2024 saw Corgan discussing with Mandel an outside chance that Corgan and Burr might be blood relatives. It seems Corgan’s father was a traveling salesman who had children in various places during his travels. His stepmother hinted that perhaps they shared the same father. Burr, it appears, is perplexed by this situation rather than amused.
It faces tough rivals, such as Beyonce’s “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” which Trent Reznor named his song of the year at this year’s Golden Globes, and popular tracks by Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, and Chappell Roan. However, there’s still a possibility for success!
Male R&B ensembles have not only raised the bar for vocal talent but also serve as a cultural mouthpiece, expressing themes of love, heartache, happiness, and social awareness. By seamlessly integrating R&B with various other styles such as pop and hip-hop, they’ve expanded the genre’s horizons while maintaining its fundamental identity. Their music has served as the backdrop for personal and shared achievements, leaving a lasting impact not only on fellow artists but also shaping the broader musical landscape.
Many of you are aware of a particular artist who remains unknown to most of us, and that’s alright. After all, it’s our responsibility to broaden our horizons. Let’s strive for improvement.
In the 1940s and ’50s, Russell hailed from Oklahoma as a child prodigy. Born with cerebral palsy, which resulted in persistent back issues and an impaired right hand, he astonishingly mastered both the piano and guitar at a young age. His classical piano training was influenced by his condition, leading him to chart a unique career course instead.
Even though some bands are known for a large body of work, they can still excel at creating mellow tunes. This applies to many of the bands listed here. Admittedly, not all the songs these bands produced were outstanding, but these five songs certainly stand out as exceptional.
Indeed, this duo has bagged two Oscars for Best Original Score – one in 2010 for The Social Network, and another in 2020 for Soul. Yet, to everyone’s surprise, they were overlooked at the 2025 Academy Awards despite their score for Challengers appearing highly promising. It could be that Academy Award voters tend to forget quickly, making anything older than half a year feel like ancient history.
15 unique tunes were initially contenders for the top five positions, but “Forbidden Road” by Robbie Williams from the movie “Better Man” was later excluded because it contained too much non-original music, exceeding the Academy’s guidelines.
Mullets did not lend themselves to a great deal of selfie taking.
As a music enthusiast, I’d recommend delving into some timeless classics like “Gimme Shelter” by the Rolling Stones, or perhaps something more contemporary such as “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses. You might even find solace in the extensive catalog of the Beatles, The Who, the Doors, or Led Zeppelin. If you fancy a bit of adventure, blindfold yourself and toss a dart at an AC/DC-themed board – chances are high that you’ll hit a rocking masterpiece!
