Ever since the rise of MTV in the 1980’s, reality music shows have dominated modern television. Shows like American Idol, America’s Got Talent, and The Voice demonstrate just how popularized these programs have become, with American Idol even returning for its 16th season. While they all started in America, these shows have also expanded internationally, with spinoffs like The Voice of …
Several years ago, I was invited to a Phil Collins show by one of his band mates, the show was at Madison Square Garden. At a part in the show where the artist normally hypes his merchandise sold in the hall, Phil said what I thought was very commendable: “rather than spend money at the …
“Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age? Mt.24:3 WASHINGTON/BERLIN – The mercury is rising to all-time highs across the globe, again. In the throes of a heat wave that gripped most of the countries, Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, hit 41.1 degrees Celsius (106 …
According to Spotify and other streaming services, big stars from Ed Sheeran to Fleetwood Mac are cashing in, while even artists in niche genres such as Danish cloud rap are flourishing, sometimes without record labels. Is this a possible much needed music sales revival? ‘It was a disaster,” said an executive called Per Sundin when asked …
“The trick is growing up without growing old.” Casey Stengel At the end of March, the new Burt Reynolds movie came out “The Last Movie Star.” We just watched it a couple of days ago when it came out on DVD. I have never been a Burt Reynold’s fan nor paid any attention to his …