Daniel Bukszpan
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Here's what you need to know about this year's Grammy Awards
If the number of nominations received is anything to go by, it should be a good night for Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X → Read More
Aerosmith's drummer wanted to play at the Grammys — so he sued the band to do it
The classic rock band Aerosmith will perform at this weekend's Grammy Awards ceremony without founding member Joey Kramer, their drummer of 50 years. → Read More
Neil Peart, considered one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, dies at 67
Peart joined Rush in 1974, and their lineup remained the same until their retirement 41 years later. → Read More
Dave Chappelle's Netflix special is offending critics, but viewers don't care
While the critics may not have cared for "Sticks and Stones," viewers gave it a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. → Read More
Why fans keep watching 'The Walking Dead' even though they don't like it anymore
Dissatisfaction with the show began to build within the fan community and intensified during season eight, when large numbers of fans gave up on the show. → Read More
This record company wants $800 for their Woodstock 50th anniversary box set
Spread across 38 compact discs and 36 hours, "Woodstock - Back to the Garden: The Definitive 50th Anniversary Archive" features almost every note of music performed at the iconic 1969 festival. → Read More
Whitney Houston died in 2012. Next year you can see her hologram perform
In 2018, BASE Hologram began touring two shows – "Callas in Concert," which put opera singer Maria Callas in front of audiences for the first time since her 1977 death, and "In Dreams," featuring Roy Orbison, gone since 1988. → Read More
Why we love to binge on stressful shows like 'Chernobyl' and 'Black Mirror'
Streaming services are currently full of shows that give viewers few reasons to be optimistic, such as Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale" and Netflix's "Black Mirror," both of which depict futuristic dystopias that don't always seem all that far fetched. → Read More
'Dark Phoenix' and 'Godzilla' box office numbers are a bad sign for summer blockbusters
It could be bad news for the blockbuster sequels slated to open later this summer, such as "Toy Story 4" and "Spiderman: Far From Home." → Read More
Neil Young just released a new album. You can stream it – and his massive music archive – for $20
For those who want a more involved experience, the Archives site may be just the thing, and it may even indicate a way forward for other veteran musicians with deep catalogs. → Read More
Why 'Rocketman' winning rave reviews won't necessarily boost interest in Elton John's music
If "Bohemian Rhapsody" is anything to go by, Elton John's catalog is about to enjoy a new lease on life. → Read More
Kurt Cobain's pizza plate sold for $22,400. Here's more celebrity garbage that sold for big money.
While it's true that many celebrity artifacts that make it to Sotheby's or Christie's are more valuable in their pristine, flawless condition, it's also true that some which reach the auction block are things that almost anyone would throw away, frequently for sanitary reasons. → Read More
Game of Thrones fans are angry about the final season – and the franchise could suffer for it
The outrage has even inspired a Change.org petition called "Remake Game of Thrones Season 8 with competent writers," with over half-a-million signatories and climbing. → Read More
Rock icon King Crimson finally joins Apple Music, even though streaming pays next to nothing
The move to streaming may not do much to pad King Crimson's bank account, but as a promotional strategy, it makes a lot of sense. → Read More
As New York's real estate market cools, Brooklyn neighborhoods stay hot for buyers and renters
Brooklyn, which for years has experienced torrid growth and soaring rents, has seen the average rent has fallen year over year, according to data from Rentcafe. → Read More
How 'Bohemian Rhapsody' turned Queen into box office, music chart champions after decades
The rock band hasn't dropped a music project in nearly 30 years, but thanks to the performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody," their music has been given a new lease on life. → Read More
They ran for office and died...but still won: Politicians who scored election wins after death
Nevada brothel owner Dennis Hof isn't the first to win election after dying. Here are some noteworthy examples. → Read More
How Taylor Swift's political endorsement could become the 'biggest ripple ever' at the polls
The effects of Taylor Swift's political endorsement were felt right away, but it remains to be seen whether these new voters will actually turn out for Swift's chosen candidates on Election Day. → Read More
How comedian Louis CK can get back on track after misconduct claims
The idea of a comeback from sexual misconduct allegations would have seemed out of the question for Louis CK, but a recent appearance may be a stab at rehabilitating his image. → Read More
Here's where foreign real estate investors are buying in New York City
New York City has one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world, a distinction earned via a boost from wealthy foreigners snapping up pricey apartments. → Read More