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Happy Birthday Esperanza!

October 18th, 2025

Happy birthday to Esperanza Spalding on her 41st!

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October 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest and best Rocktober ever, with over 140 new albums, special reissues and box sets.

This year's annual celebration of rock music will see the release of 60 titles for National Album Day (NAD) (UK) on October 18th, plus over 80 more releases worldwide, ranging from pop to heavy metal.

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No Exit Deluxe Edition 2LP Crystal Glass Vinyl by Blondie

Enter now for a chance to win this gorgeous 2LP Crystal Glass vinyl re-issue of Blondie's 1999 album No Exit, featuring the hit song "Maria".

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Fan Photo CONTEST

Orianthi at SONY Hall in New York, NY (7/23/24) (Photo credit: Paul Reitz)

Congratulations to Paul Reitz, the winner of our October Fan Photo Contest!

Reitz's eye-catching photo of Orianthi, former lead guitarist for Michael Jackson, was taken on July 23, 2024, at SONY Hall, New York City, New York, and is our Editor's Choice for October.

Reitz wins a $25 US Amazon Gift Card, and the photo of Orianthi will grace our home page for the month of October!

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News

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline in 2006 (Photo credit: Kevin Mazur)

Kevin Federline: Britney Spears Did Coke While Breastfeeding

A new excerpt from Kevin Federline's memoir claims his ex-wife Britney Spears snorted cocaine and drank alcohol, in addition to taking prescription medications while pregnant or breastfeeding their children.

Curtis Newart

2 hours ago3 min read

Kevin Federline and Britney Spears in 2006 (Photo credit: George Pimentel)

Britney Spears Fires Back at Kevin Federline

Britney Spears has taken to social media to address shocking statements made by her ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Curtis Newart

2 days ago2 min read

Nicki Minaj (Courtesy Nicki Minaj official X)

Nicki Minaj Stops Album Release, Says Goodbye to Fans

Nicki Minaj appears to have cancelled her upcoming album, and said goodbye to her fans via a post on her official X account today.

Curtis Newart

3 days ago2 min read

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Britney Spears' Ex-husband Fears For Her Life

Britney Spears' former husband Kevin Federline fears for her life, according to Billboard magazine.

Curtis Newart

4 days ago2 min read

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