Celebritology 2.0: Music


Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 08/16/2012

The new Devo song about Mitt Romney’s dog is kind of catchy
By Jen Chaney
‘Don’t Roof Rack Me Bro’: The new ‘Call Me Maybe’?

By Jen Chaney  |  11:58 AM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Devo

Posted at 08:31 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Taylor Swift announces album of songs about ‘semi-toxic relationships’; Zach Galifianakis weds
By Jen Chaney
Also in the morning mix: A plot description for third “Bill & Ted’s” flick.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:31 AM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Relationships | Tags:  Morning Mix, Taylor Swift, Zach Galifianakis

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 08/09/2012

Beck is releasing a new album that you can’t listen to
By Jen Chaney
It’s all sheet music. So if you want to hear it, I hope you know your notes.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:39 PM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Beck

Posted at 08:24 AM ET, 08/09/2012

Adele and One Direction for the Olympic closing ceremony?; Liberty Ross reportedly seeks reconciliation
By Jen Chaney
Maybe The Who will play, too, if speculation is accurate.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:24 AM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Morning Mix, London Olympics

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 08/07/2012

Marvin Hamlisch: His three best movie ballads
By Jen Chaney
Remembering some of the composer’s more poignant works following his untimely death.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:20 PM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Obits, Movies, Music | Tags:  Marvin Hamlisch

Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 08/03/2012

Friday list: The cheesy power ballads we are embarrassed to admit we love
By Jen Chaney and Ben Sumner
You know you still love Skid Row’s “I Remember You.”

By Jen Chaney and Ben Sumner  |  12:04 PM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Friday Lists | Tags:  Friday Lists, Retro Nostalgia

Posted at 07:28 AM ET, 07/31/2012

Rihanna, Drake lead MTV Video Music Award noms; Emma Stone to star in next Cameron Crowe film
By Jen Chaney
Also in the morning mix: Yes, more about the Kristen Stewart story that won’t go away.

By Jen Chaney  |  07:28 AM ET, 07/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  Morning Mix, Rihanna, MTV Video Music Awards, Emma Stone, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson

Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 07/11/2012

Watch Lily from ‘Modern Family’ belt out Adele from her car seat
By Jen Chaney
Never mind, she’ll find someone like you, even though she’s only 5.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:46 AM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Internet Brilliance

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Carly Rae Jepsen will appear on ‘90210’
By Jen Chaney
So watch it, maybe?

By Jen Chaney  |  04:28 PM ET, 07/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Carly Rae Jepsen, TV

Posted at 01:36 PM ET, 06/28/2012

Mary J. Blige has a lot of thoughts on that Burger King commercial she was in
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“I want to apologize to everyone that was offended or thought that I would do something so disrespectful to our culture,” Blige told Hot 97.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:36 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Mary J. Blige

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 06/20/2012

98 Degrees will reunite for one show this summer
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Nick and Drew Lachey told Ryan Seacrest the boy band will play a Pennsylvania music festival in August.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:26 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  98 Degrees, Boy bands

Posted at 04:23 PM ET, 06/18/2012

Watch Rufus Wainwright make gum jingles poignant (Video)
By Jen Chaney
“Make it last a little longer with Big Red” sounds so ... touching.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:23 PM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Viral Video, Music

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Paul McCartney turns 70: A look at his past four decades
By Sarah Anne Hughes
A look at McCartney’s work over the past four decades with Wings and as a solo artist.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:36 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Paul McCartney

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Miley Cyrus’s engagement gets thumbs up from Billy Ray
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“All I ever hoped for as a Daddy was to see my kids reach their dreams,” Cyrus tweeted.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:49 PM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Miley Cyrus

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 06/07/2012

Erykah Badu takes Wayne Coyne to task over music video
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Glitter and nudity is involved.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:30 AM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 03:16 PM ET, 06/04/2012

Watch a Lady Gaga flashmob in Indonesia that brought Mama Monster to tears
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Gaga was forced to cancel a concert in Jakarta over security threats.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:16 PM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Lady Gaga

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 06/04/2012

Lil Wayne cancels Nicki Minaj set over diss
By Sarah Anne Hughes
A DJ called Minaj’s song “Starships” “wack.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:17 AM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Nicki Minaj

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 06/01/2012

The Band Perry performs on ‘Today’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The trio will tour with Brad Paisley this summer.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:39 PM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  The Band Perry

Posted at 12:24 PM ET, 06/01/2012

Brian McKnight has written another explicit song, this time for an adult Web site
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“as a business man I can’t ignore the opportunities that r out there especially when it’s all in fun,” McKnight tweeted

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:24 PM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Brian McKnight

Posted at 11:38 AM ET, 05/31/2012

Grammy Awards date set for Feb. 10, 2013
By Jen Chaney
Mark your calendars, people.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:38 AM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 05/29/2012

Against Me! singer formerly known as Tom Gabel plays first show as Laura Jane Grace
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The singer came out as transgender in an interview with Rolling Stone earlier this month.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:42 AM ET, 05/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 05/25/2012

Watch Beyoncé prepare for her first post-baby concert, to be held tonight (Video)
By Jen Chaney
She is determined to bring it.

