All things considered, 2024 was a pretty good year in sports. The biggest events lived up to the hype and the biggest stars gave us some iconic performances. However, it wasn’t just a big year for sports between the lines, as 2024 continued to bring together the worlds of sports and music in some major […]
OpEd Diamond’s Mine: The Best Albums, Live Acts And Newcomers Of 2024 Band Photo: Judas Priest (?) 2024 is finally pinched off from our collective sphincters and as is becoming a far too familiar gripe by now, the state of the world is akin to a two day old Big Mac; neglected, unappealing and probably […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has no plans to change its name, despite a steady influx of artists from outside the genre. In recent years, the organization has displayed a broad interpretation of “rock & roll,” welcoming in an array of hip-hop acts (Missy Elliott, A Tribe Called Quest, Eminem), pop stars (Cher, […]
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx recently revealed that he has been undergoing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a treatment for symptoms of trauma. On Sunday, December 29th, Sixx took to his social media to write: “A lot of us talk about New Year’s resolution’s. I like the idea of resetting myself a few […]
Hip-hop is more than just a genre—it’s a cultural force that has shaped music, fashion, and storytelling for decades. Since its birth in the Bronx during the 1970s, hip-hop has evolved into a global phenomenon, giving voice to generations and breaking down barriers with its raw authenticity and undeniable beats. From poetic social commentary to […]
2024 was a historic year for music tours, more specifically female rapper tours. Big-name acts like Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott and Megan Thee Stallion took full advantage of the uptick and raked in big numbers for their cross-country jaunts. Precedent Setting Year for Female Rappers Four years after COVID-19 shook up the live entertainment industry, concerts are back thriving. For […]