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She sits down with Brian Teta to address viewer concerns about her voice after seeing comments online and explains what's really been going on. She also shares why seeing Boyz II Men, Bobby Brown, members of New Edition, and Toni Braxton this weekend felt like a full‑circle moment. The conversation turns to the Oscars, where she offers an unexpected take on this year's fashion and explains why she champions artists who speak out on important issues—even when there's a price to pay. She shares why she says she'll “stand 10 toes down” when giving voice to the voiceless. She also reveals the one thing she hides from her husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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If you ever needed proof that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is less a museum and more a cultural argument with a gift shop, Episode 13 of On The Record opens by doing what the institution does best: stretching the phrase “rock and roll” until it politely accommodates everyone from Wu‑Tang Clan to Shakira, with a quick stop at INXS (or, as Michael once heard on the BBC, the new Australian sensation “Inks”). Brian runs through the 2026 nominee list like a gig guide for the afterlife—The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Phil Collins (solo, because apparently we're double-dipping now), Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, New Edition, Pink, Luther Vandross—and lands on the question that always makes the Hall quietly hilarious: who is this for, exactly? Michael's baffled by the ceremony mechanics (do nominees really “turn up hoping”?), while Brian reassures him it's not quite the Oscars, before casually dropping the detail that there's a public vote. Nothing says rock's rebellious spirit like “exercise our democratic right” via a link. The more interesting subtext, though, is what induction inevitably drags in: absence. Several nominees have key members who've died—Buckley, Michael Hutchence, Ian Curtis—prompting the kind of morbid logistics only a Hall of Fame can inspire. Michael wonders aloud whether New Order could be coaxed into a once-only appearance, and if so, would Peter Hook be anywhere near the bass, given the long-running fallout. Rock history, as ever, is part music, part family law. From there, the episode pivots into “telly as coping mechanism” territory.  Michael has started season two of Hijack, acknowledging (with Idris Elba's own executive-producer embarrassment) the inherent silliness of re-hijacking a man who has already been hijacked.  Brian, meanwhile, goes looking for light relief in bleak news cycles and discovers Resident Alien—a show he'd dismissed as fluff until it turns out to be fluff with enough teeth to feel like therapy. The alien-in-a-small-town premise becomes an excuse for a few sharp jokes about humanity's trajectory. But the main event is the week's shared homework: Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, the new documentary spanning the years between the Beatles' breakup and Lennon's murder.  Brian begins with dread—opening on “Silly Love Songs” is hardly a confidence-builder—but both hosts admit the film wins them over. They praise the craft: strong editing, collage-like imagery, and an effective “no talking heads (but their voices)” approach. Then they do the responsible thing and ask the awkward question: how honest can a documentary be when McCartney's own company financed it? Their answer is satisfyingly unresolved. Michael argues it's “warts-and-all enough” to avoid feeling like a total snow job—especially when the film lets other musicians (Nick Lowe, Chrissie Hynde) politely wonder what on earth Paul was thinking during the early, patchy years.  Brian agrees McCartney produced plenty of throwaway material, though he'll still go in to bat for Band on the Run and even dares to defend “Coming Up” (which Michael treats as a personal affront).  They both wish the doco lingered longer on the Lagos chapter, one of the few moments in the Wings story that feels like true risk rather than post-Beatles reputation management. The emotional spine, however, is Scotland. The documentary's portrayal of McCartney retreating to a remote farm with Linda is read here not as quaint pastoral cosplay, but as a survival strategy—grief, disorientation, and the sudden absence of the band-as-family.  The hosts talk candidly about parental loss, the Beatles as McCartney's “emotional prop,” and Lennon as the creative foil who kept Paul's “twee” instincts on a leash.  Linda comes out of it as both partner and lightning rod: necessary to him, mercilessly judged by everyone else.  Along the way, Brian remembers seeing Wings at the Myer Music Bowl in 1975 (yes, he was there), and the hosts revive Norman Gunston as the patron saint of awkward interviews—plus Michael's conspiracy theory that McCartney's infamous Japan marijuana bust may have been a deliberate exit strategy from a tour that Wings' hearts weren't in.  It's ridiculous. It's also, perversely, the kind of narrative logic rock biographies thrive on. By the end, the Hall of Fame is still a “broad church,” McCartney is still a genius with a questionable edit button, and Scotland remains the unlikely setting for both reinvention and retreat.  The biggest twist is that for two men who can't even land a sponsor, they spend 30 minutes proving the oldest rock cliché true: the past is never really over—someone's just nominated it. Important Links Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Nominees!  Paul McCartney: Man on the Run - Official Trailer | Prime Video  Syfy's Resident Alien - Official Trailer (2021) Alan Tudyk  Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five (2010 Remaster)  The Art Of Paul McCartney  Paul McCartney - Maybe I'm Amazed  Paul McCartney - Norman Gunston 1975 

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has become more and more open-minded over the years, inducting superstars from the worlds of pop (Madonna), hip-hop (Jay-Z) and beyond, and helping to evolve how "rock & roll" is even defined. So it's no surprise that we have some of the poppiest nominees yet this year, all angling to be inducted this fall, including P!nk, Mariah Carey, Shakira and New Edition. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the just-announced contenders and where our colleague Andrew Unterberger is placing each nominee's voting odds heading into the Class of 2026 reveal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode we have special guest Dobbie, CP3, and Jay Makaveli who joins the in as we dive into some of the biggest conversations happening in hip-hop, culture, and entertainment right now — from award show relevance to rap beefs, generational debates, and uncomfortable social conversations.

