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Clay Cole, Legendary New York Music Show Host, Dies

Keith GirardDecember 19, 2010

I had just finished watching the movie Pirate Radio (2009) with Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy and the wonderful Rhys Ilfans, and marveled at all the terrific music in the movie; from several Rolling Stones tracks to The Turtles’ “Eleanor.”...

Music

Donald Trump faces growing scrutiny over his ties to Russia and debilitating attacks from supporters on his credibility. (Photo: Getty)

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

Cee Lo's Dicey F*ck You Song Goes Viral (Listen!)

Keith GirardAugust 24, 2010

Cee-Lo has dropped a catchy but expletive-laden new song from that is racked up more than 1.8 million views after being posted last week on the artist's YouTube page....

R & B

Bob Dylan Early Years Showcased on Two New Albums

Keith GirardAugust 24, 2010

Bob Dylan fans are about to get another window into the artist's early years with the release of a new bootleg series album of early recordings and a box set of Dylan's first eight LP albums....

BLUESMusic

Eric Clapton's Latest Album an 'Eclectic' Mix of Music (video)

Keith GirardAugust 19, 2010

Eric Clapton has teamed up with ex-girlfriend Sheryl Crow (how awkward was that?) to produce his first album in five years, aptly and briefly titled Clapton....

ROCK

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

Clay Cole Goes Behind the Music in New Book

WinchesterMay 8, 2010

For anybody who grew up in New York in the '50s and '60s, Clay Cole is a music legend. He popularized dozens of artists on his local television and radio shows. Now he provides a behind-the-scenes look at the shaping of an era....

BETWEEN THE LINES

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....

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