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"They told me I was insane – things like 'career suicide' and all that stuff was thrown around." The drama behind the recording of Smashing Pumpkins' era-defining, bombastic masterpiece

Thirty years after its release, Billy Corgan looks back at the making of The Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness

Louder · Mar 27

“Whether or not my fingers bled, I don't remember”: Billy Corgan on the making of Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness – and how one of its biggest hits nearly didn’t make the record

With no let-up for 86 days straight, Mellon Collie was the double album that spooked the label, pushed Corgan to the limit, and would become the ’90s own White Album. This is its story

Guitar World · Sep 15, 2025

Jack White defends Meg White’s drumming with poem addressing critics

After a US political reporter questioned the impact of the drummer’s style on the White Stripe’s legacy, White, Questlove and Karen Elson rushed to her defence

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023

R. Kelly co-defendant takes stand, says he was suspicious of sexual misconduct claims against singer

CHCAGO — R&B superstar R. Kelly had already been the target of several lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct when he told his then-business manager in December 2000 that his 14-year-old goddaughter “was being harassed” by police to admit they were having an inappropriate relationship.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 7, 2022

R. Kelly co-defendant testifies he was suspicious of sexual misconduct claims against singer

CHCAGO — Derrel McDavid, R. Kelly’s former business manager and current co-defendant, has taken the stand in his own defense Wednesday in the final days of the disgraced singer’s Chicago federal trial.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 7, 2022

R. Kelly co-defendant takes stand as federal trial continues

CHCAGO — Derrel McDavid, R. Kelly’s former business manager and current co-defendant, has taken the stand in his own defense Wednesday in the final days of the disgraced singer’s Chicago federal trial.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 7, 2022

Judge: Music writer need not testify at R. Kelly trial

A judge says a music writer who spent decades raising awareness about sexual misconduct allegations against R. Kelly won’t be required to testify at the singer’s federal trial on child pornography and trial-fixing charges

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

Ex-R. Kelly business manager Derrel McDavid testifies he didn’t believe early claims against singer

Kelly attorney Jennifer Bonjean has complained about McDavid’s testimony, insisting it could prejudice her client. However, McDavid’s testimony so far seems more helpful than harmful to Kelly.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022

Music writer fights subpoena to testify at R. Kelly trial

A music writer who spent decades raising awareness about sexual misconduct allegations against singer R. Kelly is fighting a bid to force him to testify at Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago on child pornography and trial-fixing charges

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

Bears detail Arlington Heights plans, new COVID boosters arrive and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022