Archive for November 17th, 2009
Motley Crue Look Back at “Dr. Feelgood,” “Home Sweet Home”
November 17th, 2009
When Mötley Crüe completed their Saints of Los Angeles tour and Crüe Fest 2 this summer, they turned their attention to their past, revamping their best-of collection for a fresh Greatest Hits, which hits stores today. On the road, the band paid tribute to one of their milestones — the 20th anniversary of 1989’s Dr. Feelgood — by playing the LP in its entirety. Vince Neil and Nikki Sixx were kind enough to take Rolling ...
Rihanna Returns to the Stage With Help from Jay-Z, Jeezy in London
November 17th, 2009
Rihanna returned to the stage in London last night with a little help from her friends. Performing her first concert since her February 8th altercation with Chris Brown, the singer performed a 45-minute set featuring hits and new songs off her upcoming Rated R, as well as two special guest appearances by Jay-Z and Young Jeezy. Rihanna, wearing a now-trademark eye mask and leotard ensemble, kicked off the show with Rated R’s first two singles ...
Beyonce and Lady Gaga Break Out the Big Guns for “Video Phone”
November 17th, 2009
Good news for those who have completely finished their shot-by-shot analysis of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” video: The video for Beyoncé’s “Video Phone (Remix)” featuring Gaga, off the I Am… Sasha Fierce reissue, was unveiled last night, and like “Bad Romance,” it’s an almost seizure-inducing parade of cinematic homages and wardrobe changes. From the opening shot — a tribute to the classic slow-motion walk in Reservoir Dogs — it’s obvious that “Video Phone” is a ...
News Ticker: Paul McCartney, “Fela!” Musical, PiL, Ken Ober
November 17th, 2009
Photo: McCarthy/WireImage
Paul McCartney will receive the Library of Congress’ third annual Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The AP reports an all-star tribute — all the stars TBA — will honor the Beatle in 2010.
Jay-Z and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith have joined the producing team of Fela!, the musical about the life of Africa legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The show opens at Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre on November 23rd.
John Lydon tells the BBC that ...