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From performing onstage at the very first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984 to being the leading nominee at the 2026 show, Madonna's history with the VMAs runs deep. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how the M in MTV should probably stand for Madonna at this point -- including Keith's one-and-only time inside the Video Music Awards. The year was 1998, and it was the last time Madonna was the show's leading nominee, and she took home the video of the year trophy for "Ray of Light." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, August 21, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Speedway Karen's birthday gifts for Steve, Bernie and Bo 6:35 Guest: Wayne Troutman - thoughts ahead of President Trump's visit to Myrtle beach 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Not enough time to be fair with another caller 7:05 It's a Friday kind of show! | Inside the WBT text line 7:20 Guest: Congressman Mark Harris - Nearly one year since the tragic murder of Iryna Zarutska | Iran war 7:35 Congressman Mark Harris cont. - National Debt reaches $40 Trillion 7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 Inside the text line with Bo and Beth 8:20 Text line nicknames cont. 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Mark Garrison 8:50 Madonna leads voting for MTV VMA's 9:05 Guest: John Hancock - Great callers in WBT history 9:20 John Hancock cont. - Great WBT callers 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 60 Minutes going through a "transformation"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MTV VMA nominations are out, and it's going to be the Madonna show this year. Sounds like the 80s! For the first time since 1989, there is no rock category this year at the VMAs. Duane “Keefe D” Davis is being charged with Tupac's murder after writing about the event in his autobiography. Data centers are thirsty, and Jason Kelce has a new solution! Are ukuleles cool? What about carnivorous butterflies? Matty reveals a crazy fear. Cheese Whiz rules, even if it's not cheese, and a man is mad about kids on his lawn.

Hour 1: MTV VMA nominations are out, and it's going to be the Madonna show this year. Sounds like the 80s! For the first time since 1989, there is no rock category this year at the VMAs. Duane “Keefe D” Davis is being charged with Tupac's murder after writing about the event in his autobiography. Data centers are thirsty, and Jason Kelce has a new solution! Are ukuleles cool? What about carnivorous butterflies? Matty reveals a crazy fear. Cheese Whiz rules, even if it's not cheese, and a man is mad about kids on his lawn. Hour 2: Hayden Panettiere's mother is speaking out about her boyfriend. Neutrogena is under fire for supposedly firing Hayden Panettiere after she entered a program for post-partem depression. Is SeaWorld still a thing? Tom Holland is rivaling Robert Downey Jr with this paycheck. California real estate always gets the last laugh. Beauty influencers and hair tutorials are shaping the sales of personal care products - for teens! What ingredients are in all this junk? Hour 3: The battle of the generations is BACK! Olivia dominated for the Zillennials last week. Will she take down David from GenX just as easily? Let's play some trivia. Speaking of Chuck E. Cheese, Sarah thinks Matty should give up on one of his birthday dreams. Las Vegas is more beautiful than San Francisco? Get a grip. Then, Sarah tells Vinnie to take his kids to Japan before recounting the worst trip ever. Hour 4: Rest in peace to Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for the legendary rock band ZZ Top. Is “tush” the best word for a bum? No rock category at the VMAs this year, and clearly no God rock either. Although, Sarah did go through a Stryper phase. Philadelphia is leaning into their bad boy reputation with a new museum. That jerk you know? She's from Philly. Plus, When Did That Happen?

We have a history lesson with Lyndon B. Johnson and his summer pants, Colleen and Holly went to Catzen Coffee in Saint Paul and it's a delightful haven for cat and coffee lovers, and the filmmaker of "One Night Only" shares why Gen Z and Gen Alpha aren't interested in sex on screen. Jason takes Jenny Jones's biscuit recipe to task, Madonna leads this year's MTV VMA nominations and Jack Lowden might be the frontrunner for James Bond, AITA: For asking my friend to pay me back for dinner? And we have a beef with Minnesota's most popular soda is Diet Mountain Dew and we're kinda shocked!SCREEN QUEENS: Colleen is all about the new "A Different World" and Oasis documentary trailers, and Paramount explains the death of a "Dexter" spin-off. Plus, "Lanterns" and "Double Lives of Suburban Wives." Plus, we discuss the latest episode of "The Oprah Podcast" about generational differences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Eddie hears Chyna is going to be on the Playboy cover. The same Eddie who spent months praising his own security and confidence and pride in her. The reaction is immediate and completely inconsistent. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani recap the September 11, 2000 edition of WWF Monday Night Raw, live from Phoenix, Arizona, two weeks before Unforgiven.Triple H draws Jericho as his surprise opponent and they run a fast, heated match before X-Pac runs in for the DQ. Triple H shoves him off and nobody explains anything. The DX dissolution continues, unaddressed. Later, in the Kurt Angle vs T&A match, Stephanie sneaks out despite Triple H's explicit instructions, and what follows is Tommy's unlikely standout of the night, a Looney Tunes sequence involving all three performers that works entirely because the execution is crisp and the performers are that good.Tazz, after getting knocked out by a David Hasselhoff portrait, grabs the mic and says exactly what everyone has been thinking. He can't compete with Lawler's political power. Nobody wants him here. The outsider is tapping out. Tazz has become just another victim of the WWF. The hosts find it oddly engaging.Please support the show, and join our brand new Patreon, featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. You also get these episodes uncensored and one day early!Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeeraOther major discussion points include:- Lita wins the Women's Title from Ivory after Midian's streaking run-in provides the distraction, with the hosts noting she has no angle heading into Unforgiven despite being champion- Hardy Boys become number one contenders after Edge's interference accidentally helps them beat the Dudleys, setting up Hardys vs Edge and Christian at Unforgiven- Mick Foley announces a Fatal Four Way for Unforgiven with Rock defending against Undertaker, Benoit, and Kane, and the hosts question why Undertaker earned a shot after just getting pinned- Val Venis appears completely fine after being abducted last week, hits the Acolytes with a chair, and joins Right to Censor with no conversion promo and no explanation- Tommy opens the episode with stories from behind the scenes at the 2000 MTV VMAs, held that same week at Radio City Music Hall, including what it was like to work on a live production that made wrestling look organized by comparison- Observer notes include William Regal's debut held for time, talks with Raven about joining the company, and K-Kwik ready to debut with a plan to pair him with Road DoggChapters:00:00 Cold Open02:27 Tommy at the 2000 MTV VMAs10:50 Back to the Show / RAW and SmackDown at the Same Venue11:59 Perry Saturn's Travel Nightmare12:33 Show Overview / JR Gives the Card13:29 Foley's Opening Promo / The Austin Investigation14:15 The Rock Comes Out15:36 Benoit Claims #1 Contendership16:09 WWF Name / World Wildlife Fund Lawsuit20:52 Foley Books the Main Event21:41 Hardys vs Dudleys / Edge and Christian on Commentary23:44 Lita vs Ivory / Women's Title25:22 Kurt Angle in Foley's Office26:57 Eddie and Chyna: Earlier Today30:52 Eddie and Chyna vs Too Cool32:34 Eddie Attacks Too Cool / Rikishi / Chyna's Decision35:21 Triple H Backstage36:12 Triple H's Entrance / Chyna Reveals Playboy40:25 Triple H vs Jericho43:33 X-Pac DQ / DX Implosion47:47 RTC vs Acolytes / Val Venis Joins Right to Censor50:24 Al Snow vs Tazz52:04 Tazz's "Tapping Out" Promo53:54 SmackDown Your Vote / Bush and Gore56:53 Kurt Angle vs T&A1:01:53 Foley Books Triple H vs Angle at Unforgiven1:02:23 Steve Blackman vs X-Pac / Jericho Interferes1:04:20 Benoit and Kane Backstage1:05:28 X-Pac Attacks Jericho Backstage1:06:38 Rock and Undertaker Backstage1:08:02 Main Event: Rock and Undertaker vs Benoit and Kane1:10:05 Benoit Pins Undertaker / Fatal Four Way Announced1:11:42 Observer Notes / Regal, Raven, K-Kwik1:15:47 Creative Direction / The Road Ahead1:16:34 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By popular demand, we're bringing back one of our favorite conversations. Katie Schaar has danced and choreographed for Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, the Grammys, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and world tours for P!nk, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift. She's also the co-creator of Sugarfoot Therapy and founder of MOTI Physiotherapy in LA. In this episode, Katie shares how she built a career that spans performing and choreography, what she learned from mentors like Mia Michaels and Tice Diorio, and why she believes movement diversification is one of the best things a dance teacher can teach. She also gives real talk on emotional resilience for young performers and the value of income diversification for working artists. Since this episode first aired, Katie has kept building. She's continued running teacher training workshops for Sugarfoot Therapy across the country, both virtually and in person. MOTI Physiotherapy also continues to grow, expanding access to specialized sports and orthopedic rehab care in LA. If you're a teacher mentoring dancers toward the next stage of their journey, whether that's a professional career or simply a healthier relationship with the art form, this episode is packed with practical wisdom. A full transcript of the podcast is available here: https://www.acrobaticarts.com/blog/ep-141-spotlight-series-building-a-lasting-career-in-dance-with-katie-schaar About KatieKatie Schaar has nearly two decades of experience as a Los Angeles-based dancer, choreographer, & dance teacher. Credits include Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, the American Music Awards, MTV VMA's, the BRIT Awards, the Grammy's, films The Muppets and Rock of Ages, the 2015 Super Bowl Halftime Show, and world tours for P!NK, Katy Perry & Taylor Swift. She has a BA from Loyola Marymount University, where she studied Communications Studies and Dance. Katie co-created Sugarfoot Therapy, a physical therapy-based conditioning & injury prevention program for dancers; and she is the founder and Director of Operations at MOTI Physiotherapy in LA. Sugarfoot Therapy Teacher Training Workshops: https://sugarfoottherapy.com/teacher-training-workshops/Sugarfoot Therapy: www.sugarfoottherapy.comMOTI Physiotherapy: www.motipt.com' If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

Today we're doing something a little different. From on-stage feuds and shocking mix-ups to viral speeches and fashion moments that broke the internet, we're revisiting some of the most chaotic awards show moments of all time. Which one do you think takes the crown? ☕ The awards show moment that changed Hollywood forever☕ An on-stage feud that became instant pop culture history☕ The biggest winner mix-up of all time☕ The red carpet look that helped inspire Google Images☕ A speech interruption we'll never forget☕ The kiss that shocked millions of viewers THE END BITS Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia here to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. CREDITS Host & Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might think you don't know Christophe Szpajdel's work. You almost certainly do. The Emperor logo. The Metallica Mankind clip. The Rihanna lettering that went a hundred feet high at the MTV VMAs. If you've spent any time near heavy music, his hand has been on things you've stared at without knowing his name.This week we sit down with the man known as Lord of the Logos — Belgian-born, Devon-based, currently on shift at the Co-op — to talk about a career that has produced somewhere between 10,000 and 15,000 logos, and counting. We get into his early years doodling in school notebooks in Liège, the Art Nouveau obsession that underpins everything, and how a chance encounter on the Tube ended with his work displayed at one of the biggest awards shows on the planet for £500 — a fee he only learned was for Rihanna after he'd already quoted it.We cover the Emperor logo that defined his reputation, the Metallica commission that required him to draw at Heathrow five hours before a flight to Japan, and the Foo Fighters Christmas jumper that was a mutilation of his work, and what he did about it. We also discuss the readability question that divides the scene, the three-month creative block triggered by a South Korean band, his forestry degree and why nature sits at the centre of everything he makes, and the political stance on Ukraine that has cost him ten logos in one go.The question running through all of it: how does someone this prolific stay original?Highlights 00:00 Intro 01:00 Meet Christophe Szpajdel — Lord of the Logos 04:00 Logo Count and the Goal of 20,000 by 2030 06:00 The Process Explained 09:00 The Unsung Logo and Chris's Tattoo 10:00 Background: Belgium, Poland, Ukraine, Devon 11:00 The Co-op Day Job and Why It Works 13:00 Side Projects: Murals and the Polish Calendar 17:00 Musical Influences: Kiss, Motörhead, Celtic Frost 19:00 First Logos and Early Career 21:00 The Emperor Logo 25:00 Chilean Influence: Rick Zuniga 26:00 Nature, Art Nouveau, and the Forestry Degree 28:00 Best Work Comes from Anger or Obsession with Death 29:00 Symmetry, Creative Block, and the Client Problem 33:00 Live: Working Through the Drag Logo 38:00 The Readability Debate 43:00 The Rihanna Story 47:00 Metallica at Heathrow 53:00 The Foo Fighters Bootleg Response 54:00 The Mandy Soundtrack 57:00 AI and Market Saturation 59:00 Ukraine, Politics, and the Russian Flatmate 01:02:00 Losing Ten Logos Over a Political Stance 01:03:00 Black Metal, Church Burnings, and Forbidden Fruit 01:08:00 The Trump/Putin Artwork 01:09:00 The Books: Lord of the Logos, Archaic Modernism, Oracles in Black

