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It’s been a terrible day for the giants of songwriting. Nick Ashford, who with his wife Valerie Simpson wrote some of the most beloved pop songs in history, has died at the age of 69. His longtime friend and former publicist Liz Rosenberg told The Associated Press that Ashford — who along with wife Valerie Simpson wrote some of Motown’s …

As part of the legendary powerhouse duo Leiber & Stoller, Jerry Leiber was arguably the greatest lyricist in the history of rock and roll. My personal favorite: Is That All There Is?

“I can single-handedly dispel any ideas that sexuality is acquired. Trust me, you’re born with it. My brother is gay, and we knew when he was two. We all knew. We all really wanted to provide some cushion for him and constantly let him know that it’s OK. A lot of people don’t want their kid to be gay and …

The single is streaming here. Definitely a different sound.

I probably only like this because it vaguely reminds me of San Francisco’s late 90’s sound.

Thirty years after their first hit record, the Go-Go’s have been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“My shoulders feel much lighter and straighter and I feel my life is a lot more simple now. I lived with the obsession to be accepted for such a long time. But it was when I held my children in my arms I knew I couldn’t do it anymore. I wanted to teach them to be themselves, to know there …

Pop In Stereo tips us to this anti-bullying single from openly bisexual British pop singer Jessie J., who first came to American notice as the author of the Miley Cyrus smash, Party In The USA.

“I just like ladies who have class. Period. And if it’s ‘T and A’ you’re sellin’, that’s fine, as long as that’s what you’re selling. But you don’t have to show everything, you know? You can hold some back and just be yourself and let your personality shine and let your individuality show. To me, that’s sexier. A confident woman …

Possibly NSFW due to McGovern’s usual cast of strippers.

“We all live in a murderous world, as the events in Norway have shown, with 97 dead. Though that is nothing compared to what happens in McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Shit every day.” – Morose pop singer Morrissey, bringing everything back to his vegetarianism, as he always does.

And Boy Culture points us to this magazine spread featuring the original VJs. (Nina Blackwood is almost 70!) I remember sitting on the edge of the sofa with my roommate, anxiously waiting for our cable signal to go from snow to MTV on the first day our local system began carrying it. I also remember how disappointed we were when …

(Tipped by JMG reader Eric)

Interesting voice, bullying message.

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Pop star and infamous drug abuser Amy Winehouse was found dead at her London home today. “Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased. On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the …

I posted an audio version of this track back in November, but JMG reader Mark points out that there’s now a production video of openly gay jazz artist Dave Koz’ cover of this Bacharach classic. Keep an eye out for A&M Records co-founder and multiple Grammy winner Herb Alpert.