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The return of Fall Out Boyupdated Mon Apr 29 2013 13:49:35

When rock groups announce that they're going on "indefinite hiatus," usually it's publicist-speak for "don't hold your breath that they're ever coming back."

The Beastie Boys are writing a memoirupdated Mon Apr 29 2013 13:32:08

The Beastie Boys are planning a memoir commemorating their music and career, but it won't be a straightforward narrative-style remembrance.

George Jones' funeral to be open to publicupdated Mon Apr 29 2013 11:00:51

As one of country music's greatest, it's fitting that George Jones' legacy will be honored with a funeral at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.

Country music legend George Jones dies at 81updated Fri Apr 26 2013 10:34:27

George Jones, the country music legend whose graceful, evocative voice gave depth to some of the greatest songs in country music -- including "She Thinks I Still Care," "The Grand Tour" and "He Stopped Loving Her Today" -- has died, according to his public relations firm.

Catching up with Depeche Modeupdated Tue Apr 23 2013 17:52:34

Thank Depeche Mode for, shall we say, introducing interesting concepts to the bedroom.

Neil Diamond writing song inspired by Boston Marathon bombingupdated Mon Apr 22 2013 13:30:07

Though a native New Yorker, Neil Diamond has become an inspirational figure in the city of Boston's recovery from the bombings at the Boston Marathon last week.

2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductionupdated Fri Apr 19 2013 15:13:40

Rush joined the likes of Aerosmith, The Doors and James Taylor on Thursday when the trio was -- finally -- inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Red Hot Chili Peppers play Coachella through sandstormupdated Tue Apr 16 2013 11:41:42

The first weekend of this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival was blessed by gorgeous sunny weather -- until a sandstorm swept through the desert Sunday night.

Rap/country collaborations nothing newupdated Tue Apr 09 2013 16:56:28

Everyone seems to be buzzing about "Accidental Racist," the new musical collaboration between country singer Brad Paisley and rapper LL Cool J -- but this is not the first such tag team from those two genres.

Zeppelin, Stones engineer Andy Johns dead at 61updated Mon Apr 08 2013 16:12:42

Andy Johns, the engineer and producer who worked on albums by Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Television and Van Halen, has died, according to guitarist Stacey Blades, who was collaborating on a project with him.

Jonathan Knight exits New Kids on the Block show mid-concertupdated Fri Apr 05 2013 14:41:48

New Kids on the Block singer Jonathan Knight left fans confused and concerned Thursday when he walked off stage in the middle of a concert in New York.

Rolling Stones announce new tourupdated Wed Apr 03 2013 12:41:05

Don't look for Mick Jagger and the boys to talk retirement anytime soon.

Gordon Stoker, Jordanaires singer who sang on Elvis hits, dead at 88updated Thu Mar 28 2013 15:26:20

Gordon Stoker, who as part of the vocal group the Jordanaires sang backup on hits by Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, George Jones and countless others, died Wednesday at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee. He was 88.

Justin Bieber: From tween sensation to adult iconupdated Thu Mar 28 2013 13:57:43

Justin Bieber has been a household name since before he was old enough to drive. We listened as his voice changed and watched him trade in his purple hoodies and signature swoopy hair for low-riding pants and a more voluminous 'do.

Justin Timberlake taking full advantage of his 'Experience'updated Thu Mar 28 2013 09:25:08

Album sales, meet your new prince.

Rapper Gucci Mane denied bond, will stay in jail, authorities sayupdated Wed Mar 27 2013 12:15:15

Rapper Gucci Mane made his first court appearance Wednesday on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated battery in connection with an alleged attack at an Atlanta night club, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office said.

Lil Wayne takes it 'back to his roots' on new albumupdated Mon Mar 25 2013 16:34:32

Despite Lil Wayne's recent medical scare that dominated music news for days, the visionary rapper is on track to release his new album, "I Am Not a Human Being II," on Tuesday. (And that's despite it having leaked a few days ago to file-sharing sites).