Un año más dedicamos la tertulia a los nominados a ingresar en el Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame que en este 2026 son 17.Diez de las candidaturas corresponden a artistas que aparecen por primera vez en la papeleta: Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, Jeff Buckley, Shakira, P!NK, Luther Vandross, Melissa Etheridge, INXS, New Edition y Phil Collins en su faceta en solitario.La lista también incluye siete candidatos que ya han sido nominados en el pasado: Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order y Oasis suman su tercera nominación, mientras que The Black Crowes, Billy Idol y Sade intentan entrar por segunda vez.Para repasar las posibilidades de cada uno y ver a quién votaríamos nosotros, hemos invitado a Joan S. Luna, redactor jefe de Mondo Sonoro, y a nuestros colaboradores Toi Brownstone y Lluís Puebla.Y como siempre también hacemos un repaso a algunas noticias destacadas de la semana, la agenda conciertos, los charts, y al final, las recomendaciones de Oído, Visto, Leído.

This episode we have special guest Dobbie, CP3, and Jay Makaveli who joins the in as we dive into some of the biggest conversations happening in hip-hop, culture, and entertainment right now — from award show relevance to rap beefs, generational debates, and uncomfortable social conversations.

“Check out our Nerdy Bitz!”On the very first Nerdy Bitz bonus episode of Friends Talking Nerdy, Professor Aubrey and Tim The Nerd plug in, turn it up, and dive headfirst into the 2026 nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. No safe takes. No polite clapping. Just passionate, occasionally unhinged music nerdery.They break down the legacies, the cultural impact, and the “wait… how are they not already in?” factor for a stacked lineup: The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Oasis, P!nk, Sade, Shakira, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. From arena anthems to soul-shattering ballads, from metal epics to hip-hop game changers, nothing is off limits.Is influence more important than sales? Does genre even matter anymore? And how do you compare the operatic sweep of one legend to the gritty rebellion of another? Professor Aubrey and Tim The Nerd wrestle with the impossible task of narrowing down greatness.To close it out, they each reveal the five artists they would vote into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame if they held the power. Alliances are tested. Lines are drawn. Feelings are felt.As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online.

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Christian Arcand has the latest on the legendary Boston act that is getting closer to immortality: induction in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Send a textJoin Coach E and his dynamic crew for an engaging discussion spanning sports, culture, and life! In this episode, the team dives deep into athletic rivalries, exploring the age-old tension between basketball and football players.The hosts share personal experiences, including Coach E's memorable night at the New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton concert where Tyler Perry made a surprise appearance. They reminisce about nostalgic R&B hits and share their favorite memories from these legendary artists.The conversation shifts to current hip-hop drama as they analyze TI's recent comments about marriage and finances, sparking a heated debate about financial responsibilities in relationships among the married hosts. They also break down the brewing rap beef between TI and 50 Cent, discussing whether it's genuine competition or just publicity.Basketball takes center stage with an in-depth analysis of what it means to have a "dog mentality" in sports, referencing Charles Barkley and Shaq's recent comments about Karl-Anthony Towns. The crew debates whether the Cleveland Cavaliers, especially with the addition of James Harden, have what it takes to compete at the championship level.The episode concludes with speculation about Floyd Mayweather's comeback against Manny Pacquiao, questioning whether financial struggles are driving the legendary boxer back to the ringThe episode concludes with Coach E delivering his signature motivational message to listeners. In this post-game segment, Coach E emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation and self-awareness.Packed with humor, passionate debates, and authentic perspectives from Coach E's diverse panel, this episode delivers entertainment while tackling serious topics in sports and culture. Don't miss the engaging banter and thought-provoking discussions that make this podcast a must-listen for sports fans and culture enthusiasts alike.Tap in, get inspired, and get your weekly dose of game.

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We look forward to it every year when they release the nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Well that day has come and we are ready to see who is going to make it. The nominees this year are: Oasis, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Shakira, Lauryn Hill, Pink, The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. Who do we think will make it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 174 is full of discussion! A lot happened over the weekend and we covered it all on this episode. From Malls and New Edition to the playing for the USA and the Cavs. Like, share, and comment. This is Episode 174 of the Mark Price for 3 Podcast. Check out The Rivalry Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen to Podcasts! Visit Rivalpod.com for more behind the scene access! Download for iPhone and Android or stream at riverradio.com

We look forward to it every year when they release the nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Well that day has come and we are ready to see who is going to make it. The nominees this year are: Oasis, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Shakira, Lauryn Hill, Pink, The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. Who do we think will make it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nominees for the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are in, and Boston's own New Edition has a chance! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With rumours flying around about a new edition of Warhammer 40k being on the cards this summer, we take the opportunity to discuss how we've got on with 10th Edition, looking back at it's launch with Levithan, and where the game is at now. For our Top 3 we chat about the 3 things we'd like to see change when 11th Edition lands. We also read out the community Top 3 choices as well, to see what you folks would like to see change. On top of all that we catch up on what hobby we have got done since the last show, and chat about some of the news drops from Warhammer Community, including that new Stompy Knight.  Sprues & Brews Music Created by Dave Sheard Website: DaveSheard.com Twitter: twitter.com/dave_sheard sci fi atmosphere ph Sny 1b14 9.wav by ERH — https://freesound.org/s/163532/ — License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

The episode opens with an energetic breakdown of the day’s biggest entertainment stories, spotlighting Ryan Coogler’s groundbreaking moment as the first Black person to win Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA Awards for Sinners. His emotional speech about community, creativity, and love has fueled major Oscar buzz, especially with the film’s record-breaking 16 Academy Award nominations. From there, the show dives into the viral chatter surrounding Janet Jackson, who was recently spotted at a New Edition concert with Mustafa Farrakhan Sr., sparking speculation about a budding relationship rooted in legacy and influence—though neither has confirmed the romance. Listeners also get an intimate look at Keke Palmer’s candid revelation that she’s “almost 100% sure” she’s asexual, a moment widely praised for its honesty and representation. Finally, things heat up as T.I. and 50 Cent’s ongoing feud reaches new heights: from Verzuz disagreements to diss tracks, social media jabs, and family members jumping into the fire, their clash has escalated into one of the most talked‑about beefs in hip‑hop right now. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay had the time of his life at the New Edition show on Friday and even made some new friends!

