Flashback: Rick Springfield performs ‘Jessie’s Girl’ at the 1982 Grammys
Check out Rick Springfield’s Grammy Awards performance of “Jessie’s Girl,” followed by his Grammy acceptance speech.
The Top 15 Albums of 2018
Our Top Albums of 2018 list features Janelle Monae, Mitski, Cardi B, The 1975, and more.
My old Examiner posts – Grammy beat
Skrillex surprises with five Grammy nominations November 2011 Dubstep phenom Skrillex was not expected to be among the most-nominated artists for the 2012 Grammys, but with five nods, he’s just below Kanye West and Adele in overall nominations. Skrillex beat out the likes of Foster the People, Wiz Khalifa, Thompson Square, Il Volo and Fitz … Read more
Old Concert Reviews & Rankings From My Chicago Music Beat
Note: For several years, I covered Chicago live music for examiner.com. That site eventually folded, but I’ve preserved many of my articles here. They include concert reviews for Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, Alison Krauss, Dresden Dolls, Sigur Ros, and more. Concert review: Bruce Springsteen rocks at Wrigley Field September 8, 2012 From … Read more
Is Lizard Lick Towing Real or Fake? Here’s the Definitive Answer!
Lizard Lick Towing is an entertaining reality program in which repo men are attacked as they try to reclaim vehicles. However, many viewers believe the show is scripted. Is it real or fake?
Is Wendy Williams a man?
Is Wendy Williams a man? The question may be considered rude or politically incorrect, but it’s also a question many reasonable people have asked after watching The Wendy Williams Show on daytime television. Given that drag queen RuPaul once hosted a similar talk show, it is not at all out of the question that Wendy … Read more
Live blogging the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards
Follow along with our live blog of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
2014 Grammy Predictions: A Look at the Early Contenders
The early favorites for 2014 Grammy nominations include Yeezy, Taylor, JT, and Macklemore.
In Defense of Chris Brown… Really
So what if Chris Brown didn’t give Frank Ocean a standing ovation at the Grammys? Guess what – Miguel didn’t stand up either.
2013 Grammy Awards Live Blog
Follow along with our 2013 Grammy Awards live blog as we comment on the live performances, the award winners, the gaffes and the memorable moments of the show.
