Isaiah Zagar, Billy Steinberg, Robert Carradine, and Sir Monti Rock III Die

More to report on here in early 2026.

These guys were a mosaic artist based in Philadelphia who completed more than 200 murals; a songwriter that composed for Madonna, Bangles, Cyndi Lauper, etc; an actor in movies like Revenge of the Nerds series, The Tommyknockers, Escape from L.A, and TV like Kung Fu, Bonanza, etc; and a hairdresser, disco musician and performer.

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My Favorite Songs That Mention Celebrities (Part One)

This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite songs that mention celebrities either in the title or lyrics. See if you agree with any of these!

“Buddy Holly” is a 1994 song by Weezer, written by frontman Rivers Cuomo, and released as the second single from their debut album, Weezer (The Blue Album); the track blends power pop and alternative rock with playful lyrics that reference pop culture, most notably name-dropping 1950s rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly and actress Mary Tyler Moore,

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“American Pie (Part 1)” / “American Pie (Part 2)” – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – SOS Award

This “Stand Out Single” was number 1 on the U.S. Billboards Adult Contemporary and Hot 100 Charts, also in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Released in late 1971, “American Pie” is one of the most iconic songs in American music history, written and performed by Don McLean. The single was issued as two parts: “American Pie (Part 1)” as the A-side and “American Pie (Part 2)” as the B-side, both extracted from his second studio album American Pie (United Artists, 1971).

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Andy Paley Dies

Andy’s talent as a multi-instrumentalist became apparent in his youth, and he developed skills in guitar, piano, and drums, among other instruments.

Andy Paley is an accomplished American record producer, songwriter, and musician known for his wide-ranging contributions to music, film, and television. His career spans decades and includes collaborations with renowned artists and innovative projects across various media.

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