Daisuke Niwa's 14th birthday isn't going according to plan: rejected by the girl he has a crush on, and receiving no sympathy from his mother, Daisuke suddenly feels a weird transformation coming on... but this isn't puberty, it's something in his DNA! Before Daisuke knows it, he's transformed into Dark Mousy, the legendary phantom thief! With the only way to break the curse being to get his crush to return his affection, and his classmate, Satoshi Hiwatari turning out to be a young prodigal detective, Daisuke's going to need more than angelic powers: he's going to need a miracle!This week, Mat is joined once again by Tsutsudae of Undisputed Anime to discuss Yukiru Sugisaki's Shojo masterpiece, DN Angel, in it's shiny (and we mean SHINY) New Edition from Yen Press!We discuss how the series has held up during it's many hiatuses, talk  phantom thieves in anime / manga at large, before ruminating a little on how great it is that fans of this series from 1997 will finally get a chance to read it's ending almost 30 years later!---Show Notes---Manga---X by CLAMPCard Captor Sakura by CLAMPMan of Many Faces by CLAMPD.Gray-Man by Katsura HishinoSailor Moon by Naoko TakeuchiLupin the Third by Monkey PunchCat's Eye by Tsukasa HojoPhantom Thief Jeanne by Arina TanemuraSaint Tail by Megumi Tachikawa---Sugisaki Interview with  Comics NatalieThanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music!Find us on:X: Manga Tak PodBluesky: Manga Tak PodInstagram: Manga Tak Pod

(0:00) Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle begin the final hour of the show with The Entertainment Report featuring: T-Pain feeling burnt out, box office news for the movie Goat, the Toy Story 5 trailer hits the internet and some New Edition love. Plus, Tucker Antico, meteorologist from FOX25 gives the masses an update on the next blizzard set to hit New England tomorrow night.(12:10) AJ Brown trolls Patriots fans while on the "Games With Names" Podcast and winks when Julian Edelman states, "We're all Patriots". The guys turn the page to the Patriots offseason and give their early 2026 predictions.(21:53) Leroy and Cerrone discuss whether the Patriots should trade for a superstar player this offseason. How do the Patriots get back to contending for the Super Bowl?(31:45) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life. Plus, Bill Self gets critical of freshman phenom, Darryn Peterson and his load management issue.-------------------------------------------FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight's the big night! Jay's headed to New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton.

In 2018, we released "A People's Guide to Publishing," detailing everything Joe and the Microcosm team had learned through the years about starting, running, and sustaining an independent publishing company.For Microcosm's 30th anniversary, we've released a second edition of the book, expanded to include even MORE lessons Joe's learned over the last few years, and how to apply them to your publishing company.This week on the pod, join Joe and Elly as they talk about what's new in the second edition of "A People's Guide to Publishing!Get the book here: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

Get ready for the hottest beats on the 'MOC Mix Party'! Join Metro Beatz as he takes you on a crazy musical journey every Friday afternoon. This week for Valentine's Day weekend, Metro Beatz spins R&B tunes from Bobby V, Summer Walker, New Edition, Joyce Wrice, Keith Sweat, Jagged Edge, Bryson Tiller, H.E.R., Total and a whole lot more. This is the ultimate party you don't want to miss! Tune in and turn up the volume every Friday afternoon at 2pm as we unleash the energy of the 'MOC Mix Party' exclusively on mocradio.com. Feel the beats as Metro Beatz creates an electrifying atmosphere that will keep you grooving all day long!

Jay's going to the New Edition show...does he have his dance moves ready?

New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton put on a show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle begin the final hour of the show with The Entertainment Report featuring: news on the Nancy Guthrie tragedy, a new Jill Scott album release and New Edition performing tomorrow in Boston. Leroy wonders if there's a disconnect with sports now that football season is over.(9:56) Did LeBron James ruin NBA All-Star Weekend? Leroy and Cerrone react to Kevin Garnett's comments on the matter and LeBron's influence on the current state of the NBA All-Star Game.(18:06) Irvin and Battle continue the conversation about change in competitiveness in the current era of the NBA All-Star Game.(25:37) It's the Leroy and Cerrone Show: Quiet Storm Music Saturday and it's capped off with a slew of Valentine's Day shoutouts by the panel and the callers to their significant others.-------------------------------------------FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda"Tell a Friend to Tell a Friend!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you heard about the new A24 movie from writer/director Harry Lighton that's almost a romantic comedy about gay BDSM biker culture? That's PILLION, starring Alexander Skarsgaard and Harry Melling, and we're thrilled to have our friend Nayland Blake (an influential artist and teacher who's an authority on queer kink, riding with us!What's Good?Alonso - Trans Girl Scouts you can buy cookies fromDrea - The Milan-Cortina Olympics (also Coach Jackie)Nayland - Midwest Magic Cleaning on YouTubeKevin - Casey Abrams at Hotel Cafe (w/surprise Dave Koz); Bobby Brown at the barITIDICLetterboxd Op-Ed: Is Streaming Making Movies Less Memorable?Kristen Stewart Buys Highland Park TheaterOur ‘Sex-Positive Movie Night' Picks in a Letterboxd ListStaff PicksAlonso - Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't DieDrea - Nirvanna The Band The Show The MovieNayland - BloodsistersKevin - SecretaryNayland's Books:My Studio Is a Dungeon Is the StudioNo Wrong Holes: Thirty Years of Nayland Blake  Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

