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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KThe latest Notorious Mass Effect segment dives deep into the explosive legal battle between Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams. In a federal civil complaint filed on January 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Chad Hugo (51), co-founder of The Neptunes and N.E.R.D., accuses Pharrell Williams (52) of withholding royalties and profits, breaching fiduciary duty, concealing financial records, and systematically denying contractual and ownership rights across their iconic ventures.Hugo claims Pharrell has controlled revenues for years from The Neptunes and N.E.R.D., leaving him without his rightful share of album sales, streaming royalties, touring income, merchandise deals, trademarks, and licensing. He alleges being owed $325,000–$575,000 specifically from the 2017 N.E.R.D. album No One Ever Really Dies, with total potential damages ranging from $750,000 to over $1 million in unpaid royalties. Hugo also asserts he contributed to nearly 50 studio sessions between 2019–2021—providing production, composition, and sound design—yet was denied publishing shares, record royalties, and proper attribution as Pharrell took full credit.The dispute highlights ongoing issues with transparency: since 2021, Hugo has requested monthly statements, full financial records, third-party royalty reports, and annual accounts, receiving only limited documents. Review of these shows minimal revenue allocated to him, inconsistent with The Neptunes' massive commercial success. Hugo claims a 50% ownership interest in related entities and points to N.E.R.D. Music LLC's operating agreement (founded around 2014 with Pharrell, Hugo, and Shay Haley), which mandates routine disclosures and defined income splits—allegedly violated as Pharrell entered deals, including partnerships like Adidas, without consultation or disclosure.Hugo seeks a judicial declaration of his rights and Pharrell's obligations, full accounting, recovery of withheld profits, and punitive damages for alleged willful, fraudulent, and malicious conduct. A jury trial is requested.Pharrell's response, via statements to outlets like Billboard and USA TODAY, calls the lawsuit "premature," noting a standard accounting review is underway. His team insists there may not even be a dispute and affirms that any owed money will be paid, expressing good faith and respect for their shared history.This marks the second major clash, following Hugo's 2024 suit over Pharrell's alleged attempt to secure sole control of The Neptunes trademark—still pending into 2026 and escalating their rift to no communication.As pioneers behind hits for Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, and more—inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2022—The Neptunes' legacy now faces this high-stakes conflict amid Pharrell's prominent 2026 year.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Taylor Swift has been named as part of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, entering in her first year of eligibility! The Taylor Seminars wanted to congratulate her by going through the list of five songs she submitted for consideration:"All Too Well (10 Minute Version")"Love Story""Blank Space""Anti-Hero""The Last Great American Dynasty"Our hosts Exquisite & Hannah go through each song in chronological order, discussing why each song deserved its place on the list and why we think it was chosen. We loved the episode as we got to celebrate Taylor's depth and breath in songwriting & success. **Quick note: Hannah said Taylor is the youngest person to be inducted into the Songwriters HOF, but she's actually the youngest female person to be inducted. We apologize for the error!Want to support Exquisite on her journey to becoming a professor? Donate here: https://gofund.me/ceaf3b27dEnjoy the episode? Support The TaylorSeminars on Ko-fi! ❤️And don't forget to join the conversation with #EvermoreSeminars on X/Twitter Follow us on Twitter:- @taylorseminars- @sippingaugust(Hannah)- @exquisitewill(Exquisite)Cover Art by Alef Vernon: - @alefvernonarton Instagram- @alefvernonon Twitter Follow Alef on Patreon
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Jackie The Joke Man Needs WELLNESS CHECK?!https://youtu.be/1mwQ1v4gkLEOpie battles a savage flu with DayQuil disasters and Z-Packs while Ron the Waiter unleashes savage roasts on Patriots hype, Bills tears, and playoff upsets that could flip the script. From Jackie the Joke Man's epic dementia-level meltdown to Trump exhaustion rants and Songwriters Hall of Fame bombshells (Taylor Swift? Kiss?!), this wild morning rant delivers the unfiltered, gut-busting laughs you crave—hit play before the next snowstorm hits!
“When does a career‑defining honor turn into a full‑blown celebrity meltdown?”That's the question hanging in the air during this can't‑miss episode of The Ben and Skin Show, as Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray tumble headfirst into music history, birthday chaos, and one of the ugliest entertainment industry dust‑ups in recent memory.The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class is revealed, and Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at 36, prompting genuine admiration from the crew — until real‑world drama crashes the party.What should be a celebratory moment quickly becomes complicated as the guys unpack leaked text messages and the ongoing Blake Lively / Justin Baldoni / Ryan Reynolds situation, with Taylor suddenly caught in the crossfire. Skin sums up the entire mess with brutal clarity:“It's Reservoir Dogs — everyone's pointing a gun at each other.”
The Blizzard of 2026 slams the brakes on travel out of LAX and sends shoppers into a full-on grocery grab. Lou Penrose digs into listener talkbacks on why a 48-hour storm triggers stockpiling madness, tracks an ice storm stretching from Texas to Virginia, and asks the big survival question: how long could you really last on what’s in your kitchen? Plus, a lighter turn as the Songwriters Hall of Fame list dropsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame list drops—and Lou Penrose isn’t holding back. He weighs in on the legends, the head-scratchers, and the very bad songs, then shares a hilarious family argument sparked by a BLONDIE track and reminisces about the pre-Google days of wildly misheard lyrics. Lou also checks in on the ice storm hammering multiple states with power outages and travel shutdowns. research claims your cell phone might be hurting your brain, and major spirits brands are drowning in a $22 billion pile of unsold booze.