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Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its lineup of performers and presenters for the Nov. 8 ceremony in Los Angeles, featuring artists like Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Elton John, and Missy Elliott, with the event streaming on Disney+ and a subsequent ABC special. Inductees include Bad Company, Outkast, and the White Stripes, among others.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by hoopsrumors.com
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has officially announced its Class of 2024, including inductees such as Chauncey Billups, Vince Carter, Michael Cooper, and Jerry West. The enshrinement of the 2024 class will take place in Springfield, MA on Friday, August 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
The Baseball Hall of Fame will announce its 2024 inductees on Tuesday, with candidates needing 75% of the vote for induction. USA TODAY MLB staff members voted for their choices, including Carlos Beltran, Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, Andruw Jones, Gary Sheffield, Omar Vizquel, and Billy Wagner. The 26-player ballot includes 14 holdovers and 12 first-timers, with notable candidates such as Joe Mauer, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, and others.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GMA
The Strong National Museum of Play's Toy Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 inductees, which include baseball cards, Nerf, Cabbage Patch Kids, and the Fisher-Price Corn Popper. These toys were selected based on factors such as longevity, recognition, play value, learning, creativity, discovery, and socialization. Shoppers can find these toys on various e-commerce sites.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023 includes legendary performers such as Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, and The Spinners. DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray will be inducted under the "musical influence" category, while Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, and Bernie Taupin will receive the "musical excellence award." The article highlights the musical milestones and chart achievements of each inductee, including their Billboard Hot 100 successes and No. 1 hits. The induction ceremony will take place on November 3rd and can be watched live on Disney+.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLB.com
Former Mets players Howard Johnson and Al Leiter, as well as broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howard Rose, were inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame. Public relations guru Jay Horwitz was also honored with the Mets Hall of Fame achievement award. Each of the honorees had a unique path to the organization, but all five said working for the Mets was a dream come true.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2021 inductees, which include overdue legends like Willie Nelson and the Spinners, as well as iconoclastic innovators like Kate Bush, Rage Against the Machine, and Missy Elliott, who made history as the first female rapper and Black female artist inducted in her first year of eligibility. While the Rock Hall has historically hewed to a narrow definition of rock 'n' roll, this year's class is more diverse. Purists can debate whether or not any of these artists can be classified as "rock," but as Ice Cube put it, "Rock 'n' roll is a spirit."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 inductees, including Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Sheryl Crow, Rage Against the Machine, The Spinners, and Willie Nelson. The induction ceremony will take place on November 3 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Elliott becomes the first female rapper to be inducted, while Nelson, Crow, and Michael were nominated for the first time. The ceremony will also honor DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, Bernie Taupin, and Don Cornelius.