We cover the top 8 sports stories of the week in the OCHO. 1. The Seahawks are Super Bowl Champs 2. And the Championship celebration was lit as almost a million people gathered on the streets of Seattle for the parade. 3. The offseason is already underway 4. Now it's time for Mariners Spring training 5. Did you know it's NBA all-star weekend? 6. UW MBB really needs a win 7. Olympics continue in Italy 8. Today is Friday the 13th :30- Chuck went shopping yesterday and stumbled upon Seahawks Super Bowl Valentine's Day cards and they may be the best cards yet! :45- The Trinidad Chambliss roller-coaster ride seems to have come to an end as he was granted another year of eligibility after initially being denied. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We cover the top 8 sports stories of the week in the OCHO. 1. The Seahawks are Super Bowl Champs 2. And the Championship celebration was lit as almost a million people gathered on the streets of Seattle for the parade. 3. The offseason is already underway 4. Now it's time for Mariners Spring training 5. Did you know it's NBA all-star weekend? 6. UW MBB really needs a win 7. Olympics continue in Italy 8. Today is Friday the 13th :30- Chuck went shopping yesterday and stumbled upon Seahawks Super Bowl Valentine's Day cards and they may be the best cards yet! :45- The Trinidad Chambliss roller-coaster ride seems to have come to an end as he was granted another year of eligibility after initially being denied.

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The legendary Michael Bivins of BBD called with DJ Pup Dawg about his massive homecoming for the New Edition Legacy Tour at the TD Garden. In this exclusive first part, Biv opens up about his Orchard Park roots, the philosophy of respect that has kept him grounded through decades of fame, and the incredible story of how a chance encounter led to him discovering Boyz II Men. From the magic of playing the Garden to the star-studded lineup featuring Toni Braxton, Biv explains why there is truly no place like home.Biv also explains why New Edition keeps their show tight and consistent, even when performing for the hometown crowd at the Garden. The conversation takes a personal turn as Biv and DJ Pup Dawg share "full circle" stories from the past—including Pup’s days as Johnny Gill’s banker and his run in with Bell at the gym before Pup was in radio. Plus, Biv details the Boston Neighborhood Heroes Awards honoring local basketball legends and gives a final shout-out to the fans ahead of Sunday's massive Legacy Tour stop at the TD Garden with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton. Listen in for a masterclass in legacy and find out how you can witness music history this Sunday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us a textNew Kids on The Block returns with more shows at Park MGM this February. We chat with NKOTB's Jonathan Knight. It's a great conversation! Plus, a new Vegas Loop station opens at Fontainebleau Las Vegas... and it's FREE for now. Oprah dines at an off-the-strip restaurant. Dayna hits up The New Edition Way Tour at T-Mobile Arena. This tour includes Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton. We have some Valentine's Day ideas for you. Plus, a new series is in the works about the life of legendary Las Vegas casino mogul and mobster Benny Binion. Lip Smacking Foodie Tours debuts a Craft Cocktail Crawl that spotlights Las Vegas' most trailblazing bars, lounges, and speakeasies.VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

This episode's about concerts around town. Dave Smiley is excited about a New Edition concert at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on the 19th, but they're also discussing Rascal Flatts. They share a funny story about a viral video that went around, where someone's concert experience was a bit of a letdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The crew is back once again this episode they discuss: 9:25 Arsenio Hall Is Not Hip Hop? 26:11 Juvenile vs Turk is super weird 38:43 Behind the scenes of Michael Jackson Super Bowl performance 54:01 Big Gipp says hip hop lost its soul when it went commercial 1:18:55 Kanye West didn't get any publishing on "Through The Wire" 1:23:46 Should Ciara have a Grammy and the brilliance of Trinidad James 1:29:31 Revisiting New Edition's 1996 reunion album "Home Again" Join the I Only Listen to 90s Music Facebook Group http://bit.ly/3k0UEDe        Follow I Only Listen to 90s Music on IG https://bit.ly/3sbCphv       Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                          Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                          Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                      YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                      Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                     Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1  IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y

Introducing a new edition of the Book of Mormon that I've been working on that includes the Lectures on Faith as a primer. It should be available on Amazon soon and will be sold at cost with no markup. In this video, I provide some background as to how it came to be and provide a preview of how it's going to look and some of the unique features of this edition.Book of Mormon 1920 Reader's Edition Repohttps://github.com/oneclimbs/bofm-1920reLectures on Faith Revised Standard Editionhttps://github.com/oneclimbs/lof-rse

