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Jan. 31, 1989: Roy Orbison’s final album Mystery Girl was released, weeks after his death.
Featuring collaborators including Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Bono, and George Harrison, the album produced You Got It—his first U.S. Top 10 hit since “Oh, Pretty Woman.”
Orbison died December 6, 1988, aged 52.
Featuring collaborators including Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Bono, and George Harrison, the album produced You Got It—his first U.S. Top 10 hit since “Oh, Pretty Woman.”
Orbison died December 6, 1988, aged 52.
January 31, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Jan. 31, 1989: Roy Orbison’s final album Mystery Girl was released, weeks after his death.
Featuring collaborators including Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Bono, and George Harrison, the album produced You Got It—his first U.S. Top 10 hit since “Oh, Pretty Woman.”
Orbison died December 6, 1988, aged 52.
Featuring collaborators including Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Bono, and George Harrison, the album produced You Got It—his first U.S. Top 10 hit since “Oh, Pretty Woman.”
Orbison died December 6, 1988, aged 52.
Jan. 31, 1970: Whole Lotta Love peaks at no. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 — Led Zeppelin’s highest-charting U.S. single.
Robert Plant’s lyrics pull directly from the blues, inspired by Muddy Waters’ 1962 song You Need Love (written by Willie Dixon).
Heavy rock, ancient roots. 🎸⚡
Robert Plant’s lyrics pull directly from the blues, inspired by Muddy Waters’ 1962 song You Need Love (written by Willie Dixon).
Heavy rock, ancient roots. 🎸⚡
January 31, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Jan. 31, 1970: Whole Lotta Love peaks at no. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 — Led Zeppelin’s highest-charting U.S. single.
Robert Plant’s lyrics pull directly from the blues, inspired by Muddy Waters’ 1962 song You Need Love (written by Willie Dixon).
Heavy rock, ancient roots. 🎸⚡
Robert Plant’s lyrics pull directly from the blues, inspired by Muddy Waters’ 1962 song You Need Love (written by Willie Dixon).
Heavy rock, ancient roots. 🎸⚡
Jan. 31, 1951: Harry Wayne Casey was born in Opa-locka, FL.
As founder of KC and the Sunshine Band, he delivered ’70s disco classics like “Get Down Tonight” and scored five No. 1 hits.
KC turns 75 today. Cue the groove! 🪩
As founder of KC and the Sunshine Band, he delivered ’70s disco classics like “Get Down Tonight” and scored five No. 1 hits.
KC turns 75 today. Cue the groove! 🪩
January 31, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Jan. 31, 1951: Harry Wayne Casey was born in Opa-locka, FL.
As founder of KC and the Sunshine Band, he delivered ’70s disco classics like “Get Down Tonight” and scored five No. 1 hits.
KC turns 75 today. Cue the groove! 🪩
As founder of KC and the Sunshine Band, he delivered ’70s disco classics like “Get Down Tonight” and scored five No. 1 hits.
KC turns 75 today. Cue the groove! 🪩
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Catherine O’Hara, a Comedy Great from ‘SCTV’ to ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Dead at 71
The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Catherine O’Hara, a Comedy Great from ‘SCTV’ to ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Dead at 71
The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
Jan. 30, 2025: Marianne Faithfull passed away at 78.
She rose in the ’60s, fell hard in the ’70s, and roared back with Broken English in 1979.
A muse, a pioneer, and a survivor whose voice only grew more powerful with time.
She rose in the ’60s, fell hard in the ’70s, and roared back with Broken English in 1979.
A muse, a pioneer, and a survivor whose voice only grew more powerful with time.
January 30, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Jan. 30, 2025: Marianne Faithfull passed away at 78.
She rose in the ’60s, fell hard in the ’70s, and roared back with Broken English in 1979.
A muse, a pioneer, and a survivor whose voice only grew more powerful with time.
She rose in the ’60s, fell hard in the ’70s, and roared back with Broken English in 1979.
A muse, a pioneer, and a survivor whose voice only grew more powerful with time.
Jan. 30, 1969: The Beatles (with Billy Preston) surprise London with a rooftop concert filmed for Let It Be. 🎶
42 minutes later, the cops pulled the plug—marking the band’s last-ever public performance together.
42 minutes later, the cops pulled the plug—marking the band’s last-ever public performance together.
January 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Jan. 30, 1969: The Beatles (with Billy Preston) surprise London with a rooftop concert filmed for Let It Be. 🎶
42 minutes later, the cops pulled the plug—marking the band’s last-ever public performance together.
42 minutes later, the cops pulled the plug—marking the band’s last-ever public performance together.
Jan. 30, 1951: Phil Collins was born in London.
Drummer, singer, songwriter, producer — and one of the defining voices of the ’80s. Between 1982–1990, he scored three UK and seven U.S. no. 1 solo hits, including In the Air Tonight, Against All Odds, and Another Day in Paradise.
Happy 75th, Phil.
Drummer, singer, songwriter, producer — and one of the defining voices of the ’80s. Between 1982–1990, he scored three UK and seven U.S. no. 1 solo hits, including In the Air Tonight, Against All Odds, and Another Day in Paradise.
Happy 75th, Phil.
January 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Jan. 30, 1951: Phil Collins was born in London.
Drummer, singer, songwriter, producer — and one of the defining voices of the ’80s. Between 1982–1990, he scored three UK and seven U.S. no. 1 solo hits, including In the Air Tonight, Against All Odds, and Another Day in Paradise.
Happy 75th, Phil.
Drummer, singer, songwriter, producer — and one of the defining voices of the ’80s. Between 1982–1990, he scored three UK and seven U.S. no. 1 solo hits, including In the Air Tonight, Against All Odds, and Another Day in Paradise.
Happy 75th, Phil.
Jan. 29, 1974: Grand Funk Railroad recorded “The Loco-Motion” after Mark Farner came into the studio already singing it.
Their cover of the 1962 Little Eva hit went to no. 1 for three weeks — becoming Grand Funk’s biggest hit.
Their cover of the 1962 Little Eva hit went to no. 1 for three weeks — becoming Grand Funk’s biggest hit.
January 29, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Jan. 29, 1974: Grand Funk Railroad recorded “The Loco-Motion” after Mark Farner came into the studio already singing it.
Their cover of the 1962 Little Eva hit went to no. 1 for three weeks — becoming Grand Funk’s biggest hit.
Their cover of the 1962 Little Eva hit went to no. 1 for three weeks — becoming Grand Funk’s biggest hit.
Jan. 29, 1969: The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour premieres on TV.
Hosted by Glen Campbell, with writers including a young Steve Martin, the show ran three seasons and pulled big ratings.
Campbell’s star climbed even higher later that year with True Grit alongside John Wayne ⭐️
Hosted by Glen Campbell, with writers including a young Steve Martin, the show ran three seasons and pulled big ratings.
Campbell’s star climbed even higher later that year with True Grit alongside John Wayne ⭐️
January 29, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Jan. 29, 1969: The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour premieres on TV.
Hosted by Glen Campbell, with writers including a young Steve Martin, the show ran three seasons and pulled big ratings.
Campbell’s star climbed even higher later that year with True Grit alongside John Wayne ⭐️
Hosted by Glen Campbell, with writers including a young Steve Martin, the show ran three seasons and pulled big ratings.
Campbell’s star climbed even higher later that year with True Grit alongside John Wayne ⭐️
Jan. 29, 1961: Five days after arriving in NYC, Bob Dylan meets his folk hero Woody Guthrie, playing Guthrie’s own songs back to him.
The moment inspires “Song to Woody,” preserving Guthrie’s influence and passing it on to a new generation.
The moment inspires “Song to Woody,” preserving Guthrie’s influence and passing it on to a new generation.
January 29, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Jan. 29, 1961: Five days after arriving in NYC, Bob Dylan meets his folk hero Woody Guthrie, playing Guthrie’s own songs back to him.
The moment inspires “Song to Woody,” preserving Guthrie’s influence and passing it on to a new generation.
The moment inspires “Song to Woody,” preserving Guthrie’s influence and passing it on to a new generation.
Jan. 28, 1985: U.S.A. for Africa recorded We Are the World — written by Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie, produced by Quincy Jones.
One studio. Dozens of superstars.
A song that topped charts around the globe and became the fastest-selling U.S. pop single in history at the time. 🎶🌍
One studio. Dozens of superstars.
A song that topped charts around the globe and became the fastest-selling U.S. pop single in history at the time. 🎶🌍
January 28, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Jan. 28, 1985: U.S.A. for Africa recorded We Are the World — written by Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie, produced by Quincy Jones.
One studio. Dozens of superstars.
A song that topped charts around the globe and became the fastest-selling U.S. pop single in history at the time. 🎶🌍
One studio. Dozens of superstars.
A song that topped charts around the globe and became the fastest-selling U.S. pop single in history at the time. 🎶🌍
Jan. 28, 1985: Lionel Richie hosted the AMAs, won 5 awards, then went straight to the studio to record We Are The World with Michael Jackson.
Hosted. Won. Changed pop history — all in one night. 👑🎶
Hosted. Won. Changed pop history — all in one night. 👑🎶
January 28, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Jan. 28, 1985: Lionel Richie hosted the AMAs, won 5 awards, then went straight to the studio to record We Are The World with Michael Jackson.
Hosted. Won. Changed pop history — all in one night. 👑🎶
Hosted. Won. Changed pop history — all in one night. 👑🎶
Jan. 28, 1968: Sarah McLachlan is born in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
She breaks through worldwide in 1997 with Surfacing, featuring “Adia” and “Angel,” and launches Lilith Fair the same year.
One of Canada’s top-selling artists of all time, and instantly recognizable from the ASPCA ads set to “Angel.”
She breaks through worldwide in 1997 with Surfacing, featuring “Adia” and “Angel,” and launches Lilith Fair the same year.
One of Canada’s top-selling artists of all time, and instantly recognizable from the ASPCA ads set to “Angel.”
January 28, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Jan. 28, 1968: Sarah McLachlan is born in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
She breaks through worldwide in 1997 with Surfacing, featuring “Adia” and “Angel,” and launches Lilith Fair the same year.
One of Canada’s top-selling artists of all time, and instantly recognizable from the ASPCA ads set to “Angel.”
She breaks through worldwide in 1997 with Surfacing, featuring “Adia” and “Angel,” and launches Lilith Fair the same year.
One of Canada’s top-selling artists of all time, and instantly recognizable from the ASPCA ads set to “Angel.”
Jan. 27, 2014: Billy Joel began his once-a-month residency at Madison Square Garden, a run that lasted more than a decade.
Billy wrapped up the run in July 2024, and his new two-part documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes is streaming now. 🎶🗽
Billy wrapped up the run in July 2024, and his new two-part documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes is streaming now. 🎶🗽
January 27, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Jan. 27, 2014: Billy Joel began his once-a-month residency at Madison Square Garden, a run that lasted more than a decade.
Billy wrapped up the run in July 2024, and his new two-part documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes is streaming now. 🎶🗽
Billy wrapped up the run in July 2024, and his new two-part documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes is streaming now. 🎶🗽
Jan. 27, 1984: Michael Jackson’s hair caught fire filming a Pepsi commercial.
The accident caused serious burns—and those close to MJ later called it a turning point in his life.
Pain meds prescribed after the injury would eventually play a tragic role years later.
The accident caused serious burns—and those close to MJ later called it a turning point in his life.
Pain meds prescribed after the injury would eventually play a tragic role years later.
January 27, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Jan. 27, 1984: Michael Jackson’s hair caught fire filming a Pepsi commercial.
The accident caused serious burns—and those close to MJ later called it a turning point in his life.
Pain meds prescribed after the injury would eventually play a tragic role years later.
The accident caused serious burns—and those close to MJ later called it a turning point in his life.
Pain meds prescribed after the injury would eventually play a tragic role years later.
Jan. 27, 1980: Prince made his TV debut on American Bandstand.
After performing I Wanna Be Your Lover, his interview with Dick Clark became famously awkward, with Prince responding mostly in gestures and one-word answers.
Prince was already Prince-ing. 👑✨
After performing I Wanna Be Your Lover, his interview with Dick Clark became famously awkward, with Prince responding mostly in gestures and one-word answers.
Prince was already Prince-ing. 👑✨
January 27, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Jan. 27, 1980: Prince made his TV debut on American Bandstand.
After performing I Wanna Be Your Lover, his interview with Dick Clark became famously awkward, with Prince responding mostly in gestures and one-word answers.
Prince was already Prince-ing. 👑✨
After performing I Wanna Be Your Lover, his interview with Dick Clark became famously awkward, with Prince responding mostly in gestures and one-word answers.
Prince was already Prince-ing. 👑✨
Jan. 26, 1973: Elton John released "Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only The Piano Player" in the U.S.
Featuring “Crocodile Rock” and “Daniel,” it became his first no. 1 album in the UK and his second in the U.S., marking a major leap into global superstardom.
Featuring “Crocodile Rock” and “Daniel,” it became his first no. 1 album in the UK and his second in the U.S., marking a major leap into global superstardom.
January 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Jan. 26, 1973: Elton John released "Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only The Piano Player" in the U.S.
Featuring “Crocodile Rock” and “Daniel,” it became his first no. 1 album in the UK and his second in the U.S., marking a major leap into global superstardom.
Featuring “Crocodile Rock” and “Daniel,” it became his first no. 1 album in the UK and his second in the U.S., marking a major leap into global superstardom.
Jan. 26, 1970: Simon & Garfunkel release Bridge Over Troubled Water — their final studio album.
Both the single & LP hit no. 1, swept the Grammys (Album, Record & Song of the Year), sold over 25 million copies, and left behind one of the most covered songs in pop history.
Both the single & LP hit no. 1, swept the Grammys (Album, Record & Song of the Year), sold over 25 million copies, and left behind one of the most covered songs in pop history.
January 26, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Jan. 26, 1970: Simon & Garfunkel release Bridge Over Troubled Water — their final studio album.
