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The Future of Kylie & ISBSL The Musical Brutally Reviewed

Kylie Minogue finds herself in an unprecedented position in her career. This girl knows how to pivot! But what should she be doing in 2024 to capitalise on Padam AND will she even be entertaining us 10 years from now?

In this episode we also (brutally) review I Should be So Lucky The Musical with someone who was there!

Find Our Guests:

Sarah Kellysen: https://www.instagram.com/sarahkellysen/?hl=en#

Leigh: @chewingthecud

Nathan: @crazycatgay

Will’s Story of Modern Homelessness

Warning: Sensitive Subject Matter. Contact Will's Instagram: the_lil_woo or email willhodgesryan@outlook.com

He's 36, skilled, competent and employable. Hear how Will is contending with a modern-day plight impacting cities around the Western world.

 

Kylie in Vegas - The Final Verdict with Nathan Clarke

Super Kylie Minogue fan Nathan gives you the final verdict on Kylie's More Than Just a Residency is Las Vegas.

Find our Nathan @crazycatgay on X (formerly known as Twitter)

Kylie in Vegas - The Comprehensive Night One Review with Minor Misdemeanour

Super Kylie fan MINOR MISDEMEANOUR gives us ALL the details from Kylie Minogue's first night Vegas residency. 

Find Minor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minormisdemeanor/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

 

 

Kylie in Vegas - The Only Honest Review on the World Wide Interweb

Yup, you're in the secret fortress casino & you won't believe who our special performer is! This episode is all about Kylie Minogue and her NOT JUST A RESIDENCY gig.

Madonna Celebration Hits Sweden - REVIEW

The show’s high point arrives courtesy of an achingly beautiful rendition of 1986’s “Live to Tell”, during which Madonna floats above our heads as the screens fill with images of the many talented gay men lost to the Aids epidemic, including Keith Haring and Martin Burgoyne. These were her dear friends – and as Mary Gabriel’s huge new biography of Madonna attests, their deaths devastated her. It is a deeply moving acknowledgement of the community in which she learned her signature moves, the same community that continues to hold her aloft today. She gets into a boxing ring to deliver “Erotica” (1992) – reminding us that the freedom to choose who we love was a real fight. It’s a shame so few young people appear to be in the audience tonight because this is a show that proves Madonna still matters.

Kylie Fans Look Back at THE DELINQUENTS

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The Delinquents is a 1989 Australian coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Chris Thomson from a screenplay by Clayton Frohman and Mac Gudgeon, based on Criena Rohan's 1962 book of the same name. It stars Kylie Minogue (in her feature film debut) and Charlie Schlatter as the main characters Lola and Brownie, and was filmed in Brisbane, Maryborough and Bundaberg, Queensland.

The film was released in Australia on 21 December 1989 to mixed reviews from critics. It grossed $3,370,650 at the box office in Australia.^[3] An accompanying soundtrack was also released.

An Old Kylie Movie, An Old Pop Star & Wisdom from Agnes Moorehead

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What more could you need? A look back on the 1989 film THE DELINQUENTS, Madonna's Sweden Celebration Tour reviewed and Agnes Moorehead confirms that Kylie is just wrong.

Madonna Does Stadiums. Kylie Does Basements.

Madonna fan DEFTONES explains why Kylie Minogue simply cannot compare.

Has Nana Mouskouri Outdone Madonna?

Queen of Pop Madonna seems to be unreachable when it comes to music sales.

The iconic American singer, who is currently touring the world on her Celebration Tour, has renewed her record-breaking status as the biggest-selling female recording artist.

Madonna, 65, said during an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last year that she had sold over 400 million records – albums, singles and digital – during her career.

While precise sales figures are difficult to obtain, it’s widely acknowledged that only The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson have sold more records worldwide, making Madonna the best-selling female singer.

The Madame X Era

Two Madonna fans discuss the best and the worst of Madonna's Madame X era

Britney Fan Spills all the Memoir Tea

He has loved her forever & now super fan Kristian spills everything from Britney Spears' memoir, THE WOMAN IN ME 

Listen Up Old Bastard! Learn about Troye, Read Britney, Love Kylie & Worship Madonna

We talk all things Troye Sivan, explore Britney's Book, Defend Kylie and Celebrate Madonna. 

Can Britney Handle the Fallout & Who Has The Most Wicked Fans?

Britney is about to drop her memoir - wow! Even though you'll be reading it, is it the right thing to do? Can Britney handle it when others question her version of events?

Oh and BTW, which fan group has the nastiest fans? Come on, you know it. Tell us!

Send us an audio memo - email address is in the show!

Responding to Sunny

He says Kylie's "alright for what she does" but is Sunny just a garden-variety bitch of a Madonna stan?

Madonna Slays But Her Fans Take a Well Deserved Slap

How brilliant is Madonna? Her Celebration Show is a Triumph. But what about her fan Sunny who described Kylie as "a poor man's Madonna"? Well, Kylie fans are unimpressed. 

Celine Fans are Grieving

Celine fans explain the grief they are experiencing 

Madonna Fan Slams Kylie - ”She’s Just Harmless Fluff”

Madonna fans are notorious for slapping down perceived threatening female pop icons. Has this fan gone too far?

Rebel Heart - A Retro Review of Madonna’s Return to Form

Super Madonna fans review the amazing Rebel Heart album. 

”We’re Not Jealous of Kylie!” Madonna Fans Clap Back!

Madonna fans are enraged after being accused of a bald-faced jealousy of Kylie's recent TENSION success. 

TENSION - 1 WEEK IN & Why are Madonna fans so jealous?

Madonna fans seems to be jealous of Kylie's success? How do we know? They refuse to listen to Tension. Today we go track by track through Kylie Minogue and her TENSION. One week in, is it still as good as our initial thoughts?

Madonna Celebration Tour Predictions & Hopes

The Celebration Tour is the upcoming twelfth concert tour by American singer Madonna,visiting cities in North America and Europe and anticipating 78 shows. The tour is scheduled to start on October 14, 2023, at The O₂ Arena in London, England, and it is set to conclude on April 24, 2024, at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico. As Madonna's first retrospective tour, it highlights her more than four decade-long recording career.

Eric Alper Predicts Madonna Tour Victory

Eric Alper is a Canadian music correspondent, blogger, radio host and former director of media relations, at eOne Music Canada based in Toronto, Ontario. Since 2016, Alper has run a music public relations company, That Eric Alper, and is the host of @ThatEricAlper show on SiriusXM.

A Madonna Fan Throws in the Towel

Our wonderful Terry explains why he's lost faith . . . 

Is CELEBRATION an elaborate tour hoax & have you heard TENSION?

What should we expect from Madonna's Celebration Tour? Was there a hoax? Was she really sick? And guess what? Kylie Minogue has a new album out.

TENSION the ALBUM - First Impressions

Tension is the upcoming sixteenth studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It will be released on 22 September 2023 by BMG Rights Management and Minogue's company, Darenote. It was announced in May 2023, marking Minogue's first new body of work since her 2020 disco album, Disco.

Meeting Dannii Minogue

Danielle Jane "Dannii" Minogue is an Australian singer, television personality and actress. Born and raised in Melbourne, Minogue first gained recognition for her appearances on the television show Young Talent Time and for her role as Emma Jackson on the soap opera Home and Away. 

Prince: His Life, His Injuries, His Death, His Diamonds & His Pearls

“Cream (Take 2)” is the latest previously-unheard track to come from forthcoming Prince & The Power Generation album reissue Diamonds & Pearls. Released on Thursday (September 7), the song was unveiled from “Prince’s legendary vault,” with performances from Power Generation drummer Michael Bland, bassist Sonny Thompson, keyboardist Tommy Barbarella, guitarist Levi Seacer, Jr. and percussionist Kirk Johnson. The song was originally released as the erotic “Cream,” also the last Prince single to make the Billboard Hot 100.

Queuing for Minogue + Diamonds & Pearls

It's been the week of lining up on behalf of Minogue Empires. We talk all things Kylie, Dannii, Prince . . . Doja Cat and Troy Sivan. 

Feel the Tension

Tension is EVERYTHING!!

It's dividing fans but, more importantly, will it be a mega hit?

"Tension" is a song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue, taken from her upcoming sixteenth studio album of the same name (2023). It was released as the album's second single on 31 August 2023 by BMG Rights Management and Minogue's company, Darenote. "Tension" was written by Minogue, Anya Jones, Camille Purcell, Jon Green, Duck Blackwell and longtime collaborator Richard Stannard.

EROTICA - A Retro Review of an Unappreciated Madonna Classic

Sure, Madonna was always changing, but with the release of Erotica on Oct. 20, 1992, she fully shed her ebullient ’80s pop skin, donned a leather cat mask, and kicked open a rusty back alley door that previous chart-toppers only dared to scratch at.

You didn’t need to pick up a copy of her celebrity nude-filled coffee table book, Sex, to realize it. You didn’t even need to see Madonna Veronica Louise Ciccone, whip in hand, mugging for the camera in the video for the title track. All you needed to do was press play on the album and let the impossibly thick, libidinous bass line of “Erotica” start vibrating throughout your body. Forty seconds in, the sampled horns of Kool & the Gang’s “Jungle Boogie” flare up, but instead of sounding reassuring and familiar, they seem disembodied and eerie. Then, Madonna’s latest alter ego addresses you, low and firm: “My name is Dita / I’ll be your mistress tonight.”

Celine Dion’s Fans Speak Up

How do fans cope when an idol faces crisis?

Celine Dion's diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome has brought public attention to the rare neurological disorder, which affects roughly one or two out of every million people.

"While we’re still learning about this rare condition, we now know this is what’s been causing all of the spasms that I’ve been having. Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I’m used to," the singer said in an Instagram video.

People with stiff-person syndrome often experience rigidity in their torso and limbs, as well as severe muscle spasms that can cause them to fall down. The spasms can occur at random or be triggered by certain stimuli, including loud noises, touch and emotional distress.

Dr. Richard Nowak, an assistant neurology professor at the Yale School of Medicine, said the condition "has a range of severity, from quite mild — easily managed with a little bit of medication — to folks that are quite severe that can be, frankly, quite disabled from it."

Stiff-person syndrome overall disrupts the normal pathways of communication between the brain and the muscles.

"There’s a massive firing that’s occurring from the central nervous system, down through the spinal cord, down through the nerves as they plug into the muscles, and it’s causing them to become rigid or go into spasm, which equals the stiffness," Nowak said.

In most but not all cases, people with stiff-person syndrome have elevated levels of antibodies that target a particular protein involved in the process of controlling muscle function. Doctors consider these patients to have an autoimmune condition.

Celine Fans Doing it Tough & Break the Tension Please Kylie

What is it like to be a super fan of an ailing superstar? Celine Dion fans have been doing it tough of late.

Kylie Minogue is on the cusp of Tension single #2 (10 out of 10 DOES NOT COUNT!)

Britney Spears is headed for divorce & we remember Michael Parkinson.

IN THE ZONE - A Retro Review of a Britney Classic with Simon Curtin

In the Zone is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Britney Spears. It was released on November 16, 2003, by Jive Records. Following the end of the Dream Within a Dream Tour in July 2002 and her break-up with Justin Timberlake, Spears announced she would take a six-month break from her career. She started working on the album in November 2002, with producers such as Bloodshy & Avant, R. Kelly, Tricky Stewart, Moby, Guy Sigsworth and The Matrix. Musically, In the Zone is a dance-oriented album that incorporates elements of various genres, such as house, trip hop and hip-hop. It features instrumentation from guitars, drums, synthesizers, strings and Middle Eastern instruments

Impossible Dreams of Britney & Simon Curtin

In this episode we review IN THE ZONE, explore your filthy celebrity dreams & talk with music industry insider, Corey Andrew.

All things Kylie, Madonna, Britney and Sigmund Freud.

Hard Candy - When Madonna Did Blackface

Hard Candy is the 11th studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released on April 19, 2008 by Warner Bros. The first single from the album, "4 Minutes" has Justin Timberlake and Timbaland singing in it. It went on to top charts around the world and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. The second single, "Give It 2 Me", has vocals from Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes. It reached the top ten in Canada and the UK.

Hard Candy was number one in several countries. Madonna did The Sticky and Sweet Tour to promote the album. Hard Candy has sold over four million copies around the world. It was certified Gold in the United States for shipments of over 500,000 copies

Madonna Turns 65

Madonna Louise Ciccone^[a] (/tʃɪˈkoʊni/; Italian: [tʃikˈkoːne]; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen of Pop", Madonna has been widely recognized for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while continuing to maintain control over every aspect of her career.^[2] Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. A prominent cultural figure crossing both the 20th and 21st centuries, Madonna remains one of the most "well-documented figures of the modern age",^[3] with a broad amount of scholarly reviews, and literature and art works on her, as well as an academic mini subdiscipline devoted to her named Madonna studies.

Lizzo & the Ultimate Hypocrisy

Two of Lizzo’s dancers at the centre of an explosive lawsuit against the popstar have spoken in depth about their allegations against the American singer.

Fans of the artist, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson, were shocked when she was sued on Wednesday for alleged sexual, racial and religious harassment by three of her dancers.

She is named alongside her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc and her dance team captain Shirlene Quigley as defendants.

Arianna Davis and Crystal Williams appeared on CBS News to discuss their claims, with the former revealing unsettling details of a night out with Lizzo and the team at a club.

Madonna’s 65 & Lizzo’s Been a Bad Girl Gaga

Come into the fortress to talk all things Lizzo, Madonna, Kylie and Sinead

Charlie Schlatter Reflects on the Delinquents

The Delinquents is a 1989 Australian coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Chris Thomson from a screenplay by Clayton Frohman and Mac Gudgeon, based on Criena Rohan's 1962 book of the same name. It stars Kylie Minogue (in her feature film debut) and Charlie Schlatter as the main characters Lola and Brownie, and was filmed in Brisbane, Maryborough and Bundaberg, Queensland.

The film was released in Australia on 21 December 1989 to mixed reviews from critics. It grossed $3,370,650 at the box office in Australia.^[3] An accompanying soundtrack was also released.

Kylie 35 years ago

The original Kylie album. It's a treasure trove of memories for fans of Kylie Minogue.

Fans Remember Sinead O’Connor

Shuhada' Sadaqat (born Sinead Marie Bernadette O'Connor; 8 December 1966 – c. 26 July 2023), known professionally as Sinéad O'Connor, was an Irish singer, songwriter and political activist. Her debut studio album, The Lion and the Cobra, was released in 1987 and charted internationally. Her 1990 album, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, was her biggest success, selling more than seven million copies worldwide.^[14] Its lead single, "Nothing Compares 2 U", was named the year's top world single at the Billboard Music Awards.^[15]

O'Connor had chart success with Am I Not Your Girl? (1992) and Universal Mother (1994), both certified gold in the UK,Faith and Courage (2000) certified gold in Australia, and Throw Down Your Arms (2005) went gold in Ireland. Her career included songs for films, collaborations with many other artists and appearances at charity fundraising concerts. O'Connor's 2021 memoir, Rememberings, was a bestseller.

O'Connor consistently brought attention to issues related to child abuse, human rights, racism, organised religion and women's rights. Throughout her music career, she spoke about her spiritual journey, activism and socio-political views as well as her trauma and mental health struggles. In a 1992 Saturday Night Live performance, she tore up a photograph of Pope John Paul II to protest abuse in the Catholic Church, triggering controversy

O'Connor changed her name to Magda Davitt in 2017. After converting to Islam in 2018, she changed it to Shuhada' Sadaqat,while continuing to perform and record under her birth name.

Mind Your B in Vegas Kylie

Kylie Minogue to hit Vegas whilst Britney releases the worst song of her career . . . apparently.

We talk Sinead, Madonna and all things entertainment.

Remembering Olivia Newton John - A Fan Perspective

Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE (26 September 1948 – 8 August 2022) was a British and Australian singer and actress.^[3] She was a four-time Grammy Award winner whose music career included 15 top-ten singles, including 5 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100^[4] and two number-one albums on the Billboard 200: If You Love Me, Let Me Know (1974) and Have You Never Been Mellow (1975). Eleven of her singles (including two Platinum) and 14 of her albums (including two Platinum and four 2× Platinum) have been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

In 1978, Newton-John starred in the musical film Grease, which was the highest-grossing musical film at the time and whose soundtrack remains one of the world's best-selling albums. It features two major hit duets with co-star John Travolta: "You're the One That I Want"—which is one of the best-selling singles of all time—and "Summer Nights". Her signature solo recordings include the Record of the Year Grammy winner "I Honestly Love You" (1974) and "Physical" (1981)—Billboard's highest-ranking Hot 100 single of the 1980s. Other defining hit singles include "If Not for You" and "Banks of the Ohio" (both 1971), "Let Me Be There" (1973), "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)" (1974), "Have You Never Been Mellow" (1975), "Sam" (1977), "Hopelessly Devoted to You" (1978; also from Grease), "A Little More Love" (1978), "Twist of Fate" (1983) and, from the 1980 film Xanadu, "Magic" and "Xanadu" (with the Electric Light Orchestra).

With global sales of more than 100 million records, Newton-John established herself as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, as well as one of the highest-selling female Australian artists.^[5] Newton-John, who battled breast cancer three times, was an advocate and sponsor for breast cancer research. In 2012, the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre opened in her home town of Melbourne.^[6] She also was an activist for environmental and animal rights causes.

The Kylie Insider - Secrets of Light Years, Fever & More

Remember the early 2000s? Ah yes, they were some kind of bliss for we Kylie Minogue fans right? Get the rub from someone working on the inside during those years.

God Bless Olivia & Madonna Writes Her Will

It's been a year since Olivia left us. The fans remember her. Madonna writes a will, Kylie Minogue rides the wave and Barbie should not be spoken about. 

Kiss Me Once - Kylie’s Most Disappointing Era

During Kiss Me Once, everything that could go wrong did go wrong for Kylie Minogue

Madonna is Revived & Britney Tells All

Raise a toast to Madonna's good health, Cyndi Lauper's True Colours, Britney's new memoir & Kylie's Padam resurgence 

Madonna’s Life Injection & Kylie 35

Why the radio silence from Madonna's team? Is she okay? Plus, we hear your memories of Kylie's FIRST ever album. Were you even alive?

Madonna Needs Help & Padam Success

Madonna was rushed to hospital - but what caused her collapse? Time to Talk talks all things Madonna, Celebration, Kylie Minogue & Padam

Could Padam be Even More EPIC?

Catch up on Kylie Minogue World - Tension is coming - Padam has arrived.

Vulgar Barbies & Stalkers

Time to Talk runs the gamut this week. Stalkers!

Madonna Kylie Kylie Madonna

Catching up with Madonna's Celebration Tour & Kylie's Padam Success.

The Padam Era Has Commenced

The TENSION campaign has begun and the world is embracing Kylie Minogue, yet again.

The Tension is Building - KM16

Let's share the excitement of Kylie's 16th album which is likely to leak in full at any moment.

Behind the Audition: Andrew Fenlon of American Idol Fame

Andrew Fenlon's disastrous audition on American Idol remains a viral sensation more than a decade after it first aired

Today we look at what happened behind the scenes of this notorious social media moment with the man himself - Andrew Fenlon.

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Year 1990

1990 saw a dramatic shift in pop, and an unexpected classic becoming the year's biggest single - Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers

The track spent seven weeks at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart between May - July that year thanks to its inclusion in the hit film Ghost. Originally a modest Number 14 hit in 1965, the big ballad by the US duo sold just under 840,000 copies to finish as the UK's best-seller of 1990, according to Official Charts Company data. A re-issue of their 1965 UK breakthrough hit You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' was also a hit in December that year, peaking at Number 3.

Kylie‘s DISCO GUEST LIST

Disc 1 = Original DISCO Album

Disc 2:

1. Till You Love Somebody

2. Fine Wine

3. Hey Lonely

4. Spotlight

5. Kylie and Years & Years – A Second To Midnight

6. Kylie and Jessie Ware – Kiss Of Life

7. Kylie and Gloria Gaynor – Can’t Stop Writing Songs About You

8. Kylie and Dua Lipa (Studio 2054 Remix)

9. Say Something (Basement Jaxx Remix)

10. Say Something (F9 Remix)

11. Say Something (Syn Cole Extended Mix)

12. Magic (Purple Disco Machine Extended Mix)

13. Kylie and Dua Lipa – Real Groove (Studio 2054 Initial Talk Remix)

14. Dance Floor Darling (Linslee’s Electric Slide Remix)

Deluxe 3CD+DVD+Bluray Edition:

Disc 1 = Original DISCO album

Disc 2:

1. Kylie and Years & Years – A Second To Midnight

2. Kylie and Jessie Ware – Kiss Of Life

3. Kylie and Gloria Gaynor – Can’t Stop Writing Songs About You

4. Kylie and Dua Lipa (Studio 2054 Remix)

5. Say Something (Basement Jaxx Remix)

6. Say Something (F9 Remix)

7. Say Something (Syn Cole Extended Mix)

8. Magic (Purple Disco Machine Extended Mix)

9. Kylie and Dua Lipa – Real Groove (Studio 2054 Initial Talk Remix)

10. Dance Floor Darling (Linslee’s Electric Slide Remix)

Disc 3 - Infinite Disco CD :

1. Magic / Come into My World (Intro) (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

2. I Love It (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

3. In Your Eyes (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

4. Light Years (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

5. Supernova (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

6. I Should Be So Lucky/Dance Floor Darling (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

7. All the Lovers (with House Gospel Choir) (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

8. Say Something (with House Gospel Choir) (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

9. Real Groove (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

10. Slow / Love to Love You Baby (Cover) (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

11. Monday Blues (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

12. Where Does the DJ Go? (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

13. Love at First Sight (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

14. Last Chance (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

15. Magic (From the Infinite Disco Livestream)

Disc 4: Infinite Disco DVD

Disc 5: Infinite Disco Bluray.

 

Body Language - A Retro Review of a Divisive Work

Body Language is the ninth studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released on 10 November 2003 by Parlophone. Following the commercial success of her eighth studio album Fever (2001), Minogue enlisted a diverse group of writers and producers to aid in creating a new album, including Cathy Dennis, Dan Carey, Emiliana Torrini, Johnny Douglas, and Kurtis Mantronik among others. Influenced by the musical works of the 1980s and artists like Prince and Scritti Politti, Body Language musically differs from Minogue's previous albums, which mainly featured disco-oriented dance-pop tracks, and instead explores genres like synth-pop, electroclash, R&B, and hip hop. Lyrically, the album touches upon themes of enjoyment, flirting, and sex.

Following its release, Body Language received generally favourable reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented Minogue for experimenting with new genres and the overall production of the album. Some critics, however, opined that many songs lacked catchy material and were not suitable for dancing. Commercially, Body Language peaked at number two on the albums chart of Australia and was certified double-platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). In the United Kingdom, the album peaked at number six and was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

Three singles were released from Body Language. "Slow" was released as the lead single in November 2003 and was a commercial success, peaking at number one on the singles charts of Australia, Denmark, Spain and the United Kingdom. "Red Blooded Woman" was released as the second single and reached the top five in Australia and the United Kingdom. "Chocolate" was released as the final single and peaked inside the top 10 in the United Kingdom. Minogue performed at a one-off concert-show titled "Money Can't Buy", on 15 November 2003 to mark the release of the album. Body Language became notable for displaying another change in Minogue's persona and is cited as an example of her numerous "reinventions".

Writing for Roseanne, Golden Girls & The Brady Movies

Stan Zimmerman is an American television producer, director and screenwriter. Zimmerman has written for many television series including The Golden Girls, Roseanne and Gilmore Girls and the 1996 feature film A Very Brady Sequel.^[1] Zimmerman is also the creator and executive producer of the sitcom Rita Rocks

She‘s Written for EVERYONE! Cathy Dennis.

Cathy Dennis has more than earned her place as a Pop Princess. In fact, if it wasn’t for her, many fellow music royals wouldn’t have some of their biggest hits. Kylie, Britney, Katy Perry, Celine Dion, Pink, Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Little Mix – they’ve all recorded songs written by Cathy, to name only a few.

A British singer, songwriter and music producer, Cathy Dennis has previously been called “one of the most influential people in the music industry” by Q Magazine

Kylie Unauthorised: Virginity, Lies and a Sensational Rise to Fame

Now this one caused quite the scandal upon its release. Kylie: An Unauthorised Biography claimed Kylie lost her virginity in a schoolroom cupboard. It was this sensational tidbit that overshadowed this fantastic historical overview of Kylie Minogue and her rise to International fame. 

 

Time to Talk talks to the book's author Dino Scatena. 

 

KYLIE AN UNAUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY:

A biography of Kylie Minogue charting her early days as a typical 'girl-next-door' in Melbourne, to her acting years in 'Neighbours', through to her international singing career. It tells of the enormous changes she has weathered, the highly publicised relationships with Jason Donovan and Michael Hutchence, and how she is able to balance the constant media attention with being a successful celebrity.

Fever - A Retro Review of Kylie‘s Biggest Album

Fever is the eighth studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released on 1 October 2001 internationally by Parlophone and later launched in the United States on 26 February 2002 by Capitol Records. Minogue worked with writers and producers such as Cathy Dennis, Rob Davis, Richard Stannard, Julian Gallagher, TommyD, Tom Nichols, Pascal Gabriel and others to create a disco and Europop-influenced dance-pop album. Other musical influences of the album range from synth-pop to club music.

Upon its release, Fever received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its production and commercial appeal. The album was a commercial success, peaking at number one in Australia, Austria, Germany, Ireland, and the UK. In the US, the album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming Minogue's biggest album in the country; it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Fever was also certified seven-times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), and five-times platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). It won the International Album accolade at the 2002 Brit Awards ceremony.

Four singles were released from the album. The lead single, "Can't Get You Out of My Head" was released in September 2001 and became a massive commercial success, peaking atop the charts of 40 countries and selling more than six million copies worldwide. The song, which is often recognised as Minogue's signature song, is her highest-selling single and one of the best-selling singles of all time. Follow-up singles "In Your Eyes" and "Love at First Sight" also performed well on charts internationally. The last single "Come into My World" won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2004. To promote the album, Minogue embarked on her seventh concert tour, the KylieFever2002 tour.

The Body Remembers - First Impressions - Debbie Gibson

Gibson announced the release of the album on June 4, 2021. In an interview with Billboard magazine, she stated, "This album very much feels like Electric Youth 2021 in a lot of ways." Gibson also said, "The variety of styles, the way it encapsulates my life right now -- I really wanted to let it hang out on this album. The goal was to make an undeniably special, authentic, well-crafted and yet still raw album. I feel great about the fact we found that. I feel like I've made an undeniable album."^[1]

Gibson came up with the album title while writing the songs during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. "I was writing both upbeats and ballads, but I was gravitating toward the upbeats just because everybody needs that energy shift now. Pop music does that — it shifts energy. That's where the title comes from — the body remembers all the visceral moments tied to your favorite pop songs."^[2] The song "Legendary" was written in memory of Kobe Bryant.^[1] Gibson describes "One Step Closer" as a "throwback style of Dua Lipa and Kylie Minogue."^[2] "Strings" focuses on "putting self-love above everything."^[6]

Among the album's 15 tracks is "Lost in Your Eyes, the Duet" a new recording of Gibson's 1989 hit single with Joey McIntyre. The duo first performed the song together during New Kids on the Block's Mixtape Tour in 2019.^[1][2][3][4] The single was released on streaming services on June 4 while the official music video was uploaded on Gibson's YouTube channel on July 1.^[7] On July 12, Gibson announced "One Step Closer" as the album's second single.^[8] The official track listing was revealed on July 16.

My First Record. Your First Record.

Can you remember the first album you ever purchased, where you were and what underwear you were wearing?

Pop Shockers! Can u believe this stuff went down?

The TIME TO TALK SHOW uncovers horrific pop culture stories never told before.

Thriller - A Retro Review of Planet Pop’s Biggest Selling Album

On a chilly autumn night, gaffers rig motion-picture lights around the entrance to the Palace Theatre, which bears the title “Thriller” on its marquee. A cascade of shrieks—“Michael! Michael!”—drifts on the breeze from a few blocks away, where hundreds of fans strain against police barricades for a glimpse of their idol. Although everyone involved in the production has been sworn to secrecy, word of tonight’s shoot has leaked and been broadcast on local radio. Security guards patrol the set.

Michael Jackson, a shy pixie in a red leather jacket and jeans, stands in shadow in the theater’s entryway, talking with actress Ola Ray and director John Landis. The camera crew is making final preparations for a crane shot that will pan down from the marquee as Jackson and Ray, playing a couple on a date, emerge from the theater. Judging from the saucy looks she is sending his way, Ray is clearly besotted by her leading man, who responds by casually throwing an arm around her shoulders.

 

Thriller is the sixth studio album by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson, released on November 30, 1982, by Epic Records. It was produced by Quincy Jones, who had previously worked with Jackson on his 1979 album Off the Wall. Jackson wanted to create an album where "every song was a killer". With the ongoing backlash against disco, he moved in a new musical direction, resulting in a mix of pop, post-disco, rock, funk, and soul sounds. Thriller foreshadows the contradictory themes of Jackson's personal life, as he began using a motif of paranoia and darker themes. The album features a single guest appearance, with Paul McCartney becoming the first artist to be featured on one of Jackson's albums. Recording took place from April to November 1982 at Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles, with a production budget of $750,000.

Thriller became Jackson's first number one album on the US Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart, where it spent a record 37 weeks at number one, from February 26, 1983, to April 14, 1984. Seven singles were released: "The Girl Is Mine", "Billie Jean", "Beat It", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' ", "Human Nature", "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)", and "Thriller". They all reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, setting the record for the most top 10 singles from an album, with "Beat It" and "Billie Jean" reaching number one. Following Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean" in Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, where he debuted his signature moonwalk dance, the sales of the album significantly increased, selling one million copies worldwide per week. The "Thriller" music video was premiered to great anticipation in December 1983 and played regularly on MTV, which also increased the sales of the album.

With 32 million copies sold worldwide by the end of 1983, Thriller became the best-selling album of all time. It was the best-selling album worldwide of 1983, and was also the first album to become the best-selling in the United States for two years, in 1983 and 1984. The album broke racial barriers in popular music, enabling Jackson's appearances on MTV and meeting with President Ronald Reagan at the White House. It was among the first to use music videos as promotional tools; the videos for "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Thriller" are credited for transforming music videos into a serious art form. The album's success set the standard for the music industry with its songs, music videos and promotion strategies influencing artists, record labels, producers, marketers and choreographers.

Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with sales of 70 million copies worldwide. It is the second-best-selling album in the United States and was certified 33× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2017. It won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards at the 1984 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, while "Beat It" won Record of the Year. Jackson also won a record-breaking eight American Music Awards at the 1984 American Music Awards. The album is often credited by critics and publications as one of the greatest albums of all time. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry of "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant recordings", and the "Thriller" music video was inducted into the National Film Preservation Board's National Film Registry of "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant films".