I saw the power of storytelling and the responsibility we have to share stories to educate and change lives.Dr. Terésa Dowell-Vest is an Associate Professor of Communication at Prairie View A&M University and President of the University Film and Video Association (UFVA), an organization that supports film, television, and media studies in higher education.In this conversation Terésa and I discuss:* The music of Janet Jackson, Prince, and Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis* Teaching media in a post-truth world* What UFVA is, why it matters, and how professional associations can sharpen teaching and creative practice* What filmmaking trends she sees with her students at Prairie View A&M* The short documentary her students did in collaboration with students from USC (link here)* “The Death of Cliff Huxtable” and the process of separating art from a problematic artistThanks for reading The Creativity, Education, and Leadership Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Here is an AI generated transcript. Don't come for me.BEN: Hi everyone—Ben Guest here. Welcome to The Creativity, Education, and Leadership Podcast. Today my guest is Professor Terésa Dowell-Vest, an associate professor of Communication and Media at Prairie View A&M University and the President of the University Film and Video Association (UFVA).In this conversation we talk Janet Jackson, the media landscape for young people interested in production, what UFVA does, and more. Enjoy.Professor, thanks so much for joining me today.TERÉSA: Thank you. Thank you for having me. It's my pleasure to be here.BEN: I always like to start with a fun question. Senior year of high school—what music were you listening to?TERÉSA: Senior year of high school—1989. 1990 was a great year to be a Janet Jackson fan. *Rhythm Nation* was probably worn out in my car's tape deck. I was a huge fan.BEN: Did you do the choreography?TERÉSA: Oh yes. I can do the hands and all that—the “A‑5‑4.” I would do it, for real.And Janet Jackson was the big one, even though Prince's *Purple Rain* came out a few years earlier. That album was still in regular rotation for me in high school.And then in 1988 New Edition put out *Heart Break*—produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. That was such a good time. So yeah: Janet, Prince, New Edition—Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were the soundtrack.BEN: '88 was when Bobby Brown's *Don't Be Cruel* came out, right?TERÉSA: Listen, lemme tell you, the eighties to be a teenager in the eighties, to be in your twenties in the nineties. What a time to be alive.BEN: Yeah. I love it. Okay, second fun question. What's your pick for best picture this year?TERÉSA: I'd say *Sinners*. There are a few this year, but funny enough I actually focused more on television—I was obsessed with *Stranger Things* and *Severance* (and one other show I'm blanking on), so I didn't get to the movies as much. But I did see *Sinners* and it really stuck with me. I should preface that by saying I'm not as familiar with the entire pool, but I'm almost confident it'll be a strong contender.BEN: So good. I saw that your MFA thesis was titled *The African American Producer Is the American Griot*. Can you talk about that—maybe even in relation to *Sinners*?TERÉSA: I've always been fascinated by the power of storytelling. My bachelor's degree and my MFA are both in theater because I love live engagement. That also shaped me as a professor—I love being in front of students and engaging in a transactional, interactive way, not just a linear one. Theater and education give me that kind of exchange with an audience.For my graduate thesis I came to know Dr. Maulana Karenga—best known for creating Kwanzaa. He was chair of the Black Studies program at California State University, Long Beach. During my years there (1994–1997), I was the only Black student in the program, and in 1997 I became the first Black person to graduate with my particular degree from that program. Even in the '90s I was thinking: why are we still talking about “firsts” and “onlys”?I wanted to bridge storytelling with the legacy of slavery and survival—my own ancestors were from Virginia, where I was born and raised. Dr. Karenga taught me the concept of the *griot*—the storyteller—and the responsibility that comes with that. In the U.S., storytelling often gets treated as frivolous—an extracurricular, “nice to have.” A lot of Black parents, especially, don't want their kids studying film, theater, or the liberal arts because it doesn't seem like a stable livelihood. I started undergrad as an accounting major and didn't tell my dad I'd switched to theater until graduation day—he found out when they called my name under the College of Arts instead of the College of Business. That's the mindset I came from: my family wanted us to succeed, and the arts read as struggle, not a viable career.But there's honor in being a storyteller. That idea changed how I saw theater.And it was the '90s—*Rent* was happening, and I was in Los Angeles, flying back and forth to the East Coast to see Broadway shows that weren't just entertaining; they were educating and changing lives. I remember *The Life*—not a massive hit, but it told the story of Black and Brown women working as call girls in New York City. You'd think, “Is that a Broadway story?” But the music was outstanding.And there were so many others—*Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk* with Savion Glover, looking at African American history through tap and music. During that period I really saw the power of storytelling—and the responsibility we have to tell stories that educate and change lives.BEN: That's so powerful. The responsibility of storytelling to educate and change lives.TERÉSA: Yeah.BEN: It's one of the things I've often thought as a teacher: I'm a storyteller. How do you construct a lesson so students are receptive? It's like you're telling a story over a unit, a curriculum, or even a single lesson.TERÉSA: When you engage with students and give them permission to share their stories, you're not really “teaching” in the traditional sense anymore. It becomes more like peer engagement than “I'm the teacher, I know the things, and I'm telling you the things.”Students receive it differently when they feel you're invested in who they are—not just their grade.BEN: There's a great quote, I think it's Roger Ebert films, but really stories are empathy machines.TERÉSA: Yeah.BEN: It allows us to walk in someone else's shoes for a moment. There was a reconciliation group in Mississippi whose motto was: “Enemies are people whose stories we haven't heard.”TERÉSA: Incredibly profound. When we think about fear, it's often a lack of understanding—no connection to the thing you're afraid of. Hearing stories can build that connection.BEN: Can you talk about the importance of media education? I'm a documentary filmmaker, documentary filmmaking in today's world where so much of where we are in a post-truth society.TERÉSA: There are mechanics to telling the truth, and mechanics to telling a lie. In fiction you see this a lot—shows like *The Mentalist* or *Law & Order* where someone reads body language, eye movement, and so on to figure out whether someone is lying.What matters for media education is helping students understand the “tells” in information—how to challenge and debunk claims instead of assuming, “Someone told me a thing, so it must be true.”I didn't fully appreciate how urgent that was until the pandemic, when early reporting was all over the place and a lot of it conflicted. Being able to sort honest, vetted information from dishonest or speculative claims mattered in a very concrete way—like realizing you probably shouldn't drink bleach.Coming out of that period, teaching media studies has meant teaching reporting with integrity. You can't just assume something is true—not because people are “bad,” but because people absorb information differently based on what they've experienced.I do a lecture with my senior capstone students on the difference between **knowledge** and **information**. Knowledge is shaped by culture, character, race, gender, where you grew up, what language you speak, what faith you practice—so it can carry bias. Information, on the other hand, is verifiable and can be vetted. 2 + 2 = 4 no matter who you are.Good storytelling—and good journalism—knows how to bridge knowledge and information with integrity. When I have journalism students who lean into opinion-driven news—whether it's Fox, MSNBC, whatever—I tell them: that's playing to an audience's sensibilities. It can be entertaining, but it isn't the same as straight reporting. Then there's reporting that aims to be more information-based—“Here's what happened today.” That also needs to be taught. We're in a moment where students need tools to tell the truth, recognize lies, pick them apart, and trust their internal compass about what's important to share.And Ben—my answers get long. You might have to cut me off.BEN: I'm going to cut you off when what you're saying stops being interesting—so I doubt I'm going to cut you off.You're the President of the University Film and Video Association. For listeners: what is UFVA?TERÉSA: UFVA is a nationally recognized organization of university and college educators and institutions focused on film, television, and media studies—both practice and theory. We're a collective of makers and scholars. Our members hold a range of degrees—MAs, MFAs, MS degrees, PhDs, EdDs.As an organization, we examine how film and television are used—and we keep digging into how the field is evolving through innovation and emerging technology. Each year we host a conference (typically in July) where we share classroom best practices and research, and we analyze how film sparks conversation.You asked me earlier about a front-runner for Best Picture. I think about *Sinners* as a kind of textbook in a lot of ways. One of my students gave an informative speech last semester on the history of hoodoo, and she referenced *Sinners* heavily because it's central to the film. In that moment she used a movie as a learning text.That's what UFVA does: we create space to share those opportunities through research and scholarship, and we bring it back to our students and institutions.BEN: You said “best practices,” and I want to come back to that because it's a rabbit hole I love.But first: in an interview you did with the *Journal of Film and Video*, you said you were about to start your UFVA presidency and weren't sure what to expect. Now that you've lived it—how was it?TERÉSA: One of the biggest things I've learned—maybe I've only really realized it in the last couple of months—is that joining an association as an educator keeps the fire hot. It keeps you learning.As UFVA President, I've met so many people who've inspired me. It's not that I want the presidency to end; it's more like, “I need more time to implement everything I'm learning from colleagues.” It also pushed me to partner with other organizations and communities I knew about but hadn't been deeply involved with.I joined UFVA because of the pandemic. Before that I'd never even heard of the University Film and Video Association. I was the kind of person who kept my head down and did my work in my silo, and I was fine with that. But when the pandemic hit, no one knew what to do with film production courses in quarantine.I reached out to colleagues—thinking maybe eight or ten of us would hop on Zoom and talk through hybrid and online teaching. That snowballed. People said, “Can I invite a colleague?” I said yes. I posted on Facebook: if you teach film production or media studies and want to talk about what we're doing this fall, let's meet.Jennifer Proctor replied and asked, “Have you heard of UFVA?” I hadn't. She suggested sharing the call with UFVA, and we kept casting the net. By the time we met, there were 126 professors from around the world—about 100 universities represented, including USC, Ivy League schools, and institutions in Germany and Australia.I ran the meeting as breakout rooms—nine of them—named after Black women in film and television: Shonda Rhimes, Julie Dash, and others. So even in the mechanics of the meeting, people were saying these names and being reminded of who matters in media.Two things came out of that experience. First, UFVA invited me to join the board. I said, “Let me be a member first,” but within a few months I knew: yes, this is where I want to be.Second, I saw the gaps. There was very little representation from HBCUs, and very few Black people involved. Not because UFVA was “bad,” but because people simply didn't know. So I understood my call: help bring people in, build bridges, and create collaboration without turning it into a slogan. I love that we get to do the work without making it a “thing.” That's been the value of the presidency for me.BEN: Love it. Can you talk about with your students at Prairie View, what are some trends you're seeing with what the young people are doing?TERÉSA: Oh, child. They want to be influencers.This is the social media age, and a lot of students see it as the primary industry of their generation—and I get it. If you have enough followers and a couple brands offer deals, it can be real money. I have students with tens of thousands of followers. I'm like, I can barely get my family to like a post. And they're like, “Oh, I do nails,” or “I do lashes,” or “I show my sneaker collection,” and they'll get 10,000 likes every time they post.My reaction is: we need to be teaching this. We need to teach students how to parlay that into careers. Even if I don't personally understand every part of it, that doesn't make it non-viable.It reminds me of when we were in school. The internet wasn't even a thing when I was in college (1990–1994), and then suddenly we were on the edge of being connected to the world. Professors were saying, “This will create cheaters—you'll never look things up in books again.” Sound familiar?Now students are figuring out VR, AR, AI. They're building brands, protecting brands, learning to be CEOs of themselves. That's exciting.BEN: Yeah. I think about that all the time. It's like when people first started writing letters—somebody must have said, “No one's going to talk to each other anymore. They're just going to send letters.”TERÉSA: Exactly. Every generation has a thing—“Who's using this calculator? You need to learn long division.”BEN: I graduated high school in '93, so when you're talking about Janet, my “Janet album” is literally *janet.*—“Again,” “That's the Way Love Goes,” all of that. It's funny how, year by year, the soundtrack shifts just a bit.BEN: Okay—teaching and best practices. What's something you've done in your classroom that really leveled up your teaching?TERÉSA: Oh, wow. Gosh, I think it's less something I've done and more the intention of showing the students that their success is not coming from looking up. It's from looking over. It's the concept that. When you graduate from college, it isn't some executive that's going to give you an opportunity. It's the people you're in the trenches with right now that you're gonna build with right now. So I think the thing that's leveled up my teaching is less a thing that I can show them as much as relationships that I can help them forge and the power of networking. So our program has has a pipeline relationship with the Annenberg School of Communication at the university. The University of Southern California professor Mickey Turner, who's a professor there at USC teaches the senior storytelling for Media course similar to the communication capstone course that I teach here. And so every semester, professor Turner and I collaborate. Those two classes together and we introduced those students to each other through pitches, research topic pitches for their final capstone project. And what they see is. Students at an HBCU or students at this PWI are not different at all. They just, they, live in different states. Perhaps they come from different backgrounds, but by and large, they have similar goals. And we teach them that this is who you need to forge a relationship with because when you are at the stage of making deals or going out and work, this is the person you're gonna want to call. So I think the thing that's leveled up my teaching is my understanding. And my teaching of that understanding of how the industry works and how it can best work for them. Since you no longer have to live in LA or New York to, to make movies people are making movies on their devices. You have to now find your tribe to tell your stories and it can be much more localized. And so I teach them to build their team where they are and not. Go after this aspirational. The only way I can make it if is if I put it in the hands of someone so far away from me. No, put it in the hands of the guy sitting next to you or the young lady that's sitting on this other side and shoot your film, make your short tell the story. Do your podcast. I feel like that's leveled up. The final piece to that USC story is that during the pandemic, five of our students from Prairie View and five students from USC collaborated on a short documentary about the pandemic and how it impacted students at HBCUs, at this HBCU versus how it impacted students at a private, pWI Prairie View is 45 minutes outside of the city of Houston. We're a rural community. We're in the middle of nowhere essentially, whereas USC is in the heart of Los Angeles and those students taught, told an amazing story. I'll send you the link to the film. It's on YouTube. Told an amazing story from two different vantage points. That is a great indication of how education can be collaborative. Just as film is.BEN: Yeah. Before we started recording, we were talking about travel—and it just reminds me: travel is one of the best educations people can get. The more you interact with people from around the country and the world, the more you realize how similar we are and what we want: better lives for our kids and a better world to live in.That feels like a good place to end. For people interested in your work, where can they find you?TERÉSA: A good starting point is **thedeathofcliffhuxtable.com**. That's where you'll find my fan-fiction series—and later scholarly series—about separating the art from the artist when the artist is problematic.Bill Cosby's work touched every stage of my life: as a child I watched *Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids* on Saturday mornings; as a teenager in the '80s I watched the Huxtables and wanted to be part of that world; and in college in the '90s—at James Madison University, a PWI—every Thursday night at 8:30 we gathered to watch *A Different World*, and it made us feel connected in a way.When I think about the more than 60 women who came forward, my first thought is: that many people aren't lying. Even if one person tells the truth, it changes everything.In 2015—around the time the New Yorker reporting was circulating and more women were speaking—I started writing fan fiction centered on the Huxtable family at the moment Cliff Huxtable dies. I “killed” Cliff Huxtable to push back on the idea that Bill Cosby was “America's dad.” That moniker belonged to Cliff Huxtable—a fictional character written by an artist who created something meaningful and also did something horrific.We can't see Cliff the same way because he wears Bill Cosby's face, but they are not the same person—one of them isn't even real. Writing the series helped me illustrate that tension, and it eventually became a scholarly project.During the pandemic we hosted a virtual series with 51 artists, scholars, and actors who read chapters and then joined post-show discussions on the themes. You can find all of that through the website, and it's also the easiest way to contact me.BEN: Wow. Professor, thank you for all the, for your time today, but also for all the good work you're doing in so many different spaces.TERÉSA: Thank you. Thank you. And I look forward to listening to the podcast even more. I'm sorry that I'm just now getting hip to your great work, but I tell you what, I am going to tune in and probably hit you up with some questions and excited remarks shortly thereafter.BEN: I love it.That was my conversation with Professor Dowell-Vest. If you enjoyed it, share it with a friend. Have a great day. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benbo.substack.com