By Jen Chaney  |  09:26 AM ET, 05/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 05/23/2012

BET Awards 2012: Beyoncé vs. Jay-Z and Kanye West, times two
By Jen Chaney
In a video of the year competition that forces Beyoncé to face-off against Jay-Z and Kanye, everybody wins.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:52 PM ET, 05/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  BET Awards, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kanye West

Posted at 03:47 PM ET, 05/22/2012

Lady Gaga responds to Jakarta concert controversy
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The singer tweeted, “Indonesian authorities demand I censor the show.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:47 PM ET, 05/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Lady Gaga

Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 05/22/2012

D’Angelo: First interview in 12 years covers Marvin Gaye dreams, Madonna and his comeback
By Jen Chaney
The neo-soul singer mounts his comeback and recalls his massive career crash for GQ.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:12 PM ET, 05/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 02:28 PM ET, 05/21/2012

Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks duet ‘Celebrate’ released
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The song from the film “Sparkle” is Houston’s final recording.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:28 PM ET, 05/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Whitney Houston

Posted at 09:51 AM ET, 05/21/2012

Billboard Music Awards honors Whitney Houston, Donna Summer; Nick Stahl heads to rehab
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Will Smith smacks a reporter.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:51 AM ET, 05/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  Billboard Music Awards

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 05/18/2012

Mark Ronson denies quote about Amy Winehouse ‘freaked out’ by Adele; Village Voice stands by story
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Ronson was quoted by the Village Voice as saying “Adele's success was making Amy [Winehouse] feel upset, competitive, restless.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:56 AM ET, 05/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  Amy Winehouse, Adele, Mark Ronson

Posted at 01:01 PM ET, 05/17/2012

Taylor Swift donates $4 million to Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
By Sarah Anne Hughes
An education center will be built with the funds supplied by the country music darling.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:01 PM ET, 05/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Taylor Swift

Posted at 09:34 AM ET, 05/17/2012

Nicki Minaj debuts ‘Right By My Side’ video
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The video features Nas and Chris Brown, as well as a Pepsi can.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:34 AM ET, 05/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Nicki Minaj

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 05/11/2012

Justin Bieber releases ‘Turn to You’ for his mom: Hear four other songs about mothers
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Listen to Bieber’s new song for his mother, and four other mom songs.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:31 PM ET, 05/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Justin Bieber

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 05/07/2012

Ad-Rock responds to death of Adam Yauch and more tributes to the Beastie Boys’ MCA
By Jen Chaney
From the New York Mets to a fellow Beastie Boy, many paid tribute to MCA following his death on Friday.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:47 AM ET, 05/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Obits, Music | Tags:  Adam Yauch

Posted at 12:41 PM ET, 05/04/2012

Jennifer Lopez sizzles in ‘Follow the Leader’ video directed by boyfriend Casper Smart
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Lopez takes center stage in the video directed by Casper Smart, while many products get promoted.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:41 PM ET, 05/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Jennifer Lopez

Posted at 09:51 AM ET, 04/26/2012

Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes to be included in TLC’s upcoming tour, but not as a hologram
By Sarah Anne Hughes
No, this is not a Tupac-”hologram” situation.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:51 AM ET, 04/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  TLC

Posted at 06:46 PM ET, 04/19/2012

The Band’s Levon Helm dies: How, through ‘The Weight,’ his voice will go on
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The singer-drummer died Thursday, but his voice will go on through “The Weight.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  06:46 PM ET, 04/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies, Music | Tags:  Levon Helm

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 04/18/2012

Justin Bieber continues to tease ‘Boyfriend’ video, announces release date for ‘Believe’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
He also showed a fourth teaser clip from the “Boyfriend” music video.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:05 AM ET, 04/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Justin Bieber

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 04/17/2012

Tupac Shakur hologram to tour?; Pippa Middleton and the pre-gun-episode party
By Jen Chaney
Also: Is Pete Campbell on “Mad Men” definitely a dead man?

By Jen Chaney  |  09:26 AM ET, 04/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Royals

Posted at 11:13 AM ET, 04/16/2012

Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman star in Paul McCartney’s videos for ‘My Valentine’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The actors use sign language to convey the song’s lyrics.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:13 AM ET, 04/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Paul McCartney

Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 04/12/2012

Johnny Depp and Taylor Momsen join Marilyn Manson on stage for duets (Photos)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The three appeared at Revolver’s Golden Gods Awards.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  05:01 PM ET, 04/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Johnny Depp

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 04/04/2012

Katy Perry’s ‘Part of Me’ trailer: ‘Thank you for believing in my weirdness’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Perry’s story, coming to theaters this summer.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:40 AM ET, 04/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Katy Perry

Posted at 11:04 AM ET, 03/26/2012

Justin Bieber releases ‘Boyfriend’: Breaking down the Biebs’ grown-up single
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Lyrics include, “Swag swag swag, on you/ Chillin by the fire why we eatin’ fondue/ I dunno about me but I know about you/ So say hello to falsetto in three two.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:04 AM ET, 03/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Justin Bieber

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 03/21/2012

R. Kelly’s new ‘Trapped in the Closet’ chapters will air on IFC
By Sarah Anne Hughes
IFC said new chapters of “Trapped in the Closet” are “coming soon.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:51 PM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  R. Kelly

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 03/21/2012

One Direction’s ‘Up All Night’ debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart
By Sarah Anne Hughes
This is the first time a British group has entered the chart at this position.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:00 PM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  One Direction

Posted at 02:37 PM ET, 03/15/2012

Rihanna explains decision to work with Chris Brown on remixes
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“There shouldn’t be a divide. You know? It’s music, and it’s innocent,” Rihanna told Ryan Seacrest.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:37 PM ET, 03/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Rihanna, Chris Brown

Posted at 08:56 AM ET, 03/14/2012

Doobie Brothers members remember drummer Michael Hossack
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Michael Hossack died Monday after battling cancer.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:56 AM ET, 03/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 03/09/2012

John Mayer cancels tour indefinitely because of granuloma
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Mayer’s new album will still be released in May.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:27 PM ET, 03/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  John Mayer

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 03/06/2012

Robert Sherman dies: Remembering his greatest songs
By Jen Chaney and Sarah Anne Hughes
We run down our favorites of the late composer’s work.