This morning, a bit of pop history, a celebrity love confession, a brain blank from one of the world's biggest pop stars, and a revelation about the 2003 MTV VMAs that has rewritten everything. ☕ Harry Styles forgets his own lyrics on stage...and is rescued by a fan ☕ Katy Perry has some seriously beautiful words to say about her bf Justin Trudeau ☕ JLo reveals she was supposed to be in the Madonna and Britney VMAs kiss ☕ Legally Blonde fans, The Elle trailer is here! ☕ Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have quietly split ☕ Kevin Jonas reveals he threw up on Nick and Priyanka's first date THE END BITS Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Simon Powell, CEO of HELI-D, shares how his company is redefining out-of-home advertising with flying digital billboards attached to helicopters. From launching campaigns for MTV, Disney, Pepsi, Xbox, and VaynerX to creating immersive aerial activations that generate massive earned media, Simon breaks down the future of flying digital media and why emotional, high-impact advertising still matters. The conversation explores the evolution of aerial advertising, the technology powering HELI-D's LED helicopter screens, QR code engagement at massive live events, and what comes next for digital out-of-home, including drones and integrated media experiences. Takeaways - HELI-D evolved from traditional helicopter banners into fully digital flying LED billboards. - Simon Powell transitioned from investment banking into aviation and advertising entrepreneurship. - Early innovation included projection technology that turned helicopter banners into flying cinema screens. - HELI-D's breakthrough campaign debuted at the MTV VMAs with Viacom in 2016. - Disney partnered with HELI-D for large-scale experiential aerial activations. - The company has executed campaigns for Pepsi, Star Trek, Catch-22, Xbox, and VaynerX. - COVID accelerated the development of HELI-D's scalable LED screen technology. - The aerial ads create strong emotional reactions because of their size, movement, sound, and visibility. - HELI-D campaigns generate significant earned media through social sharing and inbound audience engagement. - QR code campaigns achieved massive interaction rates at live sporting events like the Melbourne Cup. - HELI-D partnered with Blue Bite for mobile retargeting and shadow fencing at Possible. - Xbox used Heli-D to create a flying live gaming experience with zero-latency gameplay. - Simon believes flying digital media will eventually include drones as lift and battery technology improves. - HELI-D sees itself as a premium “wow factor” integrated into broader DOOH campaigns rather than a standalone medium. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to HELI-D and the POSSIBLE event activation 00:46 – Simon Powell's background in investment banking and aviation 01:34 – The origin of helicopter banner advertising 02:12 – Creating the first digital aerial projection system 03:26 – Pitching Viacom and launching at the MTV VMAs 04:18 – Disney partnership and major aerial campaigns 04:47 – Pepsi Super Bowl activations and entertainment stunts 05:01 – Star Trek, Catch-22, and large-scale aerial experiences 05:54 – COVID's impact and developing HELI-D's LED technology 06:51 – AdTechGod's firsthand experience with the helicopter billboard 08:22 – Emotional impact and audience reactions to aerial advertising 09:06 – QR code engagement success at the Melbourne Cup 10:33 – Earned media and viral audience response 12:22 – Metrics, retargeting, and campaign measurement 13:16 – Xbox Ninja Gaiden activation and live gameplay in the sky 14:53 – The future of DOOH, drones, and flying digital media 16:39 – Cannes plans and future expansion for HELI-D Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz delivers a detailed, no-fluff analysis of LE SSERAFIM's brand new single “Celebration,” the lead track from their upcoming 2nd studio album PUREFLOW pt. 1. In this segment, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the 5-member group's evolution since their 2022 debut under Source Music (HYBE). From their fearless concept and major career milestones—including Billboard 200 peaks for ANTIFRAGILE (#14) and UNFORGIVEN (#6), Coachella and MTV VMAs performances, to the career-best charting of “Spaghetti (ft. J-Hope)”—this breakdown examines how “Celebration” fits into LE SSERAFIM's growing global presence.Analytic Dreamz explores the track's hardstyle-meets-melodic techno and club/rave EDM sound, its themes of self-acceptance and transforming fear into strength, member songwriting involvement, and the playful yet symbolic music video. Early performance signals, consumption trends, sales mechanics, market expansion factors, longevity risks, and critical reception (estimated 7.0–7.5/10) are all covered with data-driven insights.Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering the group through this release, this Notorious Mass Effect segment gives you the full picture on LE SSERAFIM's latest chapter as they build momentum toward the May 22, 2026 album drop.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Madonna has reached out to Britney Spears, offering a collaboration on her new album, in an attempt to help the troubled singer revive her music career.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jess welcomes beloved New York drag legend Hedda Lettuce (@heddalettuceofficial), checking in from Puerto Vallarta in the wake of a recent cartel attack. Hedda dishes on playing Kim Cattrall's ex-boyfriend on Sex and the City, performing with Madonna at the 1999 MTV VMAs, neighbors with Quentin Crisp, and the glory days of cult movie screenings at Chelsea Clearview Cinema. Plus: Shirley Q. Liquor, Heather Locklear at Cherry's on the Bay, and Hedda's journey from rock bottom in Provincetown to reigning on Fire Island—and now wintering in Puerto Vallarta. ⭐ IG: @jessxnyc | @heddalettuceofficial ⭐ Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island — Finding Fire Island