Hip-hop highs: Long on lyrics, short on rehabupdated Fri Mar 22 2013 13:13:48

Lil Wayne is down on drugs -- for others.

Spinners singer Bobbie Smith dead at 76updated Tue Mar 19 2013 12:23:30

Bobbie Smith, who as a member of the Spinners sang lead on such hits as "I'll Be Around" and "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love," has died. He was 76.

Tardy to the party: Performers who've been late to the stageupdated Tue Mar 05 2013 17:30:48

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe acquitted of manslaughterupdated Tue Mar 05 2013 11:10:18

A panel of Czech judges ruled Tuesday that concert promoters -- and not Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe -- were largely to blame for the tragic death nearly three years ago of a teenage fan of the metal band, saying the singer's actions did not constitute a crime. The state attorney, who had sought a conviction for manslaughter and asked for the minimum sentence of five years, immediately appealed the decision.

The not-so-slight return of Jimi Hendrixupdated Mon Mar 04 2013 13:07:04

Jimi Hendrix has a new album, "People, Hell and Angels," out Tuesday.

Review: David Bowie's first new album in 10 yearsupdated Fri Mar 01 2013 17:11:30

David Bowie is full of surprises. A few weeks ago, he announced that his first new album in 10 years was imminent.

The Who to return for makeup concert -- 33 years laterupdated Tue Feb 26 2013 12:06:14

The hottest ticket in town these days is for the Who's Quadrophenia and More Tour concert on Tuesday night at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.

'New Girl' star Jake Johnson: What's On My iPodupdated Wed Feb 20 2013 14:46:01

Fox's "New Girl" returned on Tuesday, with Jessica Day (Zooey Deschanel) and Nick Miller (Jake Johnson) continuing to address the fallout of the Kiss Heard 'Round the Loft (and the Internet universe).

InstaGrammys: Music meets social mediaupdated Mon Feb 11 2013 23:35:01

Carrie Underwood's Grammys dress explainedupdated Mon Feb 11 2013 14:12:42

Some of you were caught off guard by the light show Carrie Underwood put on with her gown during her Grammys performance Sunday.

The making of a No. 1 songupdated Fri Feb 08 2013 11:03:47

Don't ask music super-producer Benny Blanco to whip up a No. 1 song for an artist because it ain't gonna happen.

Predicting the 2013 Grammy winners updated Fri Feb 08 2013 10:42:45

After Adele's (rightly deserved) sweep at the Grammys last year, this year's show is poised to be a bit less predictable.

Josh Groban on his new album, acting gigsupdated Tue Feb 05 2013 09:16:45

It may seem like a stretch to use sensitive crooner Josh Groban and "rock" in the same sentence, but with his new album "All That Echoes" (out this week), there might be more of a connection than one would think.

Big Boi's 'search for truth'updated Tue Feb 05 2013 09:12:32

Antwan "Big Boi" Patton considers himself a "truther."

Best and worst Super Bowl halftime showsupdated Fri Feb 01 2013 09:24:08

Rihanna on Chris Brown: We know what we haveupdated Wed Jan 30 2013 11:45:59

Rihanna has opened up like never before about getting back together with her ex-boyfriend, Chris Brown, and what it means for her public image.

Fleetwood Mac's 35 years of 'Rumours'updated Tue Jan 29 2013 18:07:13

It's 35 years after the release of Fleetwood Mac's groundbreaking album "Rumours," and Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are holding hands.

Performers, presenters named for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction updated Wed Jan 23 2013 10:07:10

Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera and John Mayer will be among the presenters and performers at the 28th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in April, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum announced Wednesday.

Notable not-so-live performancesupdated Tue Jan 22 2013 15:35:50

Gallery: Readers weigh in on the best rappers updated Tue Jan 08 2013 12:57:28

Roger Waters, Eddie Vedder get 'Comfortably Numb' for Sandy reliefupdated Thu Dec 13 2012 17:07:10

The 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief marked a historic night in music, not only due to its lineup of music legends but also unique collaborations between artists over the course of the colossal six-hour concert.

The best (and best-worst) of the season's new Christmas musicupdated Thu Dec 06 2012 16:58:18

For some of you, the focus on Christmas shifted roughly 20 minutes after swallowing the last bite of Thanksgiving pie and you set out to find the best spot for your Black Friday tent.

Ke$ha on bringing 'irreverence' to popupdated Mon Dec 03 2012 17:37:25

Though Ke$ha's first album, Animal, was a glitter-coated gutter dance party, with the brash singer getting sleazy and leading throngs of revelers into the night, no guitars were invited. On her new full-length album, Warrior, rock music scores a place on the guest list: the LP's first single, "Die Young," has a strummed guitar front-and-center.

Eddie Van Halen deconstructs his collaboration on 'Beat It'updated Fri Nov 30 2012 11:49:10

Eddie Van Halen sits on a sofa in his home studio, smoking an electronic cigarette and reminiscing about the 30th anniversary of Michael Jackson's masterpiece album, "Thriller."

Florida Georgia Line 'Cruise' to stardomupdated Thu Nov 29 2012 14:04:10

The rising country duo Florida Georgia Line -- Tyler Hubbard, 25, of Monroe, Georgia, and Brian Kelley, 27, of Ormond Beach, Florida -- are already topping the country charts, and they haven't even released their debut album yet. "Here's To The Good Times," which includes the hit tune, "Cruise," will hit stores December 4.

Photos: Celebrating Jimi Hendrix's 70th birthdayupdated Tue Nov 27 2012 15:26:44

Review: Rage Against the Machine's reissued albumupdated Tue Nov 27 2012 09:57:16

Rage Against the Machine's 1992 debut is a grenade that keeps exploding. Among '90s albums, only "Nevermind" and "The Chronic" rival it for cultural impact.

The Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary tour blasts off in Londonupdated Mon Nov 26 2012 09:44:46

The Rolling Stones began their 50th anniversary tour with the biggest possible bang on Sunday night, as a host of special guests joined them for a hit-packed show in London's O2 Arena. Former Stones comrades Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor returned to the ranks, while Mary J. Blige and Jeff Beck were also on hand to help with the celebrations.

Review: Rihanna's 'Unapologetic'updated Tue Nov 20 2012 11:47:22

Just how controversial is Rihanna's new album?

American Music Awards through the yearsupdated Fri Nov 16 2012 08:34:34

Boy bands we love(d)updated Thu Nov 15 2012 10:17:04

A Rolling Stones album guideupdated Wed Nov 14 2012 09:41:16

There are roughly a million Rolling Stones albums, and almost all of them have songs that will drastically improve your life. (Some of them also have "Angie.") Where to start? Where to go after the classics? Here's a road map of the good, the great and the "Angie."

Review: Soundgarden's 'King Animal'updated Tue Nov 13 2012 10:11:37

"I got nowhere to go ever since I came back," Chris Cornell growls over a warped-alloy guitar charge on "Been Away Too Long," the lead single from the first Soundgarden album since 1996.

Gym Class Heroes: From indie rockers to mainstreamupdated Tue Nov 13 2012 09:35:16

When a band spends as much time as the Gym Class Heroes has gaining momentum on the indie scene only to suddenly take off, there is always concern of selling out.

Soundgarden returns to indie days with new albumupdated Tue Nov 06 2012 08:02:40

"I only ever really wanted a break/I've been away for too long," Chris Cornell sings on the new Soundgarden album, "King Animal," out November 13. It's the band's first all-new album since 1996's "Down On the Upside" and its breakup in 1997, so the lyric feels more like a status report.

Thom Yorke's Atoms for Peace steps 'into the unknown'updated Mon Nov 05 2012 18:45:20

Put Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich, drummer Joey Waronker, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea and percussionist Mauro Refosco into a studio for three days, and you know the sound coming out of that session is going to be otherworldly.