By Jen Chaney and Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:03 PM ET, 03/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies, Obits, Music | Tags:  Disney

Posted at 02:01 PM ET, 03/06/2012

Monica and Brandy reunite for ‘It All Belongs to Me’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
It’s no “The Boy is Mine.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:01 PM ET, 03/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Brandy, Monica, Music videos

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 03/05/2012

Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young (fine, actually Jimmy Fallon) are sexy and they know it
By Jen Chaney
The LMFAO track sounds infinitely more serious as a folk song.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:00 AM ET, 03/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 03:48 PM ET, 03/01/2012

Davy Jones: Remembering his musicianship and five of his best Monkees performances
By Daniel de Vise
The late Jones may have been a heartthrob. But he also had serious talent.

By Daniel de Vise  |  03:48 PM ET, 03/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 03:11 PM ET, 02/27/2012

Kid Rock to team up with Detroit Symphony Orchestra in hopes of raising $1 million
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Organizers hope to raise money for the struggling orchestra.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:11 PM ET, 02/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Kid Rock

Posted at 09:17 AM ET, 02/21/2012

Rihanna and Chris Brown really did collaborate; Bethenny Frankel reveals miscarriage
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Stephen Colbert returns to Comedy Central.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:17 AM ET, 02/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Rihanna, Chris Brown, Stephen Colbert

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 02/16/2012

Jada Pinkett-Smith dedicates new song, ‘Burn,’ to husband Will Smith (Audio)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
It’s called “Burn” and it’s pretty steamy.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:30 PM ET, 02/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith

Posted at 11:52 AM ET, 02/14/2012

Taylor Swift’s ‘Safe & Sound’ music video debuts
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The song is one of Swift’s contributions to the “Hunger Games” soundtrack.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:52 AM ET, 02/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Taylor Swift

Posted at 03:54 PM ET, 02/10/2012

Grammy Awards 2012: From Adele to Gaga, five potential buzzy moments
By Jen Chaney
A rundown of some of the things that may generate chatter during and after this year’s event.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:54 PM ET, 02/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Awards Season

Posted at 08:57 AM ET, 02/10/2012

Paul McCartney receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (Video and photos)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
He was the last Beatle to get one.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:57 AM ET, 02/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Paul McCartney

Posted at 09:02 PM ET, 02/05/2012

Madonna and the Super Bowl halftime show: A play-by-play
By Jen Chaney
Cartwheels, cheerleaders and Cee-Lo. Yes, the three C’s were present and accounted for.

By Jen Chaney  |  09:02 PM ET, 02/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Super Bowl Pop Culture

Posted at 06:39 PM ET, 02/05/2012

Super Bowl 2012: Was Kelly Clarkson’s national anthem flawless? (Poll)
By Jen Chaney
Honestly, not sure what she could have done better.

By Jen Chaney  |  06:39 PM ET, 02/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Super Bowl Pop Culture

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 01/30/2012

Spice Girls reuniting at Queen Elizabeth II event? (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
That’s what Mel B, a.k.a. Scary Spice, hinted at on Australian TV.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:48 PM ET, 01/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 01/23/2012

Steven Tyler sings the national anthem: Is his rendition the worst in recent history? (Poll)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Steven Tyler, Christina Aguilera or Cyndi Lauper?

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:39 PM ET, 01/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 01/23/2012

Matthew McConaughey reprises ‘Dazed and Confused’ role for music video
By Sarah Anne Hughes
David Wooderson is back in a new music video.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:40 AM ET, 01/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 04:53 PM ET, 01/20/2012

Etta James, Beyonce and the ‘At Last’ legacy
By Jen Chaney
The singer, who died today at the age of 73, will be remembered best for her version of the love song, frequently covered by Beyonce.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:53 PM ET, 01/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Obits | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 05:07 PM ET, 01/13/2012

Tim Tebow plus David Bowie equals Tebowie, thanks to Jimmy Fallon (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Tebowie sang, “Tim Tebow to Jesus Christ/ Can’t win by myself, but with your help I might.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  05:07 PM ET, 01/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 01/12/2012

Dolly Parton’s still got it: Watch her on the ‘Today’ show (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The country diva appeared on the “Today” show this morning to promote “Joyful Noise.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:40 PM ET, 01/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies, Celebrities, Music

Posted at 03:21 PM ET, 01/09/2012

Jay-Z releases new song about baby Blue Ivy in which he reveals Beyonce’s previous miscarriage
By Jen Chaney and Sarah Anne Hughes
In “Glory,” the rapper reveals that wife Beyonce previously suffered a miscarriage.

By Jen Chaney and Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:21 PM ET, 01/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Baby Watch | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 01/05/2012

Ludacris to open airport eatery called Chicken & Beer
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The rapper’s restaurant will serve hungry flyers in Atlanta.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:49 AM ET, 01/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Celebrities

Posted at 02:28 PM ET, 01/04/2012

From ‘Mad Men’ to Madonna: 10 pop cultural comebacks to anticipate in 2012
By Jen Chaney
Here are some of the faces, film franchises and TV favorites that may make triumphant returns in 2012.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:28 PM ET, 01/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies, Music

Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 01/04/2012

Taylor Swift, Amanda Seyfried offered roles in ‘Les Miserables’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Swift will likely play Eponine in Tom Hooper’s adaptation of the beloved musical.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:46 AM ET, 01/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies, Music

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 01/03/2012

Cee Lo Green: Imagine he’s the only one to ever offend John Lennon’s fans? Think again.
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The “Forget You” singer is the latest celeb to feel the wrath of the late Beatle’s fans.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:54 PM ET, 01/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 03:52 PM ET, 12/29/2011

Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt sing a duet (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The ‘500 Days of Summer’ co-stars reunite to kill you with cuteness.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:52 PM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Celebrities

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 12/29/2011

Kid Cudi pens letter to fan who passed away from heart condition
By Sarah Anne Hughes
A Texas teen and Kid Cudi fan, who passed away from a heart condition one week ago, shared his story on YouTube.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:59 AM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 12/28/2011

Lady Gaga to spend New Year’s Eve with Mayor Bloomberg
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Gaga will drop the Times Sqaure Ball at 11:59 p.m.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  04:34 PM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Lady Gaga