Peso Pluma Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, darlings, Roxie Rush here, your AI gossip whirlwind powered by the sharpest tech to scoop the hottest tea faster than you can say sold-out stadium—because who needs human hang-ups when algorithms deliver the unfiltered glam? Straight fire: Peso Pluma just exploded the scene with his massive Dinastia by Peso Pluma and Friends Tour announcement, a 31-date US arena domination kicking off March 1 in Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena, Pollstar reports, hitting juggernauts like Madison Square Garden, Houston's Toyota Center, and wrapping May 7 in Chicago's United Center. Tickets dropped general sale January 21 via LiveNation—snag VIP for meet-and-greets and that exclusive photo op, because baby, this is his boldest production yet post his chart-slaying Dinastia album with cousin Tito Double P, which topped Billboard Latin and Spotify Global, Climate Pledge Arena confirms.This bombshell, fresh from January 19 via Pollstar and BrooklynVegan, cements Peso's superstardom since Ella Baila Sola blew up in 2023—think Grammy win, MTV VMA pioneer status, and that Exodo Tour grossing over 60 million bucks last year. No public sightings or social buzz in the last few days, but this tour news is biographical gold, darling, expanding his fashion-icon empire into immersive live spectacles with rotating guests—pure long-game legacy builder. Past 24 hours? Crickets on major headlines, but the tour hype's still rippling like a corridos tumbados earthquake.Whew, Pluma's unstoppable—grab those tix before they vanish! Thanks for tuning in, loves—subscribe to never miss a Peso Pluma pulse-pounder, and search Biography Flash for more sizzling bios. Muah!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Peso Pluma. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

The pour up: Ashanti just hooting and hollering, TYLA sold what No more Soul Train or BET HipHop awards, footage of Sha'carri Richardson domestic altercation released   Ashanti https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM_oz0UtbBZ/?igsh=MTJrbTd2a2YxMHNuZA==   J-hud  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNQmZPTNzfU/?igsh=MWc5Mnp0bmo0cXkzaw==   Tyla  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNDlSSuINMC/?igsh=aGJwdHQwZmUxemdy   Sha'carri https://www.instagram.com/p/DNEsTe3vv-I/?igsh=M3B1dnY3czg0bndq https://www.instagram.com/p/DNQq3r2tImk/?img_index=3&igsh=aTB5Ym94bHhucHBt   Awards https://www.instagram.com/p/DNBBVp1sWhW/?igsh=MWVib3dob2t3bmdmZg==   No chaser: the rise and fall of musical award shows. Award shows used to be the culture — now they're just background noise while we scroll TikTok. When Award Shows Still Mattered!! Dive into the golden era — MTV VMAs in the early 2000s, Source Awards, BET Awards in their prime — and why the culture tuned in religiously. Death of the "Performance" The girls are not doing the things on stage, streaming, and overexposure killed the element of "did you see that last night? Can Award Shows make a comeback or Nah? What it would take for award shows to matter again?   Red cup rule: The soundtrack:   Say HI to kidz on Social: Rima IG| rimababyy_ Court IG| keepinitcourtt Pod IG| rccpod Rate, and Review on Apple Podcast  Website: https://www.redcuppod.com Email: Redcuppod@gmail.com

Interview with Lee Jensen Lee Jensen is an award-winning celebrity hairstylist renowned for his work on the red carpet and in television. Recognized by the Hollywood Beauty Awards as one of LA's Top 3 Hairdressers of the Year (2018–2019) and voted Men's Best Haircut in LA for the same years, Lee has styled celebrities including Chrissy Teigen, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mila Kunis, Jessica Biel, and Emma Chamberlain. His work has graced major events such as the Golden Globes, Grammys, Emmys, MTV VMAs, and Oscars, making him a leading name in celebrity hair and red carpet styling. Links: https://www.instagram.com/leejrjensen/ News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/evanie-fraustos-pravana-blue-christmas/ https://www.thetease.com/uberliss-styling-essentials-for-your-most-iconic-holiday-hair/ More from TheTease.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/  (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/  (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/  (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com   Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode.   Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/ 

