Fw: Rolling Stone: Music (5/07/2025): How Lifeguard Unleashed the Melodies Inside Their Punk Noise
View on web New reader? Subscribe May 07, 2025 How Lifeguard Unleashed the Melodies Inside Their Punk Noise Chicago rock trio talk about the creative breakthroughs behind their superb full-length debut, Ripped and Torn By Simon Vozick-Levinson Nathaniel Rateliff on Overcoming Anxiety, Curating Newport Folk, and New Video In the clip for ¡°South of Here,¡± Rateliff both explores and pokes fun at the anxiety and stress that almost led him to cancel last year¡¯s Night Sweats tour Liam Payne, Who Died Without a Will, Left $32 Million Estate Cheryl Tweedy, the One Direction singer's former partner and mother of his son, was named one of the co-administrators of his estate Andr¨¦ 3000's Piano Record Is a Bold Example of Not Knowing Exactly What You're Doing One of the greatest hip-hop artists ever follows his ambient flute album with 7 Piano Sketches Fiona Apple Drops First Song in 5 Years to Support Mothers in Pretrial Detention The singer-songwriter released a video for her new track, ¡°Pretrial (Let Her Go Home),¡± featuring women who survived the impacts of America's cash-bail system The Who Tease Upcoming 'The Song Is Over' Project. What Is It? A new rock opera? The long-awaited Keith Moon biopic? A perfume? Are they breaking up? The safe money is on a farewell tour Cuco's Sweet Soul Throwback L.A. artist delivers an ode to Sixties and Seventies sounds he loves Lorde Says Her Met Ball Dress Was an 'Easter Egg' for New LP 'Virgin' The singer wore a custom Thom Browne ensemble that she helped to design Kanye West Lasts Three Minutes With Piers Morgan, Storms Off After Stupid Dispute Over X Followers The brief conversation also found Ye boasting about the quality of his life after "being attacked by the banks" Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. ? 2025 Rolling Stone, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 475 5th Ave New York, New York, 10017 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use Update Profile Mary Live long and prosper
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WDRV's Ten @ 10 - Guess the Year - With Bob Stroud
Ten @ 10 Each weekday at 10am, The Drive¡¯s Bob Stroud picks ten great songs from one great year or sometimes a great theme to feature. See the old lists here and vote on the current list. We'd like to know what song you heard on today's Ten @ 10 that made you turn up your radio or just plain made you go "wow!" Check out the available songs from today¡¯s Ten @ 10 in The Drive¡¯s Playlist Center. Check back tomorrow for a brand new Ten @ 10 on 97.1 FM The Drive! Comments or suggestions for Ten @ 10? Email us at: Ten@... Huey Lewis & The News -- Do You Believe in Love Billy Squier -- Everybody Wants You Supertramp-- It's Raining Again Rush -- Subdivision Billy Joel -- Pressure The Pretenders -- Back on the Chain Gang Men at Work -- Who Can it Be Now The Stevee Miller Band -- Abracadabra Van Halen -- Oh! Pretty Woman The Alan Parsons Project -- Eye in the Sky Comments or Suggestions for Ten @ 10 E-mail us at: Ten@... The Theme for May 6 was "Happy Birthday Bob Seger!" Number One Song as Voted by the Listeners: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band -- Travelin' Man/Beautiful Loser Mary Live long and prosper
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Inspiring Quotes for Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Write relentlessly, until you find your voice. Then, use it. ~ David Sedaris David Sedaris wrote every day for 15 years before his first collection of stories and essays was published in 1994. Since then, he¡¯s authored and collaborated on over a dozen books, every one of them full of hilarious insight. His distinct, observant satire dives deep into the ridiculous nuances of everyday life, often revealing surprising truths and heartbreaking vulnerability. No one tells a story quite like Sedaris, who insists that he would still be scribbling away even if he had never seen his words in print. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Music History for May 7
