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Tom Cruise's new movie Digger was a bomb at the box office...maybe because it didn't have one of his trademark classic soundtracks? From Risky Busienss to Top Gun to Mission: Impossible and many more we're reliving the highs (and lows!) of hit songs from Tom Cruise movies, including an Oscar winner and a #1 smash declared the worst of all time!

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Madonna was the big winner at the 2026 Video Music Awards, cementing her legacy as queen of the VMAs. We're discussing the night's highlights, including major moments for Taylor Swift, George Michael, Nirvana, and more!

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Ed Sheeran's tour has taken a chaotic turn following opener Macklemore's "Free Palestine" firing. Hear what Ed has to say and where his tour stands now. Also we're saying goodbye to Duncan Sheik and New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert.

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Did Keith Richards really have all of his blood replaced? Did Van Halen actually hate brown M&Ms? Was Blondie icon Debbie Harry almost the victim of a notorious serial killer? We're investigating music's most notorious urban legends...and you won't believe which ones are actually TRUE!

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After 30 years 2Pac's murder is finally officially solved. Eric and Charles go over the details of the case and discuss other artists who had to wait decades for justice.

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Country superstar Kenny Chesney was sued by a fan for something so wild judges couldn't believe it. We're breaking down the details of that case and others where artists faced bizarre lawsuits from their own fans.

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We're paying tribute to one of the most talented, successful, and culturally impactful artists of all time...the great Dolly Parton. We're sharing personal stories and examining a catalog that redefined music and a life that inspired millions to better people.

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Sometimes fate has to intervene to get the right songs to the right artists, even if they weren't the first choice. We're looking at singers whose careers might have been very different, like Vanessa Williams, Kelly Clarkson, and Britney Spears...who was the FOURTH choice to record "...Baby One More Time"! Find out who else nearly missed out on career-defining classics.

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Olivia Dean and Sam Fender's "Rein Me In" has shattered a 73 year-old record for the longest running number one song in UK history. We're listening to some other massive British number one hits and seeing how they fared in the States, including a 90s smash that drives Charles crazy!

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Spider-Man is smashing box office records, but is he the biggest hero when it comes to hit songs? We're pitting Batman, Spider-Man, Black Panther, and more (with an assist from pals like Prince, Post Malone, and Kendrick Lamar) against each other in a musical battle royale!

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