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Major Harris of the Delfonics Dies at 65
The New York Times - 12 Nov 2012 07:37
Mr. Harris joined the Delfonics soul group in the early 1970s and later recorded the R&B hit single “Love Won’t Let Me Wait.â€
Billy Bragg talks Jake Bugg, Frank Turner, Joe Strummer during John Peel Lecture
NME - 12 Nov 2012 23:41
His speech tackled the decline of state educated musicians in the UK charts
Ex-Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan: 'I could have made a fortune from 'Simpsons' beer'
NME - 12 Nov 2012 19:41
Rocker could have licensed his name for 'Duff Beer' tie-in – but decided against it…
ArtsBeat: Pop-Up Stores to Offer Beatles' Vinyl Reissues
The New York Times - 12 Nov 2012 21:35Justin Bieber on Selena Gomez Split: 'I Don't Even Know What's Going on in My Life' (Audio)
Hollywood Reporter - 12 Nov 2012 06:17
The singer appeared to be caught off-guard when asked about the couple's reported breakup, stumbling over his words. read more
R.I.P. Ethyl Meatplow's John Napier
Pitch Fork - 12 Nov 2012 03:02
John Napier of the early 1990s alternative band Ethyl Meatplow has died, according to his former bandmate Carla Bozulich. "It was drugs that got John," Bozulich wrote. In addition to a handful of singles, Ethyl Mea...
Of Montreal Launch Kickstarter for Documentary Film
Pitch Fork - 12 Nov 2012 23:35
Used of Montreal VIP Passes; $150 donation of Montreal have today launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund an autobiographical feature-length documentary, Song Dynasties, which they've been at work on for years. T...
MC Hammer Named Tourism Spokesman for City of Oakland (Video)
Hollywood Reporter - 12 Nov 2012 23:29
"Everything that you could ever say negative about Oakland, I could say 10 positives," declares the rapper in a video promoting the city's new slogan, "Oakland: To Know it is To Love It." read more
Congratulations To MGK, Winner Of The 'US Artist About To Go Global' EMA! (VIDEO)
MTV - 12 Nov 2012 23:29
Congrats to MGK for winning MTV2's exclusive EMA! You've earned it! MGK is a HARDWORKING rapper. When you're kicking it with dudes like Diddy and Waka Flocka Flame on the regs and are up against 2 Chainz, A$AP Rocky, Mac...
Jack's Mannequin Says Farewell With Emotional Sendoff Show
Hollywood Reporter - 12 Nov 2012 23:11
Andrew McMahon performed at the El Rey Theatre on Sunday for the first of a two-night benefit series, doubling as the group’s final performances under the Jack’s moniker. read more
Watch Taylor Swift Perform All Of Our Favorite Taylor Swift Songs On ‘VH1 Storytellers’ (VIDEOS)
MTV - 12 Nov 2012 23:07
Don't miss Taylor Swift performing her (and our) favorite songs on VH1's "Storytellers." In between winning a whopping three MTV Europe Music Awards, nailing her EMA performance of "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Togethe...
Alt-J unveil brand new song 'Buffalo'
NME - 12 Nov 2012 22:56
The Mercury Music Prize winners have contributed a new track to the 'Silver Linings Playbook' soundtrack
ArtsBeat: Tendinitis Sidelines a Royal Opera Conductor
The New York Times - 12 Nov 2012 22:44
The Royal Opera's music director, Antonio Pappano, is withdrawing from a production next month because of tendinitis in his right elbow.
'American Idol' Alum Katharine McPhee Pledges $50K for Hurricane Sandy Victims
Hollywood Reporter - 12 Nov 2012 22:16
The season five runner-up and star of NBC's "Smash" will match charitable contributions to the Salvation Army dollar-for-dollar. read more
The Rolling Stones announce New York tour date
NME - 12 Nov 2012 22:15
The rockers will play Brooklyn's Barclays Center on December 8
Photos: Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival
Pitch Fork - 12 Nov 2012 22:15
Above: Mykki Blanco by Will Deitz This weekend's Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival went down in assorted venues across Williamsburg, with sets from Nicolas Jaar, Gold Panda, Baths, Kingdom, Nguzunguzu, FaltyDL, Mykki Bl...
Richard Robbins, Oscar-Nominated Composer of Merchant Ivory Films, Dies at 71
Hollywood Reporter - 12 Nov 2012 22:05
He wrote the scores for more than two dozen films directed by James Ivory and/or produced by Ismail Merchant, earning back-to-back Academy Award noms for "Howards End" and "The Remains of the Day." read more
Beady Eye recording new album – with surprising producer
NME - 12 Nov 2012 22:01
Liam Gallagher and co are working on the follow-up to 'Different Gear, Still Speeding'
Egyptian Hip Hop announce March 2013 UK tour – ticket details
NME - 12 Nov 2012 21:55
The Manchester band will play six dates, including London's XOYO
E!'s 'Married to Jonas' Renewed for Season 2
Hollywood Reporter - 12 Nov 2012 21:54
The series centered on Kevin and Danielle Jonas will return to E! next spring. read more
New Video: Ludacris Featuring David Guetta + Usher, 'Rest Of My Life'
MTV - 12 Nov 2012 21:45
Ludacris, Usher, and David Guetta go all out in their "Rest Of My Life" video. It's time to start living your best life, guys! Or at least that's what Ludacris, David Guetta, and Usher want us to do. How can we ...
Chris Brown: DonÂ’t hate on my costume
Music News - 12 Nov 2012 21:45
Chris Brown has told people who have criticised the Osama bin Laden costume that he chose to wear for Halloween this year to go screw themselves.