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The geeky college kid who got the girl in the 1984 hit "Revenge of the Nerds" has died. Robert Carradine was 71 and battled bipolar disorder, his family shared in a statement. "It is with profound sadness that we must share that our…

If you're one of those who still "want their MTV," you might want to check out an enterprising new website! MTV launched in 1981 and it was must-see television for many of us - we couldn't wait to get home after school and see the latest…

If you haven't gone to see the Backstreet Boys play the Las Vegas Sphere yet, this might be your sign to just do it already! The Boys just added six more dates to their wildly successful residency. They will perform July 16, 17. 18, 23,…

Rock and roll has its roots in rebellion - it started in the 1950s with artists like Elvis Presley, bucking norms and authority by expressing teenage independence. Such is the theme of Bruce Springsteen's new tour with the E Street Band,…

If you've been watching the Winter Olympics, specifically the ice skating competitions, you've probably heard some familiar tunes! This year's rhythm dance event theme is "The Music, Dance Styles and Feeling of the 1990s!" So, all of…

Today is the perfect day to celebrate a trio of ladies who were music to our ears in the late 1990s! Sheryl Crow is celebrating her 64th birthday today. Brandy is turning 47 today. And Kelly Rowland, one-third of the super group…

If we said the name Glenn Medeiros, would you know what song he did back in the day? He had a big hit in 1987 with the love song "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You." Today, almost 40 years later, he's a husband, a father, and an…

Today is the day! The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will officially begin with the opening ceremony inside the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy. The ceremony will include the traditional Parade of Nations and the Olympic torch will be…

Rick Astley is celebrating a BIG birthday today with a BIG release! The "Never Gonna Give You Up" singer is turning 60 today. He's also releasing a new song, "Waiting On You." Check it out! Astley will perform that song and other…

It's been 39 years since Def Leppard released their highly successful fourth album Hysteria, but the group is not done rocking yet! Def Leppard just opened a new residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. They have a new…

If you're reading this as a Throwback Nation Radio listener, you remember the thrill of hearing the phone ring in the '80s and '90s. That phone could have been mounted on the wall at your parents' home. You waited with bated breath after…

Music's biggest night is just a few days away! The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are Sunday, February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It all starts at 7 p.m. CT and will broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount+. The night…