Interview Date:Episode Summary:MSA New York's Talent Director Bre Traver breaks down exactly how dancers get on an agent's radar and build sustainable careers. From her path from dancer to agent, to what MSA looks for in reels, headshots, and Instagrams, Bre shares practical, no-fluff guidance on submissions, onboarding, and being an ideal client. She contrasts the NYC vs. LA markets (live stage, Broadway, tours, award shows), outlines big client don'ts, and explains how agents scout in class, at shows, and online. The lively Q&A hits trends, triple-threat training, youth work, self-tapes vs. in-person calls, and why persistence, professionalism, and clear goals separate dancers who book “the big jobs.”Shownotes:(0:00) – Welcome & intro to MSA and Bre's NYC leadership (11:28) – Bre's journey: dancer to MSA Talent Director(20:24) – Inside MSA NYC: Broadway, tours, TV, and more (24:53) – How dancers get signed and scouted by agents (28:14) – Social media tips: Instagram presence that books work (32:23) – Onboarding goals: materials, availability, and communication(35:56) – NYC vs LA markets: knowing where you belong (39:10) – Professionalism tips: biggest audition and booking don'ts(44:10) – How agents scout in class and online presence matters (51:12) – Q&A takeaways: training, self-tapes, visas, and persistenceBiography:Bre Traver joined McDonald Selznick Associates East Coast division in 2007. She worked through the ranks as an assistant to Jr. Agent, to Franchised Sr. Agent, to Director of the Talent Department to now Equity Partner in the company. Prior to agenting, Bre grew up as a dancer and received a BFA from University at Buffalo. Bre is still serving as a lead agent for MSA's NY talent roster. Over the years she has had the pleasure of booking clients on national commercials (APPLE, Advil PM, Pepsi), feature films (Best of The Best, West Side Story, In The Heights, 13, Tick Tick Boom), television (SNL, Law & Order, Pose, Maisel, Étoile, GMA, The Tonight Show, Last Week Tonight), award shows (MTV VMAs, BET Awards, Super Bowl Halftime), national tours (Hamilton, Wicked, Moulin Rogue, MJ, Hell's Kitchen, Beetlejuice, Some Like It Hot, The Notebook, Mean Girls, Chicago), and live work (Corporate industrials, New York Fashion Week, The Met Gala). Bre is proud to work on behalf of such an established roster of talent and enjoys keeping her finger on the pulse of our ever-changing industry!Connect on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breezyotoole/?hl=enWebsite: www.msaagency.com

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠ Join Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for a deep dive into the leaked Lil Uzi Vert “Shape of You” remix with Ed Sheeran. Surfaced on September 25, 2025, this pre-2020 track from Uzi's Luv Is Rage 2 era blends trap flair with Sheeran's pop hit. With over 470,000 views on X, fans praise its unique fusion. We explore the 2017 MTV VMAs performance, the leak's viral impact, and the lack of official statements. Tune in for insights on this unauthorized release and its place in music historySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Dive into Neton Vega's poignant "Pvta Luna" in this Analytic Dreamz segment on Notorious Mass Effect. The 2003-born Mexican artist from La Paz, now Culiacán-based, fuses regional Mexican corridos tumbados with reggaeton in this September 26, 2025, JosaRecords release—written by Vega, produced by Edgar Barrera and L Prince. A departure into guitar-led romantic balladry, it explores regret and lost love with raw lyricism, earning LETRAS.COM acclaim as a "raw exploration of self-awareness."Debut album Mi Vida Mi Muerte (20M+ streams) and Peso Pluma credits like "Rubicon" precede this; 8 Billboard Latin nods and 2025 MTV VMA nom fuel buzz. By October 17 (3 weeks post-launch), ~5M total streams: #82 Billboard Hot Latin Songs, #45 Latin Digital Sales, #12 Spotify Mexico Daily, #198 Global peak (1.2M Week 1). Apple Music México #18 airplay added 800K via La Oficial; Audiomack/SoundCloud: 300K.60% streams from Mexico, 25% U.S. Latino; 85% on-demand, lyric video driving 40% initial plays (500K+ YouTube views, 2x audio performance). +30% female 18-24 demo, TikTok snippets (500K+ views) sparking +15% daily growth, +25% weekend surges. VMA "Loco" halo +10% discovery. Analytic Dreamz analyzes how "Pvta Luna" propels Vega's mainstream emotional shift amid Latin pop's digital surge.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Leading up to Halloween, two contemporary songs are likely to set the mood: Lady Gaga's "The Dead Dance", and Florence + The Machine's "Everybody Scream"! Both divas are theatrical entertainers, thrilling fans to have fun along with them. Learn the development stories about each in this episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSound effects taken from Soundscape's Pottery Barn Halloween CD (2001)."The Dead Dance": Wednesday Netflix mini-seriesWednesday Season 2 scene; VMAs 2025: Live from Madison Square GardenGala event press releaseFlorence + The Machine - Favorite Songs"Dog Days Are Over" (2009-2010) - Video 1, 2, MTV 2010"Shake It Out" (2011)"Sweet Nothing" (2012) - Calvin Harris"Ship to Wreck" (2015)"Call Me Cruella" (2021)"Everybody Scream" @ Graham Norton Show, album linkRelated Episodes: Ep. 85 - Cruella De Vil Theme SongsEp. 105 - Lady Gaga Top 10Ep. 166 - 'Wednesday' & "Goo Goo Muck"Ep. 213 - Stevie Nicks Top 10Ep. 237 - The Tortured Poets Department ReviewEp. 282 - Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' (Review)Ep. 308 - MTV VMAs 2025 PredictionsEp. 309 - Laufey's 'A Matter of Time' (Review)Ep. 312 - 'The Life of a Showgirl' (Review)Ep. 313 - Bruno Mars Top 10Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists. 

Stereogum senior editor Tom Breihan returns to Pop Pantheon for the second episode of season one of Pop Pantheon's epic Taylor Swift super-series. Louie and Tom touch down on Taylor as she lands her first big pop hit, the pop-rock anthem “Love Story.” From there, they tackle Taylor's graduation from country ingenue to global superstardom with her number one Grammy-winning sophomore album, 2008's Fearless, and discuss modern pop music history's big bang with Taylor and Kanye West's infamous meeting at the 2009 MTV VMAs.Join us next week for the conclusion of season one, in which we'll discuss Taylor's 2010 album Speak Now.Listen to Pop Pantheon's Early Taylor Swift Essentials PlaylistGrab tix to Main Pop Girls on Oct. 3 at Parkside LoungeGrab tix to Gorgeous Gorgeous Halloween in NYC and LAJoin Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreBuy Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop MusicShop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter

T. Kyle and Brad get to the bottom of "Rhenna," reflect on the 2025 MTV VMAs, the Zara Larssonaissance, Lisa Frank, Taylor Swift's iTunes variant, iPhones, Addison Rae's Apple event promo, Miss Juicy covering "Diet Pepsi," Victoria Beckham's Netflix documentary, 'The Hunting Wives' Season 2, Tate McRae stanning the show with Rosé, Ariana Grande, Meg Stalter being confused for Ava Max, the 'Eternal Sunshine Tour' announcement, High Fashion Editorial! featuring Luscious Masscr for InStyle, Rita Ora posing as the Virgin Mary for David LaChapelle and doing a Fyre Fest musical, T. Kyle for Gay Tennis Pod, TikTok Talk featuring "Shut the f--k up and f--k me" with Mark Ronson, the Gay Menace of the Month nominations, new music from John Summit, cypress, Angrybaby, Slayyyter, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Rose Gray, Demi Lovato (she's good for her age), and Jade's 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY' is finally out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Two Queens, Two Crowns, the VMAs made us feel like certified elder millennials. From Mariah Carey's forever-diva energy to Tate McRae's “diaper chic,” we break down the performances, the fashion, and why the award show itself feels like it's on life support.We also dig into Sabrina Carpenter's set—her pro-trans messaging, her connection to Taylor Swift, and why we still think she's holding back.Then, we turn to Lizzo's New York Magazine profile and unpack her rebirth moment, what it means to start over after controversy, and why going deeper with fans might be the only way to win in 2025.Plus, Megan Thee Stallion finds the most iconic way to serve legal papers, and Black News brings us everything from purple-dress wedding drama to dog-food lunches.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://patreon.com/2Queens2CrownsJoin the conversation:TikTok -⁠@2queens2crowns⁠,⁠@iam_kjmiller⁠, @leta_bitchknow⁠YouTube -⁠2 Queens 2 Crowns⁠IG:⁠@kjmiller, ⁠⁠@letabknow References:2025 MTV VMAs:https://www.mtv.com/event/vmaCNN's roundup of VMA looks:https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/08/style/mtv-vma-red-carpet-fashionLizzo Starts Over:https://www.vulture.com/article/lizzo-comeback-lawsuit-canceled-zeitgeist-interview.htmlLizzo's TikTok on Song of Summer:https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzo/video/7546668101257956638Megan Thee Stallion Serves Adin Ross:https://www.bet.com/article/kiklke/megan-thee-stallion-serves-adin-ross-court-papers-with-a-mariachi-bandPurple Wedding Dress Gate on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@dianalively1/video/7546403940317809933?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7517361012459193886Husband Packs Dog Food for Wife on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@ragebaitorrealtake/video/7544792195216215327?q=%40kaitjbrooks&t=1757528769800KJ's TikTok On Her Natural Hair:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7548150013906488589?lang=en

THIS PODCAST ALMOST GOT SCAMMED! Jessi shares the shocking details behind a celebrity “Podcast Scam” she practically fell for. Then, Mariah does nothing while Tate does EVERYTHING- the MTV VMA's brought 2004 back and we love them (and Gay People!) for that. Speaking of Gay People- what are “Gaylors” and why are they devastated about Taylor Swift's engagement? Plus! Glen Powell bares his (fake) muscles on GQ and Jessi is (REAL) into it. All that and Jessi delves deep into "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” ...the wild documentary that EVERYONE is texting about. Plus, Jason hears the soundtrack for "K-Pop Demon Hunters" for the FIRST TIME and Cardi B is the new Gwyneth Paltrow… Jessi will tell you why, NOW! Don't text Jessi from an Unknown Number… CALL HER and leave her a voicemail about anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about Trump and ICE's “Operation Midway Blitz”, the MTV VMAs, and why music videos don't have the cultural impact that they used to. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: SPLITSVILLE ZACH: TWINLESS Order Saeed's new book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-people-s-project-poems-essays-and-art-for-looking-forward-maggie-smith/22401036 You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Check ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Siblings Ashley Engle and Brandon Birdwell discuss life, teenage catfishing documentaries, the return of the MTV VMAs, teenage angst and they try to crack the code of Lenny Kravitz.

