Woman Crush Wednesday: Aaliyah Performs “Journey to the Past” on Rosie O’Donnell in 1997
Revisit Aaliyah’s 1997 Rosie O’Donnell Show performance of “Journey to the Past,” the Anastasia soundtrack ballad she made completely her own.
August 19, 2026
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Way Back Wednesday: LeAnn Rimes’ 2002 Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Halftime Show
Travel back to Thanksgiving 2002 as LeAnn Rimes headlines the Dallas Cowboys halftime show with songs from Twisted Angel and full Y2K spectacle.
August 19, 2026
R.I.P: There Was Only One Columbia House Music…After 71 Years It Ends
Columbia House is ending its mail-order media business after 71 years. From 12 CDs for a penny to surprise monthly selections, there really was only one.
August 19, 2026
Past Blast! Ja Rule Says J.Lo’s “Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)” Was Inspired by Her Breakup With Diddy
Ja Rule says Jennifer Lopez’s “Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)” was inspired by her breakup with Sean “Diddy” Combs, with Ashanti writing Lopez’s verses in the story behind the 2001 hit.
August 11, 2026
Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” Turned 28 After Making History With a No. 1 Billboard Debut
Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” made an immediate impact in 1998, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and launching her solo era with two Grammy wins.
August 10, 2026
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Whitney Houston: The Voice Still Sets the Standard at 63
Whitney Houston would have turned 63 on August 9, and her unmatched voice, seven consecutive No. 1 singles and enduring influence still set the standard for pop and R&B singers.
August 10, 2026
Bobby Darin’s 1961 “Nature Boy” Proved the Classic Still Had Chart Power
Bobby Darin’s 1961 recording of Eden Ahbez’s “Nature Boy” followed Nat King Cole’s landmark version, became an Atco single and reached the charts in both the United States and Britain.
August 10, 2026
Christina Milian’s “Whatever U Want” Turns 22—and Still Gives Us Exactly That
Christina Milian’s “Whatever U Want” featuring Joe Budden is nearing its 22nd anniversary. We revisit the 2004 single, its creators, chart success and why it still sounds fresh today.
August 10, 2026
Past Blast Musique: Deee-Lite Turns 40! ‘World Clique’ Still Has the Groove 36 Years Later
Deee-Lite celebrates 40 years as its landmark debut, World Clique, turns 36. Revisit the trio’s rarely covered New York origins, unforgettable visual universe and grooves that still have us dancing.
August 9, 2026