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Never Buy Sheet Music (unless)

Music Forte Contributor — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:22:23 +0000

If you’ve heard friends and family members tell you to never buy sheet music, there’s probably a great reason. Everyone loves free stuff online. So why bother paying for anything right? Well, kind of right. Only, sometimes wrong. Here’s how we’ve seen the industry grow over the years since we joined [...]

Sheet Music for Piano Buyer’s Guide

Music Forte Contributor — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:14:02 +0000

Sheet music for piano has never been easier to find online. We've all seen the enticing deals. As in free. One we all see is "unlimited free downloads." Hmmm…what's the catch? Well, there's a few that sometimes come with a one-two punch you just don't expect. For starters, your [...]

Ke$ha Goes Head-To-Head With Bear Grylls And Drinks Urine

Greg — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:54:15 +0000

If you don't know who Bear Grylls is, he is most known for his role in a "semi-reality" show, which teaches people how to survive in extreme conditions. Grylls joined the Territorial Army and served part-time with the Artists Rifles 21 Regiment. He has a wealth of knowledge when it [...]

Beyonce Takes 2nd Place to GaGa in Camel Toe Award

Greg — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:52:43 +0000

An internal battle goes on through my mind when I consider whether it is ethical to post such an article. Is it demeaning? Is it inappropriate? Is it sexist? One thing I know for sure, is that it is not about lip-sync. Whoa… No pun intended. Seriously, I know that [...]

Timberlake’s Comeback Has Odd Timing

Greg — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:12:42 +0000

It's been a while, J.T.. With 4 years since performing in concert, and 6 years since his last album, you may have wondered if Justin was aiming towards early retirement or had planned to leave the rest of his career to film and TV. Just what is the shelf-life for [...]

Andrew WK Not Appointed Cultural Ambassador to Bahrain After All

Brian Flanagan — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:19:16 +0000

Yesterday, the music world was buzzing with the news that erstwhile party animal Andrew WK had been appointed Cultural Ambassador to the conservative Middle Eastern nation of Bahrain. Citing his extensive work as a motivational speaker, Andrew WK was thrilled to accept the honor, and (likely) foaming at the mouth [...]

American Music Awards: Recap and Complete List of Winners

Brian Flanagan — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:09:31 +0000

Another year, another American Music Awards. The Billboard-sponsored event deemed erstwhile pre-teen sensation Justin Bieber Artist of the Year, while the Best New Artist award went to the Call Me Maybe songstress Carly Rae Jepsen. As usual, no big surprises were forthcoming during the telecast, though MC Hammer did make [...]

Chris Brown Signs Modeling Contract

Brian Flanagan — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:21:48 +0000

Controversial R&B star Chris Brown is about to start a second career as a fashion model. The singer has just signed a contract with Wilhelmina International, the famed modeling home of various supermodels and stars like Natasha Bedingfield and Rebecca Romijn. "Art and style has always played a significant role in my [...]

Jon Bon Jovi’s Daughter Overdoses, Charged With Heroin Possession

Brian Flanagan — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:04:02 +0000

Noted rocker (and anti-drug crusader) Jon Bon Jovi's daughter was hospitalized today after being found unresponsive in a dorm room at Hamilton College. According to a Kirkland police department spokesman, Stephanie Bongiovi, 19, has been charged with possession of heroin, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Ian grant, 21, was also arrested, [...]

Trent Reznor Hints at NIN Return, Records With QOTSA

Brian Flanagan — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:11:41 +0000

Nine Inch Nails and How To Destroy Angels mastermind Trent Reznor took to social news website Reddit today to answer questions from fans. The semi-reclusive frontman hinted at several notable projects in the works, including a remastered version of The Fragile and a collaboration with Queens of the Stone Age. [...]