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Adam Lambert's Mercury Falling, Not Joining Iconic Rock Band

Keith GirardFebruary 5, 2012

American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert sent temperatures soaring when he intimated that he was joining iconic rock band Qeeen as frontman, only the second since the death of Freddie Mercury. But guess again. "The intention is to pay tribute to Freddie and the band by singing some f*****g great songs," Lambert told the UK's Daily Star. It's to keep the music alive for the fans and give it an energy that Freddie would have been proud of."...

Music

Justin Bieber Shirtless Shows Serious Skateboard Skills (watch)

Keith GirardFebruary 4, 2012

Justin Bieber showed off some serious skateboard skills outside his studio in Miami. It’s hard to believe the singer spent his youth in poverty, given his impressive skills in hockey and basketball, not to mention music....

CELEBRITIES

Coldplay Takes on the Night in Charlie Brown Video (watch)

Keith GirardFebruary 3, 2012

Chris Martin and Coldplay seem like an odd band to channel teen angst on a rainy night. But the new video for “Charlie Brown” is all about restless, devil-may-care world where nothing matters but the music. If the rave scene is a little clichéd, so be it. The point is about getting lost in the moment, forgetting the real world and its dismal reality and letting loose like there is no tomorrow....

ROCK

Jack White: New Album an 'Accident;' Hear First Single (listen)

Keith GirardJanuary 31, 2012

Jack White had an accident and the result was his latest album, Blunderbuss. His first song from the new work, "Love Interruption," has been released online. It's a sparse, acoustic, guitar-driven, folk-rock sounding tune with White's signature vocals....

ROCK

Bruce Springsteen Lives Up to the Hype of Early Years

WinchesterJanuary 30, 2012

Bruce Springsteen’s new single “We Take Care of Our Own” is his best record … ever. Anthemic, moving, emotional, and just plain sensational. It could well be the first great record of this nascent year. I have a funny dynamic with Springsteen. When he first hit, and hit big, I had a real hard time getting beyond all the hype. Remember, he was on the front covers of both Time and Newsweek, on Oct. 27, 1975....

BETWEEN THE LINES

Rihanna Flashes New Tattoo; Tip to Tupac Shakur (photos)

Keith GirardJanuary 25, 2012

Rihanna is paying homage to late-Tupac Shakur the only way that counts; by getting her fingers tattooed with the rapper's signature slogan: "Thug Life." She flashed the new tats on Twitter today (Jan. 25)....

POP

Red Hot Chili Peppers Sliced, Diced in Look Around Video (watch)

Keith GirardJanuary 25, 2012

Anthony Kiedis and The Red Hot Chili Peppers act out their separate lives together in their new video for “Look Around.” The song is off their new album I’m With You and promotes the band’s upcoming tour....

ROCK

Bruce Springsteen Ready to Hit Road for Wrecking Ball (tour dates)

Keith GirardJanuary 24, 2012

Bruce Springsteen has created a powerful message with his new album Wrecking Ball and now after a few fits and starts he’s taking it on the road. The Boss kicks off the tour March 18 in Atlanta and will hit 15 cities....

ROCK

Florence & Machine Plot U.S. Tour, But Leave Theatrics Home

Keith GirardJanuary 24, 2012

Florence and the Machine unveiled their spring U.S. concert schedule that will take the band across the country for the first time. But it will be strictly a low key affair. Singer Florence Welch says the songs will stand on their own....

POP

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Tristate Mixes Classical, Hip-Hop for Sound All His Own

WinchesterJanuary 19, 2012

Music returned to an artist’s-oriented medium last year, through new, original sounds from Adele, Katy Perry, Drake, Black Keys, Coldplay, Lady Antebellum and Florence + The Machine. But when it comes to mixing genres New York native Tristate goes one step further....

CLASSICALMusic

Bruce Springsteen Drops 'We Take Care of Our Own' (Listen!)

Keith GirardJanuary 19, 2012

Bruce Springsteen has released the title of his new album and the first single, “We Take Care Of Our Own.” The track from the forthcoming Wrecking Ball, is more of a lament than an angry protest. But it asks a profound question. (more…)...

ROCK

Santigold Video Tweaks Lindsay Lohan, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry (watch)

Keith GirardJanuary 18, 2012

Santi White, a middling pop diva aka Santigold, has found a surefire way to get attention. Her song, “Big Mouth,” takes shots at Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Lindsay Lohan. Seems like one would be enough. But White doesn’t want to be missed....

DANCE

Bruce Springsteen, Rock's Last Angry Man, Readies New Album

WinchesterJanuary 16, 2012

Bruce Springstein may be the last angry man in rock and roll. While the nation nearly collapsed from financial wrongdoing and unjust war in Iraq, most music artists sang silly little love songs. But not "The Boss."...

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Justin Bieber Goes Back to Boyish Hair Style; But Why?

Keith GirardJanuary 16, 2012

Justin Bieber appears to be trying to soften his image a bit and recapture some of that early magic in his career after a year in which he veered into punk look and was rocked by a baby mama scandal....

Music

Van Halen Powers Up With Album, Tour, New Video (watch!)

Keith GirardJanuary 10, 2012

David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen are back together for real, after feuding and miffs.They pick up with a new song Tattoo, video and album....

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