images and … Read more
Neil Diamond may have been inspired to write “Sweet Caroline” after seeing a photo of JFK’s daughter in the early ’60s. Decades later, it became the unlikely good luck charm of the Boston Red Sox. The story of Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” has it all: love, baseball, Kennedys, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, and the triumph of … Read more
Controversy tends to follow musicians around, especially those who carry celebrity status on the largest stages. Perhaps it has something to do with the sheer amount of attention that is sometimes cast upon one particular person, which is, of course, not natural or even healthy. Musicians and other artists have a specific drive—especially when starting … Read more
A couple of Bears teammates will renew the Packers rivalry a little early this year, but it won’t be on the gridiron. Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and left tackle Braxton Jones will take on Packers running back A.J. Dillon and corner Carrington Valentine in a celebrity cornhole tournament on Saturday night in Milwaukee. The Bears … Read more
Thursday night’s NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears was overshadowed by a terrifying hit on Packers receiver Davante Adams by Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan. The NFL announced on Saturday that Trevathan has been suspended two games for the hit. The suspension will also cost Trevathan about $235,000 in lost pay … Read more
The Bears–Packers rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. The two teams have a combined 70 members in the Pro Football Hall of Fame (37 for Chicago and 33 for Green Bay), have won a combined 22 NFL championships (13 for Green Bay and 9 … Read more
Hot off the success of his chart-topping hit “Tough” with Lana Del Rey, GRAMMY-nominated artist Quavo has returned with a new single, “FLY.” This track offers a fresh twist on Lenny Kravitz’s iconic 1998 song, with Quavo adding his signature style and melody. The song features catchy lyrics like “Flyest in the room, who Flyer … Read more
