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The article discusses the documentary "The Greatest Night In Pop," which focuses on the making of the 1985 charity single "We Are The World." The author challenges the notion that this was the greatest night in pop and criticizes the song itself as schlock. The documentary provides insights into the logistical challenges of creating the song and the motivations behind it. While there are criticisms of rich and famous people doing charity songs, the author argues that using their fame for something good should be encouraged. [Extracted from the article]

Power pop is a genre of popular music that emerged in the 1970s as a reaction to hippie-dom, prog-rock, and stadium rock. It favored short, catchy songs with jangly guitars, melodic hooks, and stacked harmonies. The early pioneers of power pop included bands like The Raspberries, Big Star, and Todd Rundgren. The genre reached its commercial peak in the late 1970s with bands like Cheap Trick and The Knack, but faced a backlash and declined in popularity in the 1980s. However, power pop never completely went away and continued to be incorporated and updated by bands in the 1990s and 2000s. The longevity of power pop can be attributed to its accessible nature and the fun it brings to listeners. [Extracted from the article]

"When Nades and Priya moved here, they were very much part of our community and they would be there at everything, whether it was school fetes or Christmas parties. It was a sunny, blue-sky day in early May, when Priya and Nades welcomed The Weekly to their temporary townhouse in East Cannington, Perth. No one is disputing that Nades and Priya came to Australia seeking asylum, nor that they travelled in boats with people smugglers. Priya would later tell her friend Angela Fredericks: "Biloela is my home. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the trend of iconic bands using avatars or technology to continue their music and presence despite original members departing or passing away. Topics include KISS and ABBA utilizing avatars for performances, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones releasing new records with AI-assisted technology, and the author's critique of the latest Beatles song, "Now And Then," created using John Lennon's demo vocals and modern production techniques.

"Margaret used to read the [tarot] cards, and we used to take the mickey out of her a bit", says Marge. Her name was Margaret Walsh, and she shared a hut with Marge at Down Ampney. Clockwise from below: Marge in Cornwall in 1943; the conditions on board the Dakota aircraft, where one Nightingale looked after 24 men; Marge and Tom with their boys. In the picture Tom wears his army uniform; Marge wears a dress that she only later discovered had been borrowed through a connection of one of her brothers to notorious London criminals, the Kray brothers. [Extracted from the article]

PHOTO (COLOR): Sonia with dance partner Christopher Hill. When asked what his goal is with his dance partnership with Sonia, Christopher says: "I just want to make her happy. Christopher has been working one-on-one with Sonia for almost a year, so he knows who he's dealing with. [Extracted from the article]

Actor David Carradine became famous after his television series Kung Fu became a success. He talks about his personal life, his career and thanks Quentin Tarantino, the director of the movie Kill Bill: Vol 2 for giving his career a new lease.

A discussion is made on new songs, which protest the war on Iraq and express criticism against the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S. The singers have expressed their feelings towards the war and have tried to give hope to the people.

US band Wilco found many difficulties on the road to reinvent themselves.

'Metallica: some kind of monster' is a movie about a rock band on the verge of a nervous breakdown going into rehabilitation and coming up. The role of characters in this band and views on the movie are discussed.

Geek music, where band members are drastically less hip, is becoming more and more popular in today's pop culture. Banks include Weezer, Barenaked Ladies, and Ben Folds Five.

Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams plays a rootsy style of music that is part country and part rock. He was a founder of the band Whiskeytown.