Light Years - A Retro Review of Kylie’s Return to Pop

Light Years is the seventh studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released on 22 September 2000 in Australia by Mushroom Records, and later on 25 September 2000 in the United Kingdom by Parlophone. Following the commercial failure of Impossible Princess (1997), Minogue departed with Deconstruction and took a hiatus from recording music. She signed with Parlophone in June 1999, and decided to go back to her pop roots. She worked with various writers and producers, including Steve Anderson, Johnny Douglas, Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, and Mark Picchiotti.

Light Years is a dance-pop, disco, and Europop album that made references to music from the 1970s. Lyrically, the album touches upon themes of women's empowerment, celebration, and sex in a cheeky and campy approach. It received favourable reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented Minogue's return to pop and considered the album to be one of Minogue's strongest releases. The album won the ARIA Award for Best Female Artist and Best Pop Release at the 2001 ceremony. The album peaked at the top position on the Australian Albums Chart, making it Minogue's first number-one album in her native Australia. It also reached the top 10 in Scotland and New Zealand.

Five singles were released from Light Years, including the Australia number-one singles "Spinning Around" and "On a Night Like This", as well as the top 20 entries "Kids" and "Please Stay". All four peaked inside the top 10 in the UK. The final single, "Your Disco Needs You" was limitedly released in Australia and Germany. It was further promoted with the On a Night Like This Tour, which visited Europe and Australia from March to May 2001. The tour was once the biggest by a solo artist in Australia, grossing U.S. $5 million. The album was re-issued in Europe in 2018 and returned to the UK Albums Chart and the Scottish Albums Chart.

Debbie Gibson is Back!!! Who???

The Body Remembers is the upcoming tenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Debbie Gibson, to be released on August 20, 2021 by her own label Stargirl Records. It will be her first studio release with original songs since her 2001 album M.Y.O.B.

Gibson announced the release of the album on June 4, 2021. In an interview with Billboard magazine, she stated, "This album very much feels like Electric Youth 2021 in a lot of ways." Gibson also said, "The variety of styles, the way it encapsulates my life right now -- I really wanted to let it hang out on this album. The goal was to make an undeniably special, authentic, well-crafted and yet still raw album. I feel great about the fact we found that. I feel like I've made an undeniable album."^[1]

Gibson came up with the album title while writing the songs during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. "I was writing both upbeats and ballads, but I was gravitating toward the upbeats just because everybody needs that energy shift now. Pop music does that — it shifts energy. That's where the title comes from — the body remembers all the visceral moments tied to your favorite pop songs."^[2] The song "Legendary" was written in memory of Kobe Bryant.^[1] Gibson describes "One Step Closer" as a "throwback style of Dua Lipa and Kylie Minogue."

Among the album's 15 tracks is "Lost in Your Eyes, the Duet" a new recording of Gibson's 1989 hit single with Joey McIntyre. The duo first performed the song together during New Kids on the Block's Mixtape Tour in 2019.^[1][2][3][4] The single was released on streaming services on June 4 while the official music video was uploaded on Gibson's YouTube channel on July 1.^[6] On July 12, Gibson announced "One Step Closer" as the album's second single.^[7] The official track listing was revealed on July 16

Mistakes of the Golden Girls

Have you ever noticed an error in the brilliant TV show THE GOLDEN GIRLS?

An Immaculate Connection: Oliver Crumes and Madonna

He was her "favoured" dancer during Blond Ambition and, together, they worked magic on stage. 

Oliver Crumes helped create the Vogue video, appeared in Truth or Dare and also featured in MIchael Jackson's Remember the Time video - and he's really easy to spot in that one!

Enjoy getting to know Mr Oliver Sidney Crumes III.

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The Golden Girls - Trivia Time

How well do you know the classic TV show THE GOLDEN GIRLS ? 

Are you HEAD OVER HEELS for Paula Abdul?

Head Over Heels is the third studio album released by American singer Paula Abdul on June 13, 1995 under Virgin Records. The album features three singles "My Love Is for Real", "Crazy Cool" and "Ain't Never Gonna Give You Up".

Kylie, Gaga and That Other Queen

It's time to Marry the Night 

Why is Kylie Starstruck?

It's getting silly now. Why is Kylie Minogue prioritising rehashed novelty pop over DISCO perfection?

Paula Abdul is Forever Your Girl

Forever Your Girl is the debut studio album by American singer Paula Abdul. It was released on June 21, 1988, through Virgin Records. The album was Abdul's breakthrough into the music industry after being a choreographer for high-profile artists including George Michael, ZZ Top, Duran Duran and most notably Janet Jackson. At the time of the album's release it was the most successful debut album of all time and was the first time an artist scored four US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles from a debut album. It is currently certified 7x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, the RIAA and has sold over 18 million copies worldwide.

The Psychology Behind Conspiracy Theories

Allowing conspiracies to circulate can have deadly consequences. Five people, including one police officer, died when insurrectionists attempted the coup on the Capitol.

It’s natural and understandable to feel angry, frustrated, or saddened by these events. Experts urge us to take a step back and consider why people believe conspiracy theories and to examine our own vulnerabilities, particularly during uncertain times.

“When people feel threatened and out of control, it’s natural to want to feel more control and bring order to the randomness by resorting to conspiracy theories,” says John Cook, PhD, founder of the website Skeptical Science and co-author of “The Conspiracy Theory Handbook.”

That doesn’t mean we should enable conspiracy theories to continue or that people who break the law in the name of these theories shouldn’t face consequences.

But experts say that by stepping back and evaluating what makes these theories seem plausible to certain people, we can engage in a more productive dialogue.

We can also protect ourselves from engaging in conversations about conspiracy theories at the expense of our mental health.

Whitney Houston - The Debut Album Review

Whitney Houston is the self-titled debut studio album by American singer Whitney Houston. It was released on February 14, 1985, by Arista Records. The album initially had a slow commercial response, but began getting more popular in the summer of 1985. It eventually topped the Billboard 200 for 14 weeks in 1986, generating three number-one singles—"Saving All My Love for You", "How Will I Know" and "Greatest Love of All" (a cover of "The Greatest Love of All", originally recorded in 1977 by George Benson)—on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, which made it both the first debut album and the first album by a solo female artist to produce three number-one singles.^[4][5] The album topped the albums charts in many countries, including Canada,^[6] Australia,^[7] Norway^[8] and Sweden,^[9] peaking at number 2 in the United Kingdom,^[10] Germany,^[11] and Switzerland.^[12] The album was certified diamond for shipments of 10 million units or more on March 16, 1999, and later 13× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on July 29, 1999.^[13][14] With sales of over 22 million copies, Whitney Houston is one of the best selling albums of all-time.^[15][16][17]

In 1986, at the 28th Grammy Awards, Whitney Houston received four nominations; including Album of the Year^[18] and won one, Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female for her song "Saving All My Love for You".^[19] For the 29th Grammy Awards of 1987, the album earned one nomination for Record of the Year for "Greatest Love of All".^[20] In 2003, the album was ranked number 254 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.^[21] In its 2012 edition, the album was ranked at number 257.

In honor of its 25th anniversary, the album was reissued as Whitney Houston - The Deluxe Anniversary Edition on January 26, 2010, an expanded edition with five bonus tracks including the a cappella version of "How Will I Know" that original 12-inch remixes, a bookletking the history of the original album, along with a DVD of live performances and interviews by Whitney Houston and Clive Davis.

Impossible Princess: A Retro Review of Kylie’s Indie Venture

Time to Talk Explores Kylie Minogue's Impossible Princess.

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Impossible Princess (briefly retitled Kylie Minogue in Europe) is the sixth studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue, released on 22 October 1997, by Deconstruction, BMG and Mushroom Records. The singer asserted partial creative control over the project—as a co-producer and composer of the material—assisted by Brothers in Rhythm, Manic Street Preachers, David Ball and Rob Dougan.

Influenced by the techno and Britpop revolution in the mid-to-late 1990s, sonically Impossible Princess is a departure from Minogue's previous work. Conceived as an experimental record, the material encompasses a variety of darker styles from the dance genre, including trip hop, electronica, and rock. Lyrically, the album's focus is on Minogue's self-discovery after a series of trips around the world, and delves into freedom of expression, relationships and emotions.

