Atlas COO Phil Cialdella is serving as interim CEO Richard Stumpf in 2010 (Getty Images) Atlas Music Publishing parted ways with CEO Richard Stumpf in January after an investigation into accusations of workplace misconduct, an individual with knowledge of the…
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Lisa Marie Presley lyrics: Did Elvis Presley ever sing about his daughter Lisa Marie?
Lisa Marie Presley: Recording duet gave me connection to dad When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more…
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Sheryl Crow's Career Before Entertainment Was Noble, But a Far Cry From Her Celeb Status
Sheryl Crow is a beloved star, an artist who has worked hard during the course of her career to release songs that are full of emotional depth. Crow first entered the entertainment industry in the ’80s, singing backup for artists…
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Obscure Musicology Journal Sparks Battles Over Race and Free Speech
A periodical devoted to the study of a long-dead European music theorist is an unlikely suspect to spark an explosive battle over race and free speech. But the tiny Journal of Schenkerian Studies, with a paid circulation of about 30…
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Why Elvis Presley's Songwriters Didn't Like His Version of 'Hound Dog'
“Hound Dog” is one of Elvis Presley’s most iconic songs, however, its writers weren’t fans of Elvis’ version of it at first. They had a very specific reason for disliking the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s take on the song….
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The Supremes: Inside the Fallout Between Mary Wilson and Diana Ross
Mary Wilson, the legendary co-founder of The Supremes, has died at the age of 76. Throughout her work with the group, Wilson solified herself as part of the greatest pop group of all time. Despite their humble beginnings and their…
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Bobby Brown Explains His Decision To Embark on a Solo Career Outside of New Edition
Bobby Brown’s name is synonymous with being a bad boy. In addition to his public dealings with substance abuse, his 14-year marriage to Whitney Houston was a tabloid magnet. But before Houston and prior to Brown’s private struggles becoming media…
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Whitney Houston's Super Bowl National Anthem, 30 Years Later
In 1991, Whitney Houston delivered an unforgettable performance of the National Anthem ahead of Super Bowl XXV that was ingrained in the public consciousness. Now, 30 years later, the country is taking a look back at that unforgettable moment. Rocking an…
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H.E.R. Just Made "America the Beautiful" All Her Own at the Super Bowl
We couldn’t take our eyes off of H.E.R. and her guitar as she sang “America the Beautiful” before the championship game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7. Dressed in a bedazzled jacket and jeans,…
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The Origin of Bette Midler's Nickname, The Divine Miss M
Today, Bette Midler — the Tony award-winning, multi-Grammy snagging, and two-time Oscar nominee — is known by a couple of nicknames. While some still refer to the brazen yet benevolent Midler as Bathhouse Betty, no nickname is as transcendent as…
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