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You knew this was coming: America freaked out over Adam Levine’s nipples

February 24, 2019February 25, 2019 Alan Cross 3 Comments Adam Levine, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Nipples, YouTube

Nothing frightens or outrages America more than the site of a nipple. Prime time TV can depict all manner of

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Hut, Hut! Maroon 5 to Tackle Super Bowl

September 20, 2018September 19, 2018 Gilles LeBlanc 0 Comments Adam Levine, Halftime Show, Maroon 5, Super Bowl LIII

I love writing for Alan Cross and his Journal of Musical Things, but there are times when he expects me

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Random Music News for Tuesday, January 30, 2018

January 30, 2018January 29, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam Levine, AM Radio, Amazon, Apple, Digital Downloads, Drake, Google, Katy Perry, Podcasts, Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Trappist

On this day in 1969, the Beatles performed together in public for the last time on the roof of the

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Random Music News for Monday, February 13, 2017

February 13, 2017February 12, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam Levine, Al Jarreau, Bruce Sprinsteen, Bubbles, Devo, Dillinger Escape Plan, Drake, Harry Potter, Headphones, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Podcasts, Polygram, Prince, Sammy Hagar, Spotify, Universal

I had another kidney stone attack, this time right in the middle of my gig MCing a wedding here in

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See the Top 5 Musicians Homes for Sale This Year

December 30, 2016December 30, 2016 Nerhys 1 Comment Adam Levine, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Pharrell Williams, Prince

I always find it interesting to see musicians’ homes. The extravagance of architecture and design are amazing, even if the

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Random Music News for Wednesday, February 24, 2016

February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam Levine, Black Eyed Peas, Cats, Guns 'N Roses, Janet Jackson, Kanye West, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Singapore, smartwatch, Soundcloud, Streaming Music, Sub Pop, TV, Will.i.am

Don’t celebrate this: the Nazi Party was founded on this day in 1920. Let’s leave that behind and focus on

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Music News
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Random Music News for Friday, October 2, 2015

October 2, 2015October 2, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam Levine, Android, Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, Don Henley, Eagles, Field Music, Guitar Hero, Jesus and Mary Chain, Malaysia, Miley Cyrus, The Notebook, Tuba

That’s it. I’m tired of everything pumpkin spice. And there’s still 29 days until Halloween. Meanwhile, in music news… The

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Random Music News for Tuesday, August 11, 2015

August 11, 2015August 10, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam Levine, Bruce Dickinson, Internet Radio, Iron Maiden, Jimmy Iovine, Kid Rock, Prince, Proclaimers, Ronald Reagan, Taylor Swift, U2

Ronald Reagan’s “We begin bombing in five minutes” radio flub happened on this day in 1984. And now, in music

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Random Music News for Thursday, May 7, 2015

May 7, 2015May 7, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam Levine, Beer, Chris Martin, Diddy, Errol Brown, Hot Chocolate, Jason Alexander, Jennifer Lawrence, Meal Loaf, Michael Jackson, Scott Weiland, Taylor Swift

Crap! It’s my dad’s birthday on Sunday. I’d better get him something. Off to the liquor store! Making beer taste

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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