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Random music news for Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Imagine seeing this at the grocery store. Hey, I laughed. Moving to music news for August 18, 2020, here’s what’s

Is it “Happy Martin Luther King Day” or “Merry Martin Luther King Day?” I can never remember. Never mind. Let’s

It was on this day in 1989 that things all went very, very wrong for the protestors in Tiananmen Square

At the end of it all, the Smiths were a five-piece unit: Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, Mike Joyce and

Billboard takes a good look at this classic, and final, Smith’s release. That includes the differing views of the band’s

When concert promoters go to sleep, they dream of a short list of reunions they’d like to see. Led Zeppelin.

Readers still reverberating from seeing Iggy Pop this spring as part of his Post Pop Depression tour will soon have

Note to people in the Toronto area: notice how those “temporary” HOV signs are installed in sturdy wood poles? Don’t

Today is the 26th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez spill. Book ’em, Dano: There’s a problem with the legality of

EXTREMELY cool, no? They also performed Iggy Pop’s “Lust for Life.” Further info at Consequence of Sound.

What is the date of Alex Trebek’s 74th birthday? Good news, Goths! Something darker than black has been invented. And

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 […]
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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 […]
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Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver