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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

June 9, 2023

In 97 Words·Kelly Clarkson·Music·Reviews

Ever-proud Texan Kelly Clarkson takes us through the Wild Wild West en route to post-divorce “high road livin'” on the latest offering from “chemistry.” Of the five songs released so far, “red flag collector” by far has the most sting. Where last week’s “i hate love” was bittersweet, “red flag collector” is triumphantly bitter. Sprinkled with just enough “yeehaw”-inducing musical

Featured·Kelly Clarkson·Music·Playlists

Playlist: What Happened in Vegas? Kelly Clarkson Deep Cuts!

What Happened in Vegas? Kelly Clarkson Deep Cuts! On July 28th, the superstar singer-songwriter, inaugural American Idol, and daytime talk queen kicked off her first, long-awaited Las Vegas residency, “Chemistry: An Intimate Night With Kelly Clarkson” at Planet Hollywood’s Bakkt Theater. Across the ten-night run, Clarkson promises fans each night will

97 Words: “chemistry” by Kelly Clarkson

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)”

Kelly Clarkson’s Journey From “You” to “me”

Amid increasing suspense, layer upon layer – voice, organ, and then strings,

A Declaration of Independence: Mariah Carey’s “Fourth of July”

July 4, 2018

1997·For the Nostalgia·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music

In 1997, Mariah Carey released her magnum opus, Butterfly, amidst marital and professional turmoil. She not only wanted out of her stifling marriage, but the constricting box she had been stuffed in musically, as well. With few fucks given, she dropped the “Honey” single and music video – igniting controversy about her

Beyoncé’s Dangerously In Love: The Debut Blueprint of an Icon

June 24, 2018

Beyoncé·For the Nostalgia·Music·Then

June 24, 2003 When Beyoncé released “Dangerously In Love,” her debut solo album, there was a lot on the table. As the lead vocalist of the biggest girl group in pop music, she had a lot of pressure to succeed. We won’t go into the album’s resume, because it’s long

janet. A New Agenda for Miss Jackson

May 18, 2018

Featured·For the Nostalgia·Janet Jackson·Music·Then

Janet Jackson’s music career officially took off in 1986 with the release of her redefining album, Control. A strong, assertive and commanding new Janet replaced the sugary sweet teen actress image she held prior to its release. With her versatile voice, both in sound and message, Janet commanded hard-hitting beats and

15 Reasons Mariah Carey is Pop’s Most Underrated Songwriter

March 27, 2018

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Playlists

Mariah Carey is pop music’s most criminally underrated songwriter. Though she was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2022, it was “a long road.” While the publicity machines behind Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Alicia Keys made it a point to shove down our throats that they are

A Rose is Still A Rose: Aretha Franklin’s 90’s Classic

March 25, 2018

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

In 1998 Aretha Franklin had far from anything to prove, but that didn’t stop her from proving a lot. After a seven-year gap, Aretha released one of her strongest and most cohesive albums to date: A Rose Is Still A Rose. The album pairs Aretha with contemporary powerhouses like Lauryn

4 Things I Want From A New Mariah Carey Album

January 21, 2018

Mariah Carey·Music

This is not a drill… Mariah Carey is officially back in the recording studio! There’s been curiosity and speculation as to the status of new music. While this doesn’t answer the question of when, it’s clear that new music is happening! Hopefully, this means a new Mariah Carey album is

Take 2: “OMG Mariah Carey, what happened?” VINDICATION!

January 1, 2018

Mariah Carey·Music·Now

Goodbye 2017, and goodbye to Mariah Carey’s naysayers. The Queen of Christmas valiantly took the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve stage minutes before the ball drop in Times Square, NYC once more for a chance to vindicate herself after last year’s debacle, and succeeded triumphantly. The pressure was sky high and

The Diva Defense: Mariah Carey is a LEGEND, and a human.

December 31, 2017

Mariah Carey·Music·Now

Exactly 365 days ago, the commercials ran: Mariah Carey headlines Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on ABC, minutes before the ball drops. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nguYyCUJMtA Unfortunately, Mariah, her team, and Dick Clark Productions all dropped the ball… a little too early. The wrong ball at that. I’m sure you remember

All I Want For Christmas Is… a top 10 hit!

December 18, 2017

Mariah Carey·Music·Now

It is official. The perennial holiday smash, known to the world as “All I Want For Christmas Is You” is now a top 10 Hot 100 hit! In the latest Billboard issue, published today, it has been revealed that the song has finally reached a new peak of #9. After

Where Are You Christmas? Mariah Carey’s Unsung Holiday Classic

December 17, 2017

Featured·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

Faith Hill’s “Where Are You Christmas?” To some, it’s ‘that song from the Jim Carrey remake of How The Grinch Stole Christmas’. To others, it’s a source of frustration. Each year the song rises onto the top 10 of at least one Billboard Holiday Chart. Why? In short, two words:

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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

Playlist: What Happened in Vegas? Kelly Clarkson Deep Cuts!

97 Words: “chemistry” by Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson’s Journey From “You” to “me”

A Declaration of Independence: Mariah Carey’s “Fourth of July”

Beyoncé’s Dangerously In Love: The Debut Blueprint of an Icon

janet. A New Agenda for Miss Jackson

15 Reasons Mariah Carey is Pop’s Most Underrated Songwriter

A Rose is Still A Rose: Aretha Franklin’s 90’s Classic

4 Things I Want From A New Mariah Carey Album

Take 2: “OMG Mariah Carey, what happened?” VINDICATION!

The Diva Defense: Mariah Carey is a LEGEND, and a human.

All I Want For Christmas Is… a top 10 hit!

Where Are You Christmas? Mariah Carey’s Unsung Holiday Classic

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