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Review of 'Man on the Run'
My wife and I saw Man on the Run, a nearly 2-hour documentary on Amazon Prime, about Wings, Paul McCartney's group that flew around the world from shortly after The Beatles broke up in early 1970 to shortly after John Lennon was murdered at the end of 1980, making a Beatles reunion forever impossible.
By Paul Levinson5 days ago in Beat
It's 2026. Songs Turning 10 This Year
In 2016, we saw the rise of short form videos and what would lead to the birth of TikTok. We cannot forget the Snapchat filters no matter how cringe worthy some of them might have been. It was also the year in which the hit series Stranger Things debuted.
By Jasmine Aguilar11 days ago in Beat
The Tango Connection
I suppose I've become a writer so I wouldn't bore everyone to death telling them my stories. Reading them is reading. Not the same. There's rhythm. And timing and, most importantly, drama and suspense. Unless you have tremendous magnetism and an undeniable stage presence, there's no way you can engage an audience the way you can by writing your story. That's my opinion.
By Rene Volpi 19 days ago in Beat
I've Just Realized
The President doesn't understand music. There. It felt very good to write that; it's some thing I just realized today. Oh , yes; he plays it. He TRUMPets it in rallies and meetings, pumps it across the airwaves when he gathers up our minutes waiting for his late arrival.
By Judey Kalchik 24 days ago in Beat
Ludacris and Nelly draw backlash over bookings at MAGA-coded music festival
Ludacris and Nelly headlining a mostly right-wing event is good for them. It’s also great for the genre of hip hop. The two rap veterans have showcased their talents on other stages. Why can’t they perform for mostly MAGA folks and grab that bag?
By Skyler Saunders2 months ago in Beat
'20/20'
"Do It Again" the track that would ultimately open the Beach Boys final album on Capitol Records which was released on February 10th 1969 had originally been released as a single in August of 1968. The track was the first of many post-Pet Sounds era throwbacks to the early Beach Boys sound which would become continually more cliched and eventually lead the Beach Boys to the level of self-parody they would eventually succumb to in the 1980s while their closest contemporaries The Beatles nearing the end of their run in 1969 would go on to be viewed as the most influential band of all time. However, the song itself is not bad on its surface, and it opens with a futuristic sounding (for 1969) drumbeat captured by then-Beach Boys engineer Stephen Desper using tape delays on the drums performed by Dennis Wilson and John Guerin. The song has been re-recorded numerous times over the years on various Beach Boys-related projects most notably the 2011 re-recording at Capitol studios featuring the five surviving Beach Boys at the time backed instrumentally by various members of both the Brian Wilson Band and Mike Loves touring "Beach Boys" to promote the then upcoming Beach Boys 50th Anniversary reunion tour in 2012. The hammering and power drill sound at the end of the song was an excerpt from a track called "Workshop" that was to be a part of the uncompleted "SMiLE" album.
By Sean Callaghan2 months ago in Beat
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Frank Caprio: The Compassionate Judge Loved Across the World
In a world where courtrooms are often associated with strict rules and harsh judgments, one judge stood out for his compassion and humanity. **Frank Caprio**, a municipal judge from Providence, Rhode Island, became widely known around the globe for the kindness he showed to people appearing in his courtroom. Often called “the world’s kindest judge,” Caprio’s unique style of justice made him a beloved figure not only in the United States but also in countries thousands of miles away — including Pakistan.
By Irshad Abbasi about 3 hours ago in Beat
Orbit Radiate Pulse: The Videos
In October 2025, I discovered an app called Grok. It added a whole new layer to my creativity. At first, I used it for silly things, like making photos of my mom and me screaming at each other. It was really funny. But pretty quickly, I realized I could use Grok to bring my Gloria stories to life.
By Rick Henry Christopher about 4 hours ago in Beat
Saul Damelyn Opens the Doors to Memory, Art, and Reckoning
There is something quietly assured about “Museum of Love,” the debut single from Saul Damelyn and British indie imprint Damelyn Records. Its lyric video world premiere does not simply illustrate the song. It builds a world around it. What emerges is a visual meditation on memory and attachment that feels thoughtful rather than ornamental, grounded rather than grand.
By Chris Adamsa day ago in Beat
Love Behind the Lens: The Untold Romance of Microsoft’s “Bliss” Wallpaper
For millions of people around the world, the image is instantly recognizable: a lush green hill rolling gently under a brilliant blue sky scattered with soft white clouds. This serene landscape, known as “Bliss,” became the default wallpaper of **Windows XP**, and in doing so, it turned into what is often called the most viewed photograph in history. But behind this seemingly simple image lies not just a story of photography and technology — it carries a quiet narrative of passion, timing, and a deep love for capturing fleeting beauty.
By Irshad Abbasi a day ago in Beat
Amy Winehouse
Back to Black --- Stronger than Me --- Rehab. She was a member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song. At the 50th Grammy Awards, she won five awards, becoming the first British woman to win five Grammys. She is ranked 26th on the VH1 list of 100 Greatest Women in Music.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiffa day ago in Beat
Top Rappers in San Antonio, TX (2026 Update)
San Antonio doesn’t get the same national spotlight as Houston or Dallas—but that’s precisely what makes it interesting. The city has a growing underground scene, strong Latino cultural influence, and a steady wave of independent artists building real digital traction. In 2026, San Antonio is no longer a quiet market. It’s developing structure.
By RapRadarDigest2 days ago in Beat
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