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John Mayer Cries Blues Over Taylor Swift's Dear John (listen)

Keith GirardJune 6, 2012

John Mayer has feelings, too, even if he did act like a lout. The singer/songwriter says he felt like he was kicked while he was down by Taylor Swift’s song “Dear John!” He called the tune humiliating....

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Ray Bradbury, Who Saw Worlds No Other Saw, Dies at 91

Keith GirardJune 6, 2012

Ray Bradbury, who inspired the imaginations of countless readers with his tales of starships and life on distant planets, as well as provoking political commentary in his books, has died at 91. No immediate details concerning his death were available....

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Lindsay Lohan Inspires New Richard Phillips Art Film (watch!)

Keith GirardJune 5, 2012

Artist Richard Phillips, has returned to his muse, yes, Lindsay Lohan, for a second 90-second “motion portrait” of the actress that plays off of sun, sand and water. It’s a follow-up to a similar project last year with similar themes....

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Chris Martin, Rihanna Kung Fu Fight in Coldplay Video (watch!)

Keith GirardJune 4, 2012

Chris Martin plays a stealthy ninja and Rihanna adds an unusual interpretation to an exotic Geisha in Coldplay’s new video for “Princess of China.” The elaborately staged production is full kicks and tricks, but it’s ultimately about lost love....

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Tom Silverman: The New Paradigm in Music Starts at NMS

WinchesterJune 1, 2012

Tom Silverman has spent more than 30 years in the recorded music business, as the founder and chairman of Tommy Boy Records, one of the leading dance record labels. Silverman saw a gaping hole in the music industry so in 1981, he and partners, Joel Webber and Marc Josephson created the original New Music Seminar....

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Rihanna Drops Bra to Half-Mast for the Troops (photos!)

Keith GirardMay 30, 2012

Rihanna seems to have developed a taste for all things British. She’s smacking her lips over UK songstress Cheryl Cole in the British edition of Esquire magazine. She salutes the troops in a hot photo shoot, wearing camouflage and not much else....

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Katy Perry, Hot Sister Frolic in New 'Part of Me' Trailer (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 28, 2012

Katy Perry gives fans a glimpse of what it’s like during downtime on tour. She released a new clip from her concert film showing her hanging out with her sister Angela Hudson....

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Usher Allegedly Bedded One of Ex-Wife's Bridesmaids (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 23, 2012

Usher really knows how to sing the blues. In his child custody trial, grinding away in Atlanta, he hit a few low notes after a lawyer for his ex-wife accused him of sleeping with one of the bridesmaids from their wedding....

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Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks Duet on Houston's Last Song (listen!)

Keith GirardMay 21, 2012

Whitney Houston’s life was on the upswing as evidenced by “Celebrate,” the last song she ever recorded. She sang the duet for her movie “Sparkle” with Jordin Sparks, who led a tribute to Houston at the Billboard Music Awards....

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Katy Perry Tackles Divorce in New Song 'Wide Awake' (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 21, 2012

Katy Perry had a couple of messages for ex-husband Russell Brand at last night’s Billboard Music Awards. First she isn’t dating anyone. She took her grandmother. Second, she sang a big F-U song about their divorce....

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Rihanna Joins Kayne West, Jay-Z on London Stage (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 21, 2012

While ex-beater Chris Brown wowed crowds at the Billboard Awards, Rihanna was half a world away, rocking out with Kanye West and Jay-Z on stage in London. The 24-year-old singer was in rare company at the sold out show....

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Appreciation: Robin Gibb, The Bee Gees Defined a Music Era

WinchesterMay 20, 2012

Bee Gee Robin Gibb, in failing health for the last year died today, after battling valiantly to beat a variety of ailments, including cancer, Along with him, the iconic pop group The Bee Gees is passing into history. As a group, the brothers Gibb, Robin, twin Maurice and older brother Barry, defied almost insurmountable odds to become an iconic entity like no other. ...

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Lana Del Ray Debuts National Anthem; Not That One! (listen)

Keith GirardMay 18, 2012

Lana Del Rey doesn’t quite rap on her new song “National Anthem.” Let’s just say she speak-sings the new single, which will be released officially in July, just in time for the Fourth of July....

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Nicki Minaj Woos Two Lovers in 'Right By My Side' Video (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 17, 2012

Nicki Minaj gets friendly with rappers Nas and Chris Brown in the new video for her song the “Right By My Side.” But Nas seems to nab the leading lady. Chris Brown sings the male part of the song, while Minaj woos the brooding Nas. The rapper doesn’t sing but they exchange glances, he gives Nicki a car and takes her shopping. In exchange, Barbie gives him a dainty kiss....

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Rihanna Sultry Like an Egyptian at Robin Hood Gala (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 15, 2012

Rihanna walked like an Egyptian, but sang like a sultry princess at the Robin Hood Foundation Benefit Gala last night at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City....

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