On the red carpet at the 2012 CMA Awardsupdated Fri Nov 02 2012 11:56:49

Axl Rose on Guns 'N Roses, then and nowupdated Wed Oct 31 2012 18:43:57

As the current Guns N' Roses lineup prepares to launch a set of 12 shows at the The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas tonight, it seems frontman Axl Rose is feeling reflective.

One Direction release 'Little Things', still 'love' you even though you're fat updated Tue Oct 30 2012 14:52:45

One Direction dropped their new Ed Sheeran-penned single, "Little Things" ? a followup to their hit "Live While We're Young" and the second track released from the upcoming Take Me Home ? Monday, and as expected, there's nothing "little" about its online reaction.

Review: Neil Young and Crazy Horse's Psychedelic Pillupdated Tue Oct 30 2012 10:09:03

For Neil Young, the Sixties never ended. The music, memories and changes haunt his best songs and records like bittersweet perfume: vital, endlessly renewing inspirations that are also constant, enraging reminders of promises broken and ideals betrayed. In "Twisted Road," one of eight new songs sprawled across this turbulent two-CD set, Young recalls, in a brilliantly mixed metaphor, the first time he heard Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone": "Poetry rolling off his tongue/Like Hank Williams chewing bubble gum." And Young tells you what he did with the impact. "I felt that magic and took it home/Gave it a twist and made it mine," he sings over Crazy Horse's rough-country swagger, as if the marvel of that time and his dreams are still close enough to touch.

The Rolling Stones play impromptu gigupdated Fri Oct 26 2012 15:39:57

The Rolling Stones performed an impromptu, warm-up gig at a small Paris club on Thursday night.

Katy Perry's craziest clothesupdated Thu Oct 25 2012 11:41:37

Inside the Rolling Stones' reunionupdated Wed Oct 24 2012 16:26:44

After half a century of hits, addictions, mayhem and enough bad blood to flood the Thames, the Rolling Stones have gotten it together just in time to celebrate their latest anniversary onstage.

Review: Taylor Swift's 'Red'updated Tue Oct 23 2012 09:52:44

The writer James Dickey once described a poet as ''someone who stands outside in the rain, hoping to be struck by lightning.'' He could've been talking about Taylor Swift.

Review: Gary Clark Jr.'s 'Blak and Blu'updated Tue Oct 23 2012 09:41:37

How can a serious bluesman thrive in the age of Auto-Tune?

A Chili Pepper turns 50updated Wed Oct 17 2012 09:41:44

October 16 marked Flea's 50th birthday, and the iconic bass player of the Red Hot Chili Peppers held an event celebrating both his life and his life's focus on giving back.

Review: Jason Aldean's 'Night Train'updated Tue Oct 16 2012 09:02:46

Fifteen songs on one record? It's a bold move ? more potential hits, but more potential misses, too.

On the scene at Barbra Streisand's Brooklyn concertupdated Fri Oct 12 2012 10:11:43

"Hello, Brooklyn!" Barbra Streisand called out to her hometown's swanky new Barclay's Center early on in her three-plus hour concert.

Rolling Stones blend past, present on 'Doom and Gloom'updated Thu Oct 11 2012 11:02:08

The Rolling Stones blend past and present on "Doom and Gloom," their first new song together in seven years.

Led Zeppelin not reuniting anytime soon, but fans can catch band at the movies updated Wed Oct 10 2012 13:38:17

This week's New York premiere of Led Zeppelin's forthcoming concert film, "Celebration Day," may have brought out both fans and rock stars, including Mick Jones, Stevie Nicks and Paul Stanley of Kiss, but beyond the 2007 reunion depicted on-screen, don't expect to see the legendary band in concert anytime soon.

Finally finding success, singer Bettye LaVette bares all in memoirupdated Wed Oct 10 2012 11:19:52

If you don't know singer Bettye LaVette, her alarmingly frank new memoir will catch you up on a life filled with more drama than a daytime soap.

