Archive for January, 2011

Britney Spears Tweets from Music Video Set

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

Britney Spears took a break from shooting her new video for Hold It Against Me long enough to post a pic from the set to her twitter account. The pop star writes “Such an incredible experience. I think this will be one of the best videos I have ever done. Day 2 is a wrap! [...]

Neil Diamond to be Inducted into Hall of Fame

Friday, January 28th, 2011

American singer Neil Diamond has turned 70 on January 24 and is ready to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after spending 50 years of successful career in the entertainment business. His official induction will take place in March in New York City.

Rap Mogul Suge Knight Arrested

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

In his latest run-in with the law, rap music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight was arrested at a suburban Los Angeles outdoor shopping mall for failing to appear in court on a traffic violation.Suge Knight founded Death Row Records and worked with such artists as Snoop Doggy Dogg and Tupac Shakur.

Leighton Meester Goes Country in Country Strong

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Remember when Gossip Girl actress Leighton Meester set her sights on a pop music career? No? Here’s a refresher: Two years ago, Leighton talked about working on an “edgy” album of “electro-pop rather than bubblegum” songs “you can dance to.” Her album has yet to see the light of day, but she’s getting to use [...]

Life: The Keith Richards Memoir

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

“Life” the new memoir from Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is getting five-star reviews from critics and fans alike. Relationships, primarily those with Mick, heroin and music are all recurring topics. There aren’t many who have lived their life like Keith Richards, and “Life” seems to be something of a catharsis for Richards, he is [...]

Top Christmas Raps

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

“Christmas in Harlem” by Kanye West featuring CyHi Da Prynce and Teyana Taylor is the season’s top Christmas rap song. “Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto” by Snoop Dogg and “Christmas in Hollis” by Run DMC also made the must-listen list.

2010 in Music: The Year That Went Pop

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

2010 is the year in which pop music would take over the marketplace. But a takeover it was. Seven of the year’s 20 best-selling albums were by pop artists- from Ke$ha, Lady GaGa and “Biebermania”.

What’s the world’s favorite Beatle’s Song?

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

iTunes has the answer. The Beatles have sold more than 2 million songs and 450,000 albums in just their first week on iTunes. More importantly, though, iTunes sales rankings have finally allowed us to answer the question: What is the world’s favorite Beatles tune? Here Comes the Sun, followed by Come Together and Let it [...]