What Happened August 13th In Pop Music History
It’s August 13th and these are some of the things that happened on this day in pop music history:
- In 2012, Taylor Swift released “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” the first single from her fourth album, Red. It was recognized by Guinness World Records as the fastest-selling single in digital history and won Best Song at the World Music Awards.
- In 1999, the movie Detroit Rock City, co-produced by Gene Simmons, opened in cinemas. It was about four guys in a Kiss tribute band who try to see the real band in concert. The movie, which was actually shot in Toronto and Hamilton, Ont., was a box office flop.
- In 1988, singer Robert Smith of The Cure married Mary Poole in the UK. They had known each other ever since the “Love Cats” singer was 14.
- In 1968, Talmage Charles Robert Bachman was born. His father is Randy Bachman of Guess Who and BTO. As Tal Bachman, he had a hit in 1999 with “She’s So High.”
And that’s what popped on this day.
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See Timothée Chalamet As Bob Dylan
The 'Dune' star is set to play a young Dylan in James Mangold's biopic 'A Complete Unknown'. -
Bratz Reveals Sinéad O'Connor Concept Doll As Tribute To Late Singer
The doll has been introduced as a Women’s Month tribute to the Irish icon who unexpectedly died last July from natural causes. -
A Movie About AC/DC's Late Singer Bon Scott Is On The Way
The movie will not be a straight telling of his life but a “fictionalized narrative set in the 1960s.” -
Watch Madonna & Kylie Minogue Sing 'Can’t Get You Out Of My Head'
The two pop stars joined forces on stage in Los Angeles during Madonna's Celebration Tour stop. -
Watch A Trailer For The 'Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story' Doc
The four-part docuseries will begin streaming on Hulu April 26. -
Chris Martin Is Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend Dakota Johnson
The Coldplay frontman and 'Madame Web' actress have been dating for six years. -
Tyla Cancels Tour Due To Injury
The R&B star was set to play three shows in Canada this spring. -
Kesha Reclaims Her Voice, Teases New Music
The singer posted a teaser clip online for a possible new album. -
The Beaches Voted Artist of the Year For Women In Music Canada Honours
The WIMC celebrates Canadian innovators and creators who have had outstanding success in their field this past year.