music

Led Zeppelin to David Letterman to Makarova - Kennedy Center Honors Entertainers

December 2, 2012 By Reuters 24 weeks ago

The honorees included Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, blues guitar icon Buddy Guy, ballerina Natalia Makarova and Led Zeppelin

  

Chris Brown's 'Look At Me Now' Gets Covered by 'Family Guy' Characters (Video)

November 30, 2012 By Greg Gilman 24 weeks ago

"Family Guy" impersonator Paul Vlahos vastly improves the 2011 hit single

  

Michael Jackson's Father Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke

November 29, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 24 weeks ago

Jackson family patriarch hopes to be released Friday

  

Dr. Dre Beats Out Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift on Forbes' Highest-Paid Musicians List

November 29, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 24 weeks ago

The good doctor earned $110 million last year

  

Amy Winehouse Play Canceled Due to Objections From Family

November 26, 2012 By Lisa Fung 25 weeks ago

Amy Winehouse's father, Mitch Winehouse, objects to the use of her music, photos or belongings in the play, "Amy"

  

'Gangnam Style' Beats Justin Bieber's 'Baby' to Become Most-Viewed YouTube Video

November 26, 2012 By Greg Gilman 25 weeks ago

Psy's hit single has accumulated more than 826 million views on YouTube, compared to the 805 million for Justin Bieber's "Baby" 

  

Was Susan Boyle 'Anal Bum Party' Twitter Hashtag an Accident? Fans Say No

November 21, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 26 weeks ago

Susan Boyle fans don't believe #susanalbumparty, which they read as "anal bum party," was a mere PR gaffe

  

2012 American Music Awards: Full List of Winners

November 18, 2012 By Wrap Staff 26 weeks ago

Here is the full list of winners at the 2012 American Music Awards

  

American Music Awards Red Carpet: High Notes, High Spirits

November 18, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 26 weeks ago

Before they hit the stage at the American Music Awards, stars like Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Pink hit the red carpet at L.A. Live

  

Ever Wonder What Adele Would Look Like as Mrs. Doubtfire?

November 16, 2012 By Greg Gilman 26 weeks ago

A new Tumblr shows us. And Adele makes a mighty fine Mrs. Doubtfire!

  

Nicole Westbrook Performs Viral Hit 'It's Thanksgiving' on National Television (Video)

November 15, 2012 By Greg Gilman 26 weeks ago

Internet sensation Nicole Westbrook gives a cringeworthy performance of her holiday anthem on "Access Hollywood"

  

Beatles Authorize New Concert Film Using Fan Footage (Exclusive)

November 14, 2012 By Lew Harris 27 weeks ago

The Beatles - yeah, those - have agreed to a long-gestating project to create a new concert film using professional and amateur footage, images, music and interviews chronicling the band from 1963 to 1966

  

Justin Bieber vs. Paparazzi: Charges Tossed on Constitutional Grounds

November 14, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 27 weeks ago

Judge says that anti-paparazzi law runs counter to the First Amendment

  

Cee Lo Green, Maroon 5, Common in Consortium of 125 Artists Protesting Pandora

November 14, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 27 weeks ago

Common, Cee Lo Green, Bryan Adams and 122 other artists are protesting Pandora's push to slash artist royalties

  

Making It as a Band May Be Tough, but Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

November 12, 2012 By Lisa Buckley 27 weeks ago

Guest blog: While it’s much easier these days to release music without big-label assistance, the need to protect musicians and their work remains the same.

  

Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Roger Waters Play Benefit for Bob Woodruff Veterans' Foundation (Video)

November 9, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 27 weeks ago

ABC News reporter Bob Woodruff was critically wounded covering the war in Iraq.

  

Diane Warren Music Catalog Optioned for Broadway-Aimed Musical

November 8, 2012 By Lisa Fung 27 weeks ago

Diane Warren's hits include “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” “If I Could Turn Back Time” and “Unbreak My Heart”

  

Mariah Carey Releases Obama Tribute Song 'Bring It On Home' (Audio)

November 7, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 28 weeks ago

"American Idol" judge Mariah Carey celebrates Obama's reelection by literally breaking into song

  

Green Day Goes Twi-Hard in New 'Forgotten' Video

October 31, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 29 weeks ago

Billie Joe Armstrong and his Green Day bandmates team up with Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in new clip for "Breaking Dawn" song

  

Rod Stewart: Learning to Love a Spoiled-Rotten Lothario

October 28, 2012 By Carole Mallory 29 weeks ago

Guest Blog: In his new autobiography, rocker Rod Stewart explains why he thinks being called "spoiled rotten" is a bad rap -- and blames his mum

  

Bruce Springsteen Rocks Free Concert for President Obama

October 21, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 30 weeks ago

The Boss will do a free concert Tuesday in Charlotteville, Va., to support President Obama's re-election campaign

  

Madonna Sued for Flashing Marlon Brando in Concert

October 19, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 30 weeks ago

Madonna has been using "Apocalypse Now" star Marlon Brando's image during her tour without permission, suit alleges

  

Rolling Stones Announce 50th Anniversary Shows; WWE to Carry Newark Gig

October 15, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 31 weeks ago

Rolling Stones Dec. 15 show in Newark will air live with the title "One More Shot"

  

Elvis Presley's Beverly Hills Home on Sale for $13M

October 12, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 31 weeks ago

Home formerly owned by Elvis Presley boasts four bedrooms, five bathrooms and a rocking history

  

'Milk' Cinematographer Harris Savides Dies at 55

October 11, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 31 weeks ago

Prolific cinematographer Harris Savides worked with Gus Van Zant, Ridley Scott and Sofia Coppola and did music videos for Madonna and R.E.M. He died Thursday at 55

  

President Obama Steps It Up in San Francisco: 'I Very Much Intend to Win This Election'

October 8, 2012 By Kasia Anderson 32 weeks ago

President Obama told supporters in San Francisco, "We're only going to do it if everybody is almost obsessive for the next 29 days"

  
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