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Rihanna Sizzles in UK GQ; Says Chris Brown's Behind Her (photos)

Keith GirardDecember 6, 2010

Rihanna spreads her hotness overseas in a stunning new photo spread in the British edition of GQ magazine and talks about her life to this point, including Chris Brown and her relationship to rapper Eminem....

R & B

Shakira’s Back in Crazy, Sexy Video for Loca (watch!)

Keith GirardSeptember 30, 2010

Shakira, Shakira! The Colombian singer turns a gold bikini top into gold as she frolics in sequined trousers, and shakes her trademark hips in a new video for her song "Loca" with British rapper Dizzee Rascal....

POP

Poison's Bret Michaels, More Danger Ahead

Keith GirardSeptember 24, 2010

Rocker Bret Michaels has a hole in his heart and must undergo heart surgery to get if fixed, only months after suffering a near fatal brain hemorrhage....

ROCK

Katy Perry Crazy Sexy Cute on Today Show (videos)

Keith GirardAugust 27, 2010

Katy Perry was in top form on NBC's Today Show this morning (Aug. 27), performing two of her hit songs off her latest album. With her great curves, black hair and bouncy bangs, she's quickly becoming the modern equivalent of '50s pin up Betty Page....

POP

No Emotion Spared on Sarah Blasko's Third Album (video)

Keith GirardAugust 16, 2010

Sarah Blasko's smoky vocals have garnered her praise from her native Australia, and she's using them to enchant U.S. audiences with her third album, As Day Follows Night....

POPREVIEWS

Goo Goo Dolls’ Robby Takac Shares Something for Rest of Us

Iris WienerAugust 6, 2010

The Goo Goo Dolls are still making the insightful rock that won over the world back in 1986. Their new album Something for the Rest of Us features the band’s new single, “Home,” which is now available through TheImproper....

ROCK

Watch: Guitarist Slash Attacked on Stage in Italy (video)

Keith GirardJune 15, 2010

Guitarist Slash was picking his way through Guns 'n Roses standard "Sweet Child o' Mine" when an over exuberant fan emerged from stage left and nearly knocked Slash off the stage in a dramatic incident during an Italian concert....

ROCK

Alexa Ray Opens Up About Her Suicide Attempt

Keith GirardMay 8, 2010

Alexa Ray Joel opens up for the first time since her abortive suicide attempt and blames her actions on a battle with depression, anxiety, and a break up with her boyfriend, but not on her famous, dysfunctional parents. (more…)...

CELEBRITIES

Sade Tops Album Chart with Soldier of Love (video)

Keith GirardFebruary 17, 2010

It seems the world just couldn't wait for another Sade album. Her latest, Soldier of Love, has been proclaimed No. 1 around the world with over a half-million albums sold since its release. ...

JAZZMusic

Daryl Hall, John Oates New CD Set Highlights Genius

WinchesterNovember 25, 2009

Daryl Hall and John Oates’ four-CD set, “Do What You Want; Be What You Are,” is nothing short of staggeringly magnificent. The short read is that it reminds you once again what a compelling team of writers and performers Hall & Oates were and still are....

BETWEEN THE LINESPOP

Monkee Micky Dolenz in West End Musical ‘Hairspray’

Keith GirardNovember 23, 2009

Micky Dolenz, child television actor and star of a 1960s sit-com about a fictional band, "The Monkees," is heading to London's West End, where he will appear in the hit musical Hairspray, TheImproper has learned....

POP

Lily Allen: Steal My Music if You Want

Keith GirardNovember 20, 2009

UK singer Lily Allen, 24, has suddenly had a change of heart and now thinks music piracy is not so bad, at least as far as her own music is concerned....

POP

Rockers on Broadway Relive Classic '60s Music

Keith GirardNovember 12, 2009

The ’09 edition of Donnie Kehr’s Rockers on Broadway debuted at B.B. King Blues Bar & Grill and was an astounding success. The back-story of this event began when Kehr was appearing in Tommy on Broadway and Pete Townsend first suggested an event so the Broadway community could, on a dark Monday night of course, rock their heads off....

ROCK

Ron Wood, Wife Divorce Over Russian Hottie

Keith GirardNovember 11, 2009

Rolling Stones band member, Ronnie Wood isn't letting any more moss gather on his marriage. He has officially split from his wife, Jo Wood, who sought the divorce on grounds of adultry....

ROCK

Rolling Stones 'Steel Wheels' Tour Feted on DVD

Keith GirardNovember 9, 2009

The Rolling Stones had a lot on the line when they launched their "Steel Wheels Tour" in 1989. The band was attempting to make a comeback after a seven year hiatus, and faced an uncertain reception on the road....

ROCK