From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for May 7 1941 - Glenn Miller and His Orchestra recorded "Chattanooga Choo Choo." 1958 - Van Cliburn signed an artist¡¯s contract with RCA Victor Records. 1968 - Aretha Franklin recorded a live album in Paris. 1968 - Reginald Dwight decided to change his name to Elton John. 1971 - The Rolling Stones released "Brown Sugar" in the U.S. It was the first record on their own label, Rolling Stones Records. 1978 - Bob Dylan sold 90,000 tickets in less than eight hours for upcoming concerts at London's Wembley Empire Pool. 1982 - Diana Ross received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 1984 - The Cars released the single "Magic." 1991 - A judge in Macon, Georgia dismissed a wrongful death suit against Ozzy Osbourne. A local couple failed to prove their son was inspired to attempt suicide by Ozzy's music. 1998 - Thousands of fans shut down central Tokyo after the suicide of Hideto "Hide" Matsumoto (X-Japan). 1998 - Steve Perry left Journey. 1999 - Lisa Stansfield made her film debut in the U.K. The film was the comedy "Swing." _ Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Celebrity Birthdays for May 7
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From: Jackie Schmitt Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie May 7: Singer Thelma Houston is 82. Actor Robin Strasser (¡°One Life to Live,¡± ¡°Passions¡±) is 80. Singer-songwriter Bill Danoff (Starland Vocal Band) is 79. Drummer Bill Kreutzmann of the Grateful Dead is 79. Drummer Prairie Prince (The Tubes) is 75. Director Amy Heckerling (¡°Clueless,¡± ¡°Fast Times at Ridgemont High¡±) is 73. Actor Michael E. Knight (¡°All My Children¡±) is 66. Guitarist Phil Campbell of Motorhead is 64. Actor Traci Lords is 57. Actor Morocco Omari (¡°Empire¡±) is 55. Singer Eagle-Eye Cherry is 54. Actor Breckin Meyer (¡°Herbie: Fully Loaded,¡± ¡°Road Trip¡±) is 51. Drummer Matt Helders of Arctic Monkeys is 39. Comedian Aidy Bryant (¡°Saturday Night Live¡±) is 38. Actor Alexander Ludwig (¡°Vikings,¡± ¡°The Hunger Games¡±) is 33. Actor Dylan Gelula (¡°Jennifer Falls,¡± ¡°Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt¡±) is 31. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: TV History for May 7
From: Jackie Schmitt TV History for May 7 1947 - "Kraft Television Theater" premiered on NBC. 1987 - Shelly Long, as Diane Chambers, made her last appearance as a regular on the TV show "Cheers." 1989 - The movie "Trial of the Incredible Hulk" aired on NBC. 1995 - The final episode of "Matlock" aired on NBC. 1998 - Leeza Gibbons received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 2012 - The 200th episode of "Two and a Half Men" aired. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: This Day in History (May 07): 1994: Edvard Munch¡¯s "The Scream" recovered after theft
On May 7, 1994, Norway¡¯s most famous painting, ¡°The Scream¡± by Edvard Munch, is recovered almost three months after it was stolen from a museum in Oslo. The fragile painting was recovered undamaged at a hotel in Asgardstrand, about 40 miles south of Oslo, police said. The iconic 1893 painting of a... read more THIS DAY IN HISTORY May 07 1994 Edvard Munch¡¯s ¡°The Scream¡± recovered after theft On May 7, 1994, Norway¡¯s most famous painting, ¡°The Scream¡± by Edvard Munch, is recovered almost three months after it was stolen from a museum in Oslo. The fragile painting was recovered undamaged at a hotel in Asgardstrand, about 40 miles south of Oslo, police said. The iconic 1893 painting of a... read more 1950s 1954 French defeated at Dien Bien Phu Arts & Entertainment 1824 Beethoven¡¯s Symphony No. 9 debuts Asian American & Pacific Islander History 1843 First Japanese immigrant arrives in the U.S. Cold War 1960 Leonid Brezhnev becomes leader of the USSR Crime 1896 Serial killer H.H. Holmes is hanged in Philadelphia Inventions & Science 1998 Daimler-Benz announces purchase of Chrysler Corp. 2004 Marine biologist Richard Thompson coins the term ¡°microplastics¡± Native American History 1763 Ottawa Chief Pontiac¡¯s Rebellion against the British begins Vietnam War 1984 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange win $180 million settlement World War I 1915 German submarine sinks Lusitania World War II 1945 Germany surrenders unconditionally to the Allies at Reims Follow The HISTORY ? Channel Update Preferences | Subscribe | Contact Us Having trouble viewing this message? View the web version. This is a promotional email from HISTORY and A+E Global Media?. ? 