Echoes from the Lizard King: Remembering Jim Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971)

Jim Morrison, the mercurial poet‑frontman of The Doors, remains an enduring icon of 1960s rock. Born James Douglas Morrison in Melbourne, Florida, his early life was shaped by frequent relocations as the son of naval aviator Rear Admiral George Morrison and homemaker Clara Clarke Morrison. A formative childhood incident—witnessing a tragic truck accident in New…

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‘Hamilton’ star Anthony Ramos calls out Madonna for her behavior at Broadway show: ‘Door’s right there.’

“Hamilton” actor Anthony Ramos is calling out the pop star for her behavior when she attended the Tony-winning Broadway show years ago. During a “Watch What Happens Live” appearance, Andy Cohen asked the performer, 33, “Who was the most terrifying celebrity to spot in the audience during your ‘Hamilton’ days?” Ramos replied, “The most terrifying was Madonna…

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After Five Finger Death Punch’s Label Sold Its Masters, the Band Turned to Taylor Swift for Inspiration

A long-running dispute with former reps saw the rock band turn to re-recording some of its earlier material, which is set to begin rolling out next month. After Five Finger Death Punch learned its original indie label, Prospect Park, had sold its master recordings without its knowledge, the veteran hard-rock band looked to Taylor Swift…

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