SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME

Jun 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Songwriting Legends Honored in a Night of Music and Memories

The Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrated its latest inductees in a vibrant event that brought together a mix of musical styles and legendary figures. The night kicked off with a high-energy performance by Living Colour, who paid tribute to new inductee George Clinton with a cover of Funkadelic’s “Cosmic Slop. ” This set the tone for an evening that would honor a diver...

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Jun 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

John Stamos' Heartfelt Moment: Sharing the News of Brian Wilson's Passing with Mike Love

John Stamos had a tough job. He had to tell Mike Love that his cousin and bandmate, Brian Wilson, had passed away. Stamos, known for his role in "Full House, " has been a part of the Beach Boys for 40 years, playing drums and guitar with the band. He was with Love when he received the sad news. Stamos was traveling with Love when he got a text about Wilson's death. ...

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Sep 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

R. E. M. Reunites: The Band That Refused to Die

The news sent shockwaves through the music world: R.E.M., the iconic alternative rock band, has reunited for the first time in 16 years. The surprise performance at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York left fans and critics alike wondering if this was just a one-off or a sign of things to come. But before we dive into the details, let's take a...

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Sep 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Unlikely Return of R. E. M. : Can a Comet Stop a Man from Losing His Religion?

It's been over 15 years since R.E.M., the influential alternative-rock band, took to the stage together. And it's been even longer since Bill Berry, the band's founding drummer, joined his former bandmates Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, and Peter Buck for a performance. But recently, the band reunited for a very special occasion: their induction into the Songwriters Hall...

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Sep 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

R. E. M. Reborn: A Sonic Reunion That'll Leave You Losing Your Faith

The iconic American rock band R.E.M. stunned the music world by performing together in public for the first time in almost 16 years. The surprise rendition of their 1991 hit "Losing My Religion" at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony left the crowd in awe. With singer Michael Stipe taking center stage, the band - comprising Stipe, Mike Mills, Bill Be...

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