If you grew up in the '80s, did you have any of these now-outdated skills? Music news for June 19, 2024 won't be outdated for at least a day or two.
Overall, this summer doesn't seem to be a good one for big-name tours. (via Peter)But a country star broke the Grateful Dead's US concert attendance record. This is officially the end of Fleetwood Mac. Stevie Nicks said, “They're done.” Podcast listening is still on the rise. Remember when people used to say podcasting was a fad?Who's the most popular songwriter in the UK for the seventh year in a row? No, it's not her. Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon has been appointed an OBE. More news for fans of Taylor Swift's book. This is real heavy metal diplomacy between Finland and Chile. Ted Nugent, shut up. Please. The Black Keys have new management after firing their predecessor. Maybe this team will do better. Meanwhile, Scooter Braun, who was once Justin Bieber's manager, has retired. These celebrity mansions have been on the market for a long time. Celine Dion's mansion is one of them. Nobody wants to buy them. Interesting question. Is the remix dead? I didn't know audio companies still made portable CD players. Will we see health warnings on social media platforms? We might see them soon.
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Bonus: the UK has a new candidate for Prime Minister. Say hello to Larry.
It's time to announce my manifesto:
1. Make a new meal between breakfast and brunch
2. If it's not sunny on the bank holiday, everyone will be given a rollover until it is sunny.
3. Legally declare that nostalgia isn't as good as it used to be.
4. Rename the Isle of Dogs (which is actually a peninsula)… pic.twitter.com/FXXiJof9zF
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) June 17, 2024
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