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MUSICGene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins have been elected in the Performing Songwriters category for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. At 36, Taylor is the youngest female to achieve this honor.In the Non-Performing Songwriters category, those elected are:Walter Afanasieff (for Mariah Carey) - "All I Want For Christmas Is You," "My All," "Hero," and "One Sweet Day"Terry Britten and Graham Lyle (for Tina Turner) - "What's Love Got To Do With It" and "We Don't Need Another Hero," and for Cliff Richard - "Devil Woman"Christopher “Tricky” Stewart - "Umbrella" (Rihanna), "Single Ladies" and "Break My Soul" (Beyonce), "Obsessed" (Mariah Carey), and "Just Fine" (Mary J. Blige)To be nominated, a songwriter with a catalog of notable songs qualifies for induction 20 years after their first commercial release of a song. The induction ceremony will be held on June 11th in New York City.Among those nominated but who fell short this year were:Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings - The Guess WhoDavid Byrne - Talking HeadsSarah McLachlanPink - real name Alecia B. MooreBoz ScaggsLL Cool J - real name James Todd Smith Maynard James Keenan's Puscifer will screen their concert film Normal Isn't: Puscifer Live at The Pacific Stock Exchange from February 6th through the 8th for free at 100 independent record stores. The film will then go on sale February 9th through the band's website. Phil Collins turns 75 on January 30th, and things aren't going great. https://consequence.net/2026/01/phil-collins-health-update-2026/ TVKaramo Brown reportedly fell out with his "Queer Eye" costars because they were talking behind his back . . . and his mother overheard it. https://www.tmz.com/2026/01/21/queer-eye-karamo-brown-hot-mic-rift-hosts/ William Shatner went viral the other day for eating cereal behind the wheel. But it turns out it was all for Kellogg's Super Bowl commercial. He took a few publicity photos at different locations, including the behind the wheel shot, which he says is one of the silliest photos he's ever taken. Shatner says the actual commercial will be him inside a spaceship. Here are a few other Super Bowl commercials we can expect to see: 1. Post Malone, Shane Gillis, and Peyton Manning are returning as the "Big Men on the Cul-de-Sac" for Bud Light. Instead of a neighborhood block party, they're on their way to a wedding with a keg of Bud Light.2. Liquid I.V. released a short clip of Rumi from "Kpop Demon Hunters" . . . singing a cover of Phil Collins' "Against All Odds". Netflix's revival of the talent show "Star Search" is live, and one of the singers, Bear Bailey, had signed up to sing Jelly Roll's song "Hard Fought Hallelujah" before Jelly was announced as a judge on the show. Bear's performance had Jelly in tears and speechless for a while. Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White married her longtime partner, John Donaldson, in a private ceremony, the 68-year-old announced on Instagram Wednesday.“Surprise! We got married!” White wrote, sharing a photo from the celebration with Donaldson carrying her in his arms. The couple, together since meeting at a 2012 barbecue, said they “wanted to make it official” after more than a decade of dating.White has been a fixture on the hit game show since 1982 and now co-hosts alongside Ryan Seacrest following Pat Sajak's retirement. She was previously married to restaurateur George Santo Pietro, with whom she shares two adult children. Kristen Bell will return to host the 32nd Annual Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA on March 1st. https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/kristen-bell-host-sag-aftra-actor-awards-1236636289/ If you've been planning to pick up a Nintendo Switch 2, you might want to act fast. Industry insiders are noticing that the cost of the high-tech parts inside the console, like memory and storage, has been quietly climbing, which means Nintendo might have to raise the price of the Switch 2. It wouldn't be such a radical move as the PlayStation and Xbox have already increased the prices of their consoles after releasing them to the public. Netflix has canceled both "The Vince Staples Show" and "The Abandons." https://deadline.com/2026/01/the-abandons-the-vince-staples-show-canceled-netflix-1236691960/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: The Mel Brooks documentary, "The 99 Year Old Man", includes posthumous interviews with David Lynch and Rob Reiner. It airs in two parts, tonight and tomorrow ON HBO. https://nypost.com/2026/01/21/entertainment/mel-brooks-doc-will-include-posthumous-interviews-with-david-lynch-rob-reiner-its-a-tribute/ The annual Goop Valentine's Day gift guide is here. And as usual, it includes a wide range of vibrators . . . including one you wear around your neck called the Vesper Mini. It's 2.75 inches long, has variable speeds and . . . it's waterproof! And if you feel like taking things to the next level, you can kick it into TURBO MODE. The price for pleasure, in this case, is $165.For his-n-hers action, there's also The Hug. It wraps around him, but it stimulates both of you at the same time. And for just $79. Ladies, if you really want him to have a VD he'll never forget, you can throw down $10,000 to design your own lingerie. That price gets you a session with an actual designer, and together you to come up with your own three-piece collection. AND FINALLY – it's time for the RIZZIE RAZZIES:The Golden Raspberry Awards, known as the Razzies, has announced the nominations for its 46th edition. Here are the nominees: WORST PICTURE “The Electric State” “Hurry Up Tomorrow” “Snow White” (2025) “Star Trek: Section 31” “War of the Worlds” (2025) WORST ACTOR Dave Bautista / “In the Lost Lands” Ice Cube / “War of the Worlds” Scott Eastwood / “Alarum” Jared Leto / “Tron: Ares” Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye / “Hurry Up Tomorrow” WORST ACTRESS Ariana DeBose / “Love Hurts” Milla Jovovich / “In the Lost Lands” Natalie Portman / “Fountain of Youth” Rebel Wilson / “Bride Hard” Michelle Yeoh / “Star Trek: Section 31” WORST REMAKE/RIP-OFF/SEQUEL “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2025) “Five Nights at Freddy's 2” “Smurfs” (2025) “Snow White” (2025) “War of the Worlds” (2025) WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Anna Chlumsky / “Bride Hard” Ema Horvath / “The Strangers: Chapter 2” Scarlet Rose Stallone / “Gunslingers” Kacey Rohl / “Star Trek: Section 31” Isis Valverde / “Alarum” WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR All Seven Artificial Dwarfs / “Snow White” (2025) Nicolas Cage / “Gunslingers” Stephen Dorff / “Bride Hard” Greg Kinnear / “Off the Grid” Sylvester Stallone / “Alarum” WORST SCREEN COMBO All Seven Dwarfs / “Snow White” (2025) James Corden & Rihanna / “Smurfs” (2025) Ice Cube & His Zoom Camera / “War of the Worlds” (2025) Robert DeNiro & Robert DeNiro (as Frank & Vito) / “The Alto Knights” The Weeknd & His Colossal Ego / “Hurry Up Tomorrow” WORST DIRECTOR Rich Lee / “War of the Worlds” (2025) Olatunde Osunsanmi / “Star Trek: Section 31” The Russo Brothers / “The Electric State” Trey Edward Shults / “Hurry Up Tomorrow” Marc Webb / “Snow White” (2025) WORST SCREENPLAY “The Electric State” / Screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Adapted from the illustrated novel by Simon Stalenhag. “Hurry Up Tomorrow” / Screenplay by Trey Edward Shults, Abel Tesfaye, Reza Fahim “Snow White” (2025) / Screenplay by Erin Cressida Wilson and a bunch of others too numerous to mention. Drawing from the original fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. “Star Trek: Section 31” / Screenplay by Craig Sweeny with original story concept developed by Bo Yeon Kim & Erika Lippoldt “War of the Worlds” (2025) / Screen Story and Screenplay by Kenny Golde and screenplay by Marc Hyman, adapting (or destroying) the classic novel by H.G. Wells. 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Alanis Morissette and Taylor Swift are being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Speaking of Taylor Swift… I guess we can read her text messages now. Bob tries to summarize the latest on the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni case. Pokemon is big money, apparently. This story isn't how you want to bring a child into the world, so let's just play When Did That Happen?
