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Random music news for Tuesday, May 4, 2021

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2 Chainz, American Idol, Bangles, Chris Martin, Colplay, Drake, Goop, Greg Goddovitz, Gwyneth Paltrow, KISS, Neil Young, Nile Rodgers, Rish, Rock Talk, Sony, Streaming, Ted Nugent

I wish my dog could talk like this. Over to music news for May 4, 2021. More proof that Ted

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Random music news for Tuesday, February 16, 2021

February 16, 2021February 15, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alice Cooper, American Idol, George Harrison, Helix, Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox, Metadata, Metallica, Peter Gabriel, Podcasting, Porsche, Spotify

Using emojis just got more complicated. It’s why I avoid them entirely. On to music news for February 16, 2021.

Random Music News for Saturday, October 7, 2017

October 7, 2017October 6, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments American Idol, Auto Industry, Cryptocurrency, Emojis, Harmon Kardon, Jay Z, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Leonard Cohen, Linkin Park, Magic Leap, Puddle of Mudd, Radio, Smart Speakers, Terence Trent D'Arby, Vinyl, Wes Scanlin, Wu-Tang Clan

In Edmonton today for a speaking thing and the Up and Downtown Festival. If you’re in the neighbourhood, drop in.

Random Music News for Friday, August 18, 2017

August 18, 2017August 18, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment American Idol, Apple, Bonnie Tyler, Boy George, Chance the Rapper, Charlottesville, Elvis, Japan, Martin Audio, Millennials, Smart Speakers, Taylor Swift, Tim Cook, Vinyl

The CNE opens in Toronto today, which as everyone in Southern Ontario knows is the official start of the end

Random Music New for Thursday, June 29, 2017

June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam Lambert, Adele, American Idol, Creases, Donald Trump, iTunes, Kraftwerk, MTV, Prince, Queen, Rascal Flats, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Ark

Off to Ottawa for a big Governor General’s gala tonight. I might get a chance to meet Michael J. Fox

Random Music News for Tuesday, February 21, 2017

February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments American Idol, Amy Winehouse, Brexit, David Cassidy, Disney, Donald Trump, Kurt Cobain, Music sales, Nirvana, Paul McCartney, Radio, Ringo Starr

It was on this day in 1958 that the peace symbol was unveiled. I have no idea its official name

Random Music News for Friday, April 29, 2016

April 29, 2016April 29, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments American Idol, Apple Music, Beatboxing, Burlington, Elora, Grateful Dead, Kate Mullady, Monkees, Noel Gallagher, NPR, Phil Lesh, Riverfest, Rivers Cuomo, Sound of Music, Weeze

Did you know there was an experimental 3D TV broadcast on this date in 1953? Neither did I. And now,

Kanye West Audition for American Idol. He Passed.

January 5, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments American Idol, Kanye West

In an effort to boost the ratings of the last season of American Idol–and to feed Kanye’s constant need for

East Africa’s Version of American Idol: An Insider’s Story

July 3, 2015July 3, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments American Idol, East Africa, Kenya, Maisha Superstar, Nairobi, The Voice

Here’s a story by Will Kennedy on the kind of talent competitions we’re now seeing in Nairobi. He’d know because

Random Music News for Monday, June 1, 2015

June 1, 2015May 31, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments American Idol, Beatles, Cancon, Creed, Cuba, Hip-hop, Lady Gaga, Marathon Music, Muhammad Ali, Music Festivals, Nicki Minaj, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Orlando Bloom, Paul McCartney, Pharrell Williams, Pianos, Reality TV, Rock and Roll Real Estate, Scott Stapp, Taylor Swift

June already? Sheesh. I’d suggest that Pharrell Williams is happy with the new house his song bought. Suge Knight’s murder

No One Cares About the Death of American Idol

May 16, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments American Idol, Jimmy Kimmel

At least according to the people interviewed by Jimmy Kimmel.

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