Topics: Tay went to Lady Gaga, the MTV VMAs, Lavs' Greenwich gala attire, Lavs' virtual mom assistantSponsors:Boll & Branch: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/TAYLORHers: Visit forhers.com/taylor to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets youBAU, Artist at War opens September 26. Visit BAUmovie.com to watch the trailer and learn more.Skims: Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was a busy first day at Jason's TV show, Ed Sheeran ice cream, granny candy love, Red Lobster's new shrimp deal, "SNL" Season 51 cast is revealed, and MTV VMA ratings win at CBSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Howard Stern's hack radio prank, the MTV VMA's, Charlie Steen is now just a boring author, Britney Spears worst dance video, and artist John Hinckley Jr. The Detroit Lions loss has everybody bummed. The Buffalo Bills somehow defeated the Baltimore Ravens after being down 15 points in the 4th quarter. Another dildo hit an NFL field yesterday. The NFL punishes an unruly fan. Howard 100: Howard Stern opened with a wacky Andy Cohen bit to start his comeback. Drew and BranDon made the Stern montage! Stern totally loves Alex Cooper now. Howard is not a fan of podcasts or Ari Shaffir. The MTV Video Music Awards went down last night. Ozzy Osbourne was honored. GMA can't get enough of Charlie Sheen. He totally nailed Corey Haim. We miss the exciting Charlie Sheen, not the new boring author. Britney Spears is dancing in public bathrooms. Her house is covered in multiple dog turds. Unknown Number on Netflix remains must-watch. Brother Wease calls it quits at 78. Turks and Caicos has a major murder problem. Drew was once groomed in Jamaica. Drew is hit by more AI slop. The Phillies Karen is still big news on GMA. Elite University students are heading south. John Hinckley Jr. has a new painting to purchase. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg host HOT 97's flagship program "Ebro In The Morning!" on today's episode 9/8/25 - Trump at the US Open, MTV VMA’s, Ebro or No Ebro, Mixey E, It’s Quiet for Hip-Hop, Alcohol Hurts, Leaked Young Thug Calls and much more! All that and more on Ebro In The Morning! To be a part of the Gurus email theguru@ebrointhemorning.com To be a part of Freedom Friday email info@ebrointhemorning.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A vague birthday wish, internet sleuthing, and the Valkyries! The Charlie Sheen documentary is here, and it sounds like he isn't holding back. NFL teams are brushing off the dust. Baseball presents: Phillies Karen! 10 years ago this week: Stephen Colbert and Justin Bieber. Haven't you ever been spontaneous? Why don't you just call YouTube up: A man's odyssey to watch his freaking football team. The song of the summer is a baseball broadcast. Pam Anderson doesn't do PR stunts. Austin Butler and EmRata were seen sitting near each other, and lots of other budding Hollywood couple news! Would you pay up for a vacation that helps you sleep? Not up for debate: Baby Boomers are addicted to their phones. Forget cooking, go out to dinner with your partner and scroll! The Oasis tour continues and some are saying it's the best show they've ever seen. Patrick Schwarzenegger ties the knot with his longtime girlfriend at a star studded wedding. Vinnie speaks for dads everywhere. Sarah has an update on the Coldplay couple! You won't believe Martha Stewart's age. Matty's dog saw him watch a football game for the first time. You can now pay for an Uber with cash… so like a taxi? Keep the praise and the donuts coming! Don't miss your chance to hang with the gang at the movies this Friday! The MTV VMA's were last night - Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, and Sombr stole the show. It's time to go furniture shopping on Boston's sidewalks. Plus, Matty is opinionated about everything other than pizza toppings.

Don't miss your chance to hang with the gang at the movies this Friday! The MTV VMA's were last night - Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, and Sombr stole the show. It's time to go furniture shopping on Boston's sidewalks. Matty is opinionated about everything other than pizza toppings.

We have all the highlights from the winners and performers from last night's MTV VMAs… plus, everyone has been ready for spooky season all year long, and the box office proves that… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have all the highlights from the winners and performers from last night's MTV VMAs… plus, everyone has been ready for spooky season all year long, and the box office proves that… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We keep saying this is the worst VMAs ever, and we're always right. This year hit new lows of being both irrelevant and unwatchable, thank god for Sabrina.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

T. Kyle and Brad discuss the upcoming 2025 MTV VMAs (congratulations to everyone who won), the variant discussion and poll results, Taylor Swift's engagement news, Zara Larsson opening up for Tate McRae, the Miss Possessive Tour and T. Kyle's plans to review the show, Brad's night out with MNEK, Zara and Tiffany “New York” Pollard, meme culture, “Hot & Sexy,” the Addison Tour kick-off, Rihanna celebrating R20 (?) and Rhenna / The Nekci Men Show, High Fashion Editorial! featuring Anna Wintour handing over the role to Chloe Malle, Naomi Osaka at the US Open, custom Labubus made by our friends, Julia Garner confirming the Madonna biopic for ‘W,' TikTok Talk featuring Dylan Kevitch's ‘Shut Up & F—k Me,' God Warrior on Very Delta, new music from Kaskade, Yo Gabba Gabba, Hovy, Calvin Harris, Brunello, Agnes, Amy Lee, Courtney LaPlante Poppy, Kylie Minogue, SG Lewis, Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga's “The Dead Dance.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicked off with major music news as Busta Rhymes was honored at the MTV VMAs with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award, celebrating his 35-year career and electrifying performance with special guests such as Joyner Lucas and GloRilla. The RSMS crew took a more personal turn as Keke Wyatt’s son publicly accused her of exploiting his teenage cancer diagnosis and labeling it “karma” for his sexuality, sparking heated debate online about parenting, faith, and family boundaries. Wrapping the show, Emmy Award–winning journalist Tamron Hall joined the RSMS crew, celebrating Season 7 of her daytime talk show and teasing big interviews, including Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good, while reflecting on what keeps her conversations fresh and authentic. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Busta Rhymes was honored at the MTV VMAs with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award, celebrating his 35-year career and electrifying performance with special guests such as Joyner Lucas and GloRilla. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chris and Matt discuss their thoughts on the 2025 VMAs, which strangely aired on CBS instead of MTV (which couldn't be bothered to interrupt their nonstop stream of the show Ridiculousness to air their signature awards show!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover the MTV VMAs in Hot to Go. Brittany went homecoming dress shopping with an actual teenager. Paul Folger from 5 Eyewitness News joins us to wrap up the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: Wilcox misses an event because of traffic; Powerball had two winners; Woody on the Dating Game; MTV VMAs on CBS; Charlie Sheen's new memoir and documentary; Gen Z is running out of gas because of “refuel anxiety”; Another person found living in a crawl space; Vasectomies; And more!

