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Usher Does Halftime and Adds More Tour Dates

admin — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:07:31 +0000

After surprising an estimated 160 million people worldwide with a “drop in” to the Black Eyed Peas’ Super Bowl halftime show, Usher’s surprise performance of his hit song “OMG” with will.i.am Sunday night coincided with the announcement that more cities and dates had been added to his “OMG Tour.”

Superbowl XLV Brings out the Pop Stars

admin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:09:30 +0000

Renown lead guitarist Slash of Guns ‘N Roses performed with the Black Eyed Peas at the Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show this past week. He played the solo Sweet Child of Mine and his guitar solo enthralled the audience. However, the Black Eyed Peas, who were the main halftime act for the NFL championship game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers, earned more flak than praises, though in part due to sound system snafus.

New Music from The Strokes

admin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:21:54 +0000

It’s been a good 5 years since we had new music from the band that brought the sounds of 60s garage rock back to the mainstream, but they’re coming back with new music this spring. That’s right, the Strokes have recently announced that their new album, tentatively titled “Angels”, is supposed to be released March 21 2011.

Nicki Minaj Performs on SNL

admin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:49:28 +0000

Nicki Minaj has officially made it to the big time, scoring both a performance and stealing scenes from regulars on NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ (Jan 29). The animated rhymer showcased her acting chops before spitting choice lines from several ‘Pink Friday’ hits.

Britney Spears Tweets from Music Video Set

admin — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:00:31 +0000

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! #HIAM video coming soon.”

Neil Diamond to be Inducted into Hall of Fame

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:58:40 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:08:47 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:42:38 +0000

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 her voice again on the soundtrack to her new movie, Country Strong. And just as the title suggests, Meester is leaving pop behind (for now) to sing a few country tunes.

Life: The Keith Richards Memoir

admin — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:38:38 +0000

“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 unrepentant about his lifestyle. As he says of his music, “I’m not doing it just for money or for you. I’m doing it for me.”

Top Christmas Raps

admin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:32:43 +0000

“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.