Several legendary artists who made the list for the first time are Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, Outkast and Phish. Here is a breakdown of the full list of nominees: Bad Company were a rock supergroup formed in 1973 by singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke (both ex-Free), guitarist Mick Ralphs (ex-Mott the Hoople) and bassist Boz Burrell (ex-King Crimson) who enjoyed great success throughout the 1970s. Their first three albums, Bad Company (1974), Straight Shooter (1975) and Run with the Pack (1976), reached the top five in the album charts in both the UK and the US. Many of their singles and songs, such as "Bad Company", "Can't Get Enough" (1974), "Feel Like Makin' Love" (1975), "Shooting Star" (1975), "Burnin' Sky" (1977) and "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" (1979), remain staples of classic rock radio. They have sold 20 million RIAA-certified albums in the US and 40 million worldwide. The Black Crowes are a rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1984. Their discography includes nine studio albums, four live albums and several charting singles including their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker (1990), The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, Amorica (1994), Three Snakes and One Charm (1996), By Your Side (1999), and Lions (2001). The Black Crowes have sold more than 30 million albums Mariah Carey is an influential figure in music and fashion, known for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whistle register. With over 220 million records sold worldwide, Carey is one of the best-selling music artists in history. She was ranked as the fifth greatest singer of all time by Rolling Stone in 2023. Chubby Checker is a pop culture icon widely known for popularizing many dance styles, including "The Twist" and the "Limbo Rock". He has appeared in at least twelve films and on numerous television shows, always playing himself. In 2002, Checker protested outside of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, over the lack of radio airplay of his hit "The Twist" and his perception that the Hall of Fame had snubbed him. He has sold more than 250 million records. Joe Cocker was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances that featured expressive body movements. Most of his best known singles were reinterpreted cover songs of previously released hit recordings, such as "Feelin' Alright?", "With A Little Help From My Friends", and "Unchain My Heart". He has sold over 14 million albums worldwide. Cocker died from lung cancer in 2014. Billy Idol is known for his rebellious image, catchy songs and energetic performances. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as the lead singer of the group Generation X. Idol's fame was driven by the popularity of his singles "Dancing with Myself" and "White Wedding" which established Idol as an icon after several of his music videos became staples of the newly established MTV in the early 80s. He has also appeared in movies, commercials, and hosts a radio broadcast on Sirius XM. Billy Idol has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Joy Division/New Order Joy Division were formed in 1976, the group consisted of vocalist, guitarist and lyricist Ian Curtis, guitarist and keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris. Curtis struggled with personal problems, including a failing marriage, depression, and epilepsy and committed suicide, at the age of 23, on the eve of what would have been the band's first North American tour in May 1980. The remaining members, with the addition of keyboardist and guitarist Gillian Gilbert, regrouped under the name New Order who found popularity with a run of popular singles, including "Blue Monday 1988", "Fine Time", "Regret", and "World (The Price of Love)" Cyndi Lauper is known for her distinctive image, eccentric hair styles, and for her powerful four-octave vocal range. The music video for "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" won the Best Female Video Award at the inaugural 1984 MTV Video Music Awards and has been recognized by MTV, VH1 and Rolling Stone as one of the greatest music videos of the era. Lauper's accolades include two Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Tony Award, three MTV Video Music Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is one of the few singers to win three of the four major American entertainment awards (EGOT). Lauper has sold over 50 million records worldwide. Maná is considered one of the best-selling Latin Mexican music artists and the most successful Latin American bands of all time. Maná has earned four Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards Latin America, six Premios Juventud awards, 19 Billboard Latin Music Awards and 15 Premios Lo Nuestro awards. They have sold over 25 million records sold worldwide. Oasis was formed in 1991, primarily consisting of brothers Liam Gallagher (lead vocals) and Noel Gallagher. Their debut album "Definitely Maybe" (1994), topped the UK Albums Chart and quickly became the fastest-selling debut album in British history at the time. Their second release "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" (1995). became one of the best-selling albums of all time, the fifth-best-selling album in the UK and the best-selling album in the UK of the 1990s. Oasis have sold over 75 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Outkast is hip hop duo formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992, consisting of Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and André 3000 (André Benjamin, formerly known as Dré). They're widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential hip hop acts of all time. The duo achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, helping to popularize Southern hip hop while experimenting with a diverse range of genres such as funk, psychedelia, jazz, and techno. Outkast have released six studio albums, a compilation albums and have sold over 20 million records, as well as having earned six Grammy Awards. Phish was formed in Burlington, Vermont, in 1983. The band consists of guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon, drummer Jon Fishman, and keyboardist Page McConnell, with Anastasio being the lead vocalist. The band is known for their musical improvisation and jams during their concert performances and for their devoted fan following. Phish's reputation as a live band includes a repertoire that blends elements of a wide variety of music genres including funk, reggae, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, folk, country, jazz, blues, bluegrass, electronic music, and pop and has developed a large and dedicated following by word of mouth, the exchange of live recordings, and for selling over 8 million albums and DVDs in the United States. Soundgarden was a rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 and was one of the pioneers of grunge music alongside such Seattle contemporaries as Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana. The initial lineup featured vocalist Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto and drummer drums initially by Scott Sundquist. Sundquist was later by drummer Matt Cameron and Yamamoto was replaced initially by bassists Jason Everman, and later by Ben Shepherd. Soundgarden achieved its biggest success with the 1994 album Superunknown, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and yielded the Grammy Award-winning singles "Spoonman" and "Black Hole Sun". Soundgarden had sold more than 14 million records in the United States, and over 30 million worldwide. Chris Cornell died in 2017. The White Stripes were formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1997. The group consisted of Jack White (guitar, keyboards, piano, vocals) and Meg White (drums, percussion, vocals). They were a leading group of 2000s indie rock and the decade's garage rock revival. The White Stripes have released six studio albums, two live albums, one compilation album, and one extended play. The critical and commercial success of the White Stripes has established Jack and Meg White as key figures of both the garage rock and indie rock revival of the 2000s. The artists set to be honored in three special nominee categories – musical influence, musical excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award – will be announced in April This year’s ceremony is set take place in the fall in Los Angeles, with ticket and location details to be announced.
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According to the civil lawsuit filed Tuesday, in Los Angeles, Kanye West allegedly sent pornographic material and referred to her as “bitch” and other insults through text messages, the latest in series of ongoing antisemitic behavior by the rapper and entrepreneur.
He's also accused of telling other Jewish employees that he was a “Nazi,” compared himself to Adolf Hitler, and for firing her the day after she complained about his behavior. West, who now goes by the name “Ye”, allegedly made similar remarks during a hate-fueled series of posts on X last week before deactivating his account Monday, repeatedly calling the employee “ugly as f—” and a “bitch” before daring her to sue him, according to the 33-page complaint. The suit seeks monetary damages and accuses West of discrimination, retaliation, creating a hostile work environment and breach of contract. The plaintiff filed the suit anonymously in order to protect herself, given West’s celebrity and status, according to her attorney, Carney Shegerian. A jet registered to Vince Neil, lead singer of Mötley Crüe, was involved in a fatal accident in Arizona's Scottsdale Airport on Monday afternoon, according to officials.
