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Jennifer Hudson Takes Home A Different Kind Of GRAMMY

Jennifer Hudson is paving the way for a new kind of triple-threat. The singer will be recognized for her artistic achievements as a recording artist and actor as well as her work as a philanthropist […]

2013/03/19

Study Finds: Music Can Get You High

But you have to play it, not just listen to it, for the benefits.

2012/11/27

‘True Blood’ Music Supervisor Talks Season Five

Last night, HBO’s True Blood launched its fifth season with an episode called “Turn! Turn! Turn!” The season premiere featured a couple of classic songs and one new take on a timeless hit. “Turn! Turn! Turn!” played as the credits rolled, but it wasn’t the iconic version by The Byrds. Instead, it was a new version recorded by Kentucky rock band My Morning Jacket.

2012/06/12

Dave Matthews Band’s Stefan Lessard: New Album Out in September

Fans of the Dave Matthews Band now have a month to look forward to as they patiently wait for the band’s new studio album. In an exclusive interview with Mix 104.1′s own Cali, DMB bassist Stefan Lessard revealed that the as-yet untitled LP arrives in September.

2012/06/06

Beyonce’s “Crazy In Love” Named Top Song Of 100 On VH1′s Best Song Of The ’00s List, Who Else Is On It?

Although the Naughts a/k/a the ’00′s have been over for a long time, the purveyors of all things pop music, VH1, decided to release a list of their 100 Greatest Songs Of The ’00s. Some […]

2011/10/03

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Premiere – Today’s Track “Police Station”

[Gallery] Almost 30 Years Of Red Hot…view gallery For the last three days, we’ve had the change to bring you three amazing new joints from [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Red Hot Chili Peppers[/lastfm]‘ forthcoming album, I’m With You: […]

2011/08/25

MTV To Honor Britney Spears At The VMAs With Lifetime Achievement Award

Oops, she did it again! In case you needed another reason to tune into the MTV Video Music Awards this year, the Queen of Pop herself – [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Britney Spears[/lastfm]- will be receiving her lifetime […]

2011/08/22

The Unfortunate Truth Behind Kings of Leon Tour Cancellation

Rumors are circulating that [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Kings of Leon[/lastfm] bandmates are urging singer Caleb Followill to enter rehab which uncovers the real reason behind the tour cancellation, not “exhaustion.”

2011/08/04

U2 And K’naan Peform ‘Stand By Me’ To Aid Famine In Somalia

[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]U2[/lastfm] performed “Stand By Me” with Somalian born rapper [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]K’naan[/lastfm] at TCF Bank Stadium in Minnesota on Saturday. The performance was intended to bring attention to the current famine in Somalia. The Twin […]

2011/07/26

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2011 - Day 2

Video: Mumford & Sons Play New Song “Home” in Atlanta

It’s not official yet, but fans of [lastfm link_type=""]Mumford & Sons[/lastfm] are starting to coin their latest hit song as “Home.” Will it stick? Check out this video from an Atlanta concert of the band’s […]

2011/07/08

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6 Things You Didn’t Know About The 4th Of July

The long holiday weekend is finally here and we’re ready to celebrate on the 4th of July! Want to seem smart at the family barbeque this weekend? Pull out these fun facts and figures about […]

2011/07/01

Street Date: David Cook’s “This Loud Morning” Offers A Brand New Musical Day

More than two years after his debut CD, American Idol season seven winner [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]David Cook[/lastfm] has released a new project that has reportedly been, according to Cook, “…the culmination of one of the loftiest […]

2011/06/28

Top 10 Eurovision Song Contest 2011 Performances

Before there was American Idol or The Voice, there was the Eurovision Song Contest. Eurovision–one of the longest-running, most-watched entertainment-centric television programs in history–is a yearly competition between European countries that has been running since […]

2011/05/16

Street Date: Christina Perri Mends Her Broken Heart In “lovestrong”

Philadelphia singer-songwriter [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Christina Perri[/lastfm] is a firm believer in the power of love, despite a failed marriage at the age of 24. After a life-changing performance of the break-up anthem “Jar of Hearts” on […]

2011/05/11

Miley Cyrus New Single “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn” Cover (Video)

[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Miley Cyrus [/lastfm]has a new album “Can’t Be Tamed” is out Monday and it’s confirmed that she’s putting a cover of Poison’s “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn” on the album. She performed it live […]

2011/03/20

St. Patrick’s Day: 10 Music Stars With Irish Roots

Thirsty? Got your headphones on? Looking for something good to listen to on St. Patrick’s Day? We got you covered. From the stereotypical adult-contemporary artists [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The Cranberries[/lastfm] and [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The Pogues[/lastfm] to the more […]

2011/03/17

Video: Justin Bieber Causes Riot!

No matter where this kid goes, he always seems to cause some kind of noise!! Recently [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Justin Bieber [/lastfm]caused a riot in Liverpool! This video is crazy. Watch it now.

2011/03/10

More Acts Sign On For 80s Music Festival

Stefen Chow/Getty Images [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Rick Astley[/lastfm]‘s recent career resurgence isn’t done yet! He’s one of the headliners at an upcoming festival featuring nothing but 1980s artists. The tour for now is only scheduled for a […]

2011/01/18

Courtney Love Twitter Lawsuit

A fashion designer has filed a defamation lawsuit against [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Kurt Cobain[/lastfm]‘s widow [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Courtney Love[/lastfm]. Love has been known to post crazy ranting that occasionally is barely legible on her twitter account. She’s even […]

2011/01/06

Katharine McPhee Shares Warm Holiday Musical Sentiments

Former American Idol contestant [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Katharine McPhee[/lastfm] has admitted to being one who was in “artistic hiding” and not able to secure a musical destination. “It took me a long time to figure out where […]

2010/12/20

Justin Bieber’s Madison Square Garden Show With Superstar Surprises

Footage for [lastfm]Justin Bieber[/lastfm]‘s upcoming 3-D movie was shot at his Madison Square Garden concert last night. Bieber took the stage after opening sets from [lastfm]Jessica Jarrell[/lastfm] and [lastfm]Sean Kingston[/lastfm] who brought out [lastfm]Iyaz[/lastfm]. This […]

2010/09/02

VEVO Music Video Of The Day

[lastfm]Coldplay [/lastfm] “The Scientist” One of the coolest videos in recent years was courtesy of the boys from Coldplay. Lead singer Chris Martin had to figure out how to sing his own song backwards!

2010/08/30

5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Bon Jovi

1. Jon Bon Jovi is un-credited as an actor in the movie Young Guns II “Blaze of Glory”, but is listed as one of the movie’s composers. Bonus: The director, Emilio Estevez wanted Jon to […]

2010/03/20

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