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Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - As Good As Rolling Stone Says They Are

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:01:05 -0700

A new band on the scene that just might live up to the hype of being named Best New Band of 2010 by Rolling Stone Magazine.

Three Rules For Successful Cover Songs: #1 Make It Different

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:24:39 -0700

Peter Gabriel's Scratch My Back is the perfect example of rule # 1, Make It Different.

Three Rules For Successful Cover Songs

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:22:37 -0700

I hate cover bands but love cover songs. Here are three basic rules for pulling off a successful cover song.

Paul McCartney At the White House - George and Ira Would Be Proud

Wed, 26 May 2010 14:40:47 -0700

In my opinion being a fan of Paul McCartney is a lot like being a Lakers fan, it's almost too easy.

Top 5 Festivals I'd attend if Money & Time Weren't Factors - #1 Sasquatch

Mon, 24 May 2010 14:59:46 -0700

Spring is in bloom everywhere around which means I can finally break out the flip flops and shorts, I can start including a little more acoustic and jam music on my mp3 player (yes, my music tastes are seasonal) and most importantly music festivals season has started ramping up. Unfortunately this year, due to work and budget restraints, I won't be able to make my usual festival tour. But I can still dream.

Dance Music - They Key To Productivity

Fri, 21 May 2010 16:21:07 -0700

Here are three of my new favorite dance podcasts

Try It Before You Buy It At Large Hearted Boy

Tue, 18 May 2010 09:57:44 -0700

I've recently decided that not only am I going to post music news, album reviews, tour announcements and random musical thoughts, I'm also going to begin sharing some of my favorite online musical resources, probably about one a week. Some of these sites include ways to be social with your musical tastes, other to organize and discover new music, but most of them are going to be places to find free & legal new music.

The Weepies Give Us Something To Smile About

Thu, 13 May 2010 12:23:40 -0700

Be My Thrill, the Weepies' long-awaited follow up release to their 2008 album, Hideaway.

The National's High Violet - Being Serious About Being A Serious Rock Band

Mon, 10 May 2010 15:18:41 -0700

This week Brooklyn-based The National releases their long awaited 5th studio album, 'High Violet.' After receiving a fair amount of attention from 2007's 'Boxer' The National are sad-bastard music at its best. Front man Matt Berninger's voice is a combination of irony, stone faced brutality and a knack at getting to you without you being aware, reminiscent of both The Magnetic Fields' Stephen Merritt and Velvet Underground-er John Cale. Ranging from unrefined crooning to energetic bursts of momentary mania, Berninger finds an earnest tone that keeps you from questioning it's veracity.

Cinco de Mayo Online - The Spill Canvas Stream Their Concert Tonight

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:46:36 -0700

Many People Look forward to Cinco de Mayo, even if you don't hail form the state of Puebla where 4,500 men overpowered a stronger colonial force back in 1862. It's a great to get your party on and all over there are concerts and events planned. But if you can't make it out to any parties tonight you can still celebrate with Sioux Falls' own The Spill Canvas.

David Letterman's Label - Top 10 Reasons I'm Not Excited

Mon, 03 May 2010 09:35:00 -0700

David Letterman's production company recently announced the formation of a record label named Clear Entertainment. They're scheduled to release their first record from Californian pop-punk band Runner Runner.

Update On The Status Of Bret Michaels

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:38:04 -0700

Bret Michaels, who suffered a brain hemorrhage last week, is still in very serious condition today. A side effect of the hemorrhage is adding complications.

Bret Michaels Hospitalized After Suffering from a Brain Hemorrhage

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:49:43 -0700

46-year-old Bret Michaels is in critical condition after complaining about excruciating headaches. He was diagnosed at an undisclosed hospital as suffering from bleeding into his brain stem.

RIP (really) Peter Steele, Founder Of Type O Negative

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:17:05 -0700

I’ve been reluctant to write about the death of Peter Steele, founder of the hugely popular NYC goth band, Type O Negative, primarily because I wanted to make sure it wasn’t another faked death.

Smashing Pumpkins - Music Store Day Had Pumpkins Rocking Hard For 75 Minutes

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:28:16 -0700

The Smashing Pumpkins, at least in their current iteration, have a new EP coming out on May 25th, so they decided to promote like any mega rock band would: by performing at a tiny record store in Los Angeles, for 75 minutes no less!

The Wall - Roger Waters Set To Take Epic Pink Floyd Album On The Road

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:59:41 -0700

I remember the day Pink Floyd’s The Wall came out. I was in middle school and it was practically a holiday. By lunchtime "Another Brick in the Wall" was on every rock radio station in town, and by dinner time we all had at least cassette tape copies of what would become one of the biggest selling records of all time.

Cotton Gets A Re-Write - Colbie Caillat & Leona Lewis Re-Write Cotton Jingle

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:14:19 -0700

I remember, for some reason, when the cotton industry came out with their “The Fabric of Our Lives” jingle on television back in 1989. It was a massively successful advertising campaign, and twenty-years later is getting a modern re-write.

Lollapalooza Lineup Set - Lady Gaga, Soundgarden, & Green Day Headline Lollapalooza

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:07:53 -0700

Where you gonna be August 6th- 8th? If ya don’t know, then booking those three days in Chicago could have you doing some hard rocking at Lollapalooza festival.

McCartney Marathon -Performing Like He's 27 Again

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:54:25 -0700

World class marathon runners can complete the 26.2 miles in just a skosh over two hours. So, what does this have to do with music? Just wait till you hear the algebraic world problem, then you’ll see where I’m coming from.

Ricky Martin - Ricky Martin Outs Himself As Gay

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:12:17 -0700

In a bet that no one would lose, pop sensation Ricky Martin came out to the world as a gay man.

Protest Lyrics - Did Ya Think I Was Just Running My Mouth Last Week?

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:17:16 -0700

I’m neither a singer nor a songwriter, but I do know how to make a point when I need to.

Healthcare Reform - Where Have All The Political Protest Songs Gone?

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:54:39 -0700

Political protest music probably made its way onto the scene five seconds after politics and music were invented.

Lady Gaga Sued - You've Hit The Big Time When Someone Sues You For $30 Million

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:07:34 -0700

Lady Gaga is being sued by producer and ex-boyfriend, Rob Fusari, for a whole lot of ridiculous and interesting reasons that might be hard to prove.

Alex Chilton Dead - Cult Idol And Big Star Singer Alex Chilton Dead At 59

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:10:08 -0700

Alex Chilton, lead singer for one of the hottest bands to emerge from the early ‘70s, died on St. Patrick’s day in New Orleans at the ripe young age of 50.

Lada Gaga - Lady Gaga To Premier

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:32:47 -0700

One of the most anticipated music videos of all time will make its world premier this Thursday on E! TV.

Oscar Music -

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:27:30 -0700

Crazy Heart is one of the best movies this year, and was certainly deserving of all its Oscar nominations.

Lil Wayne - Sentencing For Lil Wayne Is Delayed Because Of Courthouse Fire

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:10:12 -0700

It doesn’t matter how popular you are. If you get busted on criminal weapons charges you’re going to jail, even if it’s eventually.

Summer Tour - Did Billy Joel Pull The Plug On Touring With Elton John This Summer?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:31:48 -0700

So, the big question is, did Billy Joel pull the plug on a summer tour with Elton John because of bad blood between the two?

Popular Pickle - Facebook A Tough Place For Canadian Band Nickelback

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:37:14 -0700

Take it from a guy who likes all sorts of pickles, I’m not the least surprised the Canadian rock band Nickelback fared so poorly in a recent Facebook contest.

Remembering Cobain - Biopic Of Kurt Cobain Getting Closer To Becoming Reality

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:40:04 -0700

Heavier Than Heaven, the book of Kurt Cobain’s life by music journalist Charlie R. Cross, is about to become the long-await biopic courtesy of Universal Studios.

Atticus Metal Tour II - The Tour Dates Are Set And The Lineup Is Sick!

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:15:44 -0700

One of the best heavy metal tours of the spring gets underway in March!

Courtney Love Emerges After Hole Hiatus - Album Nobody's Daughter Due April 27th

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:25:13 -0700

Half a decade and several producers later, Hole finally emerges from the studio.

Who Dat Band? - The Who Totally Rocked Halftime At Super Bowl XLIV

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:54:45 -0700

Halftime was a rockin’ good time at this year’s Super Bowl. You ask, “Who’s to thank?” Exactly!

Super Bowl XLIV Halftime Entertainment - Mega-group The Who Will Take the Stage

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:51:59 -0700

Yes, we’re talking about My Generation! A band I grew up listening to, The Who, will no doubt treat Super Bowl XLIV attendees to a show that many will cherish for a lifetime.

Grammy Awards | Beyonce Takes Home Six More Grammy Awards

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:03:29 -0700

Lady Gaga and her totally awesome and decadent costumes may have stolen the visual part of the Grammys, but when the dust settled, Beyonce put her money where her mouth is.

Grammy Watch | Sunday's Grammy Awards to Include Rap Super Group

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:22:19 -0700

Anyone into the popular music scene will be tuned in to the Grammy Awards Sunday night. This year’s version looks to be spectacular!

Charlotte Gainsbourg | Antichrist Actress Charlotte Gainsbourg Releases Hot New CD

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:10:34 -0700

I checked out the new Charlotte Gainsbourg album, IRM a few times last night and guess what? It’s still haunting me today.

Give To Haiti | Musicians Band Together To Provide Relief To Haiti

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:37:43 -0700

You can get a compilation of unreleased music by some of today’s hottest musicians, and help Haiti with relief funds today

Black Country | Welcome To The First Supergroup Of 2010

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:47:06 -0700

What do you get when you have Bonham, Bonamassa, Sherinian, and Hughes in the studio together? How about the first rock supergroup of 2010, Black Country.

Chinese Democracy? | Guns n' Roses Blast Into North America With Some Chinese Democracy

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:52:10 -0700

Say what you want about the insanity that has become Axl Rose, but when it comes to awesome shows, Guns n’ Roses is at the top of the list…when Axl wills it.

Lick This! | Stamp Collecting Never Sounded Better

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:02:36 -0700

The newest issue of British stamps have created quite a buzz across the Pond.

Come Clarity | 2006 In Flames CD Come Clarity Named Swedish Album Of The Decade

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:19:47 -0700

Readers of the Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet, the most read newspaper throughout Sweden and Scandinavia, voted the 2006 In Flames CD, Come Clarity, as the top Swedish album of the past decade.

New Year's Eve Classic | Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:30:26 -0700

Many festive gatherings have watched the ball drop along with Dick and his guests, and several small or even solitary New years' eve celebrations have enjoyed Dick's festive company.

Hugh Hefner Died Today | How Did Music Influence Hefner's Life?

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:00:01 -0700

Few people live out their dreams with the consummate success of playboy Hugh Hefner. Hef died today at age 83. Could his long list of accomplishments have been influenced in part by music of his day?

Country Music Star Carrie Underwood Christmas Special | American Idol Alum Celebrates the Season

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:56:31 -0700

Carrie Underwood gets her own country music Christmas special tonight on Fox TV. Tune into the fun on Fox at 8!

For The Love Of Ray J's Music | Remind Me Why He's Famous?

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:55:21 -0700

Am I the only one who's wondered why Ray J is famous? Probably not. Turns out he's more than a VH1 television celebrity.

Celebrity Surgical Fountain of Youth Can Be Fatal | Beauty Queen Magnano Dies of Complications

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:02:25 -0700

Society's constant quest for youth and beauty can drive some folks to extreme and sometimes dangerous measures.

DJ Peachez Found Dead | Music Industry Career Cut Too Short

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:35:06 -0700

DJ Peachez, a native of Virginia, passed away today following a brief and currently unconfirmed illness. Sources indicate she had recently been hospitalized with meningitis and that could very well have been the cause of her untimely death.

Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash| Driver Killed In Accident

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:37 -0700

Pop star Miley Cyrus’ tour bus crashed less than 40 miles south of Richmond, Virginia. The driver lost his life in the accident.

Megadeth's Rock Leader Dave Mustaine Promotes Literary Pastimes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:56 -0700

What do hot rockers do in their free time? When you’re talking about Megadeth’s leader, Dave Mustaine, reading is a favorite pastime.

Music News Today| Is Country Star Garth Brooks A Sell Out?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:44:37 -0700

No doubt about it, when it comes to concert ticket sales, Country music star Garth Brooks is one of the biggest sell-outs in the music business!

The Outlaw Norah Jones |Thoughtless Music Celeb In Legal Battle Over NYC Home Renovations

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:31:17 -0700

Are singer Norah Jones’ home renovation plans just a stunt to get her name in the news?