This episode dives deep into the crossroads of music, culture, media, sports, and real-life economics, asking one central question: Who — and what — do we actually value anymore? The conversation opens with a sharp breakdown of music and award culture, questioning whether promiscuous lyrics and algorithm-driven hits have diluted the meaning of awards — or music itself. The hosts debate whether award shows still matter in an era ruled by streams, virality, and online moments, while spotlighting the glaring absence of recognition for legends like Keith Sweat and New Edition. That leads to a broader conversation about how Black music is historically undervalued, which artists were overlooked in their prime, and why ownership still matters — from sampling debates to Prince's refusal to let Purple Rain be touched. The segment also tackles forced genre crossovers and whether modern male R&B still centers women or prioritizes ego and image. From there, the show pivots into pop culture and media moments, reacting to Jim Jones' studio setup, Rihanna's “gone off ASAP” comment, and the ongoing disconnect between what men say they want versus what they respond to in strong women. The crew debates whether celebrities overshare as a branding strategy or sabotage themselves, and whether cancel culture is real — or simply tied to profitability. At the sports checkpoint, the NFL playoffs spark debate around surprises, disappointments, and the growing expectation that athletes must now entertain as much as they perform. Cam Newton's viral vocabulary moment opens a broader discussion on intelligence, reading culture, and whether society critiques how people speak more than how they perform. The hosts also explore why outspoken athletes face harsher backlash than underperforming ones. The episode then zooms out to economy, society, and real life, unpacking the closure of familiar DMV nightlife staples and what that signals about spending habits, economic pressure, and changing priorities. Are people actually broke — or just more selective? Why does everything feel like a subscription now? And is corporate America quietly collapsing, or simply reshaping itself behind the scenes? Closing out, the conversation turns introspective with social media and identity, examining whether podcasts have replaced blogs as today's opinion leaders, if everyone being a “brand” has killed authenticity, and whether therapy language is being overused online. The episode ends with a sobering question: Does going viral help more careers than it ruins?