2025 A&E Television Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Email Marketing, 235 E 45th Street, New York, NY 10017 http://www.aegm.com/ TV Parental Guidelines | Careers | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Rolling Stone: Music (5/06/2025): Sean Combs Prosecutors Ask to Restrain Celeb Lawyer
View on web New reader? Subscribe May 06, 2025 Sean Combs Prosecutors Ask to Restrain Celeb Lawyer During Trial Mark Geragos isn¡¯t officially on the case, but prosecutors claim he¡¯s an ¡°advisor¡± and should be beholden to same rules as defense team By Nancy Dillon Happy Birthday Bob Seger: 80 Years of Waiting on the Thunder His mighty Detroit growl and open-hearted generosity define classics like ¡°Night Moves¡± and ¡°Rock & Roll Never Forgets,¡± and he¡¯s made it to 80 with grace and dignit ¡ Rilo Kiley Sound Better Than Ever at First Concert Since 2008 Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennett, and company return with a joyful show in California that reminds everyone how many classic songs they have Julia Michaels Says EP 'Second Self' Is Made Up of 'Raw, Unfiltered' Storytelling ¡°It¡¯s songs they can dance to or scream at an ex to,¡± singer tells Rolling Stone as she announces new six-song set Takeoff's Mom Hosts Brunch of Joy and Grief for Mothers Scarred by Gun Violence Quavo passed out Rihanna-gifted flowers at an Atlanta brunch hosted by his sister, Titania 'Mama Rocket' Davenport, the mother of Migos' late Takeoff What Do Rock Hall Voters Have Against Mariah Carey, Oasis, and Phish? We try to figure out why some huge names failed to make it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, and Luke Combs Lead 2025 ACL Fest Lineup Hozier, the Strokes, Doechii, and John Summit also scored top billing for the festival, which is scheduled over two weekends in October A$AP Rocky Talks 'Gut-Wrenching and Nerve-Racking' Gun Assault Trial for the First Time The Harlem rapper-actor says the toll of the trial manifested in his art Grandaddy Plot First Tour in 20 Years to Celebrate 'The Sophtware Slump' The classic 2000 album is turning 25, while the indie rock favorites also released a new LP, Blu Wav, last year Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. ? 2025 Rolling Stone, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 475 5th Ave New York, New York, 10017 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use Update Profile Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: The Voice¡¯ Season 27 Episode 13 recap: MAY 5
From: Sharon Pohlman Who do you have picked this season win? ¡®The Voice¡¯ Season 27 Episode 13 recap: Michael and John narrow their teams from 5 to 2 in ¡®Playoffs Part 2¡¯ John Benutty Reality TV May 5, 2025 The Voice Season 27 continued the "Playoffs" stage of the competition on Monday. In this round, each coach brings their team of five to the stage for a single performance that will determine which two move on the live shows. By the end of the round's 20 performances, only eight artists will remain in the competition. Mega Mentors Sheryl Crow and LeAnn Rimes assisted Team Michael Bubl¨¦ and Team John Legend in the rehearsals leading up to the May 5 episode. On the April 28 "Playoffs Premiere" episode, Kelsea Ballerini moved forward with Alanna Lynise and Iris Herrera for the live shows. Adam Levine advanced Kolby Cordell and Lucia Flores-Wiseman as the representatives for his team. Team Bubl¨¦ The five performances for Michael's team were Kaiya Hamilton singing "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" by Sting, Angie Rey with "How Do I Live" by LeAnn, Jadyn Cree doing "99 Red Balloons" by Nena, Barry Jean Fontenot on "Until I Found You" by Stephen Sanchez, and Adam David performing "I Shall Be Released" by Bob Dylan. During rehearsals with Sheryl, they helped Kaiya rework the song away from the original version