Hour 1: ‘Sinners' has broken the all-time Oscar nomination record 16 noms. Plenty more on the Oscar noms tomorrow! Bob's Movie Club has your next assignment: ‘High Fidelity.' The mystery behind William Shatner's car cereal has been revealed. Phil Collins isn't doing so hot. Here's what you need to know about sports this weekend. Whimsy, ever heard of it? A purposeful car accident that saved a mom's life. Plus, it's never too late for your dream wedding! Hour 2: Netflix has become the platform for comedy, and this festival takes it IRL. Nikki Glaser, John Mulaney, Kevin Hart, and basically every big name in comedy is on the lineup. SF's own comedy The Razzies are honoring the “worst” in this year's entertainment. Will anyone famous show up to the ceremony? ‘Snow White' is nominated along with the ‘War of the Worlds' remake. Email us for advice! Or for whatever, I guess: BadAdvice973@gmail.com. Are rainbows the only whimsical weather? Vinnie says cats were soldiers in WW1. Thank this guy for frozen margaritas. A woman goes viral for writing a theme song for Dr. Pepper. Warning: it will get stuck in your head. SF parents are putting their tweens and teens in Waymos - alone. (46:17) Hour 3: Valentines Day is just around the corner, and the Goop Gift Guide isn't disappointing! One of the gift ideas sparks a moment of sharing between Sarah, Vinnie, and the gang! The San Francisco mall is officially closing on Monday. What's going to happen to the building?! A new Bay Area city is being built for 400,000 people - and here's why it will take 40 years. Vinnie is still looking for the best hot sauce. Women are fantasizing about their book crushes. Dave Chappell finds comedy in everything. If you're feeling cold, at least you aren't living in this ice castle. (1:32:47) Hour 4: Alanis Morissette and Taylor Swift are being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Speaking of Taylor Swift… I guess we can read her text messages now. Bob tries to summarize the latest on the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni case. Pokemon is big money, apparently. This story isn't how you want to bring a child into the world, so let's just play When Did That Happen? (2:13:27)
President Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, addressing European allies as tensions rise over his Greenland demands. Mr. Trump demanded immediate negotiations to acquire the terriroty and claimed he wouldn't use force. Ed O'Keefe reports. An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady." Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more. On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how. "CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports. Across the U.S., divorce rates are down - except among people who are older than 50. It's part of a trend called "gray divorce," which often happens when kids are grown and have left the home. Lisa Ling has more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today, Australia observes a formal National Day of Mourning to honour the 15 people whose lives were taken in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. How is the country marking this moment of reflection? And how can you at home do the same? Plus, Mamamia’s Annaliese Todd weighs in on the modern shift toward preferring daughters and makes the case for raising the next generation of actually good men.And in headlines today, the coalition between the Liberals and Nationals looks to be on the brink of failing again after frontbenchers from the regional party tendered their mass resignations, only for Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to reject them; US President Donald Trump has ruled out the use of force in his bid to control Greenland, but said in a speech in Davos that no other country can secure the Danish territory; Prince Harry held back tears as he said the Daily Mail had made his wife Meghan's life "an absolute misery" during his appearance in the witness box at London's High Court in his privacy lawsuit against the paper's publisher; Taylor Swift and Alanis Morissette have been named among the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia writer Audio Producer: Jacob Round Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back with season 4!!! And the episode starts with probably the longest chitty chat ever. There was loads to talk about with our obsession over the Stranger Things finale and all our “predicky-dicks” for Taylor Swift's 2026. Maybe she'll release a single? Perhaps be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame? Is the wedding imminent?! Reputation Vault Tracks? Our eyes and ears are always tuned in but we can't help but feel at ease during a quiet time in the Swiftie world such as this. The song this week showcases the most baby Taylor and the innocence she felt at the young age of 13 when she wrote this song. Rachel is partaking in Dry January, and Sam didn't feel comfortable making an alcoholic drink for this adolescent song. So mocktails it is! But why did Taylor choose this song to perform on her very last night of the Eras Tour? Tune in to find out!
[REBROADCAST FROM June 10, 2025] On June 6, The Doobie Brothers, now reunited with Michael McDonald, released their latest album, Walk This Road. And on June 12, the band is being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ahead of their induction, tune in for a Listening Party with all four members: Michael McDonald, Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee.
Donna Summer, widely known as the Queen of Disco, has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, honoring her work as a songwriter who helped reshape popular music. The induction ceremony took place in Los Angeles, with her family in attendance.Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Swift is officially nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and our own panel of Swifties are celebrating the only way we know how — by turning it into a competitive draft. But there's a catch... We cannot pick any of the five songs Taylor submitted herself. In this episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, Nick, Ana, Amy, and Lacey each take turns drafting their personal five-song lineup that they believe best represents Taylor's songwriting mastery — from lyrical gut-punches to iconic storytelling to pop perfection. And once someone chooses a song, it's off the table forever. Yes… feelings are hurt. Strategies crumble, and the TTPD gloves come off! Hear our passionate defenses, surprising picks, heated moments over a fan fav snack size song, and even a little friendly chaos over drafting order. We cover everything from classics like Our Song and You Belong With Me to deep-cut heartbreakers, folklore masterpieces, and songs that showcase her evolution from teenage prodigy to generational songwriter. We also ask: Which songs should represent Taylor's entire 20-year career? Which of her lyrics hit hardest for Songwriters Hall of Fame voters? And why didn't any of us pick something from a particular album… yet? Stick around to hear everyone's final five-song sets — and tell us yours! Subscribe, share your picks with us, and let's manifest Taylor becoming the youngest inductee ever. Stay Connected with 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Join the conversation in our exclusive Lobster Lounge: station.page/13 Contact the Podcast Voicemail: (689) 214-1313 Email: the13podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the13podcast TikTok: @the13podcast Twitter/X: @the13TSpodcast YouTube: 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Follow the Hosts Ana – @anaszabo13 Lacey – @laceygee13 Amy – @amysnichols Nick – @heynickadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with Elvis Costello. ABOUT ELVIS COSTELLOReleased between 1977 and 1979, Elvis Costello's first three albums—My Aim is True, This Year's Model, and Armed Forces—were all included in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. That early period of his recording career yielded now-classic singles such as “Alison,” “Watching the Detectives,” “Pump it Up,” “Radio Radio,” “Oliver's Army,” “Accidents Will Happen,” and others.Though he established his career as a rock artist and reached commercial heights in the US with the pop hit “Everyday I Write the Book,” Costello's more than thirty studio albums cover a breathtaking range of stylistic ground, from Almost Blue, his early 1980s album of country covers, to The Juliet Letters, his 1993 collaboration with The Brodsky Quartet, to North, an album of ballads partially inspired by his wife Diana Krall that topped Billboard's Jazz chart in 2003, to Il Sogno, his first full-length orchestral work, which was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, and topped Billboard's classical chart in 2004, to Wise Up Ghost, a 2013 collaboration with Questlove and The Roots. In between, he's continued to release albums both solo and with his bands The Attractions, The Imposters, and The Sugarcanes. Always an adventurous collaborator, Costello entered into a fruitful songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney that yielded more than a dozen songs, including Costello's Top 10 single “Veronica” and McCartney's “My Brave Face.” He went on to release entire collaborative albums with Richard Harvey, Burt Bacharach, Allen Toussaint, and others. He has written lyrics for compositions by Charles Mingus, Billy Strayhorn and Oscar Peterson, as well as musical settings for lyrics by Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. His songs have been covered by a range of artists including George Jones, Chet Baker, Dusty Springfield, and Solomon Burke. Costello has been nominated for fourteen Grammy awards, two of which he won, as well as an Academy Award for co-writing “The Scarlet Tide” with T-Bone Burnett for the film Cold Mountain. He has received two Ivor Novello awards for Songwriting, the Americana Music Association's Lifetime Achievement in Songwriting award, and the ASCAP Founder's Award, which was presented by Burt Bacharach. He was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and was named one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine. His genre-stretching new album, Hey Clockface, was recorded in Helsinki and Paris, and was released on October 30. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Taylor Swift is now the youngest person ever nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Curious on what exactly that means? Allow us to explain the process of how one becomes nominated, and why this is a big deal for Taylor Swift the songwriter.Do you think that Taylor Swift's fanbase is the general public? Or are Swifties just loud and loyal to their namesake? Let's consider Taylor's reach to the masses in a new way.In this week's edition of our new segment "Stacking the Subs," Ella brings in an article titled "Learning how to explain why you like what you like." Listen for tips on how to talk with other people about your favorite fandoms... without feeling the need to justify why you like something.Finally, we talk all things interpolations with our fourth track from the Life of a Showgirl, Father Figure. What even is an interpolation anyway? Hear our passion for this song as we tell you all about how this song compares to George Michael's track of the same name.Don't miss out on all the fun and Taylor Swift content you could ever need on our Instagram! As always, we are thankful for you and we love chatting with you each week. Talk soon!