Review: Ellie Goulding's 'Halcyon'updated Tue Oct 09 2012 13:58:01

Ellie Goulding emerged in 2010 with a one-two punch: first, her (still-rising) helium-voiced hit "Lights," then, an elegant read of Elton John's "Your Song" that led to a gig at Prince William's wedding. As Cinderella stories go, it's a good one. But as a 25-year-old adept who dresses rave-y hooks in folk-rock tunefulness and art-pop filigree, Goulding earned her glass slippers.

Jimmy Page on another Led Zeppelin reunion: 'I don't see it'updated Mon Oct 08 2012 10:50:24

At one point in "Celebration Day," the new film of Led Zeppelin's 2007 reunion concert in London, the camera stays long and tight on Jimmy Page's hands as they execute the introduction to "Stairway to Heaven" on the six-string neck of his double-neck Gibson guitar. It is one of rock's most iconic riffs, played in full and close-up by the composer, at one of his band's greatest and most important shows.

Jay-Z brings exclusive content to YouTube launch: Himselfupdated Fri Oct 05 2012 11:39:21

Jay-Z will launch his new YouTube channel Saturday night with a live stream of the last concert of his eight-show run at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, USA Today reports.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced updated Thu Oct 04 2012 04:00:16

The nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2013 have been announced, and for the first time ever fans will get a say in who will be inducted.

Jakob Dylan: The perks of being a Wallflowerupdated Wed Oct 03 2012 12:01:45

"Well, if it's a comeback you want, then get your hands raised," Jakob Dylan declares on the Wallflowers' first album in seven years, "Glad All Over." So should we raise our hands and call the band's return a comeback? Despite the lyric, Dylan says no.

Axl Rose will have his first live interview in two decades on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'updated Tue Oct 02 2012 08:21:55

Back in the summer of 1999, alternative rock bible Spin published a cover story called "What the World Needs Now Is Axl Rose" ? even though he hadn't produced but a single song in over five years (the awful "Oh My God," which appeared on the soundtrack to the Schwarzenegger vs. Satan movie End of Days).

Jack White abruptly ends Radio City Show after 55 minutesupdated Mon Oct 01 2012 16:25:29

Jack White left his Radio City Music Hall audience confused and angry on Saturday night when he abruptly left the stage and ended the show after only playing for about 55 minutes.

Heart receives a star on Hollywood Walk of Fameupdated Thu Sep 27 2012 10:15:06

Legendary rock band Heart received the 2,481st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday.

Review: No Doubt's 'Push and Shove'updated Tue Sep 25 2012 09:57:44

No Doubt aren't just 11 years older than they were when they released their last LP. They're determined to be wiser.

Carly Rae Jepsen wants to give you a 'Kiss'updated Tue Sep 25 2012 07:45:00

It was the song of the summer.

Dave Matthews makes (and talks) history updated Thu Sep 20 2012 11:24:50

Dave Matthews supported Barack Obama in the presidential race of 2008, and he's supporting him again in 2012 -- but not without reservations.

Aaron Neville mines past for new albumupdated Tue Sep 18 2012 12:08:37

When it comes to versatility, New Orleans musician Aaron Neville knows the ropes.

Russian prime minister says Pussy Riot members should be freedupdated Thu Sep 13 2012 11:46:48

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev showed sympathy for the imprisoned members of Pussy Riot at a regional meeting for the ruling United Russia party today, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Move over 'Song of Summer'?the 'Song of Fall' is hereupdated Tue Sep 11 2012 17:00:21

Not that it's any big surprise but, as of Sept. 6, it's official: Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" is the song of the summer of 2012. Billboard tracked overall performances on the Hot 100 since June 9, and the infectious pop song landed at No. 1, ahead of Maroon 5?s "Payphone" and Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know." And the summer-song charting doesn't stop there. The definitive chart source also provides a top-1o summer songs list that goes back to 1985 and a top 30 songs about the season.

Mariah Carey on her most revealing songupdated Mon Sep 10 2012 17:51:10

Mariah Carey's 1997 album "Butterfly" holds a number of hits, including the smash singles "Honey" and "My All."

