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Big Time Rush return strong on “Another Life”

Big Time Rush return strong on “Another Life”

(Photo courtesy of: People) “Big Time Rush reunited in 2021 after a seven-year hiatus and released their first album in a decade this year.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Over a decade after the release of their last album, boy band Big Time Rush has returned with “Another Life”, which perfectly updates their sound to fit

“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” protects Swift’s legacy

(Photo courtesy of: Forbes) “Taylor Swift announces the release of ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ during an Eras Tour show in August.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Pop star Taylor Swift released “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”, on Oct. 27, making it the fourth in her series of re-recorded albums. The original “1989” was released in 2014. The “Taylor’s Version”

Rolling Stones return from a seven-year hiatus

(Photo courtesy of: AP News) “The Rolling Stones perform songs from their new album at a surprise club show.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor On Oct. 20, the Rolling Stones released “Hackney Diamonds,” their first album since 2016. The 21st century has been a tumultuous one for the Stones, who have released just two albums since

“Batman Arkham Trilogy” Switch release delayed to December

(Photo courtesy of: WB Games) “The long-anticipated release of the ‘Batman Arkham Trilogy’ has been delayed.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor On Oct. 3, Warner Bros. (WB) Games announced that the long-awaited re-release of the “Batman Arkham Trilogy” for the Nintendo Switch had been delayed. The collection, originally slated for an Oct. 13 release, will now

U2 dazzles in first performance at the Sphere

(Photo courtesy of: Wired) “U2 performs ‘Zoo Station’ as the first song of their debut performance at the Sphere.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Irish rockers, U2, took the stage for the first time since 2019 on Sept. 29. The band are performing a residency, “U2:UV: Achtung Baby Live” at the Sphere, a brand-new venue in

Bob Dylan picks up the guitar for the first time in years

(Photo courtesy of Ultimate Classic Rock) “Bob Dylan’s surprise performance at Farm Aid wowed fans”. Tyler Browne Connector Editor Bob Dylan made a surprise appearance at the annual Farm Aid concert in Noblesville, Indiana on Sept. 23. The three-song performance was significant for a number of reasons. For one, it was Dylan’s first appearance at

Red Sox fire chief of baseball operations Chaim Bloom

(Photo Courtesy of  Yahoo Sports) “Red Sox fire chief of baseball operations Chaim Bloom” Tyler Browne Connector Staff Just an hour before the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox announced the firing of Chief Baseball Officer, Chaim Bloom.  Bloom, 40, was hired by the Red Sox following the