Music History Today: June 6, 2023

June 6, 2009: Adam Lambert, the runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol, had two chart entries into Billboard's Hot 100. A cover of Sam Cooke's "A Change is Gonna Come" debuted at Number 56. At Number 19 was his take on Tears for Fears' "Mad World." 

Adam Lambert

Music History Today: September 12, 2021

September 12, 2010: At the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony, Lady Gaga takes Video of the Year for "Bad Romance."

Lady Gaga dominated the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles taking home eight prizes including video of the year.

Lady Gaga 2010 MTV VMAs

Music History Today: September 8, 2021

September 8, 1980: Times Square: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released.

The soundtrack to Allan Moyle's 1980 teen runaway adventure Times Square is a rather solid mix of new wave and punk. In fact, it's a rare example of Hollywood getting things right when it comes to representing a subculture of sorts.