Jazz, in particular, has played a central role in this lineage. From John Coltrane's “Alabama,” to Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln's We Insist! Freedom Now Suite, from Nina Simone's “Mississippi Goddamn” to Charles Mingus' “Fables of Faubus,” jazz has always spoken truth to power. That tradition continues today, ascontemporary jazz musicians compose artistic eulogies for Oscar Grant III, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, and George Floyd; celebrate the nation's first Black president; and reaffirm that “Black Is Beautiful,” more than 60 years after the phrase became a unifying call within the Black PowerMovement. Jazz also chronicled the life and journey of Dr. King in real time, beginning with his emergence as a young preacher and activist in the early 1950s, and has continued to honor his legacy in the decades since his life was cut short. On thisspecial episode of Milestones, we explore the role jazz played inadvancing King's philosophy and celebrating his extraordinary impact as one of the most consequential leaders in American history with NEA Jazz Master and four-time GRAMMY-winning artist and educator Terri Lyne Carrington, GRAMMY-winning bassist and vocalist Ben Williams, and GRAMMY-nominated pianist and curator Orrin Evans. Together, with host Angélika Beener, they reflect on pieces like Herbie Hancock's 1969 “I Have a Dream,” and more, examining their cultural impact and role in the musical evolution of jazz. Hip-hop historians T.L. Cross and WBGO's own Stevan Smith also join the conversation,shedding new light on “King Holiday,” the 1986 hip-hop and R&B anthem that united an ensemble of rising stars—from New Edition and Run-DMC to Whitney Houston and Stephanie Mills. With the late Dexter Scott King at the helm, Kurtis Blow was tasked with assembling a collective to create an anthem for thenext generation – one that would honor Dr. King's legacy and serve as the soundtrack for the inaugural MLK holiday celebration, 40 years ago. The iconic scholar, author, global thought leader and visionary Dr. Angela Davis joins as a very special guest, offering remarkable insights on this milestone anniversary.  