Kelli Kuester, a spokesperson for Scottsdale Airport, said at an evening news briefing that the Learjet was arriving from Austin, Texas, and veered off the runway into a parked jet. The arriving plane's left main gear appeared to have failed upon landing, causing the collision, Kuester said. The band confirmed that the plane's pilot was killed in the accident, and that Neil's girlfriend, her friend and the co-pilot were among those injured with non-life threatening injuries. Vince Neil was not on board. Vince Neil's representative, Worrick Robinson, IV released the following statement: "A Learjet aircraft Model 35A owned by Vince Neil was attempting to land at the Scottsdale Airport. For reasons unknown at this time, the plane veered from the runway causing it to collide with another parked plane. On board Mr. Neil’s plane were two pilots and two passengers. Mr. Neil was not on the plane. More specific details regarding the collision are not available as this is a rapidly evolving situation and there is an ongoing investigation. Mr. Neil’s thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved, and he is grateful for the critical aid of all first responders assisting today". Mötley Crüe said it "will announce a way to help support the family of the deceased pilot," which they said they will announce later. This story is developing. The show featured performances from several artists who call NOLA home, appropriate since Super Bowl LIX took place this year in New Orleans
Human Jukebox Marching Band Played, from Southern University, a Louisiana HBCU, played during the pre-game show. Five-time Grammy award winning artist Jon Batiste sang "The Star-Spangled Banner", the U.S. National Anthem. Grammy award winning trombonist Trombone Shorty and contemporary Christian artist Lauren Daigle performed a rendition of "America The Beautiful". Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Ledisi performed the hymn "Lift Every Voice and Sing", which is known as "The Black National Anthem". Super Bowl 2025 took place on Sunday February 9, 2025 and saw The Philadelphia Eagles rout the Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22, denying the Chiefs their three-peat bid. David Johansen, New York Dolls Singer and Actor, Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis and Brain Tumor2/10/2025 David Johansen, 75, is the last living member of the New York Dolls. He is also known for recording under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter and for playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in the 1988 movie Scrooged.
Leah Hennessey, Johansen's daughter, shared the extent of her father's health issues in a statement: "As some, but not many of you know, David has been in intensive treatment for stage 4 cancer for most of the past decade. Five years ago at the beginning of the pandemic we discovered that David’s cancer had progressed and he had a brain tumor. There have been complications ever since. He’s never made his diagnosis public, as he and my mother Mara are generally very private people, but we feel compelled to share this now, due to the increasingly severe financial burden our family is facing". The singer and actor also released a statement: "We’ve been living with my illness for a long time, still having fun, seeing friends and family, carrying on, but this tumble the day after Thanksgiving really brought us to a whole new level of debilitation. This is the worst pain I’ve ever experienced in my entire life. I’ve never been one to ask for help, but this is an emergency. Thank you". As the result of a fall after Thanksgiving, the musician is now bed-ridden and requires around-the-clock care, having broken his back in two places according to a report by Rolling Stone. A fundraising campaign has been launched through Sweet Relief to help offset the costs of the singer's treatment. They created a special David Johansen T-shirt, available for purchase with all proceeds going directly to the cause. If you'd like to donate, here's a link to the fund: https://tinyurl.com/49nhpe6z The New York Dolls, which also featured guitarists Johnny Thunders and Sylvain Sylvain, bassist Arthur Kane and drummer Jerry Nolan, were a staple of the underground New York rock scene of the early 1970s. They were an influential force behind the punk revolution and, later, the glam metal scene. In 1987, he released a self-titled album under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter. The single "Hot Hot Hot" became a hit through extensive airplay on radio, MTV, and other television appearances. The following year he played the role of wisecracking Ghost of Christmas Past in Scrooged, which starred Bill Murray. Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-winning 2024 single 'Not Like Us' soared some 430% on and nine other songs he performed during his 13-minute Super Bowl set climbed into the double digits for a 175% total gain, according to data provided by the streaming service on Monday morning.
'Not Like Us' is currently at the center of a defamation suit from Drake against Universal Music Group, the parent record label he and Lamar are both signed to, the lawsuit claiming UMG “approved, published and launched a campaign to create a viral hit out of a rap track” that was “intended to convey the specific, unmistakable and false factual allegation that Drake is a criminal pedophile, and to suggest that the public should resort to vigilante justice in response.” Earlier this year, 'Not Like Us' surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. During his performance, he teased 'Not Like Us' twice before actually performing it towards the end of his set. President Donald Trump will become the first sitting U.S. President to attend a Super Bowl, as he is expected to be in attendance when the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs today in New Orleans.