Frank Hannon and Dave Rude of Tesla join Eddie Trunk to discuss their recent Las Vegas residency and plans for new music. The guitar duo reflects on their 20-year musical partnership, the importance of personal chemistry in a band, and how they've maintained Tesla's authentic sound over four decades. Frank opens up about his emotional instrumental solo album 'Reflections' and the personal losses that inspired it, while the pair share insights about Tesla's upcoming covers project showcasing Jeff Keith's vocal abilities. They also discuss their relationships with other musicians, including Warren DeMartini and Carlos Cavazo, and the importance of trust and consistency in a long-running band. Then, Rik Emmett joins Eddie Trunk to share insights about Triumph's potential future featuring Brent Fitz, Phil X, and Todd Kerns as core members, with original members making occasional appearances. He reflects on his evolution from rock star to writer, his recent induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and his creative projects including poetry books and new music. He discusses the physical limitations of aging as a performer, particularly with his vocal range, while maintaining his disciplined approach to creativity and also touches on Rush's upcoming tour and his admiration for Alex Lifeson's artistic versatility beyond music. Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don't forget to follow Eddie on X and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
As the Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 100th birthday this week, we hear from its longest-serving member.Whisperin' Bill Anderson hasn't just weathered a 65-year music career, he's thrived through versatility. A six-time Songwriter of the Year winner, he's a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His songs have earned Grammy nominations, Dove Awards, the ACM Poets Award, and BMI's first Country Music Songwriting Icon honor. He's written for himself and legends like Vince Gill and Brad Paisley. He made it to Hollywood and back. Last year he released his 73rd album. At the center of it all has been the Grand Ole Opry. He joins This Is Nashville to talk about his love and reverence for the institution and all that's going on in "Whisperworld."
How do you celebrate a 40-year music career? If you're Blue Rodeo, you tour Canada in 40 dates, and the last two are in Massey Hall. We're showcasing Blue Rodeo with separate one-on-one interviews with co-founders and co-writers/singers Greg Keelor and Jim Cuddy. , Blue Rodeo and the guys have multiple Junos, Hall of Fame inductions, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Canadian Walk of Fame Orders of Canada, a really good documentary and just this year, a stamp and a beer. To me, I hear the sound of Canada in their high harmonies. They started out as a hot bar band after returning from a disappointing series of months in New York. New York said "You can't have two lead singers and you can't do country, rock and roots. You must have a clear image of who the audience sees you as". Back in Canada. None of that existed. We loved them just as they were. The boys knew where they belonged, and it showed up in the joy of their music. Enjoy this conversation between three music fans who lived those 40 years. And are still friends
Last week it was announced that Taylor Swift has been nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Nora and Nathan talk about the nomination and the five songs she selected to represent herself as a songwriter (9:11). Then, they each pick their own five Taylor Swift songs that they would submit to the Songwriters Hall of Fame (37:08). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with Stax legend David Porter.ABOUT DAVID PORTER Named one of Rolling Stone magazine's “100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time,” Porter is best known for his songwriting partnership with Isaac Hayes that helped define the sound of Memphis's legendary Stax Records. As the first African American staff songwriter at Stax, Porter, along with his partner, wrote and produced songs such as “B-A-B-Y” for Carla Thomas, “Your Good Thing (Is About to End)”—an R&B hit for Mable John that later became a pop and R&B smash for Lou Rawls, and his own recording of “Can't See You When I Want To.” Hayes and Porter are best known, however, for their work with Sam & Dave, including such classic hits as “You Don't Know Like I Know,” “You Got Me Hummin',” “Hold On! I'm Comin'” (which later became a country hit for Waylon Jennings and Jerry Reed), “Soul Man” (which became a hit a second time thanks to the Blues Brothers), “I Thank You” (which was later covered by ZZ Top), and “When Something is Wrong with My Baby” (which was reimagined as a memorable duet between Otis Redding and Carla Thomas, a country hit for Sonny James, and an adult contemporary hit for Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville). The list of artists who've covered Porter's songs includes Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, William Bell, Melissa Ethridge, Bonnie Raitt, Garth Brooks, Etta James, Celine Dion, Wilson Pickett, George Benson, Dusty Springfield, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Staple Singers, Solomon Burke, James Brown, Eric Clapton, B. B. King, Tina Turner, Jackie Wilson, and more. His songs have been used as samples in countless recordings by artists such as Jay-Z, Eminem, Wu-Tang Clan, The Notorious B.I.G., Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, and others. A highly celebrated giant among celebrated songwriters, Porter was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textOn this Episode Tom and Bert introduce another "Reel Dealz" Hall of Fame inductee (This is our next Performer with many more to follow in the future)Today's Podcast will cover an artist that has been criminally "overlooked" by many music moguls and writers. Her Music speaks for itself and Tom and Bert will give you their take and tell you why you must not dismiss this amazing Producer, Writer and Performer!We introduce you to an artist who sold over 220 Million records worldwide with 19-- #1 Singles on the Billboard Top 100 charts and dubbed by Billboard in 2019 as the #1 Female Artist of ALL TIME with multiple Grammy Awards and many other accolades..........The incomparable Mariah Carey!!Listen in as we go through her early beginnings and her rise over a 30+ year career in the Music Industry. CHAPTERS:(1:33) Intro - Mariah's outstanding accomplishments and qualifiers(3:07) Here is Mariah Carey! (6:26) Mariah's early musical genius during her childhood and her intro to Tommy Mottolo at Sony/Columbia Records(8:49) Mariah's First LP and the Hits keep on coming!(12:04) "All I Want for Christmas is You" breaks streaming records(16:14) #1 Hits in every year thru the Decade of the 1990's(21:31) Mariah's collaborations with other artists and her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame(25:45) Mariah's accolades, Trivia and our case for her immediate induction into the Rock n Roll HOF and that's a Wrap!!Enjoy the Show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well
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Send us a textRichard Carpenter is renowned for his work with The Carpenters. Richard's sister, Karen Carpenter, was the lead singer of the band. The Carpenters rose to fame in the 1970s and reinvented the genre of soft rock. This podcast vehemently believes in The Carpenters' deserved recognition of all they have achieved. Now that the Songwriters Hall of Fame has nominated Richard Carpenter for his incredible talent in songwriting, we want to start gathering support to have the Hall of Fame also recognize the band, The Carpenters. Hey podcast fans- let's all work together to get them nominated! Get ready to hear some amazing songs and songwriting in this episode. Finally, Jeff pays tribute to Warren McVea of the 1970 Super Bowl Champs Kansas City Chiefs. Our sincere condolences to the family of Warren McVea on his passing this past week. He will always be in our hearts. Go football!