'The View' co-hosts share their unusual holiday traditions! Then, the co-hosts share their favorite gifts of the 2025 season. Actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani discusses earning his first Golden Globe nomination for his comedy special 'Night Thoughts,' his holiday traditions and grappling with aging pets.  R&B legends New Edition discuss their upcoming tour and ring in the holiday spirit with 'All I Want for Christmas is My Girl' and 'Candy Girl.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MUSICApple Music released its year-end data, and 2025 was good to Kendrick Lamar. He and SZA had the top song of the year in the U.S., with "Luther". Morgan Wallen had a good year, too. We discuss the the Top 10:On the Global chart, the #1 song was "APT." by ROSE and Bruno Mars. "Luther" came in second. Even though Kendrick had a great year, he did NOT accomplish his main goal, which was to END DRAKE. He was Apple's most-streamed artist GLOBALLY in 2025. Willie Nelson is tired of the internet trying to kill him off . . . and he finally said so in the most Willie way possible. https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2025/12/01/willie-nelson-sounds-off-on-the-endless-amount-of-ai-slop-about-him-if-you-believe-those-death-stories-one-more-time/ Think you can dodge Wham! this holiday season? Think again. Whamageddon is the ultimate holiday survival game. The challenge? Make it till Christmas Eve without hearing Wham!'s “Last Christmas.” Sounds easy, right? Nope. This song is everywhere, from here on the radio to shops to the dentist's office. The rules are simple: if you hear the original 1984 version of the song, you're out and have to post your fail to #Whamageddon. But covers and remixes? Totally safe. The song is hard to escape … So, be careful out there. And good luck! https://www.aol.com/articles/think-beat-whamageddon-dodge-one-205519330.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9zdGF0aWNzLnRlYW1zLmNkbi5vZmZpY2UubmV0Lw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAE4LKFNU0obfYftLM3HS0I3IXT_4AMPdBHCN-dMHo1M-dws6Qq0VHTcF4fc2qyJdxXb02DCE_XrcWpU8FOGBgHrgBwDq-gfmY3loC0GtJOf9JCAIbMJrXuLpwLMz2lUYMDjtFC5REf3ACTxe5qsAYFGl2jfiv__btgFG-1mFXoNi TVThe Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting: The famous tree will be lit tonight during Christmas in Rockefeller Center, a two-hour special airing live from New York City on NBC and simulcast on Peacock. Reba McEntire is hosting the event, which includes performances by Marc Anthony, Halle Bailey, Michael Bublé, Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, New Edition, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Gwen Stefani, and the Radio City Rockettes. The tree will remain on display until mid-January 2026. "Full House" star Dave Coulier is going through another health battle. He beat Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma seven months ago, and in October, doctors found TONGUE cancer during a routine scan. Dave shared the news on "Today" yesterday. Quote, "It turned out that I have P16 squamous carcinoma at the base of my tongue. I said to the doctors, 'Well, did this happen because of the lymphoma?' And they said, 'Totally unrelated.'" https://www.today.com/health/news/dave-coulier-tongue-cancer-rcna245598 "Stranger Things 5" had the second-biggest premiere of any Netflix original series. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/stranger-things-5-premiere-week-ratings-netflix-1236438569/ David Letterman will interview Michael B. Jordan, Mr. Beast, and Jason Bateman on the new season of "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction". https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/letterman-netflix-guests-michael-b-jordan-mrbeast-jason-bateman-1236439487/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: If you keep up with Quentin Tarantino, you probably already know his deep love for "Toy Story 3". So it'll come as no surprise to see it on his list of the Top 20 Movies of the 21st Century. Tarantino set only one rule for himself: Only one film per director. Chuck Norris, at 85 years old, is still focused on fitness and recently posted a workout update on Instagram. https://www.cinemablend.com/television/chuck-norris-at-85-workout-update-didnt-know-i-needed AND FINALLYHate her or love her, you can't deny that Kim Kardashian knows a thing or two about business. That's why she has her own MasterClass launching tomorrow. https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/02/kim-kardashian-masterclass-business-ten-kimmandments/There's a sneak peek online that includes what she calls her Ten Kimmandments to building your brand and business.AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Mal says New Edition is better than Boyz II Men and the Jackson 5, Demaris is feelin' Summer Walker's new project "Finally Over It", Wale claims he's never trusting a rapper again after J. Cole released :False Prophets after a conversation they had, and Rory, Mal, and Demaris figure out when it's appropriate for women to shoot their shot. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Usually we got a guest for y'all on Thursdays, but this week we're flipping the schedule. Seasonal depression is real, but we got you with a new episode earlier in the week than usual. Usher suing Bryan-Michael Cox has Rory interrogating Mal about DVSN's "If I Get Caught" music video and where the funds came from. There is no reason why anybody should be throwing down at a Leon Thomas concert. Mal translates for Wale 'cause he wasn't standing ten toes down during his Breakfast Club interview. Plus, Mal thinks New Edition might be the greatest music group of all-time, but can they win a Verzuz against the Jackson 5? #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.