Lady Gaga dropped the high-concept themes that characterized previous videos and returned to her roots–the dance floor–for her new “Perfect Illusions” video. The dance tune has a hard-rock edge, and she tears it up stomping like a true punk rocker. ...
Paul McCartney still knows how to put on a show at 74-years-old. The ex-Beatle played for almost three hours to a packed Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, running the gamut of his musical repertoire from Beatles classics to Wings hits and some interesting new material. McCartney also played up his New Jersey roots, namely his wife Nancy Shevell, who was born and raised in the Garden state....
Musicians as diverse as Michael Bolton, Cyndi Lauper, Usher, Josh Groban, John Mellencamp and Cheryl Crow got together last night on John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight” to sing a hilarious medley aimed at errant politicians like Donald Trump who steal songs. Trump caused an uproar when his campaign used well-known rock songs without permission at the Republican National Convention....
Gwen Stefani is still no hollaback girl after all these years, but she can still belt out a tune. She sang her classic song and some new tunes from her latest album on the “Today” show summer stage this morning (July 15) and talked about how much she thrives on touring. Stefani, who is now 46, is undergoing a career resurgence....
Robert Miller is living a dream he’s had since he joined his first band. The Manhattan native played piano and trumpet, but his first love was bass. He studied under Jimmy Garrison, who played for John Coltrane. In 2007, he created Project Grand Slam, and his dream was realized. The nine-member band combines rock, jazz and fusion in a unique sound that has won praise from music critics....
Elvis Costello’s career, like his music, has been multi-layered and ever changing, delighting and sometimes baffling fans and critics alike. But he finally puts it all in perspective in a just-released DVD from his recent solo “Detour” tour. It’s stripped down and simply terrific. The DVD, “Elvis Costello Detour: Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Featuring Larkin Poe,” is best described as a musical documentary....
Prince, the iconic ’80s and ’90s superstar who sunned publicity for most of his life, received a dose of immortality in New York City with the addition of a plaque in his honor on the famed Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame. Were he alive, he likely would have shunned the honor. The singer, real name Prince Rogers Nelson, died from a prescription drug overdose at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minn. in April. He was 57....
Gwen Stefani, the ultimate California gurl, was almost obscene in a pair of ultra-low-riding pants that plunged within millimeters of her pubic area as she performed last night at Samsung’s 837 Summer Concert Series in New York City’s trendy Meatpacking District. Gwen was definitely packing it. ...
Joan Rivers’ lavish jewelry, fine French furniture, Bob Mackie gowns, paintings and other object reflecting her eclectic lifestyle hit the auction block....
Ariana Grande is all about getting up close and personal in a new video for her song “Into You.” She released the video today (May 24) for the latest single from her new album Dangerous Woman. It barely rises above cliche, but she’s still hot to look at performing. Grande’s third studio album dropped on May 20 and she’s been busy promoting it. ...
Nick Jonas takes his heartbreak out on the housewares in the new video for his song “Chainsaw.” From smashing china to hacking up the sofa, it’s his way of expressing the loss. “I’ll burn everything that binds us,” he croons. ...
