Justin Bieber roughs up paparazzi? And more from the world of pop music
- 1:28 PM — May 29 —
- Source: The Washington Post - Washington DC
When a recent GQ profile of Justin Bieber told us it was time for the 18-year-old heartthrob to "man up," this can't be what they meant. Read More
Daptone's Neil Sugarman On The Sweet Return Of The Sugarman 3
- 8:15 AM — May 29 —
- Source: Sound of the City - The Village Voice
In an industry that rewards greed and egocentrism, tenor saxophonist Neal Sugarman has made a career out of selflessness. Read More
Graded on a Curve: The Sugarman 3, What the World Needs Now
- 4:36 PM — May 23 —
- Source: The Vinyl District
After a decade's absence The Sugarman 3 return with What the World Needs Now and the long break betrays no signs of rust. Read More
Rumer Reveals Extraordinary New Album; Acclaimed Collection Features Stunning Interpretations of Songs by Classic Tunesmiths Like Todd Rundgren, Neil Young, Townes van Zandt, Daryl Hall & John Oates and Jimmy Webb; British Singer/Songwriter Performs for P
- 1:05 PM — May 21 —
- Source: Marketwire
NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 05/21/12 -- Atlantic recording artist Rumer has announced the U.S. release of her extraordinary new album, "BOYS DON'T CRY."Read More
HOT DISH: Where's Taylor Swift?
- 6:38 AM — May 14 —
- Source: CMT (Country Music Televison)
Author of the cookbook, Hazel's Hot Dish: Cookin' With Country Stars , she also hosts CMT's Southern Fried Flicks With Hazel Smith and shares her recipes at CMT.com.) Why hasn't Taylor Swift been in the news lately? Read More
IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE Honors Burt Bacharach and Hal David Tonight, 5/9
- 8:09 AM — May 9 —
- Source: Broadway World
Tonight, May 9th, as part of their "In Performance at the White House" series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David , who will be awarded the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. President Obama will present the award as he did in 2010 and 2009, when the Library of Congress honored Sir Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder , respectively. Read More
Glenn Frey Loves Classic Pop, Hates Frank Ocean’s ‘American Wedding’
- 5:28 PM — May 8 —
- Source: Speakeasy - The Wall Street Journal
Eagles member Glenn Frey has made some big additions to the American playlist with hits like "Take it Easy" and "Hotel California."Read More
Songwriters Burt Bacharach, Hal David to receive Gershwin Prize
- 6:09 PM — May 7 —
- Source: The Washington Post - Washington DC
"Hal was kinda perfect," says Bacharach, who met the soft-spoken lyricist in 1957. Read More
President and First Lady to Host Concert Honoring Burt Bacharach and Hal David in the East Room
- 11:41 AM — May 4 —
- Source: The White House
On Wednesday, May 9th, as part of their "In Performance at the White House" series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who will be awarded the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. President Obama will present the award as he did in 2010 and 2009, when the Library of Congress honored Sir Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, respectively. Read More
Ben Folds - Lucky Breaks In Music Career
- 11:35 AM — May 1 —
- Source: YCombinator
I got such wonderful responses to my blog about aspiring artists. Read More
Biography
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