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July 21, 2023
Tony Bennett Dies At 96
ANTHONY DOMINICK BENEDETTO, known professionally as TONY BENNETT, the last of the old-time torch singers equally adept at jazz, pop and R&B, died FRIDAY (7/21) in NEW YORK at 96. Born AUGUST 3rd, 1926, in ASTORIA, QUEENS, NY, BENNETT performed with … more »
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June 16, 2023
A2IM Announces 2023 Libera Awards Winners
A2IM (THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSIC, INC.) handed out its 2023 LIBERA AWARDS at a ceremony at TOWN HALL in NEW YORK THURSDAY evening (6/15). A2IM GM LISA HRESKO said, "We want to wish the winners, nominees, and the independent … more »
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June 2, 2023
Songwriter Cynthia Weil Has Died At The Age Of 82
CYNTHIA WEIL, the lyricist half of one of the great songwriting duos in AMERICAN popular music history along with husband BARRY MANN, whose works included “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” the most played song in radio history, … more »
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May 11, 2023
John DeBella Announces Retirement From WMGK/Philadelphia
JOHN DEBELLA has announced his retirement after over 40 years hosting morning radio in PHILADELPHIA, most recently as morning host at BEASLEY Classic Rock WMGK after many years at sister WMMR. DEBELLA's last show on WMGK will air on JUNE 30th. … more »
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April 19, 2023
Research Director Inc., PPM Exclusive March ’23 Analysis For Houston-Galveston, Atlanta, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston
Once again, the intrepid ratings experts from RESEARCH DIRECTOR, INC. – in close proximity with the algorithmic alchemists from XTRENDS – prepare to go boldly forward into the past to analyze the MARCH survey. This is not a task we take … more »
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February 9, 2023
Burt Bacharach, Oscar And Grammy-Winning Songwriter, Dies At 94
BURT FREEMAN BACHARACH, a six-time GRAMMY AWARD and three-time OSCAR winner, whose hit songs – many of them with lyrics by his partner, the late HAL DAVID -- were covered by everyone from DIONNE WARWICK, GENE PITNEY, DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, THE … more »
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February 6, 2023
Grammys: Harry Styles, Bonnie Raitt, Lizzo, Samara Joy Win Big, Beyonce Shatters Record
Last night's 65th annual GRAMMY AWARDS, held after a year away at LOS ANGELES' CRYPTO.COM ARENA and hosted by an amiable TREVOR NOAH, offered a little something for everyone (NET NEWS 2/5). For HARRY STYLES fans, the ex-ONE DIRECTION singer … more »
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February 5, 2023
Grammy Awards Premiere: Favorites Brandi, Beyonce Take Home Multiple Awards, Viola Davis Earns EGOT
The 65th GRAMMY AWARDS PREMIERE CEREMONY, which honors most of the 91 nominees not announced during the CBS telecast, took place this morning at the MICROSOFT THEATER in LOS ANGELES. BEYONCE was among the first batch of winners, taking home BEST … more »
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February 5, 2023
Grammy Awards: Harry Styles, Bonnie Raitt, Lizzo, Samara Joy Take Home Big Prizes, Beyonce Breaks Record
The 65th annual GRAMMY AWARDS, held at LOS ANGELES' CRYPTO.COM ARENA after a year's detour in LAS VEGAS, hosted by TREVOR NOAH, lived up to its own goals of inclusion this year. The RECORDING ACADEMY honored the first SPANISH language artist … more »
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January 11, 2023
Jeff Beck, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Guitarist For Yardbirds, Passes At 78
JEFF BECK, a guitar innovator who was inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME in 1992 as a member of the YARDBIRDS, and again in 2009 on his own, passed away yesterday at the age of 78 after suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis. Considered one … more »