MUSICSammy Hagar has commented on the arrest last Saturday of 58-year old Ronnie Putnam, an overweight Illinois man who claimed to be Hagar at several Mount Vernon, Illinois-area businesses, including two banks and a vape shop where he attempted to open accounts under the name Sammy Hagar Enterprises, LLC. https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKoZ39CJPy/The Doors‘ 2009 documentary, When You're Strange, will be shown again in theaters on December 4th and 6th in celebration of the band's 60th anniversary. Narrated by Johnny Depp, the film has been remastered in 4K, with a new introduction from surviving Doors members John Densmore and Robby Krieger. Premiering at the showings will be the new performance of “Riders on the Storm,” which was done in partnership with Playing for Change, and features 20 musicians, including Lukas and Micah Nelson, and Rami Jaffee from the Foo Fighters. Tickets are on sale at WhenYoureStrangeMovie.com.Iron Maiden have announced North American dates for their Run for Your Lives tour. With Megadeth opening and Anthrax on select dates, it will run from August 29th in Toronto through October 2nd in Mexico City with 10 U.S. dates in between. Tickets go on sale on October 31st at IronMaiden.com. Britney Spears has reportedly been "spiraling" since Kevin Federline released his tell-all memoir. She was seen behaving erratically at a restaurant Wednesday night, and on her drive home. https://pagesix.com/2025/10/23/celebrity-news/video-shows-britney-spears-driving-erratically-after-night-out-as-she-spirals-over-ex-kevin-federlines-bombshell-memoir/The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its slate of nominees for its Class of 2026. In the Performing Songwriters category you have:Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell - AmericaDavid Byrne - Talking HeadsRichard Carpenter - The CarpentersHarry Wayne Casey - KC of KC and the Sunshine BandRandy Bachman and Burton Cummings - The Guess WhoGene Simmons and Paul Stanley - KISSKenny LogginsSarah McLachlanPink - real name Alecia B. MooreBoz ScaggsLL Cool J - real name James Todd SmithTaylor SwiftCharlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine and Jane M. Wiedlin - The Go-Go'sIn order to be nominated, a songwriter with a catalog of notable songs qualifies for induction 20 years after their first commercial release of a song. Eligible voting members will have until midnight ET on December 4th to turn in their ballots, with their choices of up to three nominees in each of the songwriter and performing songwriter categories. The inductees are usually announced in January followed by the induction ceremony in June in New York City. RIP: Dave Ball from Soft Cell died Wednesday. He was 66. The producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist passed away in his sleep on Wednesday. https://consequence.net/2025/10/dave-ball-soft-cell-dead/NEW RELEASES TODAY IN RECORD STORES AND STREAMING:Bon Jovi's Forever (Legndary Edition) features guest vocals from Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, Joe Elliott and more.Five Finger Death Punch's Best Of Volume 2 sees them re-record more songs from their catalog, including "The End" with Babymetal.The third album from Wolfgang Van Halen's project Mammoth's is callled The End.Can't Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company includes covers done by Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Def Leppard's Joe Elliott and Phil Collen, Halestorm, Blackberry Smoke, and The Struts, with Bad Co.'s Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke lending a hand on three songs.Serj Tankian dips into his archives for Covers, Collaborations & Collages. TVSUNDAY PRIMETIME:It: Welcome To Derry (HBO - series premiere)New to stream:Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount+ - season 4 premiere) The final episode of Netflix's Stranger Things will air on the streaming platform and in movie theaters. https://gizmodo.com/report-stranger-things-may-put-its-final-episode-in-theaters-after-all-2000675020 HBO Max has introduced a new feedback system allowing users to mark titles as "Love," "Like," or "Not for Me" for personalized recommendations. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-max-introduces-first-feedback-system-1236407339/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:IN THEATERS:Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong)Regretting You (Mckenna Grace, Allison Williams, Dave Franco) Jeremy Allen White is finally a high school graduate! https://people.com/jeremy-allen-white-34-just-received-high-school-diploma-11835490 Johnny Depp will star as Ebenezer Scrooge in an upcoming new, darker take on Charles Dickens‘ A Christmas Carol, directed by horror filmmaker Ti West and produced by Paramount Pictures. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/johnny-depp-returning-to-big-studio-movies-christmas-carol-1236408638/ AND FINALLYFoo Fighters are heading back on the road next summer for a stadium tour.AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIESFollow The Rizzuto Show @rizzshow on all your favorite social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more. 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This week, host Abbie Knights welcomes the incredibly talented Dru Oliver — a powerhouse artist, producer, songwriter, and engineer whose impact on music is undeniable. With over 11 billion streams worldwide, Dru is ranked among the top 1% of producers and top 2% of songwriters/engineers in the industry. In 2023, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame — a testament to his lasting influence. Dru has produced hit records for stars like Kehlani, Lil Jay, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and many others, while also building a name for himself as an accomplished artist. In this episode, he opens up about his creative journey, his evolution as a multitalented musician, and what it takes to reach the highest level of artistry. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with one of music's most innovative and accomplished creators. Subscribe to The Abbie Knights Show for more exclusive interviews with today's most influential artists and producers. Follow Abbie Knights: Instagram: AbbieKnights | TAKSRADIO TikTok: TAKSRADIO Follow Dru Oliver: Instagram: DruOliver
Awakening to the Power of Your Voice In this episode, host Michelle Villegas celebrates the magic of unexpected beginnings and invites listeners into a soulful conversation with vocal empowerment coach, speaker, and trainer Sloane Reali. Together, they explore the voice as a gateway to healing, connection, and authentic self-expression. Sloane shares her inspiring journey from overcoming childhood health challenges to guiding others in transformative practices, such as breath and vocal wellness. With wisdom on balancing technology, embracing self-care, and nurturing mental and emotional well-being, she reminds us of the importance of choosing love, light, and presence each day. Michelle and Sloane also reflect on the creation of the song Friends of the World, born from a dream and brought to life through collaboration, courage, and heart. Their conversation is an invitation to discover purpose, awaken creative gifts, and use the power of voice to connect with ourselves, each other, and the world. Sloane Reali is a Vocal Empowerment Coach, Speaker, and Best-Selling Author of Find Your Voice, Transform Your Life. With over 25 years of experience, she helps professionals, performers, and presenters master their voice, command any room, and cultivate vocal wellness through a wholistic mind-body approach. Host of the Find Your Voice, Rock Your Confidence podcast, Sloane has appeared on TV, radio, and numerous podcasts, while coaching clients for world tours, major auditions, and even a Songwriters Hall of Fame induction! Learn more about Michelle here https://dreamvisions7radio.com/friends-with-the-world/
Phil and David are joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dion, TV writer, producer and music scholar Eddie Gorodetsky and Sharyn Felder to celebrate the remarkable life of Sharyn's father -- Jerome Solon Felder who overcame great odds to turn himself into Doc Pomus, the late great and legendary songwriter who earned his way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame. To learn about or order the "You Can't Hip A Square: The Doc Pomus Songwriting Demos" box set, visit: https://omnivorerecordings.com/shop/you-cant-hip-a-square. For more on Dion DiMucci's enduring career, his new book and latest album, go to: https://diondimucci.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
After feeling "Out Of Touch" for too long, David catches up with his longtime friend John Oates to discuss John's strong new solo album "Oates," and so much more of his long life in music, both with Daryl Hall and John Oates -- the most successful duo in music history, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees -- and as a solo artist. Hear great stories about everyone from John's longtime neighbor Hunter S. Thompson and longtime bandmate T-Bone Wolk, and so much more. Plus, a big question from another Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Jimmy Jam. For more on John, go to https://johnoates.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
“We can be broke anywhere, so why not Nashville?” were the fateful words from Tony's wife Jamyi some 40 years ago.Once packed up from Thunderbolt, Georgia it didn't take long for the aspiring singer/songwriter (and UPS worker) tohave a chance run-in with Garth Brooks. Tony explains the quirky inspiration for writing “The Dance,” which is amonghis four #1 country chart toppers and Brook's admitted signature song. Dolly, Reba, Emmylou, Trisha, Patty Loveless andLainey Wilson have all recorded his songs. Not bad for a journalism major. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY YOU CAN'T PICKAND CHOOSE YOUR MEMORIES, DISCOVERING THERE ARE TWO NINE O'CLOCKS, A 1967 OPEL KADET, AND WHY ATEENAGE SUMMER GAVE HIM KEYS TO THE KINGDOM.
