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Slim Whitman, Yodeling Country Singer Featured in 'Mars Attacks!", Dead at 90

 June 19, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 4 hours ago

Whitman's signature "Indian Love Call" was used in Tim Burton's 1996 "Mars Attacks!"; it was the song that drove the invading aliens away from earth

  

Does the Kardashian-Spawned 'American Psycho' Spoof Keep Up With the Original? (Video)

 June 18, 2013 By Tony Maglio 1 day ago

Scott Disick and Jonathan Cheban release axe murder spoof to help Kanye West promote his new album "Yeezus"

  

George Jones Biopic in Works at 28 Entertainment

Movies
 June 18, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 1 day ago

His wife Nancy will exec produce project from George Baxter on singer's tumultuous life

  

Warner Music Group Intern Wants Money for All That Coffee Brewing

 June 17, 2013 By Tony Maglio 1 day ago

A former unpaid intern is taking the music giant to court on behalf of all his unpaid intern buddies from 2007 to 2008

  

If Kanye West Is Steve Jobs, Jay-Z Is Bill Gates (Video)

 June 17, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 1 day ago

Yeezy has anointed himself "Steve of the Internet"

  

Jay-Z Announces New Album 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' During Samsung Spot (Video)

 June 17, 2013 By Tony Maglio 2 days ago

At least the album title does not place impossible expectations on Sean Carter's new music...

  

Pandora Sued by BMI Over Music Licensing Fees

 June 13, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 5 days ago

Music licenser accuses Pandora of trying to pull a fast one to get around fees

  

Sarah Palin Returns to Fox News Channel

Television
 June 13, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 6 days ago

"I hope she continues to speak her mind," Fox News' Roger Ailes says

  

Mumford & Sons Cancels Shows as Bassist Undergoes Emergency Surgery

 June 11, 2013 By Tony Maglio 1 week ago

Doctors discovered a blood clot near the brain of Ted Dwane on Monday

  

Apple Unveils iTunes Radio at Worldwide Developers Conference

 June 10, 2013 By Tony Maglio 1 week ago

The Internet service, which allows for customized stations, sounds a lot like Pandora

  

Kanye West Previews 6 New Songs at Governors Ball Music Fest

 June 10, 2013 By Tony Maglio 1 week ago

'Ye previews his new album, "Yeezus, due out June 18 -- and takes some rambling stabs at radio in between

  

Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun Will Blast Into Space - Virgin Galactic-style

 June 6, 2013 By Greg Gilman 1 week ago

The music superstar also announced plans to take his career to the "#nextLEVEL" by shooting "a music video in SPACE!"

  

Andy Samberg Picks Up a Strange Side Gig in the Lonely Island's New Song (Video)

 June 5, 2013 By Tony Maglio 2 weeks ago

This marks the final "Wack Wednesday" before the group's album release on June 11

  

Paris Jackson 'Physically Fine' but 'Getting Appropriate Medical Attention,' Attorney Says

 June 5, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 2 weeks ago

Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson reportedly rushed to hospital after possible suicide attempt

  

Soul Singer Sharon Jones Reveals She Has Bile Duct Cancer

 June 3, 2013 By Tony Maglio 2 weeks ago

Jones and band the Dap-Kings canceled their tour and August album release

  

Time Warner Cable, LIN Resolve Retransmission Dispute

 May 31, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 2 weeks ago

Agreement prevents blackouts in 14 markets

  

'Girls' Star Zosia Mamet's Kickstarter Campaign Off to Slow Start

 May 30, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

The music video project has only raised $1,615 of her $32,000 goal

  

Ringo Starr Totally Wants His New Book of Photos to Interact With You

 May 29, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 3 weeks ago

"Photograph" e-book will feature pictures and commentary from former Beatles drummer

  

Michael Jackson Trial: 5 Newest Developments in the Case Against AEG

 May 28, 2013 By Pamela Chelin 3 weeks ago

Tensions rose during Tuesday's court session when AEG Live's Co-CEO Paul Gongaware took the stand for the first time

  

Beyoncé Spanked by Rowdy Fan During European Concert (Video)

 May 28, 2013 By Greg Gilman 3 weeks ago

An obnoxious male fan in Copenhagen gives the singer a booty slap heard around the world

  

Usher, Darius Rucker Join 'Heartland' Benefit Concert Lineup

Television
 May 27, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 3 weeks ago

Blake Shelton's fellow judge on "The Voice" and Hootie & the Blowfish singer set for benefit for tornado victims

  

Blake Shelton Oklahoma Benefit Concert Adds Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Ryan Tedder

Television
 May 25, 2013 By Jethro Nededog 3 weeks ago

Concert to be aired live on NBC sold out in five minutes on Saturday

  

Fox's Mike Darnell, Alternative Programming Chief, Exiting Network

Television
 May 24, 2013 By Jethro Nededog 3 weeks ago

Longtime president of alternative entertainment announces he's leaving at the end of his current contract

  

Carole King Hits D.C. for Gershwin Salute

 May 21, 2013 By Ira Teinowitz 4 weeks ago

Seminal singer-songwriter of the '70s will be feted at the White House on Wednesday

  

Ray Manzarek Death: 5 Must-See Performances (Video)

 May 20, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 4 weeks ago

From the infamous "Ed Sullivan Show" performance to the even-more-infamous Miami concert, a handful of highlights from Ray Manzarek's long career

  

Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dead at 74

 May 20, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 4 weeks ago

Member of iconic '60s band had been battling bile duct cancer

  
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