In 1970, when Don Cornelius first launched Soul Train, it was still relatively rare to see Black people on network TV. So the idea of a Black-owned show featuring Black performers and created for a Black audience was revolutionary. Don Cornelius's weekly TV dance show became a huge and enduring hit. And Don Cornelius himself pioneered the business of Black joy, and opened doors for Black people from Hollywood to Wall Street to Madison Avenue.
This audio is no longer available. When was the last time a musician's tastes had a commanding presence in pop culture? Anybody can have that power with the advent of the Internet — not that there's anything wrong with being your own tastemaker — but in the early '90s, Kurt Cobain's record and T-shirt collection provided a great way to discover little-heard music that Top 40 radio and MTV ignored or downplayed.
How Much Is Steve Perry Worth: Exploring the Enigmatic Career of a Music Icon Steve Perry, the legendary American singer-songwriter, and music icon, has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Known for his tenure as the lead vocalist of the rock band Journey, Perry’s contributions to the music industry have left an indelible mark. With a career spanning over four decades, it’s natural to wonder about the financial success of such a talented artist.
Suzanne Hillinger's film looks at how Pornhub, in the age of the corporatization of porn, empowered sex workers but was accused of abetting sex traffickers. It's a war that's still going on. Pornography, as a visual medium, has long followed the lead of technology.
Kyle Scatliffe and Nicholas Barasch as Jim and Huck, in the Encores! production of Big River. It might be possible to enjoy the musical Big River by squinting. It is, after all, based on Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, whose main events — Huck’s escape from his Pap, Jim’s escape from slavery — are neatly miniaturized in William Hauptman’s stage adaptation. Seventeen pleasant American vernacular songs by Roger Miller (“King of the Road”) aptly reference country, bluegrass, gospel, and rockabilly.