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Kelly Rowland Recalls Destiny’s Child losing on ‘Star Search,’ 25 years ago By

Twenty-five years ago, an act that Ed McMahon awkwardly called a “hip-hop rappin’” group called Girl’s Tyme competed on Star Search, and lost out to hairy rock band Skeleton Crew’s...

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How Panda Ross Overcame Tragedy to Make Triumphant ‘X Factor’ Return By

Six years ago on The X Factor USA Season 2, a lovable lady named Panda Ross captured America’s hearts — and seemingly the heart of her longtime crush, judge Simon...

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#NoMakeupSunday: When KISS Bared Their faces on MTV, 35 Years Ago By

Nowadays, celebrities going makeup-free for the camera lens is an everyday Instagram occurrence. But 35 years ago, when greasepainted rock gods KISS bared their faces on live television, it was...

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Alaska Talks ‘Spiritual’ New Music and Stevie Nicks Obsession By

On RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars 3 earlier this year, contestant Thorgy Thor complained about having to impersonate Stevie Nicks in a diva-themed challenge — a controversial attitude that prompted Billboard...

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Grammy Producer Ken Ehrlich on When Aretha Franklin Sang ‘Nessun Dorma’ By

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who died Thursday at age 76, delivered countless stunning television performances over her more than 60-year career, but one of them came later in life:...

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Michelle Visage on How the ‘Queerest Show on Television’ Is Helping Troubled Kids By

Against all odds, RuPaul’s Drag Race has become a massive pop-cultural force. After 10 seasons (plus three all-star seasons), it’s surprisingly bigger than ever, racking up its highest ratings yet...

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Blair St. Clair: ‘I’m Not Afraid to Share My Voice Anymore’ By

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 contestant Blair St. Clair has much to be thankful for right now. The theater-trained singer and self-declared “Broadway baby” just made herstory by becoming the...

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37 Years Later, Martha Quinn Remembers MTV’s Golden Age By

“Whenever I hear the Buggles’ ‘Video Killed the Radio Star,‘ I get goosebumps. I practically want to cry, every time. Every. Single. Time.” So says Martha Quinn, one of the...

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Chris Daughtry Addresses ‘American Idol’ Rumors, ‘Rock Star: INXS’ past By

When Chris Daughtry was eliminated in fourth place on American Idol Season 5, it was one of the biggest upsets in the series’ history. Recently, the winner of that season,...

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David Crosby talks survivor’s guilt, CSN fallout, and why Mayor Pete is ‘the smartest man in politics’ By

David Crosby and Cameron Crowe chat with me about their documentary “David Crosby: Remember My Name,” their long-lasting friendship, and Crosby’s thoughts on politics. “It’s not the same as it...

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