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Hootie 'Cracked Rear View' Anniversary Tour In Discussions, Says Darius Rucker

Sophie Schillaci — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:11:18 +0000

The band's major label debut was released in 1994 and went on to sell more than 10 million copies.

'Metallica Through the Never' Trailer: Heavy Metal and Riot Police (Video)

Erik Hayden — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:43:46 +0000

The concert film, which has a "parallel universe" side plot, will be released on IMAX 3D on Sept. 27.

Paris Hilton Signs With Cash Money; Second Album to Feature Lil Wayne

Billboard Staff, THR Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:20:00 +0000

The Afrojack-produced release is expected out this summer and is said to be house music-heavy.

Linkin Park's Chester Bennington to Appear With Stone Temple Pilots at MusiCares Benefit

THR Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

The singer will continue the role of STP vocalist at the May 30 concert event at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

Queen's Brian May Says 'The Voice' Is 'Dumb' and 'the Ultimate Insult To Music'

Emily Zemler — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:13:08 +0000

Writes the guitarist: "I feel sick ... [when] I catch a glimpse of young singers busting their guts trying to win somebody's attention, who is rudely sitting with their back to the singer.”

Pete Wentz Calls Fall Out Boy's 'Save Rock and Roll' Success 'Vindication' (Video)

Sophie Schillaci — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:51:47 +0000

The musician tells THR what his label is currently looking for and recalls asking Elton John to sing on his album: “We’re the kind of band that always dreams a little too big.”

Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories': What the Critics Are Saying

Austin Siegemund-Broka — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:50:42 +0000

The French electronic duo's highly anticipated new album features contributions by Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers, rapper Pharrell Williams and Strokes singer Julian Casablancas.

Simon Cowell's Estrogen Overload: Judging the New 'X Factor' Panel (Opinion)

Jonathan Bernstein — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Can Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubino help get back that old "Idol" feeling? THR explores the tricky chemistry of sitting alongside Cowell.

Beyonce's New 'Grown Woman' Song Hits the Web

Lars Brandle, Billboard — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:48:33 +0000

The energetic track was co-written by The-Dream and produced by Timbaland.

Kanye West Is 'Pushing' Will Smith To Make New Music

Chris Payne, Billboard, Keith Caulfield, Billboard — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:12:36 +0000

"We went in the studio a couple times, so I might get the bug. I'm not going to do it unless I'm truly inspired, but Ye's been pushing me a little bit," the actor says.

A Day With Ray: Remembering The Doors' Keyboardist

Shirley Halperin — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

THR's music editor recalls a ride through wine country with Ray Manzarek. The rocker and lifelong movie lover died on May 20 after a battle with bile duct cancer.

Dave Grohl Joins the Rolling Stones Onstage (Video)

Lars Brandle, Billboard — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Foo Fighters frontman trades vocals with Mick Jagger on the "Sticky Fingers" track "Bitch."

George Strait Becomes First Musician to Notch 60 No. 1 Singles

Sophie Schillaci — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:59:25 +0000

The country superstar achieved the milestone with “Give It All We Got Tonight.”

Ray Manzarek, Founding Member of The Doors, Dies at 74

Steve Bloom — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:41:13 +0000

The keyboardist, whose snaky Vox organ solos were as much a part of the band's sound as Jim Morrison’s Beat poet vocals, met Morrison while they both attended UCLA’s film school in the early ‘60s.