Both the single & LP hit no. 1, swept the Grammys (Album, Record & Song of the Year), sold over 25 million copies, and left behind one of the most covered songs in pop history.
Both the single & LP hit no. 1, swept the Grammys (Album, Record & Song of the Year), sold over 25 million copies, and left behind one of the most covered songs in pop history.
Jan. 26, 1955: Eddie Van Halen was born in Amsterdam.
A true game-changer whose guitar style reshaped rock music. “Jump” gave Van Halen their first #1 hit, and in 2012 he was voted the greatest guitarist of all time by Guitar World readers.
Gone since 2020—but his influence? Absolutely eternal. 🔥
A true game-changer whose guitar style reshaped rock music. “Jump” gave Van Halen their first #1 hit, and in 2012 he was voted the greatest guitarist of all time by Guitar World readers.
Gone since 2020—but his influence? Absolutely eternal. 🔥
January 26, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Jan. 26, 1955: Eddie Van Halen was born in Amsterdam.
A true game-changer whose guitar style reshaped rock music. “Jump” gave Van Halen their first #1 hit, and in 2012 he was voted the greatest guitarist of all time by Guitar World readers.
Gone since 2020—but his influence? Absolutely eternal. 🔥
A true game-changer whose guitar style reshaped rock music. “Jump” gave Van Halen their first #1 hit, and in 2012 he was voted the greatest guitarist of all time by Guitar World readers.
Gone since 2020—but his influence? Absolutely eternal. 🔥
Jan. 25, 1991: Paul McCartney’s MTV Unplugged aired from London.
Later released as Unplugged (The Official Bootleg), the set included the TV debut of his first-ever song (written at 14) and a standout cover of “Ain’t No Sunshine,” with Paul on drums.
Later released as Unplugged (The Official Bootleg), the set included the TV debut of his first-ever song (written at 14) and a standout cover of “Ain’t No Sunshine,” with Paul on drums.
January 25, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Jan. 25, 1991: Paul McCartney’s MTV Unplugged aired from London.
Later released as Unplugged (The Official Bootleg), the set included the TV debut of his first-ever song (written at 14) and a standout cover of “Ain’t No Sunshine,” with Paul on drums.
Later released as Unplugged (The Official Bootleg), the set included the TV debut of his first-ever song (written at 14) and a standout cover of “Ain’t No Sunshine,” with Paul on drums.
Jan. 25, 1985: Phil Collins released No Jacket Required.
With four Top 10 singles—two hitting no. 1—and three Grammy wins including Album of the Year, it became one of the defining pop albums of the ’80s.
With four Top 10 singles—two hitting no. 1—and three Grammy wins including Album of the Year, it became one of the defining pop albums of the ’80s.
January 25, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Jan. 25, 1985: Phil Collins released No Jacket Required.
With four Top 10 singles—two hitting no. 1—and three Grammy wins including Album of the Year, it became one of the defining pop albums of the ’80s.
With four Top 10 singles—two hitting no. 1—and three Grammy wins including Album of the Year, it became one of the defining pop albums of the ’80s.
Jan. 25, 1938: Etta James was born in Los Angeles.
Discovered at 14, she became a Chess Records star with classics like “At Last.” Her catalogue included 30 R&B hits, and her influence later reached modern pop and dance through high-profile samples.
A timeless voice.
Discovered at 14, she became a Chess Records star with classics like “At Last.” Her catalogue included 30 R&B hits, and her influence later reached modern pop and dance through high-profile samples.
A timeless voice.
January 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Jan. 25, 1938: Etta James was born in Los Angeles.
Discovered at 14, she became a Chess Records star with classics like “At Last.” Her catalogue included 30 R&B hits, and her influence later reached modern pop and dance through high-profile samples.
A timeless voice.
Discovered at 14, she became a Chess Records star with classics like “At Last.” Her catalogue included 30 R&B hits, and her influence later reached modern pop and dance through high-profile samples.
A timeless voice.
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Second direct witness to Alex Pretti's killing comes forward.
Court declaration:
"I saw him yelling at the ICE agents, but I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind.
Suddenly, an ICE agent shoved him to the ground."
🧵
Court declaration:
"I saw him yelling at the ICE agents, but I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind.
Suddenly, an ICE agent shoved him to the ground."
🧵
January 25, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Second direct witness to Alex Pretti's killing comes forward.
Court declaration:
"I saw him yelling at the ICE agents, but I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind.
Suddenly, an ICE agent shoved him to the ground."
🧵
Court declaration:
"I saw him yelling at the ICE agents, but I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind.
Suddenly, an ICE agent shoved him to the ground."
🧵
Reposted by radiokmac 🇨🇦
If you’re able, please support this verified GoFundMe for Alex Pretti’s family. And if you’re not in a position to donate, sharing it far and wide matters just as much. It’s at $300K and counting.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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