19 Year Old Taylor Swift |Youngest Winner Ever Of CMA Entertainer Of The Year!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:41:52 -0700

Taylor Swift, at age 19, is the youngest person ever to win the CMA (country music awards) 'entertainer of the year' award. While some people -- Winona Judd -- might think she's too young to deserve the accolade. Talent is talent. And Taylor has worked hard to acheive the success she's already seen in her young life. There's no reason to discount anyone's acheivements just because they might be younger, older, thinner, taller, or just infinitely more talented, than you are.

Today's Teen Music Stars Don't Have To Use Sex To Sell Albums

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:13:19 -0700

Are teen idols taking a more wholesome turn? The most famous young female music stars of today aren’t as reliant on sex appeal.

Whitest Kids You Know | Best Christian Music Of All Time

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:24:30 -0700

Fans of the comedy troupe ‘Whitest Kids You Know’ might not realize that the guys are to be praised for creating remarkable Christian music.

All Bets Are On Taylor Swift To Take Country Music's Entertainer Of The Year Award

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:14:09 -0700

The youngest artist ever to be nominated for Country music’s highest honor, 19-year old Taylor Swift stands a very good chance of winning the CMA’s Entertainer Of The Year Award.

Shakira Shakira| Hip Shaking She Wolf Has Music Industry Staying Power

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:47:17 -0700

Few female music stars today seem to stir up as much controversy as Shakira. Love her or hate her (I’m personally in the first camp), the hip-shaking star is proving she’s got staying power.

Gospel Singer Bebe Winans To Appear On Oprah Despite Domestic Violence Arrest

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:50:09 -0700

Gospel singer Bebe Winans invited to appear on Oprah, despite his arrest on alleged domestic violence charge.

Country Music Star Brad Paisley Makes Camp Sundown Donation For The Kids

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:54:11 -0700

No amount of success, and no degree of failure, can alter anything of true importance. There are a few music stars who seem to understand this.

Nubs The Rescued War Dog |Priceless Canine Optimism

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:18:19 -0700

In 1953, Patti Page’s song ‘[How Much Is] That Doggie In The Window’ became a huge hit. Anyone who understands the real value of a dog would know better than to care how much that doggie in the window might be. Such companionship is priceless.

It's A Boy For Pop Diva Cher| Daughter Chastity Bono Becomes Son Chaz

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:06:49 -0700

It’s a boy for pop music diva, Cher! Former daughter Chastity (her dad was the late singer/comedian/Politian Sonny Bono) has undergone a sex change (aka ‘gender reassignment’) surgery and is now Mr. Chaz Bono.

Catch The Best Country Music With DISH TV's CMT Concert Series

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:44:09 -0700

Country music has brought together generations, genders, races and social classes throughout our country's history. If you want to sit front and center and enjoy some classic tunes and new country creations, check out DISH Network's CMT Front Row concert series from the comfort of home.

Stephen Stills Still Rocks The Music World |Archival Releases And New Projects Planned

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:58:39 -0700

Stephen Stills, famed rock guitarist, is focusing on solo projects and much-anticipated archival releases.

Metallica Fan Morgan Harrington Disappears At Concert |Band Contributes To Search

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:05:57 -0700

College student Morgan Harrington was vibrant, well liked, and a big Metallica fan. The 20-year-old student went missing following a Metallica concert at Virginia Tech last week. The heavy metal rock band has contributed $50,000 to the reward fund, hoping to find information that will help locate Morgan.

Corpus Christi Promoters Likely To Open More Seats At Taylor Swift Concert

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:07:09 -0700

Taylor Swift’s Corpus Christi concert (scheduled for March 12, 2010) sold out in one swift hour! Fans need not be discouraged if they missed out on one of the $61 tickets though. Word has it that promoters are likely to open up more seats closer to the event date, and there are single-seat tickets still available, too.

Rapper Lil Wayne Lands In Big Trouble | Jail Sentence Received On Weapons Charge

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:11:47 -0700

The world of rap music will have to get by for a while without the talent of rapper Lil’ Wayne. Following a weapons charge, he received a jail sentence of one year.

Pop Music Queen Madonna Reflects On Michael Jackson

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:06:02 -0700

Pop queen Madonna reflected on her fondness and admiration for the late king of pop, Michael Jackson. The star recently gave an interview, talking about her decades-long career.

