Archive for June, 2011
Alicia Keys Reinvents Hits Live
June 25th, 2011
Alicia Keys doesn't need much to fill a big room As the curtain rose last night at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles Keys sat alone at a piano on a stage crowded with flickering candelabras playing a baroque instrumental that led into the Beatles' "Blackbird" In a voice rich...
Katy Perry Opens Up to Rolling Stone About Her Political Awakening
June 24th, 2011
In the new issue of Rolling Stone on stands and in the digital archive now Katy Perry takes contributing editor Erik Hedegaard backstage at the kick-off of her California Dreams Tour Between the elaborate rehearsals and three-hour make-up sessions Perry reveals that she's recently undergone a political...
Kreayshawn to Direct Red Hot Chili Peppers Video
June 24th, 2011
Kreayshawn to Direct Red Hot Chili Peppers VideoBratty Oakland emcee Kreayshawn has been confirmed as the director of "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" the first single from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' forthcoming album I'm With You In addition to becoming a viral star on the strength of her...
Rolling Stone’s Guide to ‘True Blood’
June 24th, 2011
True Blood HBO's ultra-horny vampire drama will finally return to television on Sunday night To get pumped up for the new season which promises sexy witches and sexy faeries in addition to the show's usual assortment of sexy vampires sexy werewolves sexy shapeshifters and sexy psychics here's a round up...
Brian Wilson Movie in the Works
June 24th, 2011
Beach Boys front man Brian Wilson's epic life is headed to the big screen Oren Moverman – the co-writer of the surreal 2007 Bob Dylan movie I'm Not There – has been hired to write the a script about the Beach Boy which will focus on key periods of his...
Big Boi Faces Off Against Fans in Words With Friends
June 24th, 2011
Outkast rapper Big Boi has asked his fans to play against him in Words With Friends the Scrabble-like word game on Facebook The rapper issued a challenge to his fans on Twitter yesterday revealing that his Words With Friend handle is Bitchkilla2 and inviting them to "come get sum" Not...
Win Tickets to See Paul McCartney in Chicago
June 24th, 2011
Paul McCartney will once again hit the road this summer sparking joyful cross-generational sing-alongs at ballparks across North America McCartney who is known for playing epic three-hour concerts heavy on hits from every era of his legendary career will bring his On the Run tour to Chicago's Wrigley Field on...
Weekend Rock Question: What is the Best Bruce Springsteen Song of All Time?
June 24th, 2011
Last week we asked Rolling Stone readers to name their favorite songs about dads – and we compiled the votes into a top 10 list This week to honor the passing of E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons our question for you is What is the best Bruce Springsteen song of...
Trey Anastasio Says Phish Likely to Start Recording This Winter
June 24th, 2011
"Everything seems to be dialed in right now" Phish front man Trey Anastasio told Rolling Stone while on the road with the band They're currently on a massive summer tour and they're having a blast At a recent gig they lost themselves in a blissful 25-minute spin through 1994's "Down...
Kid Rock Shares Wisdom With Cover Contest Finalists the Sheepdogs
June 24th, 2011
Choose the Cover contest finalists the Sheepdogs met up with Kid Rock at the Borgata in Atlantic City shortly after their appearance at the Bonnaroo festival Rock only recently became aware of the band's music but he's a big fan of their retro sound "That great blues rock and roll...