IJR News — today's news from every sideHollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2027 Announced — Jul 23, 2026The Hollywood Walk of Fame announced the Class of 2027, honoring a diverse slate across music, film, television, live theater and sports, including Karol G, David Guetta, the Ramones, Grandmaster Flash, Waylon Jennings posthumously, Kate Hudson, Elle and Dakota Fanning in a first-ever sister double ceremony, Pedro Pascal, Lisa Kudrow, Sia, Nicole Scherzinger, Keke Palmer, and Ming-Na Wen. Honorees were unveiled at a press conference at Funko Hollywood, with specific distinctions such as posthumous recognition and a double ceremony, and the selections ratified by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
American Punk Bands Named Among All-Time GreatestEntertainment — Sep 1, 2026From American punk’s New York and D.C. scenes to 1970s blues-rock and 1990s classic-rock responses to grunge, the articles trace how subgenres and eras shaped rock’s evolution. Highlights include Bad Brains’ influential hardcore and reggae-infused approach, 1975 blues-rock tracks by Aerosmith, Jeff Beck, and ZZ Top, the wholesome-hard-rock angle tied to Dio’s hand gesture and era symbols, Beatles unfinished songs that reemerged posthumously, and 1990s staples from The Black Crowes, Aerosmith, and The Rolling Stones adapting to a grunge-dominated decade.
