American Songwriter

A Look Back at the Quirky 80s Song That Hit for Several Artists in Multiple Languages

It came in three different versions in two languages."Der Kommissar" proved the most malleable of all 80s hits.
The Guardian

One battle after another: Sam Darnold’s stubborn route to the Super Bowl

The Seahawks quarterback was once seen as just another high-profile quarterback bust. But now he is one win from clinching the NFL title For the teams, the reality of the Super Bowl hits like deja vu: ...
American Songwriter

The 1980s Sitcom Dad Behind the Iconic Theme Songs for ‘Facts of Life’ and “Diff’rent Strokes’

More than a decade before Alan Thicke took on the role of Dr. Jason Seaver on the 1980s TV sitcom Growing Pains, which aired from 1985 through 1992, the Canadian actor and composer was a television ...
Rolling Stone

Lady Gaga Reimagines ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ Theme for Super Bowl Commercial

Lady Gaga revisited a childhood classic for a new Super Bowl commercial. The pop star offered her own rendition of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” the theme song from PBS family series Mister Rogers’ ...
The New York Times

Why did the Vikings move on from Sam Darnold? Inside a decision worth revisiting

Sam Darnold's performance for the Seahawks this season — but particularly in Sunday's win over the Rams — has Vikings fans wondering why their team let him go last spring. Steph Chambers / Getty ...