It’s time for another of NewsFeed’s once-a-week playlists for the music of the day’s news. This week we mourn two of those we lost today, and an Iranian President gets a smackdown from the Sugar Hill Gang.
Music
Max Weinberg Won’t Follow Conan To TBS
For the first time in his late night career, Conan O’Brien will helm a show without band leader Max Weinberg.
World’s Karaoke Champ Wins 1 Million in Dough — Dumplings, That is
A million dumplings may not seem like the typical top prize for an international singing contest. But that’s just what American Edward Pimentel took home after he won the World Karaoke Championships in Moscow yesterday.
Lil Wayne Releases Birthday Album — from Jail
Nothing says “happy birthday to me” like releasing an album that will likely make you serious cash. The downside? Releasing it from jail.
Happy Birthday, Meat Loaf: Top 10 Musical Acts Named After Food
NewsFeed has a healthy appetite for musicians named after food.
Too Sexy For Sesame Street: Remembering Katy Perry’s Most Outlandish Outfits
Pop star Katy Perry’s quirky fashion sense has been her red carpet calling card since her coming out in 2008. An MTV darling, Perry’s more revealing style habits spurred complaints from parents after the starlet’s recent …
Amy Winehouse’s Twitter Feud: A Career Kick-Start?
Admit it. You’ve missed her, haven’t you?
Music Monday for September 20: Watchdogs and Witchcraft
It’s time for another of NewsFeed’s once-a-week playlists for the music of the day’s news. This week we celebrate the changing of the seasons, and a Delaware Senate candidate gets us on the dance floor.
Remembering Hendrix: 4 Moments for the 40th Anniversary
Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix’s death.
Wanna-Biebers: 4 Kids Who Could Take The Tween Throne
At 16 years old, Justin Bieber is clearly getting a little too old for the industry. Luckily, some eager little ones are ready to take his place.
Music Monday for September 13
Welcome to the first of NewsFeed’s once-a-week playlists for the music of the day’s news. Hope you’ve got headphones!
Just a Spoonful of Music Helps the Medicine Go Down
For listeners a particular composition, lyric, genre or tone has the power to revive emotive memories.