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Jimi Hendrix Rocks Again With New Album, People, Hell & Angels

Jimi Hendrix lives, or at least his music does. The guitar god, who died at 27 in 1970 will posthumously release a new album, People, Hell and Angels, this week, made up from songs he recorded more than 40 years ago with Stephen Stills, Traffic’s Dave Mason, Chris Wood and Steve Winwood, drummer Buddy Miles, saxophonist Lonnie Youngblood and bassist Billy Cox....
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Taylor Swift Hot Sexy Side Pops Out at Brit Awards (photos, video!)

Taylor Swift looked dainty in white as she launched into one of her signature breakup songs, “I Knew You Were A Trouble,” at the Brit Awards in London. But her hot sexy side popped out literally mid-song to finish with a raunchy flourish. Taylor was up for International Female Solo Artist, but was aced out by newcomer Lana Del Rey....
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Rihanna Strips, Bares Emotions in Bath for New Video (watch!)

Rihanna takes minimalist music videos to a new level with her latest release for her song “Stay.” The video captures the spirit of what she says is a “very emotional” and “very personal” song. Rihanna spends the entire song nude in a bathtub, without makeup. She looks lost in thought as she sings to a piano accompaniment....
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Justin Bieber Reveals New Acoustic 'Yellow Raincoat ' (Listen!)

Justin Bieber’s first new acoustic song, “Yellow Raincoat,” from his upcoming Believe Acoustic album hit the Internet today, amid some reports the song was inspired by ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez. Bieber says the album is coming straight from his heart. The album, which is expected to hit the streets next week, Jan 29, is a remix of songs off Believe his third studio album....
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Ashlee Simpson Back to Edgy in New 'Bat for Heart' Video (watch!)

Ashlee Simpson, sister of pregnant Jessica Simpson, is trying to make another run at a music career with the release of a video for her song “Bat For a Heart.” It’s a risque tune, but she’s no Ke$ha. The new video is the full version It’s shot in black and white, and for much of it, Ashlee looks like she’s in a padded cell....
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Beyonce, Destiny's Child Go 'Nuclear' With New Single (listen!)

Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams show they haven’t lost their touch, harmonizing as sweetly as ever on the new single, “Nuclear,” off their upcoming compilation album. The song will be the only original off the trio’s upcoming Love Songs. But if the album does well, who knows? It could lead to something even bigger....
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Ke$ha Unleashes New 'C'mon' Video For All Her Animals (watch)

Ke$ha‘s latest video for her new song “C’Mon,” features the pop star in wild party mode. That means she back to smashing things with a baseball bat, vandalism, breaking-and-entering and other usual Saturday night stuff. The song is the second single off her upcoming album Warrior, which has already created controversy because of the insipid reaction to her first single “Die Young.”...
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Courtney Zito, aka Hollywood Girl, Has Surprise Theme Song Hit

Courtney Zito, who writes and direct her own web-based comedy series, “Hollywood Girl,” may have landed a soon-to-be music hit on her hands. Both “The Voice” and “X Factor” reportedly have been in touch about Dominick DiPietrantonio’s hit “Only One For Me.” The show, scripted by Zito, is based on her real life experiences (both comic and blundering) in Hollywood....
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Led Zeppelin Kennedy Center Fete Rock Moment of Year (watch!)

Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson, better known as the duo “Heart” gave the rock performance of the year in my opinion during the Kennedy Center Honors for seminal rock band Led Zeppelin. Their rendition of “Stairway To Heaven,” with full orchestration and chorus moved Robert Plant to tears. It’s been a long time coming for the band, and for rock music. Plant, guitar virtuoso Jimmy Page and keyboardist John Paul Jones savored the moment....