Upon its release, critical and public reception of Impossible Princess was divided over its new musical direction and Minogue's very intimate lyrics. In retrospect, described as an underrated release, the record has achieved widespread critical acclaim and Minogue's creative input and its mixture of genres have been widely praised. Commercially, the album reached the top 10 in Australia, Scotland and the United Kingdom, and was certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for physical shipments of 70,000 units; however, the British media mocked its lack of success in Europe.

Four singles were released from the album: "Some Kind of Bliss", "Did It Again", "Breathe", and "Cowboy Style", each of which experienced moderate success. After a small promotional tour in 1997, Minogue embarked on the Intimate and Live tour in Australia and the UK the following year, which was a commercial and critical success. Since the album's release, various commentators have cited Impossible Princess as Minogue's best work, It has earned numerous nominations and recognition on best-ever lists. Despite this, Minogue has said she will never create another studio album of personal songs like Impossible Princess.

The Abbey Road Sessions: A Retro Review of a Classy Minogue Moment

Time to Talk Explores Kylie Minogue's Abbey Road Sessions

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The Abbey Road Sessions is an orchestral compilation album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue, released on 24 October 2012 by Parlophone. The album was primarily produced by Steve Anderson and Colin Elliot. The album features 16 tracks, all radically reworked, spanning Minogue's 25 years in the music industry. The album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London with Minogue's band and a full orchestra during November 2011.^[2] Musically, the album is primarily orchestral music, which features several instrumentation of guitars, pianos, strings and drums.

The album's lead single "Flower", which was originally written in 2007, was a new titled song to the album. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many finding the recordings her best vocal delivery to date, while some dismissed her transition to orchestral music. Upon its release, the album entered the top 40 in countries including Minogue's native Australia, Ireland, Switzerland, France and New Zealand. The album peaked at number two in the United Kingdom, where it has been certified. Minogue then went on to promote the album with live performances.

I’m Breathless: Madonna’s Crack at Credibility

Time to Talk Explores Madonna's I'M BREATHLESS.

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I'm Breathless: Music from and Inspired by the Film Dick Tracy is an album by American singer and songwriter Madonna,^[1] released on May 22, 1990 by Sire Records to accompany the film Dick Tracy. The album contains three songs written by Stephen Sondheim, which were used in the film, in addition to several songs written by Madonna that were inspired by but not included in the film. Madonna starred as Breathless Mahoney alongside her then-boyfriend Warren Beatty who played the title role, Dick Tracy. After filming was complete, Madonna began work on the album, with Sondheim, producer Patrick Leonard and engineer Bill Bottrell. She also worked with producer Shep Pettibone on the album's first single, "Vogue". The album was recorded in three weeks, at Johnny Yuma Recording and Ocean Way Studios, in Los Angeles, California. Despite being Madonna's fifth full-length release of new material, I'm Breathless is not considered a standard studio album.^[2][3]

Musically, I'm Breathless consists predominantly of jazz, swing and pop songs. The tracks reflected Madonna's showgirl personality and were influenced by her relationship with Beatty. The singer wanted to create music that would fit the style and production of the film, set in the days of the Untouchables law enforcement, and sang the songs accordingly. In some areas she pitched her vocals and belted the notes when necessary. She smoked cigarettes in order to portray the vocals of her character Breathless. Beatty and singer Mandy Patinkin were featured as duet partners on three of the songs.

In support of both I'm Breathless and her previous album, Like a Prayer, Madonna embarked on the Blond Ambition World Tour where a section was dedicated to the songs from the album. It was critically acclaimed, winning an award at the 1990 Pollstar Concert Industry Awards. However, due to its use of Catholic imagery, Pope John Paul II called for a boycott of the show. After the tour was over, Madonna performed songs from the album at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards and the 1991 Academy Awards. "Vogue", the first single from I'm Breathless, became one of Madonna's most successful releases, reaching number one in over 30 countries. It was also critically acclaimed and was seen as an influential song, while the video helped to bring vogueing into mainstream popularity. The second and final single, "Hanky Panky", was a top-ten hit in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Music critics applauded the Sondheim numbers, along with Madonna's vocals and versatility. However, some deemed the non-film songs to be of little value. "Sooner or Later", one of the Sondheim tracks, went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song. I'm Breathless was commercially successful, peaking at number one on the European Top 100 Albums, as well as the national charts of Australia, Germany, and Japan—in the latter it became the country's best-selling foreign album of the year. It also reached number two on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). I'm Breathless has sold more than seven million copies worldwide.

Carlton & His Madonna-Infused Life

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Carlton Wilborn (born 1964) is an American dancer, actor, author and motivational speaker.[1] He first gained global attention as a principal dancer for Madonna’s Blond Ambition World Tour and The Girlie Show World Tour, and appeared in Madonna's Blond Ambition Tour documentary Madonna: Truth or Dare.

 

Early life

Carlton Wilborn grew up in Chicago in a family beset by alcoholism and sexual abuse which he described in his autobiography Front & Center - How I learned to live there. He began his performing career at Whitney Young Magnet High School, where he was in dance classes with the previous First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama.[2] After high school, he eventually became a principal dancer in Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.[3]

 

Strike a Pose

Carlton is one of seven dancers from the Madonna 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour reunion 2016 documentary, Strike a Pose. The dancers reflect on their lives and meet up for a reunion.

HIStory: A Retro Review of Michael Jackson’s Final Great Work.

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HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I is the ninth studio album by American singer Michael Jackson, released on June 20, 1995. It was the fifth Jackson album released through Epic Records, and the first on his label MJJ Productions. It comprises two discs: HIStory Begins, a greatest hits compilation, and HIStory Continues, comprising new material written and produced by Jackson and collaborators. The album includes appearances by Janet Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Slash and the Notorious B.I.G. The genres span R&B, pop, hip hop, elements of hard rock and funk rock. The themes include environmental awareness, isolation, greed, suicide, injustice, and Jackson's conflicts and common-ground with the media.

Starting in the late 1980s, Jackson and the tabloid press had a difficult relationship. In 1993, the relationship between Jackson and the press collapsed when he was accused of child sexual abuse. Although he was not charged, Jackson was subject to intense media scrutiny while the criminal investigation took place. Several of the album's 15 new songs pertain to the child sexual abuse allegations made against him in 1993 and Jackson's perceived mistreatment by the media, mainly the tabloids. Because of this, HIStory has been described as Jackson's most "personal" album.

HIStory debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, among nineteen other countries. Six singles were released, including the protest songs "Earth Song" and "They Don't Care About Us". "Scream", a duet between Jackson and his sister Janet, became the first song to debut in the top five on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number five. "You Are Not Alone" was the first song in history to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100; it was Jackson's final number-one single on that chart. Though the album received generally positive reviews, the lyrics of "They Don't Care About Us" drew accusations of antisemitism, to which Jackson responded that the lines had been misinterpreted and replaced them on later pressings.

Jackson embarked on the HIStory World Tour, which grossed $165 million (equivalent to $268 million in 2019), making it the highest-grossing solo concert tour of the 1990s. It was Jackson's third and final concert tour as a solo artist. The album has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time, and the best-selling multi-disc album. In August 2018, it was certified 8× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was nominated for five Grammy Awards at the 1996 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, winning Best Music Video – Short Form for "Scream". Jackson won an American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist at the 1996 American Music Awards.

They’re About to Change Monopoly! Flip the Board!

What new cards would you add to the game? Our panel takes aim. 

Hasbro has announced plans to change key features of iconic board game Monopoly to make it better reflect a "new sense of community".

The game, which has been around for the past 85 years, has undergone many changes over the years, including changes to pieces, versions for every country, and even a chocolate version.

The company confirmed the change, tweeting: "Yup, you read that right: THE MONOPOLY GAME is changing, and YOU get to be a part of it. Help us add a little community to the Community Chest by voting for your favourite new cards now!"