Vic Mizzy, Creator Of Addams Family TV Show Theme, Passes Away At 93

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:40:44 -0700

Vic Mizzy, creator of the Addams Family theme and other beloved TV scores, passed away last weekend at age 93. He was at his home in Bel Air, CA.

Dierks Bentley Inspires Obama To Come Out Of The Country Music Closet

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:04:39 -0700

President Obama stepped out of the country music closet when, during his speech at the White House Country Music Celebration, he quoted country star Dierks Bentley in his opening remarks.

The Latest Music Dish. Pop-tastic Singing Sensation Cheryl Cole Wows Listeners

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:27:28 -0700

Who is London’s hottest music dish? Meet Cheryl Cole; the 26 year old beauty is wowing fans of all ages, including American Idol’s Simon Cowell.

Owl City Is A Hoot. Swoop In On Some Cool New Music!

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:34:50 -0700

Owl City is heading out to the west coast for tonight’s Seattle concert. The rising star started out far from the water’s edge, though the upbeat hits from his breakout album, "Ocean Eyes" is making waves with listeners everywhere.

So Who Is C'Thru? New Artist On The Rise

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:39:14 -0700

You might want to check out new artist/MC, C'Thru. His name and work are creating some credible hype on the street. C'Thru's song 'Everybody Know Me' (put out on the label Zaydon Heights Music) and video for the single 'Who Can I Trust' are gaining popularity amongst an enthusiastic band of followers.

Country Superstar Garth Brooks Takes A Break From Retirement

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:55:59 -0700

Who’s in the mood for some quality country music!? BIG news out of Nashville this morning; Garth Brooks confirmed the rumors that he really is coming out of retirement for a new show in Las Vegas!

Top 4 And More. Current Favorites For Pop And Country

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:13:28 -0700

Top pop honors for this week go to former American Idol contestant, Chris Daughtry. Billy Currington tops the country charts with his hit People Are Crazy.

Reader Feedback? We Love To Hear From You!

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:38:59 -0700

What types of MUSIC NEWS matters most to you? We want to know. Readership of this site has recently grown by over (no kidding!!) 4,000 percent!! And we want to keep that trend growing. Let us know what's important to you and you'll see it here.

Paul Anka Alleges Michael Jackson Stole Song From Him

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:10:15 -0700

Vintage singer/song writer Paul Anka alleges that the late Michael Jackson stole from him.

2009 AMA Nominees Announced Today

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:36 -0700

Nominees were announced today for the 2009 American Music Awards, with plenty of recognition going to the late Michael Jackson and country pop waif, Taylor Swift.

King Of Pop Jackson Releases Songs From Beyond

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:03:36 -0700

Amidst all the prep and anticipation of the new documentary film ‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It’ a new, never before publicized song titled ‘this is it’ has been discovered.

American Healthcare Singing A Sad Song

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:39:54 -0700

Music is comprised of more than guitars, synthesizers, microphones and notes upon a page. Some of the most beautiful music we’ll ever experience are as simple as a beating heart, the gentle rhythm of unlabored breath and the uplifting tune of laughter.

Alice Unchains The Melody

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:35:42 -0700

Alice in Chains reunites with soulful new vocalist William DuVall picking up the mic. The band's original lead singer, Layne Staley, died in '02 after a cocaine and heroin overdose.

Farm Aid Plants Seeds Of Social Consciousness

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:02:59 -0700

Anyone who tuned into the Farm Aid benefit concert on TV this weekend enjoyed performance after impressive performance by renowned artists who generously donated their time to this all-American event.

Mike Huckabee, Renaissance Man And Musician

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:33:25 -0700

Many people remember Mike Huckabee as the warm, approachable Republican who made a recent run at the 08 Presidential election, governor of Arkansas, minister or author. But how many of you are familiar with Mike’s musical accomplishments?

Rumors Of Farris' Death Confirmed

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:57:42 -0700

Rumors of Amy Farris’ death have been confirmed. The 40 year old fiddler was found over the weekend in her Los Angeles home. At this time her cause of death is not disclosed.

Amy, Say It Ain't So

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:26 -0700

Rumors suggest that the life of effusive and endlessly talented fiddle player Amy Farris may have sadly come to an end. Amy, say it ain't so? Her death would come as a shock and a true loss to the music community.

What's On The Way From Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers?

