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Fred Bronson
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Billboard. Star Trek. ABBA. American Idol. Eurovision Song Contest. Philip K. Dick. I think that about says it.
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Fans of Roxy Music! Phil Manzanera will be performing music and I will interview him on stage in Palm Springs on Feb 17, 2006.Please join us!
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Revolution Stage Company Presents: AN EVENING OF WORDS and MUSIC with ROXY MUSIC’S PHIL MANZANERA in conversation with FRED BRONSON
Tickets are available now! Dates: Tue. February 17th 2026, 7:30 pm
www.onthestage.tickets
December 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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My latest #Billboard story: the top 30 original Christmas songs by #AmericanIdol finalists:
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30 Best Christmas Songs by ‘American Idol’ Finalists: Critic’s Picks
The best Christmas songs from 'American Idol' finalists: Critic's picks.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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You might be surprised how many #AmericanIdol finalists have recorded Christmas songs. Includes the latest by David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks, Scott MacIntyre and more.
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Christmas With The Idols
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December 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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My newest holiday playlist -- the best pop Xmas songs from all over the world. INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS on #Spotify.
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International Christmas
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December 17, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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This playlist will take you back: the whole family might enjoy AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS:
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An Old-Fashioned Christmas
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December 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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I've got your Christmas music right here on my #Spotify playlist CHRISTMAS HITS.
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Christmas Hits
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December 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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Another fun day in Japan: riding the Aquatopia at Tokyo DisneySea with Thelma Houston.
December 17, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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I took Thelma Houston on a shopping spree at Tower Records in Shibuya, Japan, and look what we found!
December 17, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Very sorry to hear of the passing of Gil Gerard. I was the network publicist for both seasons of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century and loved working with Gil and the entire cast.
December 17, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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52 years ago today, the animated #StarTrek series premiered on NBC with "Beyond The Farthest Star." I was the network publicist for the series.
September 8, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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59 years ago today, I went to my neighbor's house so I could watch "The Man Trap" in color. We had a color TV, but my parents wanted to watch something else. Later they attended #StarTrek conventions with me and I brought them to the set of #TNG during season 1 ("Too Short A Season").
September 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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This is one of my favorite #Spotify playlists. The songs you know, sung in other languages by artists from all over the world.
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Foreign Exchange
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September 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Congratulations to Vienna, just named host city for #Eurovision 2026.
August 20, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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Do not miss the new single/video by David Archuleta.

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Fred Bronson – Author, Journalist, and Music Expert
Official website of Fred Bronson, author of 'The Billboard Book of Number One Hits' and renowned music journalist.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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Unforgettable day -- how often is one surrounded by two Motown legends? I'm talking about Valerie Simpson and Smokey Robinson. Their interview will be airing soon on SiriusXM: Smokey's Soul Town on Channel 74.
August 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Very sad to hear about the passing of country star Jeannie Seely. I interviewed her for my #Billboard story about the music in #BlackMirror.
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‘Anyone Who Knows What Love Is’: Why An Obscure ’60s Song Is Bigger Than Ever In 2018
Why is a song that didn't make the top half of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964 having its best chart year ever in 2018?
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August 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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The latest episode of my series "Smokey's Place" is on #SiriusXM this week. Smokey plays cover versions of songs he wrote for Motown artists. Dolly Parton sings Mary Wells! Nancy Sinatra sings the Temptations! Channel 74:
Wed 7/30 3pmET/12 noon PT
Friday 8/1 10pmET/7pm PT
Sunday 8/3 6pmET/5pm PT
July 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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This new #Spotify playlist of mine is fun to listen to -- even just for the title.
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Is That Your Vinyl Answer?
Playlist · culvercityrock · 156 items · 1 saves
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July 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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My latest #Billboard interview with #AmericanIdol winner Jamal Roberts includes an exclusive preview of his new single:
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
Jamal Roberts Shares How His Life Changed Since Winning ‘Idol’ & Why He Never Wants to Leave ‘Mississippi’
Jamal Roberts shares "Mississippi" single and how his life changed after 'American Idol.'
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July 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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American Idol alums pay tribute to beloved music supervisor Robin Kaye. #Idol
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‘American Idol’ Family Mourns Death of Show’s Music Supervisor, Robin Kaye
Finalists from multiple seasons remember the beloved production staffer found murdered in her home on Monday.
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July 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Gail Mitchell and I report on the Thelma Houston exhibit in Long Beach, Calif. A wonderful experience to see this tribute to her amazing life and career. #Billboard #Motown

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Thelma Houston Revisits Her Musical Roots at Museum Show: ‘Never Thought I’d Have an Exhibit About My Life’
Thelma Houston reflects on being honored with a museum exhibit in Long Beach, Calif.
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July 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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On July 13, 1985, I was in a trailer at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia writing the script for ABC-TV’s three-hour prime-time coverage of Live Aid, hosted by Dick Clark. It was my first prime-time writing assignment. Thank you, Larry Klein, for telling me I had to say “yes.”
July 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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I'm starting to think that's Not Penny's Boat.
July 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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I promise you, the best pop music on Earth is all yours. Links to almost 4,000 pop music videos from all over the world.
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Fred Bronson – Author, Journalist, and Music Expert
Official website of Fred Bronson, author of 'The Billboard Book of Number One Hits' and renowned music journalist.
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July 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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My friend of 50+years, Ted Cordes, has passed. He was head of Broadcast Standards at NBC and worked with Johnny Carson, Tom Snyder and #StarTrek. Fascinating stories about all 3:
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Ted Cordes, Longtime Broadcast Standards Executive at NBC, Dies at 87
As a network censor, he kept his eye on Johnny Carson’s ‘The Tonight Show,’ Tom Snyder’s ‘The Tomorrow Show’ and more. “Nobody believes more in free expression than I do,” he said.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
July 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM