What Happened November 29th In Pop Music History
It’s November 29th and these are some of the things that happened on this day in pop music history:
- In 2014, Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, knocking her “Shake It Off” from the top spot. Swift became the first female artist to replace herself at No. 1 on the chart.
- In 2001, ex-Beatles guitarist George Harrison lost his battle with lung cancer. He was 58. As a solo artist, Harrison had pop hits like “My Sweet Lord” and “Got My Mind Set on You.”
- In 1986, Bon Jovi earned its first No. 1 hit when “You Give Love A Bad Name” topped the Billboard Hot 100. It was the first single from the band’s album Slippery When Wet.
- In 1994, Mary J. Blige released her sophomore album, My Life. It was nominated as Best R&B Album at the Grammys.
And that’s what popped on this day.
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Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms, Lisa Loeb To Play The '90s Cruise
The decade-themed, five-day excursion departs from Tampa on January 31, 2025. -
The Weeknd Donated $2.5m For Emergency Food Deliveries To Gaza
His XO Humanitarian Fund is providing four million meals to Palestinians in crisis. -
Premiere: Dallas Smith Unveils New Video For “Use Me”
The live-in-concert clip is taken from his recently released self-titled album. -
SZA Wants To Know Why White People Hate Creed & Nickelback
The multi-Grammy Award nominee tells Variety, "Black people love them! They rock!" -
Hall Says Oates "Blindsided" Him Trying To Sell Half Of Business
Oates responds, saying, “I have no idea who or what is motivating Daryl to take these steps and make such salacious statements, but I am deeply hurt." -
The Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan Dead At 65
The singer had been ill for a long period after being hospitalized for encephalitis in December 2022. -
Forbes Calls Bad Bunny The New ‘King of Pop’
The magazine revealed its list of 30 Under 30 that includes Ice Spice, Boygenius, Kali Uchis and Latto. -
Taylor Swift Is Spotify's Most Streamed Artist Of 2023
Swift made her song, "You're Losing Me (From The Vault)," available on the streaming platform as a thank you. -
Dolly Parton Is Planning A Broadway Musical To Tell Life Story
"We’re hoping to be on Broadway in 2025," she tells Vulture.