Sabrina Carpenter, Busta Rhymes, and Ricky Martin are performing at the MTV VMAs. An Ozzy Osbourne documentary was pulled from BBC hours before it was supposed to air.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At this year’s MTV VMAs, Drake and Kendrick Lamar will go head-to-head, once again, in the highly competitive Best Hip Hop category—Drake with “Nokia” and Kendrick with “Not Like Us.” While Kendrick is also up for Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Direction, Drake's sole nod underscores the intense rivalry powering this showdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, Rickey Smiley and the crew spoke about various topics. At this year’s MTV VMAs, Drake and Kendrick Lamar will go head-to-head, once again, in the highly competitive Best Hip Hop category—Drake with “Nokia” and Kendrick with “Not Like Us.” While Kendrick is also up for Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Direction, Drake's sole nod underscores the intense rivalry powering this showdown. Meanwhile, former MLB star David Justice made headlines by opening up about his marriage to Halle Berry. Justice said that Berry proposed to him and candidly revealing it ended because “she didn’t cook or clean”—and reflecting that “therapy might have saved the marriage.” On the political front, President Trump held a press conference addressing crime and “beautification” initiatives in D.C., proposing federal control of law enforcement and possible National Guard deployment despite a 26% drop in violent crime this year. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MUSICAfter nearly two decades on SiriusXM, The Howard Stern Show is reportedly set to end later this year as Stern's $100 million‑per‑year contract expires and renewal negotiations falter, sources tell The Sun. https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/14910416/howard-stern-show-canceled-contract-up/Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death has been revealed to be a heart attack. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/arts/music/ozzy-osbourne-cause-of-death.htmlGreen Day have teamed up with the makers of Garbage Pail Kids for a special card set called "Battle of the Bands." The 100-card set tells the history of the trio and some sets will come with an autographed card from Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt or Tre Cool. It can be ordered now through the Topps website. https://www.topps.com/products/2024-gpk-battle-of-the-bands-green-dayMaynard James Keenan is perfectly happy if Tool, A Perfect Circle or Puscifer fans go home with "a souvenir that sucks." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuuW4mGPomc&t=153s David Byrne of Talking Heads and Hayley Williams of Paramore have collaborated on yet another track. https://variety.com/2025/film/global/david-byrne-hayley-williams-song-the-twits-film-release-date-1236477786/ Sweden's Way Out West festival has been sold out for a while, but promoters have come up with an interesting way to give away their last tickets. youtube.com/watch?si=M3qVdPMliSv4an1D&v=M3rhZVzfNsU&feature=youtu.be· Travis Barker gave fans THE ICK by liking sexy photos posted by his son's 20-year-old girlfriend. https://pagesix.com/2025/08/05/celebrity-news/travis-barker-ridiculed-for-liking-thirst-traps-of-son-landons-girlfriend/TVThe nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards were announced on Tuesday. Lady Gaga received the most nominations with 12. Bruno Mars earned 11 nominations, and Kendrick Lamar got 10. The MTV VMAs will take place on Sunday, September 7th. Linkin Park's “The Emptiness Machine," Green Day's “One Eyed Bastard,” Evanescence's “Afterlife,” Twenty One Pilots' “The Contract” and Lenny Kravitz's "Honey" are up for Best Rock Video at the MTV Video Music Awards. The show, which will air on CBS for the first time, will take place September 7th at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. ESPN has acquired NFL Network and the rights to the RedZone channel. https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/45910378/espn-get-nfl-network-rights-redzone-nfl-equity-stakeRoku has entered the ultra-budget streaming game. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/08/05/roku-howdy-cheap-ad-free-streaming-service/85506641007/?taid=6892024c289e8c0001153562&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Francis Ford Coppola was hospitalized in Rome, Italy. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/francis-ford-coppola-hospitalized-italy-condition-1236337928/· The latest movie adaptation of War of the Worlds apparently sucks. https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-movies/amazons-new-war-of-the-worlds-adaptation-which-stars-ice-cube-and-is-filmed-entirely-on-a-computer-screen-debuts-to-0-percent-on-rotten-tomatoes/ George Clooney recently spoke out about a long-standing criticism of his acting. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/george-clooney-defends-adam-sandler-great-actor-1236477728/ Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook have more in common than they thought! https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/christie-brinkley-71-matched-with-same-men-as-daughter-sailor-27/ AND FINALLY A financial exchange called Kalshi thinks Jay-Z is the odds-on favorite to headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Out of almost two dozen possibilities, he has a 28% chance of getting the gig. Or, to be more accurate . . . of GIVING HIMSELF the gig, since it's basically his call. https://kalshi.com/markets/kxsuperbowlheadline/who-will-headline-super-bowl-lxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Red Sox won again, beating the Royals, for their 7th win in a row. The Yankees have lost 5 in a row. The game last night for the Red Sox had the first all-female broadcast team on NESN. A baby in a Boston hospital is showing signs of a rare tick born illness, the first of its kind in 20 years. A pickup truck in east Boston crashed into a house yesterday, the driver was rushed to the hospital. Alan Jackson will represent Karen Read again in the civil suit. Maura Healy hosted the democrats who left the state to avoid the vote in Texas. MTV VMA nominations were announced yesterday. The first half of season 2 of Wednesday dropped on Netflix today. ESPN will acquire the NFL network.  

A few weeks ago, we told you that Acquired is doing something in New York City on July 15 with our good friends at J.P. Morgan Payments. Well, the big announcement is finally here: We are doing our 2025 Live Show…  at Radio City Music Hall!Radio City is of course the iconic New York City theater that hosts the Rockettes and the Tony Awards, and has hosted the Grammys, the MTV VMAs, and the NFL Draft. And it's also a storied part of Rockefeller Center, as chronicled on our Standard Oil episodes. We can't think of anything more "Acquired".If you want to be part of the ticket pre-sale, you can sign up at acquired.fm/nyc. While Radio City is the world's largest indoor theater (with room for 6,000 Acquired fans), more than 6,000 folks came to last year's Chase Center show! So get cracking on figuring out which friends and co-workers you want to go with (seats are assigned), and get your hotel + plane tickets booked! Tickets will be available in $100 and $200 tiers.This is — without a doubt — the biggest undertaking we've ever done here at Acquired. In true Broadway fashion, we're keeping the show details under wraps… but trust us, it'll be an evening of surprise and delight. If your idea of fun is the world's greatest business and technology nerds gathering together for a night on the big stage, this is for you. Oh, and a huge thank you to all our friends at J.P. Morgan for making this possible.We can't wait to see you there!Sign up for ticket pre-sale: https://acquired.fm/nyc