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:45:13 -0700

In no time at all (November 22, to be exact), Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers will release their 5-CD collection, The Live Anthology.

Lucy In Heaven With Diamonds

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:16:05 -0700

Beatles’ muse Lucy O’Donnell Vodden passed away this week following a lengthy battle with Lupus.

Idol Justin Ties The Knot

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:06:33 -0700

With a romantic personal ceremony in Pennsylvania, American Idol runner up Justin Guarini wed sweetheart Reina Capodici.

How Many Crows Does It Take To Screw In A Light bulb?

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:54:14 -0700

Speaking of ‘counting crows’ how many of you remember this 90’s-famous pop rock folksy band? And, while we’re on the subject, how many of you knew they were still around and actively performing? News to me.

Stallionaires - Real Band or Reality TV Creation?

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:42:51 -0700

I’ve heard several people speculate on the legitimacy of the band, The Stallionaires, fronted by the stars of VH1’s reality love search, Real Chance of Love. Rest assured, the boys Real and Chance (aka Ahmad and Kamal Givens) really do sing, rap and perform.

Mackenzie Phillips Sings Out For Attention

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:29:38 -0700

Daughter of the late John Phillips, lead singer for famous 1960's pop group 'the Mamas and the Papas' is singing an attention-grabbing song. Mackenzie Phillips alleges she had an incestuous relationship with her father, who passed away in 2001.

A Note Of Thanks To ~V!

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:41:08 -0700

With much appreciation, the staff at MusicBlogToday and resident writer Kate Kelly wish to bid farewell to ~V as she sails off to new adventures.

Ruthie Foster- Keeping It Real

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:32:14 -0700

Ruthie Foster lays it out the way many of us need to hear it in her latest album.

Hot For Teacher Not So Hot

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:29:03 -0700

Singing Hot for Teacher is a poor excuse for a pick up line.

New White Stripes Documentary

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:28:22 -0700

The White Stripes gave permission for a film documentary to be made about their 2007 concert tour.

Devo Back On Stage

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:19:41 -0700

Retro music is making a come back. 80's band Devo has signed a new record deal and is preparing to tour the country.

How Much Is That Doggy In The Coyote?

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:05:07 -0700

Pop/sometimes country music starlet, Jessica Simpson has sent a plea to Americans to help her find her dog. Apparently, a coyote snatched it in front of her.

Mad Libs Meets Kanye West

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:45:19 -0700

The Kanye story has reached a new low. Check out the new web game; the Kanye West Apology Generator. Just plug in your own nouns, verbs and celebrity names and you too can produce a meaningless text-style apology just like Kanye!

A Classless Act - Kanye West's Last Stand

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:20:15 -0700

Isn't it time we cancelled our subscriptions to the Kanye West show? This classless act doesn't deserve one more minute of public attention -- after you read this blog post.

Lily Allen Named GQ Woman of the Year

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:48:35 -0700

Controversial pop singer Lily Allen was named GQ’s Woman of the Year. Her response to this award? “…For once I think you guys might be right….

Hate Never Sounded So Good

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:19:21 -0700

Pop/punk/indie/rock band Say Anything has recently released the cheery song Hate Everyone. If you are feeling irritated, you can get out frustrations by singing along.

Houston is Back on Top

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:43:48 -0700

Whitney Houston’s chart topping new album is all over the headlines. Houston has come through many things since she first shot to stardom.

Real Hair is Really Entertaining

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:34:12 -0700

Tyra Banks shed the weave and revealed her REAL HAIR on national television. Is this really headline worthy? Apparently so...

Bee Gees Back in the Game?

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:22:57 -0700

The two surviving Gibb brothers are talking about a 50th anniversary Bee Gees tour. Stars these days just keep going and going.

Clarkson Fed Up, Again

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:59:48 -0700

Kelly Clarkson, the first American Idol, is battling her recording label once again. Maybe, this tiem around, Clarkson’s done with playing nice.

Jay-Z's 9-11 Memorial Concert

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:19:25 -0700

It’s about the 9/11 memorial concert put on by Jay-Z to benefit the families of the people killed on that day.

"American Idiot" Taking Center Stage

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:44:54 -0700

Green Day on Broadway??? That's the word on the streets. Green Day's rock/punk opera "American Idiot" is headed to Berkeley Repertory Theatre starting Sept. 4.