David Bowie leads tributes to 'master' Lou Reed BBC News Rock legend David Bowie has led the tributes to US singer and former Velvet Underground frontman Lou Reed, who died on Sunday aged 71. | Bowie's Facebook page said of his "old friend", considered one of the most influential singers and songwriters in rock: "He was a master."...
Derek denies reconciliation with Cristine Journal Online DEREK Ramsay is back taping new episodes for his TV5 Thursday night drama, “For Love or Money,” after being gone for 10 days and doing three shows with ex-GF Cristine Reyes in Hawaii. So, did the much ballyhooed reconciliation between them took p...
On Stage: Last chance for 'Cuff Me: The Fifty Shades of Grey Unauthorized Musical Parody' The Dallas Morning News CLASSICAL MUSIC | DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: DVORÁK 8 Tomás Netopil will conduct the program of Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8 and Te Deum, as well as Fairy Tale by Josef Suk, Dvorák’s son-in-law. Te Deum will feature soprano Twyla Robinson, bariton...
James Blake wins Mercury music prize for 2013 best UK/Irish album Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Songwriter and singer James Blake won the 2013 Barclaycard Mercury Prize for best album on Wednesday for "Overgrown", with the winner announced at the end of a star-packed concert and awards event in London. | The album selected by...
James Blake on Mercury Prize win: 'I'll spend prize money on crazy golf course' Digital Spy James Blake has reacted to winning the Mercury Prize 2013, joking that he will spend the £20,000 prize money on installing a crazy golf course for his garden. | The electronic music producer and singer-songwriter's second album Overgrown triumphed a...
San Jose's "Priscilla" Musical Is An Addictive Drug (Photos) The Examiner So how do I write about “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” – again! – and still make it fresh. | Since I’ve seen it five times from London to San Jose, I could claim that I’ve seen it so often as I am a writer and reporting on the show. Tha...
Michael Nesmith on 'Movies of The Mind' tour, performed in Austin on October 29 (Photos) The Examiner Michael Nesmith of The Monkees is in the midst of a 19 city tour of the United States that lasts from October 27 through November 24. It's called the 'Movies of the Mind' Tour and the concerts will reflect on the highlights of Nesmith’s music caree...
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Madonna feud, mooning Simon Cowell: 11 bonkers Elton John moments Digital Spy It has been confirmed that Tom Hardy will play Sir Elton John in the upcoming biopic Rocketman based on the iconic performer. | John will re-record some of his famous hits for the ...
Katy Perry: I liked being married Belfast Telegraph Katy Perry has said she liked being married, but is happy with the way her life is now. | The Roar singer told W magazine she felt that her split from ex-husband Russell Brand had ...
YouTube subscription music service to go for mobile dollars Ohio As YouTube prepares to launch its subscription music service by the end of the year, the digital music giant is seeking to capitalize on music fans’ desire to have access to their favorite songs everywhere they go. | The company’s free on...
T Bone Burnett Brings Electromagnetic Recordings Label to Capitol Rollingstone Producer-songwriter T Bone Burnett is hitching his newly formed record label, Electromagnetic Recordings, to Capitol Music Group. | Burnett will have multiple roles within the Capital brand, according to the Hollywood Reporter. In addition to signing...
Celebrate The Simpson’s favourite teacher with a Mrs. Krabappel Marathon MuchMusic Actress Marcia Wallace, most famous for her voice role as sassy teacher Edna Krabappel on The Simpsons, passed away over the weekend. Wallace died at age 70 as a result of complications from breast cancer and leaves behind a legacy of comedic roles o...
Grapevine: The Jonas Brothers call it quits Detroit news Adam Graham The Detroit News Comments | Joe, left, Nick and Kevin Jonas have suffered 'a deep rift.' (Peter Kramer / AP) | Jonas Brothers call it a day | The Jonas Brothers are calling it quits. Three weeks after canceling their tour due to a deep rift within the band, the Jo Bros revealed Tuesday how deep that rift was and announced their split ...