According to multiple reports, Trump is attending the game as a guest of New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson. It’s unclear who else may be in the booth alongside him. There is speculation that House Speaker and Louisiana representative Mike Johnson and the President's oldest son Donald Trump Jr., along with his girlfriend Bettina Anderson, will be accompanying the Commander-in-Chief, as all 3 were in NOLA on Saturday night for a pre-Super Bowl party. Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man may make an appearance this year, too, as has been spotted at the previous two Super Bowls. The former first lady, and longtime Eagles fan, Jill Biden, will also be in attendance. Also expected to be delivered is a special report, during the Super Bowl pregame show, from the President on his first 100 days in office. Howard Twilley, 2-Time Super Bowl Champion with Miami Dolphins, Dead at 81
Howard Twilley, a key wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins during the team's undefeated 1972 season, and a Heisman Trophy runner-up at the University of Tulsa, died on Wednesday. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Howard Twilley, a founding player for the Dolphins in 1966. His touchdown in Super Bowl VII helped the Dolphins cap the NFL’s only perfect season and his contributions to the organization will be forever remembered," the Dolphins said in a statement. The 1972 Dolphins went 14-0 in the regular season, then 3-0 in the playoffs, the only NFL team in NFL history to go undefeated. Miami won a back to back Super Bowl titles during the '72 and '73 seasons, going 12-2 in 1973 and defeating the Minnesota Vikings 24-7 to win their second Super Bowl championship. Twilley was the third-leading receiver on the 1972 Dolphins, catching 20 passes for 364 yards and three touchdowns, his third-best season as a pro. Throughout his career, Twilley compiled 212 receptions for 3,064 yards and 23 TDs in 11 seasons. An announcement of his death by a Tulsa spokesperson did not say where Twilley died or cite a cause. He was 81. Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Announce Reunion for Final Concert dubbed 'Back To The Beginning'2/5/2025 Tom Morello, guitarist of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave, will serve as the concert's musical director, and has labeled the event as "the greatest heavy metal show ever".
The one-day festival at Villa Park is set to include performances from Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Gojira and Anthrax. The concert will mark the first time in over 20 years that Black Sabbath's original line-up, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, have performed together. Ozzy's wife, Sharon, told BBC News that the concert will be the 76-year-old's final performance. "Ozzy didn't have a chance to say goodbye to his friends, to his fans, and he feels there's no been no full stop," she said. "This is his full stop." The concert will also feature a performance from a "supergroup: comprised of superstars Billy Corgan, Slash, Fred Durst, Wolfgang Van Halen and Tom Morello, himself. The concert is set to take place in Birmingham, in England’s West Midlands, on July 5 as a fund-raiser. Tickets go on sale Friday February 14 at 10am. Irv Gotti, the famed music producer, industry executive, and TV producer, has died at 54. Details regarding the circumstances surrounding his condition have yet to be revealed but it's been rumored that the producer has suffered a second stroke which caused a brain bleed that has left the label exec unresponsive and on life support. Def Jam Recordings, where Gotti worked as an executive and Murder Inc.'s parent company when it was founded, confirmed Gotti's death in a statement late Wednesday. The Hollywood Reporter, People and TMZ reported the news Wednesday, citing unnamed sources, and did not share a cause of death. "Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees, are deeply saddened at the loss of Irv Gotti," Def Jam said in the statement. The news comes a little a year after Gotti suffered a minor stroke less than a year ago which was linked to his battle with diabetes. Gotti had reportedly made significant life changes recently, adopting a healthier diet and slimming down after a history of health scares. Gotti, 54, whose real name is Irving Lorenzo, was born June 26, 1970 in the Hollis neighborhood of Queens, New York City and started out as a teenage DJ at parties in Queens, when he discovered rapper Mic Geronimo.
This led him to becoming a talent scout for the A&R for department for TVT Records which led him to briefly become Jay-Z's DJ during the beginning of his career. In 1996, Gotti produced one of Jay-Z's first singles, "Can I Live", from his debut album Reasonable Doubt. He soon after began working as an A&R rep for Def Jam Recordings before co-founding the record label Murder Inc Records, a subsidiary of Def Jam, with his brother Chris back in 1998. Some of Murder Inc.'s biggest releases were from Ja Rule, Ashanti and DMX and included 2001's The Fast and the Furious (soundtrack), which have collectively sold over 30 million units worldwide and grossed over $500 the million. Through the years he worked with artists like Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton and Jennifer Lopez. Gotti is survived by his three children: Angie, Sonny and JJ. This story is still developing. |