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The Brazilian Bombshell

Looking back at the career of “The Brazilian Bombshell” Carmen Miranda

Carmen Miranda was born on 9 February 1909 in Marco de Canaveses, Portugal and was a Portuguese-born Brazilian samba singer, dancer, Broadway actress, and film star who was popular from the 1930s to the 1950s.

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Al Pacino’s 5 essential movies

April 25, 2025 Pop Expresso 2 min read

Al Pacino rose to fame during the 1970’s when he appeared in the 1972 acclaimed movie “The Godfather” where he portrayed Michael Corleone. The legendary actor turns 85 today

The influential drummer Patty Schemel celebrates 58

April 24, 2025 Pop Expresso 3 min read

Roy Thomas Baker 1946-2025

April 23, 2025 Pop Expresso 1 min read

Revisiting “Sticky Fingers,” one of the Rolling Stones absolute masterpieces

April 23, 2025 David Warren 3 min read

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In 1987 Teenage Pop sensation Tiffany scores her first and only No.1 with “I Think We’re Alone Now”

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The Master of Voices and Versatility Hank Azaria turns 61 today

April 25, 2025 Pop Expresso 3 min read

Throughout his career, Hank Azaria has proven himself to be a true master of his craft, seamlessly transitioning between comedy and drama and bringing depth and authenticity to every role he undertakes

The actress Renée Zellweger celebrates 56 today

April 25, 2025 Pop Expresso 3 min read

The former Marillion lead singer Fish celebrates 67 today

April 25, 2025 Pop Expresso 2 min read

Albert King: Remembering The Legendary King of Blues Guitar on his birthday

April 25, 2025 Pop Expresso 3 min read

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Roy Thomas Baker 1946-2025

April 23, 2025 Pop Expresso 1 min read

Baker co-produced several of Queen’s early albums, including Queen, Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, A Night at the Opera, and Jazz. His work on “Bohemian Rhapsody” is particularly renowned, showcasing his innovative production techniques. Baker’s production credits also included albums for The Cars, Journey, Foreigner, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, and The Smashing Pumpkins, among others

Clem Burke 1954-1975

April 7, 2025 Pop Expresso 1 min read

Val Kilmer 1959-2025

April 2, 2025 Pop Expresso 3 min read

Richard Chamberlain 1934-2025

March 29, 2025 Pop Expresso 1 min read

Featured on The Doors Vault

Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager

November 17, 2022 David Warren 6 min read

Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager it’s The Doors Road Manager Vince Treanor’s long-awaited book. In this book, Vince debunks the band’s common myths from his unique perspective as a man who spent 5 years on stage with The Doors and was responsible for how the band sounded live.

The legendary Rock music producer Paul A. Rothchild was born on this day in 1935

April 18, 2025 Pop Expresso 3 min read

The Doors built on Lego

August 20, 2017 Pop Expresso 0 min read

Remembering Ray Manzarek, the legendary and influential co-founder and keyboardist of The Doors

February 12, 2025 Pop Expresso 8 min read

Galleries

The 1st issue of Playboy was out on this day in 1953

December 1, 2024 Pop Expresso 2 min read

Hugh Hefner passed away in 2017 at age 91, leaving behind the Playboy legacy he started in December 1953. Take a look at some of the pages of the 1st Playboy magazine issue

Inside “Sgt. Peppers” recording sessions exclusive1967

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1990’s supermodel Christy Turlington is 56 today

January 2, 2025 Pop Expresso 2 min read

Supermodel Cindy Crawford turns 59

February 20, 2025 Pop Expresso 2 min read

Movie Lists

Kirk Douglas celebrates 103 years today

December 9, 2019 Pop Expresso 1 min read

Turning 103 today, Kirk Douglas is one of the very few last living actors and witnesses to Hollywood Golden era. The actor who had a successful career that earned him several awards, starred in countless film classics that elevated him to the legend status he has today, check five of his very best movies

Remembering the eclectic British filmmaker Alan Parker on his 81st birthday, look back at five of his most memorable movies

February 14, 2025 Pop Expresso 2 min read

On his 62nd birthday, check out the Top 5 Quentin Tarantino films

March 27, 2025 Pop Expresso 1 min read

Top 10 Blonde Bombshells Of All Times

June 29, 2024 Pop Expresso 3 min read

Featured on the Nirvana Vault

Top 12 Krist Novoselic’s Nirvana Songs

May 16, 2024 Pop Expresso 2 min read

Nirvana revolutionized Alternative Rock during the early 90’s and while Cobain is still remembered as the engineer of Nirvana’s sound, Novoselic’s bass guitar also played an important part in Nirvana’s songs, giving it a solid and distinct beat. He celebrates 59 today.

In 1993 Nirvana goes acoustic for MTV Unplugged

November 18, 2024 Pop Expresso 3 min read

In 1991 Nirvana kick-start the Alternative Rock revolution

September 10, 2024 Pop Expresso 2 min read

Nirvana plays the Seattle Paramount Theater on Halloween Night, 1991

October 31, 2024 Pop Expresso 2 min read

Featured on the Michael Jackson Vault

The Jackson Five kicks The Beatles out of the US Hot 100 No.1 with “ABC” on this day in 1970

April 25, 2025 Pop Expresso 1 min read

Released on February 24, 1970, “ABC” remains one of the Jackson Five most memorable and signature songs. It reached No.1 on April 25, 1970

Top 10 Best Michael Jackson Videoclips

August 29, 2024 Pop Expresso 1 min read

Michael Jackson rises to No.1 with “Bad” in 1987

October 24, 2024 Pop Expresso 2 min read

In 1983 Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” changes the game for music videos

November 21, 2024 Pop Expresso 1 min read

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Revisiting George Michael’s “Listen Without Prejudice Vol.1”

June 25, 2024 David Warren 4 min read

The second George Michael’s solo album “Listen Without Prejudice Vol.1”, released on September 3rd 1990, didn’t achieved the same success as it’s predecessor “Faith” from 1987, but it’s among one of his finest albums

“Careless Whisper”, the debut solo single of George Michael climbs the charts in 1984

August 18, 2024 Pop Expresso 3 min read

Band Aid “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” was released on this day in 1984

December 3, 2024 Pop Expresso 2 min read

The other half of Wham! Andrew Ridgeley turns 62: Look back at five of the band’s best songs

January 26, 2025 Pop Expresso 4 min read

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