Snoop Lion endorses Obamaupdated Mon Sep 10 2012 16:46:57

During a press conference at the Toronto International Film Festival for his documentary "Reincarnated," Snoop Lion (as hip hop star Snoop Dogg now calls himself, since embracing Rastafari and reggae music) told reporters he fully backs President Barack Obama in his bid for re-election.

Photos: Memorable VMA momentsupdated Thu Sep 06 2012 10:07:41

Jay-Z joins Pearl Jam during 'Made in America'updated Mon Sep 03 2012 16:52:56

On the second and final day of Jay-Z's Budweiser "Made in America Festival" in Philadelphia, conversation remained centered on its host. After bringing out Kanye West and most of his G.O.O.D. Music crew on the first night during his headlining set, the Brooklyn emcee returned on Sunday, joining Pearl Jam for an airtight, riffing take on his Black Album cut "99 Problems," a version of the song only comparable to a 2004 collaboration with Phish.

Taylor Swift on her bold new directionupdated Wed Aug 29 2012 09:31:10

"I went through a few roller coasters," says Taylor Swift, reflecting on her relationships over the past two years. She channeled the turmoil into her fourth studio LP, "Red," out October 22. "Trying to chronicle each step of the way was challenging, because you go to some really dark places with the lyrics. Then in the next track, you're talking about how amazing it is to meet somebody new."

JJAMZ: Best friends start a bandupdated Tue Aug 28 2012 12:36:37

First, you have to get past the name. JJAMZ -- pronounced with a stutter on the "J" -- sounds more like a Nickelodeon TV show than a hipster supergroup. Yet its musical pedigree is impressive, boasting members of Maroon 5, Phantom Planet, Rilo Kiley, Bright Eyes and The Like.

Review: Art Garfunkel's 'The Singer'updated Tue Aug 28 2012 09:36:25

A rare combination of angelic delicacy and extraordinary power, Art Garfunkel's voice has lent reverie and wonder to songs for nearly 50 years.

It all adds up for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zerosupdated Tue Aug 21 2012 12:18:54

"Hippie," says Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros frontman Alex Ebert. "It's largely a pejorative sort of term."

Ed Sheeran to close the Olympics, hopes to conquer statesupdated Wed Aug 08 2012 12:12:13

Ed Sheeran is ready to become more than the latest musician in a modern British invasion.

Justin Timberlake rep: No new albumupdated Tue Aug 07 2012 17:06:39

Justin Timberlake hasn't released an album since 2006?s "FutureSex/LoveSounds," mostly because he has been distracted by the business of being Justin Timberlake.

M83, a soundtrack of dreams updated Tue Aug 07 2012 13:41:06

If you've seen a Victoria's Secret or Red Bull commercial recently, or watched the movie "Chronicle," chances are, you've heard M83.

Posthumous duets we loveupdated Tue Aug 07 2012 07:46:41

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Avicii battle severe thunderstorms at Lollapaloozaupdated Mon Aug 06 2012 08:15:00

It was a scene straight out of "The Day After Tomorrow": a sea of confused, disgruntled people flooding the streets of Chicago, left to wonder about their fate. The cause of this mayhem: severe thunderstorms, which temporarily forced the evacuation of the second day of Lollapalooza on Saturday. All was not lost, however: after a nearly three-hour delay, festival officials reopened the gates and Lolla was officially back on.

Lollapalooza founder takes it up a notchupdated Fri Aug 03 2012 16:56:05

With the arrival of Lollapalooza 2012, 100,000 attendees are expected to descend on Chicago's Grant Park every day this weekend.

Review: 'Total Recall' is instantly forgettableupdated Fri Aug 03 2012 07:58:29

Philip K. Dick's stories of warped realities, paranoid delusions and authoritarian nightmares have made him arguably the most influential science fiction writer in Hollywood (not that the movie industry has a monopoly on these things you understand). Yet the film versions of his stories -- "Blade Runner," "The Adjustment Bureau," "Paycheck" -- give a highly sanitized, streamlined impression of his work.

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