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 12/21/2011

R. Kelly wants to bring you 32 more installments of ‘Trapped in the Closet’
By Jen Chaney
TMZ reports that the hip-hop artist wants to continue the storyline of his music video saga.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:56 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 07:59 AM ET, 12/21/2011

David Archuleta to spend two years on Mormon mission (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The “American Idol” runner-up made the announcement at a Salt Lake City tour stop.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  07:59 AM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 08:03 AM ET, 12/14/2011

Matisyahu shaves beard, drama ensues
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The formerly Hasidic musician said he doesn’t need it anymore.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:03 AM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Taran Killam and ‘SNL’ cohorts do late night recreation of Robyn’s ‘Call Your Girlfriend’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Taran Killam honors musical guest Robyn by doing an impressive recreation of one of her videos.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:56 AM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  TV

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 12/07/2011

Adele’s tour rider requests: Donations to charity and no North American beer
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The soul singer also asks that high-quality lager not from North America be provided.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:51 AM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 12/06/2011

Watch: Justin Bieber’s ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Dressed like a Steampunk Oliver Twist in harem pants, Bieber croons, brings toys to life and plays drums in Santa’s pretty sad looking workshop.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:37 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 07:56 AM ET, 12/02/2011

Lady Gaga’s ‘Marry the Night’ video debuts
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The singer’s ‘Marry the Night’ video features flaming cars, dance numbers and Gaga losing her mind.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  07:56 AM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 12/01/2011

The 2012 Grammy nominations: Tina Fey and more non-musical nominees
By Jen Chaney
Sure, people like Adele and Bruno Mars have been nominated. But so have Tina Fey, Seth MacFarlane and Betty White.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:18 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Grammy Awards

Posted at 10:53 AM ET, 12/01/2011

Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ video: Product placement and holiday cheer
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The two superstars get into the holiday spirit by hawking Nintendos.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:53 AM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 12/01/2011

Hanson brothers to sell beer called MMMhop, obviously
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Issac, Zac and Taylor are all grown up and want to get you tipsy.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:44 AM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 12/01/2011

Daniel Day-Lewis spotted with Lincoln beard; Kristin Cavallari, Jay Cutler engaged — again
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Vinny from “Jersey Shore” enters, quickly quits the rap game.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:02 AM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music, Movies

Posted at 07:55 AM ET, 12/01/2011

The Grammy nominations show: The Lady Gaga/Sugarland team-up and more notable performances
By Jen Chaney
The announced nominees were largely expected. But some of the artists who came together to perform on the CBS program were not.

By Jen Chaney  |  07:55 AM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Grammy Awards

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 11/25/2011

‘A Very Gaga Thanksgiving’: A subdued holiday with Mama Monster (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The over-the-top singer put on a rather subdued holiday special.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:48 PM ET, 11/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 08:58 AM ET, 11/25/2011

Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina suffer Thanksgiving performance flubs; Maggie Rizer welcomes a son
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina kicked off the holidays with public gaffes.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:58 AM ET, 11/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 01:42 AM ET, 11/21/2011

American Music Awards 2011: Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and more weird celebrity moments
By Jen Chaney
Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and let’s not forget Nicki Minaj putting speakers on her backside.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:42 AM ET, 11/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Award Shows

Posted at 02:51 PM ET, 11/15/2011

Rebecca Black is back with new song, ‘Person Of Interest’ (video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Sample lyrics include: “There’s a chalk line on the dance floor/ In the shape of my heart.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:51 PM ET, 11/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 11/11/2011

Rihanna smokes cigarette on ‘You da One’ cover: Does it offend you?
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Do you think smoking is less of a taboo in popular culture?

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:14 PM ET, 11/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 07:50 AM ET, 11/10/2011

Faith Hill debuts new single, ‘Come Home,’ at the CMA Awards (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The 44-year-old singer was welcomed back with a standing ovation.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  07:50 AM ET, 11/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 09:07 AM ET, 11/08/2011

Conrad Murray verdict: Doctor on ‘suicide watch’; Adele undergoes surgery in Boston
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Adele undergoes surgery in Boston; Kim Kardashian went to Minnesota to apologize.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:07 AM ET, 11/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Michael Jackson, Kim Kardashian, Music

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 10/31/2011

Adele to undergo throat surgery but does not have cancer, contrary to Twitter rumors
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The rumor started on — where else — Twitter.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:43 PM ET, 10/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 10/31/2011

Eva Longoria is not dating Matt Barnes; Amy Winehouse’s final album due this December
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Hilary Swank has fired her manager.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:25 AM ET, 10/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 10/28/2011

Justin Bieber’s manager compares him to the Beatles — accurately
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“I don't want to draw comparisons, but there was a band during the British Invasion that had girls screaming at them,” Braun says.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:45 PM ET, 10/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 08:40 AM ET, 10/28/2011

Marie Osmond hospitalized for bronchitis; Charlie Sheen’s ‘Anger Management’ finds a home
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Courtney Love may be getting a son-in-law.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:40 AM ET, 10/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Movies, Music

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 10/27/2011

Beyonce invites pals to trailer park ‘Party’ in latest music video
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Solange Knowles and Kelly Rowland were guests.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:03 PM ET, 10/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 09:16 AM ET, 10/27/2011

Steven Tyler says bathroom fall had nothing to do with drugs, alcohol (video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The Aerosmith frontman wanted everyone to know his accident had nothing to do with drugs or alcohol.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:16 AM ET, 10/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 09:24 AM ET, 10/26/2011

Amy Winehouse: Coroner’s inquest releases verdict of ‘death by misadventure,’ cites alcohol as cause
By Jen Chaney
Amy Winehouse reportedly died from drinking too much alcohol.

By Jen Chaney  |  09:24 AM ET, 10/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  Amy Winehouse

Posted at 08:12 AM ET, 10/26/2011

Steven Tyler hurts face, loses teeth after bathroom fall in Paraguay
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Dehydration caused by food poisoning may be to blame for the fall.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:12 AM ET, 10/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 10/25/2011

Demi Lovato sings ‘Star Spangled Banner’ at World Series (video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Did the former Disney star step up to the plate?

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:25 AM ET, 10/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 08:06 AM ET, 10/24/2011

Jennifer Lopez reportedly gets weepy at Mohegan Sun show (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The singer asked the audience, “What is love?”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:06 AM ET, 10/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Relationships, Music

Posted at 03:11 PM ET, 10/21/2011

Zooey Deschanel, Demi Lovato to sing national anthem at World Series
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Let’s hope the “New Girl” star doesn’t suffer from a lyrics flub?

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:11 PM ET, 10/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 10/21/2011

Carlos Santana confused with Moammar Gaddafi, becomes victim of death rumor
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Rumors of the guitarist’s death spread on Twitter thanks to his resemblance to the deceased Libyan dictator.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:44 AM ET, 10/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/20/2011

Jon Bon Jovi opens ‘pay-what-you-can’ restaurant, Soul Kitchen (Photos)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“If you come in and say, ‘I’m hungry,’ we’ll feed you,” the rocker said of his New Jersey eatery.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 09:06 AM ET, 10/20/2011

Lindsay Lohan to begin morgue duty after posting bail; John Singleton sues Paramount
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Adam Levine would like Fox News to stop using his music.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:06 AM ET, 10/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch, Movies, Music | Tags:  Lindsay Lohan, TV

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 10/17/2011

Watch Beyonce’s ‘Love On Top’ video
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The singer pays homage to New Edition in the simple music video.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:44 AM ET, 10/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 10/16/2011

Lady Gaga serenades Bill Clinton with ‘Bad Romance’ (Video)
By Jen Chaney
At the “A Decade of Difference” concert, a celebration of the William J. Clinton Foundation’s 10th anniversary, Gaga shook her booty for the former president.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:36 PM ET, 10/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 07:55 AM ET, 10/13/2011

Nicki Minaj performs with tiny ‘Super Bass’ video stars on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Sophia Grace Brownlee’s rendition of “Super Bass” went viral online. Then the 8-year-old got to meet her idol on “Ellen.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  07:55 AM ET, 10/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  TV

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 10/12/2011

Jay-Z: The college course
By Jen Chaney
Students at Georgetown University are currently studying the art of having “99 Problems.”

By Jen Chaney  |  01:25 PM ET, 10/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 10:32 AM ET, 10/10/2011

Beyonce accused of plagiarizing ‘Countdown’ moves from Belgian choreographer (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“I’m not mad, but this is plagiarism. This is stealing,” a Belgian choreographer said after learning her moves were used in the Beyonce video.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:32 AM ET, 10/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 10/07/2011

Beyonce shakes, shimmies in ‘Countdown’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The pregnant diva is as fierce as ever in her latest music video.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:17 AM ET, 10/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 10/06/2011

Justin Bieber previews Christmas song ‘Mistletoe’ on tour, as Mariah Carey confirms duet (video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:09 PM ET, 10/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 07:53 AM ET, 10/06/2011

Jani Lane, Warrant frontman, died of alcohol poisoning
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The glam metal band singer was found dead in a L.A. hotel room in August.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  07:53 AM ET, 10/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music, Obits

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 09/30/2011

Tony Bennett says Amy Winehouse knew she wasn’t going to live (Video)
By Jen Chaney
Tony Bennett said on “The Daily Show” that Amy Winehouse knew her time was limited.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:31 PM ET, 09/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Obits, Music | Tags:  Amy Winehouse

Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 09/30/2011

Ashton Kutcher tweets warning to not ‘assume’; Jack Osbourne is engaged
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Courtney Love is writing a memoir.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:46 AM ET, 09/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music, Relationships | Tags:  TV

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The effort to get Duran Duran and other snubbed bands inducted
By Jen Chaney
A group of loyal Duranies are fighting to make sure the Wild Boys are inducted someday.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:45 PM ET, 09/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 09/28/2011

Joseph Gordon-Levitt sings Kelly Clarkson like Axl Rose (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The “50/50” actor sang “Since U Been Gone” like the Guns N’ Roses frontman.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:29 AM ET, 09/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  TV

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Rihanna’s ‘state of undress’ causes Irish farmer to shut down video shoot
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The farmer had never heard of the pop star when he agreed to let her use his land for a video shoot.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:12 PM ET, 09/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 09/23/2011

Nirvana: Their brilliant letter to fans ahead of the ‘Nevermind’ release
By Jen Chaney
Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic jokingly promised to package their seminal album with McDonald’s Happy Meals.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:00 PM ET, 09/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 09/22/2011

‘Glee’ as imagined by ‘Sesame Street’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Mr. Gooster and his G Club need to pick songs for G-gionals.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:51 PM ET, 09/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Glee

Posted at 11:28 AM ET, 09/22/2011

Lady Gaga vows to make bullying a crime in wake of Jamey Rodemeyer’s suicide
By Sarah Anne Hughes
In the wake of a 14-year-old fan’s suicide, Mama Monster had pledged to make bullying illegal.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:28 AM ET, 09/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 08:10 AM ET, 09/21/2011

Harry Connick Jr. performs on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The crooner sang “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:10 AM ET, 09/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  TV

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Tony Bennett makes controversial 9/11 remark: The terrorists ‘flew the plane in, but we caused it’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“They [the terrorists] flew the plane in, but we caused it ... because we were bombing them and they told us to stop,” he said.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:22 PM ET, 09/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 02:37 PM ET, 09/19/2011

Cyndi Lauper, Christina Aguilera contribute to worst national anthem mash-up (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Cyndi Lauper and Christina Aguilera are both featured in this mash-up of terrible national anthem performances.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:37 PM ET, 09/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Gavin DeGraw performs on ‘Today’ one month after suffering violent attack (video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The singer does not recall being hit by a taxi after he was beaten in New York.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:47 PM ET, 09/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 11:04 AM ET, 09/14/2011

Amy Winehouse, Tony Bennett duet released on late singer’s 28th birthday (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The late singer would have turned 28 today.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:04 AM ET, 09/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 11:03 PM ET, 09/10/2011

Cyndi Lauper flubs national anthem lyrics during U.S. Open 9/11 commemoration
By Jen Chaney
Like Christina Aguilera before her, she had a problem with the “ramparts.”

By Jen Chaney  |  11:03 PM ET, 09/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 03:04 PM ET, 09/09/2011

Tony Bennett on Amy Winehouse: ‘She was such a sweet child’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“Her fans really loved her. They were all rooting for her.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:04 PM ET, 09/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Buddy Holly honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (Photos)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Gary Busey and Holly’s wife, Maria Elena, attended the induction ceremony.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:03 PM ET, 09/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 09:51 AM ET, 09/08/2011

Neil Diamond engaged to manager Katie McNeil
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The singer and his manager are planning to get hitched.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:51 AM ET, 09/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music, Relationships

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 09/06/2011

Soulja Boy apologizes for lyric insulting soldiers
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Rapping “[Bleep] all the Army troops” is never a good idea.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:31 PM ET, 09/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 09/01/2011

Susan Boyle performs ‘You Have to Be There’ on ‘America’s Got Talent’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The singer that TV made famous sang her new single “You Have to Be There.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:45 AM ET, 09/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 08/31/2011

T.I. released from prison, gets VH1 reality show
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The rapper’s post-prison life will be documented on VH1.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:55 PM ET, 08/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 01:58 PM ET, 08/31/2011

Insane Clown Posse, Jack White team up to record Mozart
By Sarah Anne Hughes
To record a Mozart song, obviously.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:58 PM ET, 08/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 08/30/2011

Kim Kardashian’s music video leaks, is terrible
By Sarah Anne Hughes
And it’s terrible.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:11 PM ET, 08/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 07:56 AM ET, 08/30/2011

Sebastian Bach’s home ‘destroyed’ by Hurricane Irene
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The rocker’s New Jersey pad was ruined by flood waters.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  07:56 AM ET, 08/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 08/29/2011

The MTV Video Music Awards: This year’s most tasteless moments
By Jen Chaney
Was it Tyler, the Creator’s profanity-laden speech or Cloris Leachman’s appearance with the “Jersey Shore” crew?

By Jen Chaney  |  02:55 PM ET, 08/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  MTV Video Music Awards

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 08/29/2011

Bruno Mars, Russell Brand pay tribute to Amy Winehouse at VMAs (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Russell Brand also praised the late singer at Sunday’s VMAs.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:43 AM ET, 08/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  MTV Video Music Awards

Posted at 12:54 AM ET, 08/29/2011

Adele: Best VMA performance?
By Jen Chaney
As goofy as the Video Music Awards are, this year they actually featured some strong performances. Was Adele’s the strongest?

By Jen Chaney  |  12:54 AM ET, 08/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  MTV Video Music Awards

Posted at 12:25 AM ET, 08/29/2011

Lady Gaga cross dresses as Jo Calderone for MTV VMAs (Video)
By Jen Chaney
Many tweeters compare the masculine version of Gaga with Ralph Macchio.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:25 AM ET, 08/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  MTV Video Music Awards

Posted at 09:48 PM ET, 08/28/2011

Beyonce is pregnant
By Jen Chaney
The pop diva confirmed her pregnancy on the VMA black carpet. The child will be the first for her and husband Jay-Z.

By Jen Chaney  |  09:48 PM ET, 08/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Baby Boom, Celebrities, Music | Tags:  MTV Video Music Awards

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 08/26/2011

Lady Gaga, Backstreet Boys songs barred from China downloading sites
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Katy Perry, Beyonce and the Backstreet Boys also made the list.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:40 PM ET, 08/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 08:15 AM ET, 08/24/2011

Glen Campbell talks Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis with ABC (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The “Rhinestone Cowboy” singer seemed in good spirits, despite moments of forgetfulness.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:15 AM ET, 08/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 08/22/2011

Lil Wayne injures head at St. Louis skate park, tweets about it
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The rapper is doing just fine after receiving nine stitches for a gash.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:32 PM ET, 08/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 09:09 AM ET, 08/22/2011

Bono denies reports of heart problems; Kimberly Stewart gives birth
By Jen Chaney
Also, Donald Faison is engaged.

By Jen Chaney  |  09:09 AM ET, 08/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 04:48 PM ET, 08/16/2011

Lady Gaga: Her ‘You and I’ video is online
By Jen Chaney
It’s six minutes of weirdness, mermaids and Lady Gaga making out with her male alter ego.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:48 PM ET, 08/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Lady Gaga

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 08/12/2011

Jani Lane: Warrant plans tribute as fellow musicians react to his death
By Jen Chaney
Lane’s former bandmates will dedicate the song “Heaven” to their late one-time frontman during a concert tonight.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:18 PM ET, 08/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Obits

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 08/12/2011

Aziz Ansari makes cameo in Jay-Z, Kanye West’s ‘Otis’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Jay-Z and Kanye West bring the comedian along on their joyride.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:23 PM ET, 08/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 09:04 AM ET, 08/11/2011

Viola Davis, ‘The Help’ actress, to adopt; Jennifer Love Hewitt heads back to TV
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Jennifer Love Hewitt heads back to TV, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony take a car ride and more.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:04 AM ET, 08/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music, Movies

Posted at 07:37 AM ET, 08/10/2011

Gavin DeGraw released from hospital after attack, doesn’t remember much
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The “Chariot” singer said he can’t remember much.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  07:37 AM ET, 08/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 04:43 PM ET, 08/08/2011

Kelly Rowland and yet another wardrobe malfunction
By Jen Chaney
First Nicki Minaj. Now Rowland. Is it so hard to keep one’s goodies covered and secure?

By Jen Chaney  |  04:43 PM ET, 08/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrity Life Lessons, Celebrities, Music

Posted at 03:08 PM ET, 08/08/2011

Jaleel White, a.k.a. Steve Urkel, stars in Cee Lo’s ‘Cry Baby’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Jaleel White is back, looking retro in a Cee Lo music video.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:08 PM ET, 08/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 08/05/2011

Nicki Minaj has live wardrobe malfunction on ‘GMA’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The queen of hip-hop weirdness revealed more than she intended during a concert performance.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:21 PM ET, 08/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 08/02/2011

Drew Barrymore directs Donald Glover, Chloe Moretz in Best Coast’s ‘Our Deal’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Chloe Moretz, Donald Glover and Tyler Posey star in this nice little video for “Our Deal.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:08 PM ET, 08/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 12:23 AM ET, 08/01/2011

MTV turns 30: Was the network really at its best in the ’80s?
By Jen Chaney
Or do some of us just think that because of our fond memories of the “I want my MTV” era?

By Jen Chaney  |  12:23 AM ET, 08/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 03:09 PM ET, 07/29/2011

MTV turns 30: From Remote Control to Yo! MTV Raps, a primer on this weekend’s tribute
By Jen Chaney
As MTV prepares to celebrate its 30th birthday on Monday, VH1 Classic will spend two days airing old clips and shows. Here’s a guide to what you might see.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:09 PM ET, 07/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Celebrities

Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 07/28/2011

Morrissey claims KFC, McDonald’s worse than Norway attacks
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The deaths of 76 people are nothing compared to what fast food chains do, the former Smiths frontman says.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:58 AM ET, 07/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 07/23/2011

Amy Winehouse found dead: Rihanna, Kelly Osbourne, Katy Perry and other celebs react
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Lily Allen, Katy Perry and other celebs react to the shocking news.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:39 PM ET, 07/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Obits

Posted at 12:59 PM ET, 07/23/2011

Amy Winehouse found dead at age 27
By Jen Chaney
The singer was found at her home in the Camden borough of London, the BBC reports.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:59 PM ET, 07/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Obits, Music

Posted at 09:53 AM ET, 07/22/2011

Cee Lo Green performs ‘Forget You’ on ‘Today’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“The Voice” judge tells New York: “Forget You.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:53 AM ET, 07/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 08:09 AM ET, 07/21/2011

Katy Perry, Adele lead MTV Video Music Award nominations
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Perry grabbed nine nominations, while Adele and Kanye West got seven each.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:09 AM ET, 07/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 07/08/2011

Beyonce gets hitched in ‘Best Thing I Never Had’ video
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The diva wears a wedding gown quite well.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:58 PM ET, 07/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 10:57 AM ET, 07/05/2011

Fourth of July: Little Richard performs in D.C.; Martina McBride fills in for Lionel Richie in Boston (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Meanwhile, Beyonce celebrated Independence Day in New York.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:57 AM ET, 07/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 08:18 AM ET, 06/27/2011

BET Awards: Great performances, from Patti LaBelle to Jill Scott with Idris Elba
By Jen Chaney
Patti LaBelle tore it up. So did Cee Lo Green while dressed as Patti LaBelle.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:18 AM ET, 06/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 08:09 AM ET, 06/27/2011

Tiffany Green announces wrong winner at BET Awards; Stephen G. Hill takes the blame (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
A BET executive took the blame for the mix-up.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:09 AM ET, 06/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  TV

Posted at 10:35 AM ET, 06/17/2011

Rebecca Black removes ‘Friday’ from YouTube, but video returns on official channel
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Your plans to get down on “Friday” are back on.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:35 AM ET, 06/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 06/17/2011

Lady Gaga’s ‘The Edge of Glory’ video is shockingly simple
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Sax player Clarence Clemons appears with Mama Monster.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:00 AM ET, 06/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 06/16/2011

Lady Gaga meat dress served up at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
By Sarah Anne Hughes
History and meat are being preserved in Cleveland.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:03 AM ET, 06/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 05/27/2011

Rihanna gets a surprise fan hug on ‘Today’ show
By Jen Chaney
Something about the song “S&M” made an admirer want to grab Rihanna.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:13 PM ET, 05/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 05/27/2011

Lady Gaga zips to ‘GMA’ performance (video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Lady Gaga finished her busy week with a zippy performance on “GMA.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:53 AM ET, 05/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 09:55 AM ET, 05/26/2011

Tom Jones, Tony Bennett perform on ‘American Idol’ finale
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“Idol” finale packed with stars

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:55 AM ET, 05/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  TV

Posted at 08:10 AM ET, 05/23/2011

Billboard Awards: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez kiss; Beyonce and Britney Spears perform (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Eminem won big at Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards, which returned after a five-year absence.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:10 AM ET, 05/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 01:22 PM ET, 05/19/2011

Beyonce’s ‘Run the World (Girls)’ video premieres
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Dust, flashy costumes and hyenas all make appearances in singer’s highly anticipated music video.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:22 PM ET, 05/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 02:57 PM ET, 05/16/2011

Cali Swag District’s M-Bone killed: A tribute through Dougies (video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
In honor of the rapper killed in a drive-by shooting, here are some videos of famous people doing the Dougie.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:57 PM ET, 05/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 05/16/2011

Cali Swag District rapper M-Bone killed in drive-by shooting
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Cali Swag District rapper M-Bone, who was born Mante Ray Talbert, was killed Sunday night in a drive-by shooting, according to Inglewood, Calif., police.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:42 PM ET, 05/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 05/12/2011

Keith Richards says the Beatles and the Rolling Stones weren’t rivals
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The Rolling Stones guitarist made it clear that there was no rivalry between his band and the Beatles on last night’s “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:34 PM ET, 05/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  TV

Posted at 08:34 AM ET, 05/11/2011

Dueling ‘Deeps’: The ‘Glee’ kids vs. Adele on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Adele performed her song “Rolling in the Deep” on “DWTS,” while the “Glee” kids tried the song on for size.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:34 AM ET, 05/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  TV

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 05/10/2011

Adele says ex wanted royalties for ‘inspiring’ her music
By Jen Chaney
Naturally, the singer told him what he could do with his request.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:42 AM ET, 05/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 05/09/2011

Whitney Houston checks into rehab
By Jen Chaney
Whitney Houston has reentered rehab, but media reports on the reasons for that return vary.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:58 PM ET, 05/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 04/26/2011

Hanson performs ‘MMMBop’ on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Brother band Hanson appeared on “Dancing With the Stars” last night to perform their big hit “MMMBop.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:12 PM ET, 04/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 08:12 AM ET, 04/22/2011

David Cook returns to ‘American Idol’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“American Idol” season seven winner David Cook returned to the show last night to perform his new single, “The Last Goodbye,” and to make one of his mom’s wishes come true.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:12 AM ET, 04/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 04/06/2011

Britney Spears ‘Till The World Ends’ video premieres
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Britney Spears, everyone’s favorite pop star to disaster story, continued her comeback today with the premiere of the video for ”Till The World Ends.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:04 AM ET, 04/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Britney Spears, Celebrities, Music

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 04/04/2011

ACM Awards: The four performances, from the Band Perry to Rihanna, that we could not forget
By Sarah Anne Hughes
A rundown of the four most memorable performances from the Academy of Country Music Awards.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:45 PM ET, 04/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 03/31/2011

Watch Katy Perry’s ‘E.T.’ video
By Jen Chaney
It’s got Kanye West, Perry looking vaguely like Queen Amidala with dilated pupils. Oh, and aliens.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:15 PM ET, 03/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 03/31/2011

Chris Brown is No. 1
By Jen Chaney
Hes got hs first No. 1 album and his appearance on “Dancing With the Stars” may have helped make that Tuesday’s No. 1 show.

By Jen Chaney  |  09:00 AM ET, 03/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Celebrities

Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 03/16/2011

Nate Dogg dies at 41
By Jen Chaney
Hip-hop artist Nate Dogg, best known for his collaborations with fellow rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur and Warren G, died Tuesday at the age of 41.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:35 AM ET, 03/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Obits, Music

Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 10/29/2010

Five tracks for your Halloween playlist
By Jen Chaney
When most people create a Halloween playlist, they head right to the old, obvious standbys. "Monster Mash." The theme from "Halloween." Michael Jackson's "Thriller." (By the way, feel free to use the video above, or this one, as a resource while preparing your zombie flash mob dance moves.) The classics certainly have their charms. I mean, who among us can resist the funk of 40,000 years? Still, sometimes it's nice to change things up a little. With that in mind, here are five tracks that could serve as fresh alternatives to the usual scary-song suspects on the playlist at your Halloween party....

By Jen Chaney  |  03:15 PM ET, 10/29/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Music

Posted at 04:35 PM ET, 09/13/2010

A look at the 'Hereafter' trailer
By Jen Chaney
A film about a psychic, that focuses on the afterlife and features Bryce Dallas Howard in a supporting role. I must be talking about an M. Night Shyamalan movie, right? Wrong. Actually, "Hereafter" -- whose trailer recently debuted online -- was directed by Clint Eastwood, stars Matt Damon and looks like it has potential, despite at least one special effect that a couple of YouTube commenters rather uncharitably compared to "2012." But take a look and decide for yourself. The films opens Oct. 22 (just in time for Halloween) and I can promise this much: unlike this Friday's "Devil," this one did not spring from the mind of Mr. Shyamalan....

By Jen Chaney  |  04:35 PM ET, 09/13/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Fall Movies, Movie Trailers

Posted at 08:57 AM ET, 08/06/2010

Kanye West's 'Power' vs. Eminem's 'Love the Way You Lie'
By Jen Chaney
Two new music videos -- yeah, you heard me, actual music videos -- made their much-publicized debuts last night on MTV. The first was Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie," featuring Rihanna; the second Kanye West's "Power." Which one was the best video of all time ... or at least the better of the two? Eminem's entry features not just Rihanna, but Megan Fox and Charlie Pace (aka Dominic Monaghan) intermittently smacking each other and making out ferociously. Oh, and also people and houses going up in flames: The Kanye clip, or so-called moving painting, gives us sexualized religious imagery, an artistic sensibility and, of course, Mr. West in a position of "Power." So which one makes the most impact? Vote now. poll by twiigs.com...

By Jen Chaney  |  08:57 AM ET, 08/06/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Music | Tags:  Kanye West

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 07/13/2010

On the 25th anniversary of Live Aid, a look at the most '80s moments from the mega-concert
By Jen Chaney
On July 13, 1985, Live Aid -- an effort to raise money for starving Ethiopians by harnessing the persuasive musical powers of everyone from David Bowie to the Thompson Twins -- rocked two continents with performances that lasted 16 hours, were broadcast on multiple television networks and seen by an estimated 1.5 billion TV viewers worldwide. For those of us hitting the cusp of our teen years at that time, Live Aid was a huge deal. Like, huger than the debut of a Duran Duran video and a new Molly Ringwald movie combined. I remember waking up and tuning in at 7 a.m. on the dot to ensure I didn't miss a minute of those 16 hours and the anticipated sets they would bring from U2, the aforementioned Duran Duran and, perhaps most awesomely, Queen. The obsession with Live Aid in my house didn't end after July 13th was over....

By Jen Chaney  |  11:10 AM ET, 07/13/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Music