 

The original version of the game includes two card decks called 'Community Chest' and 'Chance'.

Dannii Minogue - GIRL - A Retro Review

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Girl is the third studio album by Australian singer Dannii Minogue. It was released by Eternal Records on 8 September 1997 in the United Kingdom. Four singles were released to promote the album including the UK Dance Chart number ones "All I Wanna Do", "Everything I Wanted", "Disremembrance" and the Australian-only single, "Coconut". In November 2007, the album was reissued featuring slightly different artwork and a bonus disc of remixes by Rhino Entertainment.

Standing up to Madonna. Kevin Stea & His Blond Ambition

Kevin Alexander Stea (born October 17, 1969) is an American dancer, choreographer, actor, singer, director and model. He has worked as a dancer and choreographer with a number of high-profile artists, including Madonna, Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson, and has appeared in several movies and television shows

Stea was an assistant choreographer and dance captain for Madonna's Blond Ambition Tour in 1990, and subsequently appeared in the 1991 documentary film Madonna: Truth or Dare.^[1][2][3] In January 1992, along with fellow dancers Oliver Crumes and Gabriel Trupin, Stea filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court against Madonna's production company Boy Toy Inc, Miramax Films and Propaganda Films, alleging fraud and invasion of privacy as a result of the documentary.^{[4][5][6][7][8]} Because of the international notoriety of Madonna, the suit became a pervasive media topic with Stea discussed in the news and appearing on talk shows such as Maury Povich.^[9] After more than two years of litigation, the suit was withdrawn in October 1994 and an undisclosed settlement was reached.^[10]

While the suit made its way through the courts, Stea went on to lay out a solid foundation for his professional career: appearing in the role of Swifty The Rake in the Disney musical Newsies, touring in the Glorious Revolution tour with Japanese pop-star Seiko Matsuda, and working with Michael Jackson by appearing in the iconic MTV 10th Anniversary live performance of Will You Be There 1991, and then going on to serve as the associate choreographer for the official videos Black or White and Blood on the Dance Floor.

 

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Meghan & Harry - Well what now people? Republic?

The fallout continues but will the monarchy simply cruise through yet another publicity crisis by saying nothing? "Stiff upper lip and all that hey?" 

LONDON — Buckingham Palace’s highly anticipated response to Prince Harry and Meghan’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey this week has done little to dampen interest in a story still sending shockwaves across the United Kingdom.

Despite the queen’s plea Tuesday night for the couple’s allegations to be “addressed by the family privately,” her 61-word statement has not curbed the insatiable appetite of the British press and members of the public.

British newspapers were on Wednesday still dominated by the public rift, unpacking the meaning behind every line of the palace’s carefully-crafted statement.

Explosive: Oprah, Meghan and Harry

Prince Harry told Oprah Winfrey that the UK tabloid media is "bigoted" and creates a "toxic environment" of "control and fear".

He said he thought the Prince of Wales had to "make peace with it".

The Society of Editors said the media is not bigoted and is holding the "rich and powerful to account".

Meghan said social media had made the relationship with the press like "the wild, wild West" and said the Royal Family's press operation failed to defend her and Harry from untrue stories.

What do you think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Soundtrack?

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The soundtrack of the film The Sound of Music was released in 1965 by RCA Victor and is one of the most successful soundtrack albums in history, having sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.^[1][2] The label has also issued the soundtrack in German, Italian, Spanish and French editions.^{[citation needed]}

The soundtrack reached the number one position on the Billboard 200 that year in the United States,^[3] remained in the top ten for a record 109 weeks, from May 1, 1965 to July 16, 1967,^[4][5] and remained on the Billboard 200 chart for 238 weeks.^[3] In 2015, Billboard named the original soundtrack album the second-best charting album of all time.^[6][7] It was the best-selling album in the United Kingdom in 1965, 1966 and 1968 and the second best-selling of the decade, spending a total of 70 weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart.^[8] The album also stayed for 73 weeks on the Norwegian charts, and as of December 2017 it is the tenth best-charting album of all time in that country.^[9]

The album has been reissued several times, including anniversary editions in 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015. These CD editions incorporate musical material from the film that would not fit on the original LP.^[10]

Three songs from the original Broadway production, "An Ordinary Couple", "How Can Love Survive?", and "No Way to Stop It" were replaced, in the film, with two new songs, "I Have Confidence" and "Something Good". For the original Broadway show, the music was written by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; both the lyrics and music for the new songs were written by Rodgers, as Hammerstein died in 1960.^[11] All songs were arranged and conducted for the soundtrack by Irwin Kostal.^[11]

In 2018, it was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or artistically significant.

Did Joan Crawford Murder Her Husband?

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I’ve written about how at an event years ago, Christina Crawford suggested that mommie dearest Joan Crawford killed her last hubby, Pepsi head Alfred Steele, but Christina didn’t get to elaborate as to just what she meant by that.

When I cornered her after her talk to ask for some expansion on the horror she’d hinted at, Christina–signing books at the time–replied, “I’m doing this now.”

Well, last night I saw her show Surviving Mommie Dearest, which includes a documentary with Christina telling stories about Mommie’s manic manipulations and abuses, then coming out to field a few questions from the audience. And she elaborated.

And what she said effectively wiped away what all the apologists have conjectured for years–that mommie merely drove Steele to a heart attack by making him batty and anxious. Oh, no, kids. It’s way worse than that.

In the doc, Tina describes how Steele was found dead at the bottom of the grand stairway in the house.

“I didn’t believe it was an accident,” she asserts, knowingly.

“I know what Mommie was capable of in a state of rage.”

Eek. She was implying Joan was a real-life villainess fresh out of the type of film noir Joan often played the heroine of. Mommie did like to push, after all.

“There was no autopsy,” added Christina, austerely. “He was cremated.”

KM94 - A Retro Review of Minogue’s Huge Turning Point

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Kylie Minogue is the fifth studio album to be recorded by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released in the United Kingdom on 19 September 1994 by Deconstruction, and in Australia by Mushroom Records. After leaving Pete Waterman Entertainment, Minogue wanted to establish credibility for herself and signed with independent label Deconstruction in early 1993. Minogue became involved with a diverse group of collaborators in order to experiment with different sounds. After unsuccessful sessions with Saint Etienne and The Rapino Brothers, Minogue went on to collaborate with new producers including Brothers in Rhythm, M People, Farley & Heller, and Jimmy Harry.

Musically, Kylie Minogue is a dance-pop album that contains elements of electronic dance, R&B and adult contemporary music. Minogue showcases her voice range in the midtempo tracks, with lyrics about love, seduction, womanhood, and enjoyment of life. Music critics praised the production and Minogue's vocals, deeming it the start of a new phase of her career. It experienced moderate success worldwide, peaked in the top 5 in the United Kingdom and Australia, and was certified gold in both countries. The album also attaining top 40 positions in Sweden, Switzerland, and Scotland. Minogue received three nominations at the ARIA Music Awards of 1995 as a result of her work on Kylie Minogue, winning Best Video for "Put Yourself In My Place".

To promote the album, a limited coffee-table book shot by Ellen von Unwerth was released to highfliers. Three singles were released—"Confide in Me", "Put Yourself in My Place", and "Where Is the Feeling?"—all of which peaked inside the top 20 in the UK, while the former two also reached top 20 in Australia. The promotional process was delayed several times due to highly popular film projects that Minogue was involved with during the time. The album was re-issued in Europe in 2018, when it returned to the UK Albums Chart and Scottish Albums Chart.

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Mariah’s EMOTIONS - Not her Best

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Emotions is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter and producer Mariah Carey. It was released on September 17, 1991, by Columbia Records. The album deviated from the formula of Carey's 1990 self-titled debut album, as she had more creative control over the material she produced and recorded. Additionally, Emotions features influences from a range of genres such as gospel, R&B, soul and 1950s, 1960s and 1970s balladry infusion. On the record, Carey worked with a variety of producers and writers, including Walter Afanasieff, the only holdover from her previous effort. Additionally, Carey wrote and produced the album's material with Robert Clivillés and David Cole from C+C Music Factory and Carole King, with whom she wrote one song.

