Mr. Pop History – “Let It Be” was produced by Phil Spector. Martin did all the others. Most of the tracks for “Let It Be” were made much earlier – even before their previous album – “Abbey Road.” 
Mr. Pop History – It would be a great move for Howard. He’d be the perfect replacement for Simon Cowell and I know the producers want to do it, and so does Howard Stern.
Now, it’s all about money – but producers have an edge in that – Howard not only wants this – he needs this.
I think it will happen. But, let’s see. Thanks www.mrpopculture.com 
Mr. Pop History – He allowed his deputy to have just one bullet – which he kept in his shirt pocket. 
Mr. Pop History – When The Kennedy Center Honors were paying tribute to Dolly Parton, Jessica Simpson flubbed the words to Parton’s “9 to 5.” She became so flustered, she fled the stage. She was given a second chance at the song by producers – but no go. This was in 2006.
Mr. Pop History – Combining the best of the old UPN and WB networks – “The CW” debuted in 2006. CBS – which was overseeing the conversion, had other names in mind such as “NOW,” “REV” and “JO.” Why CW?
Because the company took a poll and 48% of those between 18 and 34 liked “the sound” of the two-letter combination. Nothing more! 
Mr. Pop History – Crowell was ticked off that Clarkson wouldn’t let new “Idol” contestants use any of her (second album) songs. Here’s the mention in an upcoming www.mrpopculture.com week.
And – all the weeks of the 2000’s should be up by February 21. Get ready for some excitement!
Music news –
“American Idol” judge Simon Cowell isn’t happy that winner Kelly Clarkson isn’t allowing songs from her “Breakaway” album – her second – to be used by new American Idol contestants. “No matter how talented Kelly Clarks is, she would not be n the position she’s in now without winning this show. It’s the public who bothered to pickup the phone to vote for her. If she refuses to give songs to be used on the show, it’s like saying to every person who voted for you, ‘You know what? thank you. I’m not interested in you anymore.’”
Mr. Pop History – Great question. After researching, compiling and documenting each week – from 1955 forward – I would have to say #1 is easily – MTV.
Although the channel borrowed from radio at first, it became a pop culture launching pad- for better or worse. MTV’s imprint is everywhere these days – from TV to commercials to movies.
What’s amazing is – it still continues to set trends. Just a few years ago (2006) – MTV did it again when it began the idea of presenting a pre-show before an event (The VMA’s).
Thanks www.mrpopculture.com
Mr. Pop History – Hard to believe we’re talking about the decade of the 2000’s. A big trend was, what I call the “sister act” where sisters of pop icons were getting into the pop news as up-and-comers.
Here’s my list: Ali Lohan, Solange Knowles, Jamie Lynn Spears, Ashlee Simpson and Haylie Duff.
Ashlee did prevail – becoming a pop star own her own. 
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