May 21st is the birthday of one Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G.

Few cities are less concerned with preserving their history than Miami.

Adele's record-shattering fourth quarter notwithstanding, 2015 was the year Canada colonized American pop. Acts like Drake, The Weeknd, and a resurgent Justin Bieber rode a wave of commercial success and critical acclaim that has made Toronto -- yes, Toronto -- the most important music city on the planet.

These are lean times for the once-elite Los Angeles Lakers, who’ve spent the last two seasons dwelling near the NBA’s Western Conference cellar.