“We can be broke anywhere, so why not Nashville?” were the fateful words from Tony's wife Jamyi some 40 years ago.Once packed up from Thunderbolt, Georgia it didn't take long for the aspiring singer/songwriter (and UPS worker) tohave a chance run-in with Garth Brooks. Tony explains the quirky inspiration for writing “The Dance,” which is amonghis four #1 country chart toppers and Brook's admitted signature song. Dolly, Reba, Emmylou, Trisha, Patty Loveless andLainey Wilson have all recorded his songs. Not bad for a journalism major. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY YOU CAN'T PICKAND CHOOSE YOUR MEMORIES, DISCOVERING THERE ARE TWO NINE O'CLOCKS, A 1967 OPEL KADET, AND WHY ATEENAGE SUMMER GAVE HIM KEYS TO THE KINGDOM.
ABOUT LOU GRAMM: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and founding member the original voice of FOREIGNER™, Lou Gramm. Lou's unique vocals and hit songs have placed FOREIGNER™ among Billboard's Top Artists of all time. Their 16 Billboard Top 40 hit songs defined an era. Top 10 Hits include “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Double Vision,” “Cold As Ice,” “Head Games,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Blue Morning,” “Hot Blooded,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Say You Will,” “I Don't Want To Live Without You,” “Waiting For a Girl Like You,” plus Lou's Top 10 solo hit “Midnight Blue” and more. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ABOUT LOU GRAMM: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and founding member the original voice of FOREIGNER™, Lou Gramm. Lou's unique vocals and hit songs have placed FOREIGNER™ among Billboard's Top Artists of all time. Their 16 Billboard Top 40 hit songs defined an era. Top 10 Hits include “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Double Vision,” “Cold As Ice,” “Head Games,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Blue Morning,” “Hot Blooded,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Say You Will,” “I Don't Want To Live Without You,” “Waiting For a Girl Like You,” plus Lou's Top 10 solo hit “Midnight Blue” and more. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robert “Kool” Bell is more than just a name in music history — he's the steady heartbeat behind one of the most enduring funk, soul, and R&B bands of all time: Kool & The Gang. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Robert grew up in a musical household that would shape his destiny. When the family moved to New Jersey, he and his brother Ronald Bell — later known as Khalis Bayyan — began experimenting with music as teenagers. They first formed a jazz-influenced group called the Jazziacs in 1964, bringing together local friends who shared a love for tight grooves, horn-driven melodies, and improvisation.As the '60s rolled into the '70s, the Jazziacs evolved into Kool & The Gang — a name that reflected Robert's cool, confident persona and the collective energy of the band. Bell's bass lines became the foundation of their sound: deep, rhythmic, and endlessly danceable. Their music didn't fit neatly into one box — it was a fusion of jazz sophistication, funk grit, and R&B warmth. That genre-blending approach would prove to be their secret weapon in crossing musical and cultural boundaries.Kool & The Gang's early years were built on relentless gigging and honing their live performance skills. They became a powerhouse act on the club circuit before breaking into the mainstream with hits like “Jungle Boogie” and “Hollywood Swinging” in the early '70s. Bell's bass was front and centre, locking in with the drums to create the irresistible rhythms that would become the band's trademark. By the late '70s and early '80s, Kool & The Gang had perfected their party anthem formula. Songs like “Celebration,” “Get Down On It,” and “Ladies' Night” became global smashes, cementing their place on dance floors around the world.Robert “Kool” Bell wasn't just the bandleader — he was its anchor. His leadership helped navigate the group through lineup changes, shifting musical trends, and the unpredictable turns of the industry. While many bands faded after their initial burst of fame, Kool & The Gang adapted and thrived, appealing to multiple generations of fans. Their music found new life through sampling in hip-hop and R&B, exposing their grooves to entirely new audiences.Recognition came in waves. Kool & The Gang earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. They've sold over 70 million albums worldwide, and their tracks have been featured in countless films, commercials, and TV shows. Through it all, Robert “Kool” Bell remained a visible and active figure, still performing live well into the 21st century.Bell's nickname “Kool” wasn't just a stage name — it reflected his calm presence, stylish demeanor, and ability to keep the band grounded. Off stage, he's been involved in philanthropic work and entrepreneurial ventures, including a line of French wines inspired by his international travels. Yet, no matter the project, music has always been at the core of his life.Today, Robert “Kool” Bell stands as a symbol of endurance in the music industry. From basement jam sessions in New Jersey to sold-out arenas around the globe, his journey is one of passion, persistence, and an unshakable groove. Kool & The Gang's catalogue continues to inspire — not just because of the songs themselves, but because of the spirit Bell infused into every note. His story is a reminder that true legends aren't just made by hits; they're made by the dedication to keep the music alive for decades.For fans, Robert “Kool” Bell isn't just the man who played the bass — he's the reason Kool & The Gang has remained one of the most celebrated bands in funk, R&B, and soul history. And as long as there's a party to start, a dance floor to fill, or a crowd to move, you can bet that somewhere, Robert “Kool” Bell will still be laying down the groove.I hope you'll enjoy our chat today with Robert 'Kool'Bell.
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on new honors for Nashville songwriters.
We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2019 conversation with Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson. ABOUT VALERIE SIMPSONSix-time Grammy nominee Valerie Simpson is best known as one half of the songwriting, production and performing duo of Ashford and Simpson, which she formed with musical partner and eventual husband Nick Ashford after they met at a church in Harlem, New York, in the early 1960s. After early successes with Aretha Franklin's recording of “Cry Like a Baby” and Ray Charles' recordings of “Let's Go Get Stoned” and “I Don't Need No Doctor,” Nick and Valerie signed with Motown Records, first as songwriters, where their early successes included the hit singles “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” and “Your Precious Love,” recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. They soon began both writing and producing for the duo, with hits such as “Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing,” “You're All I Need to Get By,” “Good Lovin' Ain't Easy to Come By,” and “What You Gave Me.” Additional writing and production credits at Motown came with hits by The Supremes, The Marvelettes, The Miracles, Gladys Knight, and Diana Ross, who found success with “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)” “Remember Me,” “Surrender,” and a remake of “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” that topped both the pop and R&B charts. In addition to writing #1 hits such as Quincy Jones's “Stuff Like That” and Chaka Khan's “I'm Every Woman” after their Motown period, Ashford and Simpson began releasing their own recordings as a duo, landing nearly 40 songs on the Billboard R&B singles chart. Their list of Top 10 hits as artists, includes “It Seems to Hang On,” “Found a Cure,” “Love Don't Make it Right,” “Street Corner,” “Outta the World,” “Count Your Blessings,” “I'll Be There For You,” and “Solid.” Ashford and Simpson were the recipients of the ASCAP Founder's Award, which is the highest honor bestowed by the organization. They were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, named among Rolling Stone Magazine's 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time, and provided the inspiration for the establishment of the Soul Train Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award. Following Nick's untimely death in 2011, Valerie has continued to write, record, and even appear on Broadway in the acclaimed musical Chicago.
A Note from Jacob: 375 podcast episodes! I never expected to record 375 interviews when I first sat down with reality TV and pop culture commentator Brent Wolgamott in November 2019. I never thought that best-selling authors, an Emmy-nominated director, Emmy-winning journalists, podcast hosts, Reality TV icons, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, a Tony-winning producer, and viral social media sensations would take the time out of their schedules to share their stories with me and my audience. Thank you to all my guests and their respective media teams who trusted my platform; I am genuinely grateful. Most importantly, I want to thank you, the listeners, who checked out my conversations. I appreciate all of you, and I hope that we can continue this journey together for the next 375 episodes. I am beyond thrilled to welcome back my honorary podcasting older brother, actor and comedian Scott Yager, and welcome first-time guest “The Godfather” Mark Long for the 375th episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Scott hosts the Challenge Mania Podcast. He, along with his co-host, three-time The Challenge champion, Derrick Kosinski, breaks down the happenings of the long-running MTV show The Challenge and sits down with cast members to discuss their time on the reality TV competition. Cara Maria Sorbello, CT Tamburello, Frank Sweeney Fox, Johnny Bananas, Jonna Mannion, Paulie Calafiore, Rachel Robinson, Tony Raines, Tula “Big T” Fazakerley, Veronica Portillo, and Wes Bergmann are some of the cast members who sat down with Scott and Derrick for in-depth conversations. He also co-hosts both Disney Mania and Survivor Mania with co-host Lindsay Arber, while giving his takes on the wrestling world on The Heel World. Derrick and Scott also host Challenge Mania Live, a traveling live show where they bring cast members to meet fans and share stories about their time on the show.One of Challenge Mania Live's frequent guests (and occasional Challenge Mania Live co-host) is Reality TV icon Mark Long. Nicknamed “The Godfather,” Mark became a household name 30 years ago when he was among the first group of young adults to travel across the country on Road Rules: USA – The First Adventure. Four years later, he competed on The Challenge's sophomore season, where he won as a part of Team Road Rules. In 2002, Mark returned to The Challenge to co-host the first incarnation of Battle of the Seasons with Eric Nies. He won his second championship on Battle of the Sexes and made it to the finals of both The Gauntlet 2 and The Duel II. Over his career, Mark won 35 daily challenges, two eliminations, and earned $81,184.Mark was instrumental in organizing the viral “We Want OGs” campaign, which paved the way for The Challenge: All-Stars, a show that brought together cast members from the original Real World and Road Rules series. He competed in two seasons, made it to two finals, won four daily challenges, and three eliminations. Mark serves as one of the show's executive producers.On Sunday, July 27, Scott and Mark will host a special edition of Challenge Mania Live at the Brea Improv that will celebrate Road Rules' thirtieth anniversary. Confirmed panelists include Robinson, Portillo, Tina Barta, Darrell Taylor, Shane Landrum, Susie Meister, Katie Cooley, and Kefla Hare.On the 375th episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Scott Yager and Mark Long preview the upcoming celebration, The Challenge: Vets vs. New Threats, and I asked if The Challenge would adapt an America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer twist to the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.
We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2016 conversation with Mike Stoller. ABOUT MIKE STOLLERMike Stoller has written more than 60 songs that have appeared on the Billboard charts, including the #1 hits “Hound Dog,” “Kansas City,” “Yakety Yak,” “Searchin',” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Poison Ivy,” “Stand By Me,” “Young Blood,” “Don't,” and “Ruby, Baby." After Stoller and songwriting partner Jerry Leiber found early R&B success with recordings by Little Esther, Charles Brown, Ray Charles, and Big Mama Thornton, Elvis Presley turned their song "Hound Dog" into a #1 single on the pop, R&B, and country charts in 1956. Elvis went on to record more than 20 Leiber and Stoller titles, including the hits "Love Me," "Loving You," "Jailhouse Rock," "Treat Me Nice," "She's Not You," and "Bossa Nova Baby." Mike and Jerry signed an independent production deal with Atlantic Records in the mid-1950s, where they wrote and produced a series of hits for several artists, including the Drifters' "There Goes My Baby," "Dance With Me," and "On Broadway." Additionally, the pair wrote and produced all the Coasters' singles, including "Young Blood," "Searchin'," "Charlie Brown," "Along Came Jones," and "Poison Ivy." Other highlights from the Leiber and Stoller songbook include "Love Potion No. 9," which was a hit for both the Clovers and the Searchers, and "Is That All There Is," which was a hit for Peggy Lee. Eleven different versions of their song “Stand By Me” appeared on the Billboard charts over the span of 50 years, with the original version by Ben E. King hitting the Top 10 in both 1961 and 1986. Smokey Joe's Cafe, which included 40 Leiber and Stoller songs, opened in 1995 and became the longest running musical revue in Broadway history. Stoller received the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award in 1991, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is a member of both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Don't miss this week's episode as we talk with the Godfather of Funk himself, George Clinton! We have a great conversation about his creative process and how it lead to his recent induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Jason Fraley interviews Mike Love, who fronts The Beach Boys at the Virginia Arts Festival this Sunday, a week after his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. You'll hear their pair of conversations from the Kennedy Center in 2016 and "A Capitol Fourth" in 2018. This episode is labeled "Part 2" because "Part 1" featured the late great Brian Wilson, who died last week at age 82. Listen in our archives at BeyondTheFamePodcast.com. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
A passenger plane headed to London crashed in India shortly after takeoff with more than 240 people on board. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest. A jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty of criminal sexual assault, but it will continue to deliberate on Thursday. CBS News' Nikki Battiste and CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi discuss the partial verdict and what to expect next.Meta has announced a series of measures aimed at targeting the companies responsible for "nudify" deepfake ads. They use AI-generated software to turn regular photos into sexually explicit images. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry has more. Legendary songwriter Brian Wilson, who co-founded the Beach Boys, died at the age of 82. CBS News' Anthony Mason shares a tribute to his life and legacy.In the "CBS Mornings" series "Rebuilding America," a rural community in Appalachia shows how a nonprofit group is investing in the next generation of workers by creating jobs and new opportunities. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports. Actor Noah Wyle stars in the medical drama hit show "The Pitt." On Thursday, Wyle and his mother, who has been a nurse for four decades, will be in Washington D.C. speaking with lawmakers about policy changes that could help health care workers. The two speak to "CBS Mornings" about support for medical workers. Nile Rodgers, chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the 2025 inductees. The class includes "Doobie Brothers" members Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons, plus Mike Love of the Beach Boys. Actor Carrie Coon stars as Bertha Russell in "The Gilded Age," a hit series that is set in the late 19th century. Her character tries to break into high society by throwing around the wealth of her railroad tycoon husband. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the series, which returns to HBO on June 22. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Correspondent Jim Axelrod sits down with the Doobie Brothers – John McFee, Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons – to discuss their careers, their songwriting, and the induction of McDonald, Johnston and Simmons into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2017 conversation with Jimmy Webb. ABOUT JIMMY WEBBJimmy Webb emerged as a superstar songwriter and arranger in 1967 when two of his songs – The 5th Dimension's “Up, Up and Away” and Glen Campbell's “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” - were among the five nominees for the Grammy's Song of the Year award. He went on to write a string of major hits for Campbell, including “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” "Where's the Playground Susie,” “Honey Come Back,” and many others. Additionally, he penned “MacArthur Park,” which was a hit for a diverse range of artists, including Richard Harris, Waylon Jennings, Tony Bennett, Andy Williams, and Donna Summer; “The Worst That Could Happen,” which was a Top 5 hit for The Brooklyn Bridge; “Didn't We,” which was recorded by Thelma Houston, Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, and Barbra Streisand; “All I Know,” which became a Top 10 hit for Art Garfunkel; “The Moon's a Harsh Mistress,” which has been recorded by Joe Cocker, Judy Collins, Linda Ronstadt, and Josh Groban; and “If These Walls Could Speak,” which was recorded by Glen Campbell, Amy Grant, Nanci Griffith, and Shawn Colvin. Others who've covered material from the Jimmy Webb songbook include Diana Ross, Dusty Springfield, Nina Simone, The Four Tops, Roberta Flack, The Temptations, The Association, Tom Jones, Dionne Warwick, Cass Elliot, Harry Nilsson, Nancy Wilson, Cher, Bob Dylan, The Everly Brothers, Nick Cave, John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Sheena Easton, David Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Michael Feinstein, R.E.M., Aimee Mann, America, Aretha Franklin, Isaac Hayes, Peggy Lee, Bette Midler, James Taylor, Carrie Underwood, Dwight Yoakam, and The Highwaymen (consisting of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson), who took Jimmy's song “Highwayman” to #1, earning him a Grammy for Country Song of the Year. As an artist, he has released more than a dozen albums. One of the most celebrated songwriters on the planet, Jimmy is the only individual to win Grammy awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame. Additionally, he has received ASCAP's Lifetime Achievement Award, the Influential Songwriter Award from the National Music Publishers Association, and the Academy of Country Music's prestigious Poets Award. In 2015 he was named among Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. Jimmy's memoir, The Cake and the Rain, details his formative years and early career through 1973. It's available now from St. Martin's Press.
On June 6, The Doobie Brothers, now reunited with Michael McDonald, released their latest album, Walk This Road. And on June 12, the band is being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ahead of their induction, tune in for a Listening Party with all four members: Michael McDonald, Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee.
We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2021 conversation with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. ABOUT JIMMY JAM & TERRY LEWISWith 26 Billboard #1 R&B hits and 16 Billboard #1 pop hits to their credit, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are perhaps the most influential and successful songwriting and production duo in modern music history. With a total of 41 Top 10 hits in the US, Jimmy and Terry were named ASCAP Songwriters of the Year a record-breaking nine times. They are perhaps best known for their work with Janet Jackson, beginning with the Control album, which earned the duo a Grammy for Producer of the Year. Between 1986 and 1994 they scored thirteen #1 songs with Janet on either the R&B or pop chart, including “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” “Nasty,” “When I Think of You,” “Control,” “Let's Wait Awhile,” “Miss You Much,” “Rhythm Nation,” “Escapade” “Love Will Never Do (Without You),” “The Best Things in Life Are Free,” “That's the Way Love Goes,” “Any Time, Any Place,” and “Again,” which earned Jimmy, Terry, and Janet an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. Jimmy and Terry got their start as musicians with Morris Day and the Time, the Prince-produced band whose biggest hit was the Jam and Lewis-penned “Jerk Out.” They made the transition to a successful songwriting and production team working with the S.O.S. band, which landed a #2 R&B hit with “Just Be Good to Me.” From there, they made their mark on pop and R&B hits for decades to come. In addition to their work with Jackson, the duo wrote and produced the #1 pop singles “Human” by Human League, “Romantic” by Karyn White, “Thank God I Found You” by Mariah Carey, and the Boyz II Men singles “On Bended Knee” and “4 Seasons of Loneliness.” Additional R&B chart toppers include “Encore” by Cheryl Lynn, “Fake” by Alexander O'Neal, “Everything I Miss at Home” by Cherelle, “Sensitivity” by Ralph Tresvant, and the Johnny Gill singles “Rub You the Right Way” and “Wrap My Body Tight.” Other highlights from their catalog include New Edition's “If It Isn't Love” and “I'm Still in Love With You,” “No More Drama” by Mary J. Blige, Robert Palmer's hit pop cover of their Cherelle single “I Didn't Mean to Turn You On,” and recordings by Gladys Knight & The Pips, Barry White, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Usher, Spice Girls, Aretha Franklin, Charlie Wilson, Ledisi, Sting, Elton John, Beyonce, Rihanna, Rod Stewart, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Gwen Stefani, Willie Nelson, and many others.Always versatile, the duo has earned Grammy awards for Best R&B Album for Chaka Kahn's Funk This, Best Gospel Song for Yolanda Adams' “Be Blessed,” and Best Dance Recording for Janet Jackson's #1 pop and R&B hit “All For You.” Additional Jackson hits that were written and produced with Jam and Lewis include the Janet and Michael Jackson hit “Scream” and the #1 singles “Together Again,” “I Get Lonely,” “Doesn't Really Matter,” and the Nelly duet “Call On Me.”In total the team has earned over 100 gold, platinum, multi-platinum and diamond album certifications from the RIAA, have received more Producer of the Year Grammy nominations than anyone in history, earned the NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award, and were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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MUSIC Trace Cyrus Says He and His Sisters Are ‘Genuinely Worried' About Billy Ray Cyrus. Post Malone teamed up with Oreo and created his own cookie and it features the FIRST-EVER twisted creme center. Railbird Music Festival in Lexington, Kentucky has been announced. Lainey Wilson will headline and be supported by Bailey Zimmerman, Shaboozey, Cody Jinks, Sierra Ferrell, and more. The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2025. In the Performing Songwriters category those elected are: Sean "Diddy" Combs is firing back at sexual assault allegations. He's filed a $50 million lawsuit against an accuser... Linkin Park will release an a cappella version of From Zero on Friday. If you watch the Oscars to see the live performances of the five Best Original Song nominees, be prepared for something different. TV Oprah Winfrey is one of the biggest stars on the planet that's taking one of those GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, to lose weight. And it made her realize what she's gotten wrong all these years about thin people. "Duck Dynasty" will return to A&E this summer. Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars still lives rent free in a lot of people's minds. If you're into UFOs and don't think the government is telling us everything, you'll be very interested in the new documentary "Age of Disclosure". MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are reuniting for "something iconic," but there's no word yet what it is. Actor Peter Dinklage is about to become a lonely janitor who gets thrown into a vat of toxic waste! Recently, Robert Pattinson shared how much he loves his daughter's smell and never truly understood people's fascination with the scent of a newborn baby until he had his daughter AND FINALLY Seven St. Louis culinarians nominated for 2025 James Beard Awards Outstanding Restaurateur: Gerard Craft received his first nomination for this year's Outstanding Restaurateur with his Niche AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams – Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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