Upon its release, Emotions received generally mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, surprising many critics following the success of Carey's debut, which spent eleven weeks atop the chart. While selling far less than Mariah Carey, Emotions was eventually certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipments of four million copies throughout the country, with estimated sales standing at 3,595,000 copies. Emotions achieved moderate success outside the United States, peaking within the top ten in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom. Its success in Japan was strong, shipping one million copies there. The album has sold 8 million copies worldwide.

Three commercial singles were released from the album. The title track, the album's lead single, became Carey's fifth chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the only artist in history to have their first five singles reach the chart's summit. Additionally, it became Carey's third chart topper in Canada, and reached the top-ten in Greece and New Zealand. "Can't Let Go" was released as the second single from Emotions on October 23, 1991. Due to Columbia's removal of the single from stores in an attempt to boost the album's sales, "Can't Let Go" failed to become her sixth chart topper in the US, peaking at number two. European and worldwide success was very limited, reaching the top 20 in only Canada and the UK. Similarly, "Make It Happen" peaked at number five in the US, and achieved relatively weak international charting, prompting Columbia to halt promotion of the album.

Aussie Soap Royalty - Andrew McKaige

Andrew played Peter Morrison on Series 1 and 2 of ALL SAINTS.

While best known for his roles in Australian night-time soap operas, McKaige began his television career playing in comedy skits on the Paul Hogan Show. He then went on to play small roles on programs that included Cop Shop and The Sullivans. His big break came when he landed a recurring role in Skyways.

In addition to being an original cast member of the 1980s soap opera Sons and Daughters,^[5] he went on to be the second actor to play the role of Marty Jackson in Prisoner – succeeding Ronald Korosy and preceding Michael Winchester.

After residing in Los Angeles for a number of years, he returned to Australia and has since appeared in Paradise Beach, Blue Heelers, Neighbours, All Saints and The Secret Life of Us. He provides the voice of Pvt. Chips Dubbo in the Halo videogame series.

Britney Fans React. And they're Angry.

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The fans recklessly chant FREE BRITNEY and now it’s become hip for celebrities to do the same. Has anyone stopped to consider if it’s safe? The New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears is a 2021 documentary television film, directed by Samantha Stark and produced by Jason Stallman, Sam Dolnick, and Stephanie Priess. The film revolves around the career of American entertainer Britney Spears, her celebrity and popularity within American culture, and the conservatorship that she has been living under since 2008, which has sparked the fan-driven "#FreeBritney" movement.[1] Released on February 5, 2021 as an edition of The New York Times Presents on FX and FX on Hulu, the documentary explores Spears's rise to fame as a pop star, her treatment by the paparazzi, her highly publicized breakdown in 2007 and her subsequent court-mandated conservatorship overseen by her father Jamie Spears. Shortly after the documentary aired, a probate judge dismissed objections by Jamie regarding the co-conservatorship arrangement.

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The New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears is a 2021 documentary television film, directed by Samantha Stark and produced by Jason Stallman, Sam Dolnick, and Stephanie Priess. The film revolves around the career of American entertainer Britney Spears, her celebrity and popularity within American culture, and the conservatorship that she has been living under since 2008, which has sparked the fan-driven "#FreeBritney" movement.^[1]

Released on February 5, 2021 as an edition of The New York Times Presents on FX and FX on Hulu, the documentary explores Spears's rise to fame as a pop star, her treatment by the paparazzi, her highly publicized breakdown in 2007 and her subsequent court-mandated conservatorship overseen by her father Jamie Spears. Shortly after the documentary aired, a probate judge dismissed objections by Jamie regarding the co-conservatorship arrangement.^[2]

Dangerous - A Retro Review of Michael Jackson’s Best Work?

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On the night of November 14, 1991, 500 million people scattered across 27 nations simultaneously watched Michael Jackson grab his crotch 17 times. He simulated masturbation, shattered car windows with crowbars, and unleashed the primal screams expected from a man who owned publishing rights to the Beatles catalogue. Then he turned into a black panther. The video ends with Bart Simpson striking a B-Boy pose in a Michael Jackson shirt, and ordering Homer to “chill out, homeboy.” It shattered all previous viewing records on Fox.

The $4 million, 11-minute unedited telecast of “Black or White” ranks among the Smithsonian-worthy artifacts of ’90s pop monoculture—up there with Nirvana trashing their instruments at the ’92 VMAs, the premiere of “Summertime” after The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Hillary Clinton hitting the Macarena at the ’96 DNC. No one ever had more juice than Jackson did at the time, and it’s difficult to imagine that anyone ever will again.

This was right around the time when they named him an official king of the Ivory Coast. In Gabon, 100,000 greeted him with signs reading “Welcome Home, Michael.” His universal popularity was on par with pizza and the polio vaccine. Safe enough to be Captain EO at Disneyland, hood-certified enough to throw up the set with the Crips

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Let’s Get to It - A Retro Review of Ms Minogue’s FINAL PWL work

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Let's Get to It is the fourth studio album by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue. It was the final studio album required to fulfill her contract with Pete Waterman Limited (PWL), being released by the record label in the United Kingdom on 14 October 1991. Mushroom Records distributed the album in Australia on 25 November 1991. After Matt Aitken left the trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) in early 1991, the remaining producers wanted to make another album with Minogue, although it was not a contractual obligation for her. Mike Stock and Pete Waterman agreed to share their songwriting credits with Minogue for the first time on six tracks. They spent months recording at PWL Studios, more time than any of her previous studio albums.

Musically, Let's Get to It varies in sound, with it including hip hop, new jack swing, house and dance-pop genres. Music critics provided mixed reviews, recognising Minogue's creative control, and her provocative image despite them being ambivalent towards the production. The album is one of Minogue's least successful studio albums to date, missing the top 10 in both her native Australia and the UK. Nonetheless, it has since been certified gold in Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).

Four singles were released from Let's Get to It, including UK top 10 entries "If You Were with Me Now" and "Give Me Just a Little More Time". The other singles, "Word Is Out" and "Finer Feelings", attained top 20 positions in the UK. Minogue further promoted the album with her Let's Get to It Tour, which traveled throughout Europe in October and November of 1991. It was re-issued in the UK for the first time in 2015.

 

Rhythm of Love - A Retro Review of a Classic Kylie Album

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Rhythm of Love is the third studio album to be recorded by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released in the United Kingdom on 12 November 1990 by Pete Waterman Limited (PWL) and in Australia on 3 December 1990 by Mushroom Records. Minogue started to become more involved in the writing and production of the album. Recording sessions took place in London and Los Angeles during early-to-mid 1990. Minogue was credited as co-writer for the first time while Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) were the primary producers along with new producers and collaborations, including Keith Cohen, Stephen Bray and Michael Jay.

Rhythm of Love is a musical departure from Minogue's earlier bubblegum pop records, and has a more sexually liberated image and dance-influenced sound. It received generally positive reviews from music critics, being complimented as her best work with SAW. The album was not as commercially successful as Minogue's previous albums, becoming her first studio album not to reach number one in the UK, reaching number nine on the UK Albums Chart. In Australia, it was Minogue's third top 10 studio album, peaking at number 10, while also attaining top 20 positions in Ireland, France, and Spain.

Four accompanying singles were released—"Better the Devil You Know", "Step Back in Time", "What Do I Have to Do", and "Shocked"—all of which peaked inside the top 10 in the UK and Ireland, making Minogue the first artist to have their first 13 releases reach the top 10 in the former region. Promotion for Rhythm of Love included controversial music videos and continued to associate Minogue with an increasingly provocative image. Minogue further promoted the album with her Rhythm of Love Tour, traveling to Australia and Asia. The album was re-issued in the UK in 2015, when it returned to the UK Albums Chart.

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