Today in Music History for Nov. 4: In 1740, English clergyman Augustus Toplady, who wrote the hymn "Rock of Ages," was born. In 1847, composer Felix Mendelssohn died at Leipzig at age 38.

Conservatives, patriots: We need to have a difficult conversation. It’s time to let go of Lee Greenwood and “God Bless the USA.” It’s enough to hear it at every single Trump rally or Republican event.

Conservatives, patriots: We need to have a difficult conversation. It's time to let go of Lee Greenwood and "God Bless the USA." It's enough to hear it at every single Trump rally or Republican event.

Earl Thomas Lentz, 85, a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at Norton Hospital. Born on July 8, 1940, in Louisville, Earl was the son of Theodore and Lillian ...

In this week's The Contenders, we look at some rising hits to fill some incoming vacancies in the top 10. By Andrew Unterberger The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the ...

If there’s anything that defines music in the 21st century, it’s constant change. We live in an era when your next favorite song could come from anywhere — all over the stylistic map, all over the ...

Rick Astley's much more than one song. To prove what an impressive back catalogue of dance pop and blue-eyed soul hits he's ...

Former Broncos receiver Emmanuel Sanders addresses the media about what Demaryius Thomas means to him and the Super Bowl 50 team, the memories he holds with his former teammate and more. Take a look ...

Week after week, those around the league are learning just how important Bijan Robinson is to the Atlanta Falcons. He's a weapon like no other, and there aren't many players in the NFL capable of ...

The first issue of Paste came out in July 2002. Since then, this site has catalogued the best and worst contemporary music the industry and the underground have had to offer. This week, we’re focusing ...

A few Seahawks Legends are part of the 52 modern-era players who advanced to the next round of voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026. Last year, Earl Thomas III, who was in his first ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday praised President Donald Trump as the "greatest friend" Israel has ever had, as Hamas released the last 20 living hostages under the new peace deal.