into more of her own style, urged Angie to get "out of your head" because it was noticeable and convinced her to do the chorus in Spanish, and thought Jadyn returned to the roots of 80s punk with her "unique" sound. Sheryl wanted Barry to approach the song with "tenderness and urgency" and helped Adam know how to confront stage fright. After seeing the final stage performances, the other coaches gave Michael advice to aid in his decision. Adam was "amazed" by Kaiya's rendition and gave her the "most improved player award" and Kelsea said she "ate and left no crumbs." John thought Angie achieved a song that requires "pipes," Adam liked Jadyn because she's "good old fashioned pop rock," Kelsea sees the confidence growth in Barry and how he "believes he's supposed to be here," and Adam admitted the coaches that didn't turn for him originally messed up.Michael challenged Kaiya with the song he gave her and commended her for being "brave" enough to take it on "flawlessly." He told Angie that he was happy to get to work with her for the first time and gave her best performance, Jadyn that she has an immediately recognizable voice and "star quality," Barry that he worked hard on everything they discussed in rehearsal about confidence, and Adam that he is truly an artist because he's "authentic." Based on those impressions, Michael decided to stick with Adam and Jadyn for the live shows Team Legend The five artists on Team Legend were Bryson Battle with "pov" by Ariana Grande, BD.ii on "All My Life" by K-Ci & JoJo, Olivia Kuper Harris performing "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish, Ari Camille doing "Rain" by SWV, and Renzo singing "Too Sweet" by Hozier. Getting to see them at rehearsal, LeAnn thought Bryson was on the cusp of "understanding his range" and helped him open up his vocal more, wanted BD.ii to "project out" and then helped him "beef up" his falsetto, advised Olivia to be "vulnerable" in her physicality because it wasn't working when thy could see her acting, and wanted Ari to bring more sensuality and complimented her "raspiness." LeAnn liked how "hard" into rock Renzo was taking his song. Following the performances, Michael cracked a joke about wanting to steal Bryson and Adam called it "technically crazy." Kelsea noticed "the ease" that BD.ii performs with, Michael loved seeing Olivia "get into character" and thinks she can do anything, and her former coach Adam told Ari she sounded "amazing." Kelsea was interested by Renzo's fusing of rock and soul and projected him being a big star.John noted for Bryson the his "high notes were thrilling" and he is a "compelling" vocalist, commented on BD.ii's "pure, soulful voice that always sounds cool," was "thoroughly impressed" by the "stunning" performance from Olivi
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Fw: ¡®American Idol¡¯ Top 7 revealed as judges save one contestant from elimination: MAY 5
From: Sharon Pohlman ¡®I figured that, and I bet Mattie goes SundayAmerican Idol¡¯ Top 7 revealed as judges save one contestant from elimination: Who won ¡®Judge¡¯s Song Contest¡¯? Denton Davidson @denton_davidson Reality TV May 5, 2025 Tonight on American Idol, the Top 8 perform songs secretly selected by judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, or Luke Bryan in the ¡°Judge¡¯s Song Contest.¡± With Jelly Roll as artist in residence, America votes for the Top 6, and the judges save one to complete the Top 7. After the Top 8 perform, host Ryan Seacrest "dims the lights" as one hopeful is eliminated. The "Judge's Song Contest" episode of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast on Monday, May 5 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance and find out who went home. Plus, vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 8 has performed! Tonight on American Idol, the Top 8 perform songs secretly selected by judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, or Luke Bryan in the ¡°Judge¡¯s Song Contest.¡± With Jelly Roll as artist in residence, America votes for the Top 6, and the judges save one to complete the Top 7. After the Top 8 perform, host Ryan Seacrest "dims the lights" as one hopeful is eliminated. The "Judge's Song Contest" episode of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast on Monday, May 5 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance and find out who went home. Plus, vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 8 has performed!In the "Judge's Song Contest," Carrie, Lionel, and Luke each submit one song for each hopeful to perform. The contestants, given just three options, choose their favorite to sing. The judge whose songs are selected the most is crowned the winner of this fun and friendly competition. 8 p.m. ¡ª Previously, on American Idol: The Top 8 finalists were announced on May 4 after celebrating iconic women in music during "Ladies' Night." John Foster ("Something to Talk About"), Jamal Roberts ("Undo It"), and Gabby Samone ("I Was Here") won Gold Derby's poll as your favorite performers. After 22 million votes were cast, Canaan James Hill ("Love Wins") and Kolbi Jordan ("The Chain") were eliminated. Who will be sent packing next? And who will advance to the Top 7? Let's find out! Breanna Nix Age: 25 Hometown: Denton, Texas Performance: "Independence Day" by Martina McBride (chosen by Luke Bryan) Carrie's comments: "It was a good song choice. You tripped up...and didn't miss a beat." Lionel's comments: "You know your voice so well. Those high notes are out of this stratosphere." Luke's comments: "That is an amazingly challenging song. The ease at which you hit those high notes was tremendous." Mattie Pruitt Age: 16 Hometown: Eagleville, Tenn. Performance: "Always Been You" by Jessie Murph (chosen by Luke Bryan) Carrie's comments: "We're taking baby steps in the sass department, and we just want more." Lionel's comments: N/A Luke's comments: "Try to channel that sass, but vocally it was amazing."8:30 p.m. ¡ª Gabby, Josh, and Jamal performed a trio of Lionel's own "Dancing on the Ceiling." John Foster Age: 18 Hometown: Addis, La. Performance: "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait (chosen by Carrie Underwood) Carrie's comments: "That was absolutely perfect. Hearing you sing that song felt comfortable. That was one of your best performances." Lionel's comments: N/A Luke's comments: "It was the perfect song for you. You're singing better and better every week." Josh King Age: 24 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Performance: "Home" by Michael Bubl¨¦ (chosen by Lionel Richie) Carrie's comments: "You seemed in your element. That was a really strong performance." Lionel's comments: "You embody that song. The marriage was perfect." Luke's comments: "That was a perfect song choice for you. You had all the style behind that one ¡ª it was perfect." Gabby Samone Age: 23 Hometown: Baltimore Performance: "Hero" by Mariah Carey (chosen by Lionel Richie) Carrie's comments: "That was a really great song choice, and you delivered it beautifully." Lionel's comments: "
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WDRV's Ten @ 10 - Guess the Theme - With Bob Stroud
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Ten @ 10 Each weekday at 10am, The Drive¡¯s Bob Stroud picks ten great songs from one great year or sometimes a great theme to feature. See the old lists here and vote on the current list. We'd like to know what song you heard on today's Ten @ 10 that made you turn up your radio or just plain made you go "wow!" Check out the available songs from today¡¯s Ten @ 10 in The Drive¡¯s Playlist Center. Check back tomorrow for a brand new Ten @ 10 on 97.1 FM The Drive! Comments or suggestions for Ten @ 10? Email us at: Ten@... The Who -- 5:15 Sammy Hagar -- I Can't Drive 55 The Doors -- Five to One Bob Dylan -- Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 David Bowie -- TVC 15 Paul McCartney & Wings -- Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five Chicago -- Twenty-Five or Six to Four 5 Man Electrical Band -- Signs Eagles -- ol'55 Montrose -- Space Station #5 Comments or Suggestions for Ten @ 10 E-mail us at: Ten@... The Year for May 2 was 1987. Number One Song as Voted by the Listeners: Bob Seger -- Shakedown Mary Live long and prosper
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Inspiring Quotes for Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Compassion is an unstable emotion. It needs to be translated into action, or it withers. Susan Sontag !n her 2013 essay collection ¡°Regarding the Pain of Others,¡± author Susan Sontag reflected on the ways people respond to violent imagery. She made the argument that it isn¡¯t the quantity of images that desensitizes us to the suffering of others, but our feelings of fear and helplessness that cause us to shut down and turn away. She suggested that compassion without action is not sustainable; it¡¯s a self-serving emotion that ¡°proclaims our innocence as well as our impotence.¡± By examining our privilege and the ways in which it may be linked to the suffering of others, we take the first step in effecting meaningful change. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Celebrity Birthdays for May 6
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From: Jackie Schmitt Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie May 6: Singer Jimmie Dale Gilmore is 80. Singer Bob Seger is 80. Actor Alan Dale (¡°Lost,¡± ¡åUgly Betty¡±) is 78. Actor Richard Cox (¡°Alpha House,¡± ¡åAmerican Tragedy¡±) is 77. Actor Roma Downey (¡°Touched by an Angel¡±) is 65. Singer John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants is 65. Actor Julianne Phillips is 65. Actor George Clooney is 64. Child actor turned rodeo star Clay O¡¯Brien (¡°The Apple Dumpling Gang¡±) is 64. Singer-bassist Tony Scalzo of Fastball is 61. Actor Leslie Hope (¡°24¡±) is 60. Actor Geneva Carr (¡°Bull¡±) is 59. Guitarist Mark Bryan of Hootie and the Blowfish is 58. Guitarist Chris Shiflett of Foo Fighters is 54. Actor Stacey Oristano (¡°Bunheads,¡± ¡åFriday Night Lights¡±) is 46. Actor Adrianne Palicki (¡°Marvel¡¯s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.¡±) is 42. Actor Gabourey Sidibe (¡°Precious¡±) is 42. Comedian Sasheer Zamata (¡°Saturday Night Live¡±) is 39. Rapper Meek Mill is 38. Actor Naomi Scott (2019¡¯s ¡°Aladdin¡±) is 32. Actor Noah Galvin (¡°The Good Doctor¡±) is 31. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Music History for May 6
From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for May 6 1965 - Keith Richards began writing the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction" in a Florida hotel room. 1973 - In Boston, Paul Simon began his first tour without Art Garfunkel. 1977 - Dolly Parton made her New York singing debut. 1978 - The Bee Gees announced the launch of UNICEF benefit concerts. 1994 - Pearl Jam filed a complaint with the U.S. Justice Department against Ticketmaster. The charge was the company had a monopoly on the concert ticket business. 1995 - James Taylor and Natalie Cole received honorary degrees at Berklee College of Music's 50th anniversary commencement. 1996 - Metallica began two days of recording for the video "Until It Sleeps." 2003 - Metallica was featured as an "mtvICON" in a 90-minute special. 2005 - In Augusta, GA, a statue of James Brown was unveiled. The bronze life-size statue was to commemorate Brown's musical accomplishments. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: TV History for May 6
From: Jackie Schmit TV History for May 6 1957 - The final episode of "I Love Lucy" aired. 1981 - The 100th episode of "Quincy, M.E." aired on NBC. 1984 - The final episode of "The Jeffersons" aired. 1989 - The 100th episode of "The Golden Girls" aired on NBC. 1992 - The final episode of "Jake and the Fatman" aired. 1995 - The Classic Sports Network began on cable TV. 2001 - The 100th episode of "The Practice" aired on ABC. 2004 - The final episode of "Friends" aired on NBC. Mary Live long and prosper
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Inspiring Quotes for Monday, May 05, 2025
