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Lionel Richie: Keep your clothes on until you have a hitupdated Wed Sep 18 2013 10:43:09

Lionel Richie is back and ready to hit the stage.

Ariana Grande finds own 'Way' to No. 1updated Thu Sep 12 2013 15:19:46

Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande has proven she knows "The Way" to No. 1.

Eddie Murphy on his return to music and the stageupdated Tue Sep 10 2013 17:15:16

"All I've been doing is making music," says Eddie Murphy. "I haven't been working on films, haven't been developing movies, or any of that s***."

CMA Awards: Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves top nomineesupdated Tue Sep 10 2013 13:19:29

Kacey Musgraves may be a first-time CMA Awards nominee, but she has more than enough nods to make up for any lost time.

The Clash: 'The only band that matters' remembersupdated Tue Sep 10 2013 08:22:58

The Clash was falling apart.

Kathleen Hanna is a little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' rollupdated Fri Sep 06 2013 15:15:54

Kathleen Hanna isn't Wonder Woman.

Fall Preview 2013: Music updated Tue Sep 03 2013 13:58:33

The ultimate One Direction fan quizupdated Thu Aug 29 2013 11:39:04

Shania Twain spills new album detailsupdated Thu Aug 29 2013 09:25:22

After launching her Caesars Palace residency last December with a series of sold-out dates, Shania Twain, country music's biggest-selling female artist of all time, is returning to Vegas for another series of dates that kick off October 15th and run through mid-December.

Celebrating the Beach Boys' 50th yearupdated Tue Aug 27 2013 08:43:04

In the beginning was the sun.

Eminem sneakily announces new single, albumupdated Mon Aug 26 2013 17:39:25

With most of the music world's eyeballs fixed on one point ? the MTV VMAs ? Eminem took advantage of the moment to announce the name and release date of his upcoming eighth album.

Miley Cyrus twerks, stuns VMAs crowdupdated Mon Aug 26 2013 01:01:35

Lady Gaga has taken the MTV Video Music Awards stage covered in (fake) blood; wearing a dress made of meat and as her male alter-ego, Jo Calderone.

Jazz star, NPR host Marian McPartland dies at 95updated Wed Aug 21 2013 15:41:22

Marian McPartland, the famed jazz pianist and longtime host of NPR's "Piano Jazz" program, died Tuesday, her label confirmed.

*NSync and other boy bands to loveupdated Tue Aug 20 2013 14:37:07

Music industry mourns the loss of George Dukeupdated Wed Aug 07 2013 12:29:59

Jazz great George Duke, a visionary keyboardist, producer, composer and arranger, has died in Los Angeles. He was 67.

Miley Cyrus names her new album 'BANGERZ'updated Wed Aug 07 2013 09:23:20

To promote her upcoming album, Katy Perry has been posting clever videos promising a new, streamlined persona.

Jay-Z wins at everything: His new album tops album chartsupdated Wed Jul 17 2013 17:24:12

Jay-Z's got a lot of reasons to smile this week.

Justin Timberlake responds to 'Take Back the Night' controversyupdated Tue Jul 16 2013 19:41:06

Justin Timberlake was too busy bringing sexy back to go to college ? which, on the whole, seems to have worked out just fine for him.

Radiohead's Thom Yorke pulls music from Spotify over compensationupdated Mon Jul 15 2013 16:43:17

Another day, another English musician getting upset over his compensation from a streaming service.

Summer concert tickets scarce and expensiveupdated Thu Jul 11 2013 08:18:25

If someone in your house is mad for One Direction, get ready to lay out some serious cash.

Jim Foglesong, famed country music exec, dead at 90updated Tue Jul 09 2013 17:51:19

Jim Foglesong, a famed Nashville music executive and producer who played a key role in launching the careers of such notables as Garth Brooks, George Strait and Suzy Bogguss, has died. He was 90.

Summer hits from the past 30 yearsupdated Thu Jun 27 2013 14:02:14

Tupac Shakur songs set for Broadway musicalupdated Tue Jun 25 2013 12:02:09

Tupac Shakur's slew of posthumous works just got a little odder. The late rapper's songs are set to be featured in an upcoming musical, "Holler if Ya Hear Me," which will hopefully hit Broadway in the 2013-14 theater season.

The Doors plan tribute concert for Ray Manzarekupdated Mon Jun 24 2013 14:40:06

The two surviving members of The Doors have put aside old tensions and are planning to reunite for a tribute concert in honor of the band's late keyboardist, Ray Manzarek.

The Kanye God complexupdated Thu Jun 20 2013 16:09:40

Kanye West wants his listeners to know that he is "a close high" to God.

Fan apologizes to J. Cole for threatupdated Wed Jun 19 2013 16:15:15

Think of all of the ridiculous things you've seen on Twitter. Have a good mental image? Hold on to it, because a recent tweet from a presumed fan of rapper J. Cole might top your list.

The Lonely Island is proud of its 'Wack Album'updated Wed Jun 12 2013 12:16:01

The Lonely Island isn't quite so lonely these days.

Kanye West's 'Yeezus' listening party in New York City: On the sceneupdated Tue Jun 11 2013 16:48:26

How loud was Yeezy's Yeezus listening last night, blasted from the loading dock of westside Manhattan's Milk Studios?

CMT Awards 2013: See the winners here!updated Thu Jun 06 2013 09:58:45

Did Blake and Miranda pull off another country awards show sweep? Did Florida Georgia Line "Cruise" to a few wins for their current No. 5 single? And did Carrie Underwood swipe a Video of the Year win for her epic "Blown Away" clip? Check out all the country stars who took home trophies at tonight's CMT Music Awards (winners are in bold).

Sharon Jones postpones Dap-Kings tour for cancer surgeryupdated Tue Jun 04 2013 10:22:30

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings are putting plans to tour and release a new album on hold this year in light of Jones' cancer diagnosis.

The hot albums and festivals this summerupdated Tue May 28 2013 10:23:18

Summer is the best time for outdoor musical festivals and blasting music with all the windows open. We've done the legwork for you, and compiled what should be some of the best albums of the season, and the most tent-worthy festivals, organized by region.

Review: Daft Punk's Random Access Memoriesupdated Tue May 21 2013 16:59:07

Let's play one final bass-drop requiem in memory of EDM.

The Doors' Ray Manzarek dies at 74updated Mon May 20 2013 18:11:15

The Doors' founding keyboardist, Ray Manzarek, died in Germany Monday after a long fight with cancer, his publicist said in a statement. He was 74.

Slayer, and 8 more '80s heavy metal favesupdated Fri May 03 2013 15:44:02

Stars, fans say goodbye to George Jones at Grand Ole Opryupdated Thu May 02 2013 15:30:34

Country music stars and fans alike honored George Jones on Thursday at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. It was a fitting site for the late country music legend, who had been a member of the show since 1956.

In honor of Kris Kross, remembering '90s rapupdated Thu May 02 2013 12:17:12

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.

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