Don Rickles’ 1968 album Hello Dummy! earlier today became the 14th comedy album to be inducted into the National Recording Registry (NRR). The album – even the very title – exemplifies the brash insult humor that was Rickles’ stock-in-trade. Hello Dummy! received a Grammy nod for best comedy album in 1969. Rickles was nominated in the
Metallica dropped the first trailer for their upcoming fan-focused documentary on Tuesday (April 8). Metallica Saved My Life, directed by the band’s longtime collaborator, Grammy-winner Jonas Åkerlund, will be screened in select cities on the band’s ongoing M72 world tour. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In
The death toll from the roof collapse at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic has climbed to more than 113 people. According to the Associated Press, the iconic venue was packed with “musicians, professional athletes and government officials,” when dust from the ceiling began to fall into attendees’ drinks before
In recent years, SHERELLE has made herself something of a leader in the U.K.’s electronic and dance scene. Through her DJ sets, original material and radio hosting gigs, the 31-year-old’s passion and curatorial skills have been instrumental in celebrating jungle, footwork and breakbeat, and ensuring the genres’ well-deserved place at the forefront of contemporary dance
Latin music has profoundly shaped the American musical landscape. From the lively rhythms of Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco’s joint album Celia & Johnny to Daddy Yankee’s reggaetón breakthrough hit “Gasolina,” these songs represent the diverse and vibrant contributions of Latin artists to the American songbook. Each year, the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to
Legendary Latin artists Vicente Fernández and Freddy Fender are among this year’s inductees into the National Recording Registry, a prestigious honor from the Library of Congress. Fernández’s ranchera anthem “El Rey” and Fender’s bilingual country crossover hit “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” join a select group of recordings recognized for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically
Recordings by Amy Winehouse, Celine Dion, Elton John, Mary J. Blige and Tracy Chapman are among this year’s 25 additions to the National Recording Registry, which is administered by the Library of Congress. This year’s selections span 102 years, from 1913 (a recording of “Aloha ‘Oe” by Hawaiian Quintette) to 2015 (the cast album to
As Ed Sheeran readies the release of his forthcoming eighth album, he’s revealed that fans won’t be left waiting too long between singles for fresh material given the record’s “broad” range of sounds. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Sheeran’s comments were made during his appearance on
Weeks after rumors spread that Californian experimental hip-hop trio Death Grips had split, the band have now taken to social media to deny these claims. Reports of the band’s initial breakup surfaced in early February, when a supposedly leaked message from producer Andy Morin appeared online, with the musician confirming, “yeah it’s over,” before placing
Cardi B is sending her love to the Dominican Republic after the tragic collapse of the Jet Set nightclub roof in Santo Domingo left at least 66 people dead and more than 160 injured, at the time of publication. The rapper, whose father is Dominican, wrote a message of mourning to her BG Secret Society