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Random music news for Tuesday, January 19, 2021

It’s the last full day we’ll have to say “President Donald Trump” without using the word “former.” Meanwhile, in music

Give it a moment. You’ll get it. (Via Tom) Here’s what I have for music news for October 19, 2020.

Feeling groggy and weird? Blame turning the clocks back. It’s time we got rid of DST, period. Meanwhile, in the

There’s a lot of chatter about the upcoming documentary Mystify, the story of the life and death of INXS’ Michael

Music is one of those things that can bring families together. Sometimes, that togetherness grows into a business. The Bee

On this day in 1973, Concorde made its first trip across the Atlantic. Forty-five years later, we’re actually traveling slower.

Like most guys, I dread the idea of picking out a greeting card. I have no confidence that my taste

On the morning of November 22, 1997, a maid at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Sydney, Australia, reported that the guest

On this day in 1979, the first book in Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy was published. And in

Michael Hutchence is the Australian equivalent of Kurt Cobain. Tortured by various personal demons, he eventually took his own life

Man, those numbers spin fast on the gas pumps these days, don’t they? Distract yourself with this music news for

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
Mark Silver
Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver