Archive for January 8th, 2013
Flashback: David Bowie Performs ‘Heroes’ in 2003
January 8th, 2013
Now that we've all had time to digest the shocking news that David Bowie is releasing a new album in March there's one obvious question Will he support it with a tour? Bowie hasn't done a concert since a massive heart attack abruptly shortened his 2003/04 Reality world tour and...
Sky Ferreira Makes TV Debut on ‘Fallon’
January 8th, 2013
Sky Ferreira dropped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night to sing her teeth into "Everything Is Embarrassing" from her Ghost EP The young LA pop singer got some backing help from the Roots enveloped by heavy smoke from a machine but aside from the hazy visuals Ferreira kept...
Update: Justin Bieber to Host and Perform on ‘SNL’
January 8th, 2013
Justin Bieber just might pull double duty soon as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live "Maybe I'm hosting and performing on SNL maybe )" tweeted the pop star today On the Cover Justin Bieber Becomes a Man A Bieber-filled SNL would come as a bit of good news...
Mariah Carey Felt ‘Unsafe’ After ‘Idol’ Feud With Nicki Minaj
January 8th, 2013
Mariah Carey boosted her personal security in the wake of her feud last fall with fellow American Idol judge Nicki Minaj Carey told Barbara Walters in an interview "It felt like an unsafe work environment" Carey said "Anytime anybody's reeling threats at somebody you know it's not appropriate I'm a professional I'm not...
U2’s the Edge Launches Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund
January 8th, 2013
U2 guitarist the Edge has expanded his Music Rising initiative with a new Hurricane Sandy relief fund Music Rising will donate an initial $250000 to aid in rebuilding music programs in the tri-state area affected by Hurricane Sandy in October For more information visit Music Rising's website '12-12-12' The Nirvana-McCartney Megajam...
Diplo Juggles Serious and Silly on Major Lazer’s New Album
January 8th, 2013
"The album feels like a party" Diplo tells Rolling Stone about Major Lazer's second album Free the Universe "At the same time it's a concept album about freeing the universe from mental slavery" The result set for release on February 19th juggles these clashing concepts with appropriately trippy results "Major Lazer...
Amy Winehouse Died of Alcohol Poisoning, New Inquest Confirms
January 8th, 2013
A new inquest into the death of Amy Winehouse concluded that the singer died of alcohol poisoning The Associated Press reports The finding was idential to the original inquest in 2011 though the first was annulled last year after it emerged that the coroner who conducted it wasn't properly qualified This time coroner Shirley Radcliffe ruled Winehouse "died...
Sean Lennon Scores Ominous ‘Alter Egos’ Soundtrack – Premiere
January 8th, 2013
Click to listen to 'Alter Egos' Soundtrack In 2009 Sean Lennon took his first crack at film scoring with director and friend Jordan Galland's outrageous Hamlet adaptation Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead Last year the son of John and Yoko reunited with the filmmaker Lennon penned the score for Galland's alternative...
Ginger Baker Demolishes the Drums in ‘Beware of Mr. Baker’ – Premiere
January 8th, 2013
The new documentary Beware of Mr Baker tracks drummer Ginger Baker's soaring highs and debilitating lows both onstage and off However throughout his turbulent life and career one thing has remained undeniable the greatness of his drumming "Before Ginger rhythm was [simplistic] Then Ginger comes along" drummer Stewart Copeland of the...
Led Zeppelin Seek Streaming Music Deal
January 8th, 2013
Led Zeppelin are in talks with various subscription music services for the exclusive right to stream the band's catalog The New York Times reports Spotify Rdio and Rhapsody are said to be among the companies vying for Zeppelin's music The 10 Wildest Zeppelin Legends Fact-Checked Locking down the rights to Zeppelin's...