Love Compassion is an unstable emotion. It needs to be translated into action, or it withers. ~ Susan Sontag In her 2013 essay collection ¡°Regarding the Pain of Others,¡± author Susan Sontag reflected on the ways people respond to violent imagery. She made the argument that it isn¡¯t the quantity of images that desensitizes us to the suffering of others, but our feelings of fear and helplessness that cause us to shut down and turn away. She suggested that compassion without action is not sustainable; it¡¯s a self-serving emotion that ¡°proclaims our innocence as well as our impotence.¡± By examining our privilege and the ways in which it may be linked to the suffering of others, we take the first step in effecting meaningful change. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Celebrity Birthdays for May 5
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From: Jackie Schmitt Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie May 5: Actor Michael Murphy is 87. Actor Lance Henriksen (¡°Millennium,¡± ¡åAliens¡±) is 85. Comedian-actor Michael Palin (Monty Python) is 82. Actor John Rhys-Davies (¡°Lord of the Rings,¡± ¡åRaiders of the Lost Ark¡±) is 81. Former MTV News correspondent Kurt Loder is 80. Drummer Bill Ward of Black Sabbath is 77. Actor Melinda Culea (¡°The A Team,¡± ¡åKnots Landing¡±) is 70. Actor Lisa Eilbacher (¡°An Officer and a Gentleman,¡± ¡åBeverly Hills Cop¡±) is 68. Actor Richard E. Grant (¡°Gosford Park¡±) is 68. Singer Ian McCulloch of Echo and the Bunnymen is 66. TV personality Kyan Douglas (¡°Rachael Ray,¡± ¡°Queer Eye for the Straight Guy¡±) is 55. Actor Tina Yothers (¡°Family Ties¡±) is 52. Singer Raheem DeVaughn is 50. Actor Santiago Cabrera (¡°Heroes¡±) is 47. Actor Vincent Kartheiser (¡°Mad Men¡±) is 46. Singer Craig David is 44. Actor Danielle Fishel (¡°Boy Meets World¡±) is 44. Actor Henry Cavill (¡°Man of Steel,¡± ¡åThe Tudors¡±) is 42. Bassist Josh Smith of Halestorm is 42. Singer Adele is 37. Singer Chris Brown is 36. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Music History for May 5
From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for May 5 1891 - The Music Hall (later Carnegie Hall) had its grand opening with its first public performance. The first performer was Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 1900 - The Billboard (later called Billboard) began weekly publication instead of monthly after six years of publication. 1955 - The musical Damn Yankees opened in New York City. It ran for 1,019 performances. 1962 - Chris Montez recorded "Let's Dance." 1968 - Buffalo Springfield performed their final concert in Long Beach, CA. 1969 - Stevie Wonder met President Nixon at the White House. 1972 - Paul Simon, Chicago and Carol King performed at a benefit for U.S. Presidential candidate George McGovern. 1984 - Chrissi Hynde (Pretenders) and Jim Kerr (Simple Minds) were married. 1986 - It was announced that Cleveland, Ohio, had been chosen as the city where the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame would be built. 1995 - Steven Adler was arraigned on a felony count of possession of heroin, as well as 2 misdemeanor drug charges. 1998 - The Michigan state legislature introduced a bill that would limit concert attendance by minors under the age of 18. 1999 - Garth Brooks was named artist of the decade at the 34th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: ¡®American Idol¡¯ contestants eliminated as Top 8 revealed: May 4, 2025
From: Sharon Pohlman 2 ¡®American Idol¡¯ contestants eliminated as Top 8 revealed: Who shined on ¡®Ladies¡¯ Night¡¯? Denton Davidson Reality TV May 4, 2025 Tonight on American Idol, country superstar Miranda Lambert mentors the Top 10 contestants as they celebrate iconic women in music. Following feedback from judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan America votes live for the Top 8. After the Top 10 perform, host Ryan Seacrest "dims the lights" as two hopefuls are eliminated. Lambert will also hit the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her platinum-selling album Kerosene. The Grammy winner marked the milestone with a special vinyl re-release of the two-decade-old album on April 25, featuring the previously unreleased track "I Don't Love Here Anymore." Lambert earned a nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for Kerosene's title track in 2007, but coincidentally lost to Carrie Underwood for "Jesus, Take the Wheel." That same year, Underwood also won Best New Artist, securing the first two of her eight career Grammys. The "Ladies' Night" episode of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast on Sunday, May 4 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance. Plus, vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 10 has performed! 8 p.m. ¡ª Previously, on American Idol: The Top 10 finalists were announced on April 28 after celebrating "Iconic Idol Moments." Jamal Roberts ("Heal"), John Foster ("I Told You So"), and Gabby Samone ("A Song for You") won Gold Derby's poll as your favorite performers. Ch¨¦ ("Dancing on My Own") and Filo ("And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going") were eliminated. John Foster Age: 18 Hometown: Addis, La. Performance: "Something to Talk About" by Bonnie Raitt Carrie's comments: "You are the one we have watched grow the most throughout this entire process. Every single time you step on the stage you feel more comfortable." Lionel's comments: N/A Luke's comments: "Your charisma meter is peaking off the charts right now. Kolbi Jordan Age: 26 Hometown: Tulsa, Okla. Performance: "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac Carrie's comments: "This was a really great moment for you. The song choice was perfect. Throwing us curveballs like this? Well done!" Lionel's comments: "You scared me to death! That is what I love the most ¡ª your stage presence." Luke's comments: "I loved your attitude, your character, your mannerisms. Your personality is really amazing." " Josh King Age: 24 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Performance: "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele Carrie's comments: "Everybody's bringing their A-game tonight and you are no exception." Lionel's comments: "You found that audience and you brought them to you! Congratulations!" Luke's comments: "I loved seeing you fighting and seeing you challenging yourself. You are truly leaving it all out there." 8:35 p.m. ¡ª Miranda Lambert hit the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her album Kerosene and performed the title track. Breanna Nix Age: 25 Hometown: Denton, Texas Performance: "Water Under the Bridge" by Adele Carrie's comments: "This was the right song choice for sure. This was a perfect moment for you." Lionel's comments: "You know how to get to a note and choke it to death!" Luke's comments: "When you got to the back half of that song ¡ª you just really have an incredible voice." Canaan James Hill Age: 17 Hometown: Dallas Performance: "Love Wins" by Carrie Underwood Carrie's comments: "You should never worry about messing up the words because you have that super power in your back pocket." Lionel's comments: "I love the way you interpreted that song. What the world needs now are more messages like that." Luke's comments: "You got through it. It was nice to see you challenge yourself." Thunderstorm Artis Age: 29 Hometown: Haleiwa, Hawaii Performance: "When We Were Young" by Adele Carrie's comments: "I love it when you sing emotional, sweet songs. People need to vote! Don't let them go home!" Lionel's comments: "You make cool, cool. I'm so in love with what you just did." Luke's comments: "Your ability to ho
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Angel Weekly Quiz
This quiz is on episode number 21 &20 (Off to Pylea We Go!) of season two. It originally aired on May 15 & May 22, 2001. This quiz covers the last two episodes of "Angel" season two, 'Through the Looking Glass' and 'There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb'. Off to Pylea We Go! Part Two Quiz | 'Angel' Episodes/Seasons | 10 Questions 'Through the Looking Glass'- Landok wanted Angel to behead a cow for the Bacchanal. Who was that cow? a. Groosalug b. Fred c. Lorne d. Cordy Last week's Question and Answer: 'Through the Looking Glass'- The three ceremonial books read by Wes were connected to Wolfram and Hart. a. True Upon this discovery, the gang began to realize that the priests probably were not trustworthy. The only way to decipher the text was to read each book in tandem with another. One book had a wolf on its cover, the next a ram, and the last a hart. Wes explained that a hart is a male red deer. Mary Live long and prosper
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