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Debbie Harry Surprises SNL as Olivia Rodrigo Debuts Drop Dead
tv24 days ago

Debbie Harry Surprises SNL as Olivia Rodrigo Debuts Drop Dead

Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry made a surprise cameo on Saturday Night Live to introduce Olivia Rodrigo, who hosted and performed as musical guest for the show's third time, delivering a high-energy performance of her new track 'drop dead' — released two weeks earlier with a Louvre-directed video by Petra Collins. Rodrigo is prepping her forthcoming album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, due June 12, while Blondie teases a new album, High Noon, for spring 2026; Aziz Ansari also stopped by the Cold Open.

Major Cultural Icons Enter Public Domain in 2026
culture4 months ago

Major Cultural Icons Enter Public Domain in 2026

Many iconic characters and works, including Blondie, Nancy Drew, and Betty Boop, are entering the public domain in 2026 after a 95-year copyright protection period, raising questions about copyright law, cultural preservation, and creative reuse. The long extension of copyright terms has delayed public access, but this year marks a significant opportunity for rediscovery and reinterpretation of these cultural treasures.

"Iconic Music Acts Inducted into National Recording Registry"
entertainment2 years ago

"Iconic Music Acts Inducted into National Recording Registry"

ABBA's "Arrival," The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die," Blondie's "Parallel Lines," and Gene Autry's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" are among the 25 new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress for 2024, recognized for their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance. Other additions include works by Héctor Lavoe, Juan Gabriel, Jefferson Airplane, Green Day, The Chicks, and Lily Tomlin, with the registry now totaling 650 titles.

"2024 National Recording Registry Inducts ABBA, Blondie, The Notorious B.I.G., and Latin Legends"
entertainment2 years ago

"2024 National Recording Registry Inducts ABBA, Blondie, The Notorious B.I.G., and Latin Legends"

ABBA's "Arrival," Blondie's "Parallel Lines," The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die," and other iconic recordings have been added to the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress for their cultural and historical significance. The 2024 additions also include works by Gene Autry, Jefferson Airplane, Green Day, and the Chicks, as well as singles from Johnny Mathis, Bobby McFerrin, Patti Page, and Bill Withers. This year's list now totals 650 titles, showcasing the diverse and influential sounds of the nation's history and culture.