Category Archives: Popular Music 2010s

Music royalty rocks out for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York City 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 2012)

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Video: '12-12-12 The Concert For Sandy Relief Parte 1'

(Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 7:30 p.m.-Thursday, December 13, 1:20 a.m. EST) — 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief, a benefit concert held in response to Hurricane Sandy, which devastated portions of the Northeastern United States, the Caribbean and the Mid-Atlantic in late October 2012, was held tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Continue reading Music royalty rocks out for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York City 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 2012) →

Pop superstar Whitney Houston found dead in Beverly Hills hotel bathtub 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 2012)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s


Video: 'Whitney Houston death announcement CNN'

(Saturday, February 11, 2012, Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. PST) — Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage, was found dead this afternoon in a Beverly Hills hotel room. She was 48. Continue reading Pop superstar Whitney Houston found dead in Beverly Hills hotel bathtub 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 2012) →

Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, found dead in her London home from accidental alcohol poisoning 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 2011)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s


Video: 'Amy Winehouse Dead - Sky News'

(Saturday, July 23, 2011, 3:54 p.m. BST) — Amy Winehouse, a singer and songwriter who defined the British neo-soul movement, was found dead this afternoon after two ambulances were called to her home in Camden, London. She was 27. Continue reading Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, found dead in her London home from accidental alcohol poisoning 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 2011) →

‘Rolling in the Deep’ by Adele peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 2011)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s

(Saturday, May 21, 2011) — “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (May 21/28, June 4/11/18/25, July 2, 2011).
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‘E.T.’ by Katy Perry featuring Kanye West peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 2011)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s

(Saturday, April 9, 2011) — “E.T.” by Katy Perry featuring Kanye West peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for five non-consecutive weeks (Apr. 9/16/23, May 7/14, 2011).
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‘Born This Way’ by Lady Gaga peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 2011)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s

(Saturday, February 26, 2011) — “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Feb. 26, Mar. 5/12/19/26, Apr. 2, 2011).
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‘Black and Yellow’ by Wiz Khalifa peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 2011)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s

(Saturday, February 19, 2011) — “Black and Yellow” by Wiz Khalifa peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Hold It Against Me’ by Britney Spears peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 2011)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s

(Saturday, January 29, 2011) — “Hold It Against Me” by Britney Spears peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Grenade’ by Bruno Mars peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 2011)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s

(Saturday, January 8, 2011) — “Grenade” by Bruno Mars peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four non-consecutive weeks (Jan. 8/22, Feb. 5/12 2011).
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