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Music Producer Desmond Child Was Made Fun of for Writing for Hanson — But He Got the Last Laugh (Exclusive)

By | September 19, 2023

The Messenger Just ahead of the release of his new memoir Livin’ on a Prayer, music producer and Hall of Fame songwriter Desmond Child revealed his favorite song he’s ever worked on during his decades-spanning career. And believe it or not, it wasn’t for Cher, Aerosmith, Katy Perry or Bon Jovi… it was for a then-unknown… Read More »

Busted join forces with Hanson for MMMBop performance at BBC Radio 2 Live In The Park 2023

By | September 18, 2023

Retro Pop Magazine Busted were joined on stage by Hanson for a performance of the sibling trio’s classic hit MMMBop during BBC Radio 2 Live In The Park 2023.  The pop-punk group performed at the event at Leicester’s Victoria Park on Saturday (September 16), amid their ongoing 20th anniversary tour. During the set – which celebrated the release… Read More »

Taylor Hanson on the Iranian Protest Anthem “Baraye” and Telling ‘A Human Story Through Music’

By | September 12, 2023

SPIN Taylor Hanson and singers at the recording session for “Baraye.” (Credit: Jonathan Weiner) September 16 will mark one year since the brutal murder of Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s morality police. The event sparked protests in Iran and across the world, activating the country’s extensive diaspora. Iran’s regime retaliated by attacking its own… Read More »

Taylor Hanson on why he recorded protest song for women of Iran: ‘This project breaks all of my heart and my brain’

By | September 9, 2023

Yahoo! [Video interview at the Source] The Hanson brother, father of seven, and For Women Life Freedom co-founder has gathered 16,000 voices — each representing a political prisoner in Iran — for a new version of Shervin Hajipour’s Grammy-winning protest anthem, “Baraye.” Seven months ago during Grammy week, when every pop star was in Los… Read More »

How Taylor Hanson Helped Get 16K People on Song Supporting Women in Iran: ‘You Have a Voice’ (Exclusive)

By | September 8, 2023

People The musician and activist tells PEOPLE that the Voices Project is meant to inspire people to “elevate the voices of those who have been silenced” Taylor Hanson in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 2023. PHOTO:  DANIEL BOCZARSKI/GETTY Taylor Hanson is harnessing the power of music to spread awareness about the ongoing civil unrest in Iran. Ahead… Read More »

1990s boy band star now worlds away from his younger self in motivational video messages for fans – 26 years on from debut

By | September 3, 2023

Metro This iconic 1990s boy band now look worlds away from their younger selves… (Picture: Getty) Prepare yourselves for a serious nostalgia hit, as one 1990s boy band star has given fans a blast from the past with a new video. Taking to social media, the pop star – who rose to fame 26 years ago… Read More »

Busted announce 20th anniversary Greatest Hits album

By | July 29, 2023

RetroPop Busted are celebrating 20 years since their debut album with their brand new ‘Greatest Hits’ package.  Having shared reimagined 2.0 versions of Loser Kid (feat. Simple Plan), Meet You There (feat. Neck Deep) and Crashed The Wedding (feat. All Time Low), the group return with their first-ever best-of collection on September 15. The album is launched alongside another crowd-pleasing… Read More »