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Carol Connors in Rocky Robe

Carol Connors Reveals She Cowrote the ‘Rocky’ Theme in the Shower (Exclusive)

Plus: what inspired her other hits, the film role she thinks could have changed Elvis’ career, and getting her second Grammy nomination, 50 years later.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 12: Dolly Parton attends a press conference before a performance celebrating her 50-year anniversary with the Grand Ole Opry at The Grand Ole Opry on October 12, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)

Why Dolly Parton Is Missing Her 80th Birthday Tribute at Grand Ole Opry

How to watch the upcoming celebration.

David McCallum as Dr. Donald

This ‘NCIS’ Star is Behind One of Rap’s Most Iconic Hooks

Does Dr. Dre owe a debt of gratitude to Ducky?

The Muppets, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibNuEcAt21k

The Shocking Backstory of Your Favorite Muppet Song

Did you know this favorite earworm was originally a tune from an adult movie?

Cyndi Lauper; Outkast; Chubby Checker; Chris Cornell of Soundgarden

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Induction Ceremony, Potential Performers & What to Expect

Who will be there, when to watch, and who will be honored.

Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton attends the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Dolly Parton Hides Heath Scare from Fans Months After Husband’s Death

‘That was causing me a lot of problems,’ said the singer.

Randy Travis attends the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards at The Ford Center at The Star on May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas; Tim McGraw attends the NSAI 2023 Nashville Songwriter Awards at Ryman Auditorium on September 26, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Against All Odds, Randy Travis Sings With Tim McGraw in Surprise Performance (VIDEO)

Country crooner suffered a stroke that changed his life forever.

200 MOTELS, Mark Volman, (of the Turtles and the Mothers of Invention), 1971

Mark Volman Dies: Founding Member of The Turtles Was 78

The singer-songwriter was best known for the tune ‘Happy Together.’

American musician Jimi Hendrix (1942 - 1970) performs onstage, late 1960s

Jimi Hendrix Released His Only Top 40 Song 57 Years Ago

And it wasn’t even a song he wrote!

Happy Days cast composite image

His Surprise Visit to the Set of ‘Happy Days’ Blew Their Minds

Who was this ‘Happy Days’ fan, so rabid that he wanted to come and visit the set and meet the show’s stars?

LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE, Linda Ronstadt, 2019. © Greenwich Entertainment / courtesy Everett Collection

What’s the True Story Behind One of Linda Ronstadt’s Biggest Hits?

Happy Birthday Linda Ronstadt! The Queen of Country Rock turns 79 today!

Closeup of grunge American flag with Whitney Houston

All Stand For “The Star-Spangled Banner:” What Is the History Behind America’s National Anthem?

Learn the history of America’s national anthem.

black-and-white archival 1975 photo of music producer Dickie Goodman, standing and holding a bottle of champagne (in his right hand) up to the mouth of a stuffed toy shark in his left hand and smiling in a promo shot for the success of his novelty song

Re-Listening to Dickie Goodman’s 1975 Novelty Hit ‘Mr. Jaws’

The incredibly strange tune incorporated clips from the Bee Gees’ “Jive Talkin’,” the Eagles’ “One of These Nights,” and Olivia Newton-John’s “Please Mr. Please.”

The Hollywood Show June 2025 collage

 ‘Scarecrow and Mrs. King’ & Rare Celeb Appearances Draw Crowds at the Hollywood Show in Burbank

“OMG, is it really you?”

Mick Jones and Lou Gramm of the band Foreigner collage

Foreigner’s Lead Singer Quits the Band, Just After Ex-Singer Lou Gramm Agreed to Appear on Tour

“Being the voice of Foreigner has been one of the greatest honors of my life.”

Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy, Happy Birthday, Mr. President

6 Hilarious Times Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ Was Parodied in Film and TV

On May 19, 1962, Marilyn Monroe sang her iconic tune to JFK, in advance of his 45th birthday.

27th February 1980: Andy Gibb (1958 - 1988), British singer and younger brother of the Bee Gees. (Photo by Stuart Nicol/Evening Standard/Getty Images)a

Who Was the Most Generous Gibb Brother?

Hint: He wanted to be your everything.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Mr. Belvedere’ — Trivia Is Served!

The show premiered 40 years ago and was a home run thanks to budding actor and Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker.

Breakup Sogs collage with Prince and Roy Orbinson

5 Timeless Breakup Songs From the 1950s-1990s

We picked one song from each decade to cry your heart out to.

UNPLUGGED, Eric Clapton, 1992. ©MTV / courtesy Everett Collection

‘Eric Clapton Unplugged…Over 30 Years Later’ Revisits the Show That Redefined Slowhand’s Career

On January 16, 1992, he stepped onstage at Bray Studios in Windsor, Berkshire, and unwittingly made music history.

Cheryl Ladd anthem collage

Cheryl Ladd Talks Singing the National Anthem at the 1980 Super Bowl (Exclusive)

The ‘Charlie’s Angel’ beauty was the first female pop artist to receive this honor.

NEW YORK - JULY 1985: Lisa 'Lisa Lisa' Velez of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam poses for a portrait in July 1985 in New York City, New York. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Where Is Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam Now? 40th Anniversary Tour Planned

“I want to make you feel like you’re back on that stage, back in the ’80s with me — dancing, performing, living my life with me.”

Elizabeth Taylor (seated at a table on left) and Mickey Rooney (to her left, on right of photo) in a scene from

Weekly Wayback: Pop-Culture Anniversaries for Jan. 25-31, 2025

Movies, TV, music and more celebrating notable anniversaries the week of Jan. 25-31, 2025, including “National Velvet,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “We Are the World,” “Before Sunrise” and others.

Ronn Moss at the 2025 Hollywood Show

‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Alum Ronn Moss and Wife Devin DeVasquez Team Up in New Western (Exclusive)

“We shot a promo and we’re back filming [very soon]; it’s a heavy-duty thing with a lot of women – and me,” Moss shared at The Hollywood Show.

Image from a 1955 Christmas episode of the sitcom

We Wish You a Carney Christmas

Enjoy Art Carney’s appearances in Christmas-themed TV shows, films, and songs, including The Honeymooners, The Twilight Zone, The Night They Saved Christmas and more.

DETROIT - MAY 9: (L-R) Dutch-American lead guitarist and songwriter Eddie Van Halen and American rock vocalist, songwriter and entrepreneur Sammy Hagar, of the hard rock band Van Halen, backstage during their

Sammy Hagar Talks Alex Van Halen, New Las Vegas Show & Tribute Song About Eddie

Things are still not good between Alex and Sammy as he sets new residency.

2017 Inductee Steve Perry of Journey speaks onstage at the 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on April 7, 2017 in New York City. The event will broadcast on HBO Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 8:00 pm ET/PT

Journey’s Steve Perry Says New Single Featuring Late Father Is a ‘Holiday Miracle’

There is an emotional music video to go along with the song.

Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, yacht rock graphic

Who Is the King of Yacht Rock? It’s Not Christopher Cross!?

Almost all yacht rock is soft rock, but not all soft rock is yacht rock: here’s the history behind the beloved music genre.

White Christmas, Bing Crosby, 1954

Bing Crosby & BTS Singer V Duet on “White Christmas” — But This Isn’t the First Time Bing Has Crossed the Generation Gap

The boy band star will sing alongside Crosby’s original vocal recordings.

THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO -- Episode 3128-- Pictured: Musician David Gilmour of former band Pink Floyd on April 20, 2006

David Gilmour Performs for the First Time in 8 Years & Debunks Crazy Pink Floyd Rumors

He talks about the rumors about “Wish You Were Here.”