Nick DeRiso

Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor, and author of 'Journey: Worlds Apart.' He has been named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association, and Louisiana Sports Writers Association, and previously oversaw a daily newspaper section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.

Why There Probably Won’t Be a ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Sequel

Most award-winning blockbuster hit movies are surrounded by this kind of rumor, and Queen's biopic is no different.

U2’s Bono and the Edge Open the Grammys With Kendrick Lamar

U2's Bono and the Edge took the stage with Kendrick Lamar to begin tonight's Grammy Awards telecast.

All-Star Elton John Grammy Salute Concert Set for January

Elton John's career in music will be celebrated by a slew of artists at a special concert called "I'm Still Standing: A Grammy Salute."

Charles Manson, Mass Murderer Who Twisted Beatles Lyrics, Is Dead

Charles Manson's death brings to a close a life defined by lawlessness, and framed by a deeply misguided obsession with the Beatles.

Watch Kids Recreate a Van Halen Favorite, Down to the Last Detail

Students from San Juan Capistrano, Calif., have covered "Runnin' With the Devil" at the same studio where Van Halen originally recorded the track.

Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington Dies in Apparent Suicide

Chester Bennington, who also sang with the Stone Temple Pilots, was reportedly found hanged at his home just before 9AM today.

How Pearl Jam, the Eagles of Death Metal, the Who and Others Bounced Back from Concert Tragedies

The headlines surrounding rock's biggest concert tragedies were shocking, unforgettable. The question after each was: What next?

Prince’s Sweetly Romantic ‘Raspberry Beret’ Defies Expectations: 365 Prince Songs in a Year

It seemed as if Prince was purposefully distancing himself from the outsized successes of 'Purple Rain.'

Queen Dominate New Scientific Study of History’s Most Addictive Songs

Queen finished with three of the Top 10 earworms of all time, according to researchers at the University of St. Andrews.

Sony to Buy Michael Jackson’s Publishing Company, Including Beatles Catalog

Michael Jackson outbid Paul McCartney for ATV Music in 1985, paying more than $40 million and fracturing their relationship.

Mike Love Plans to Tell His Side of Beach Boys Story in New Book

Mike Love is still battling for his share of Beach Boys credit.

Eagles, Jackson Browne Pay Emotional Tribute to Glenn Frey at the Grammys

Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey co-wrote "Take It Easy," the opening track on the Eagles' 1972 self-titled debut – and the band's first hit single.

Rumor: Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney Join Lineup at David Bowie Memorial Concert

Elton John, Ann Wilson of Heart and Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction are also among who are expected to perform at the instantly sold-out March show.