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  • Scott Borchetta Agrees With 'American Idol' Results So Far: Big Machine Head Talks Clark Beckham and Jax

    Big Machine's Scott Borchetta thinks voters for 'American Idol' have chosen wisely so far this season. The record label head has been tapped as one of the mentors for Season 14, and last week he appeared on the show to gush over the contestants -- specifically Clark Beckham. Borchetta will be involved with tonight's March 11 episode as the crew heads back to Hollywood, 'Taste of Country' noted.

  • Michael Bolton Recreates Scenes From 'Office Space' in New 'Funny or Die' Video [WATCH]

    One hilarious running joke in the 1999 comedy 'Office Space' involved pop veteran Michael Bolton. A character of the same name was constantly asked if he was related to the singer, or if he knew him or if he liked his music. Someone over at 'Funny or Die' decided to recreate a few scenes from the film with the real Michael Bolton playing the Michael Bolton role. Fans of the movie, get ready to feel nostalgic.

  • Stream Madonna's 'Rebel Heart' on Spotify: Queen of Pop's Latest LP Set to Conquer the Charts [LISTEN]

    Madonna dropped her 13th studio album, 'Rebel Heart,' last week to tons of anxious fans. The release suffered a few obstacles last year when a few songs leaked throughout the Internet. That whole ordeal has since been rectified, and the album is looking to make some noise on the charts behind singles like "Living for Love," "Illuminati" and "Ghosttown." The Queen of Pop shared Rebel Heart on Spotify today, March 10, 'HotNewHipHop' noted. The entire record, from the Nicki Minaj-aided "B***h I'm Madonna" to the closer "Wash All Over Me," can be streamed below.

  • Will Forte and Gilbert Gottfried Sing Backup for Jon Bon Jovi on "Wanted Dead or Alive" for 'Night of Too Many Stars' [WATCH]

    Some of comedy's biggest stars joined forces Sunday night, March 8, to raise money for people with autism. Comedy Central's 'Night of Too Many Stars' featured a slew of big names, including Louis C.K., Jon Stewart and Adam Sandler. A few musicians also showed up to perform. Jon Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive" was highlighted by backup singers Will Forte, Gilbert Gottfried, Al Roker and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.

  • Ludacris Reveals 'Ludaversal' Tracklist: Miguel, Monica and Usher Will Join Rapper on New Album

    Ludacris is getting ready for one exciting spring. The rapper/actor will appear in 'Furious 7' April 3, marking his fourth appearance as Tej in the franchise. By the time the movie is out, Luda will already be celebrating the release of his ninth studio album, 'Ludaversal.' The entertainer shared the tracklist for the effort recently following the release of "Beast Mode." As previously reported, Usher and Big K.R.I.T. will appear on the album, and now it looks like Miguel and Monica will round out the guest lineup.

  • AC/DC Shares "Rock the Blues Away" Video From New 'Rock or Bust' Album [WATCH]

    AC/DC recently unveiled the video for its third single from 'Rock or Bust,' "Rock the Blues Away." The feel-good rocker is the first clip from the new album to feature drummer Chris Slade, who will be behind the kit for the foreseeable future as Phil Rudd deals with his legal issues. The song follows "Play Ball" and the title track from the new effort.

  • Sarah Jones: Gregg Allman Biopic Director Randall Miller Pleads 'Guilty' to Charges From 'Midnight Rider' Accident

    A judge in Savannah, Georgia, sentenced Randall Miller, former director of the Gregg Allman biopic Midnight Rider, to two years in prison and eight years probation stemming from the unfortunate death of camera assistant Sarah Jones, which occurred on set last year. Miller, who originally entered a plea of "not guilty," changed it to "guilty" today, Mar. 9, resulting in a reduced sentence and dropped charges for his wife Jody Savin, who was involved with the movie as a producer.

  • Artiphon's New Electronic Instrument 1 Can Make Any Sound Imaginable [WATCH]

    The new Instrument 1 by Artiphon is one impressive gadget. The device is essentially a multi-instrument that recreates the sounds made by guitars, drums, pianos, violins and many other instruments. It can be played in any position as well and has been marketed as something for musical experts and novices alike.

  • Guns N' Roses Mini Reunion: Duff McKagan, Gilby Clarke Join Slash Onstage for "It's So Easy" and "Paradise City" [WATCH]

    There was a mini Guns N' Roses reunion over the weekend featuring the likes of Slash, Duff McKagan and Gilby Clarke. McKagan's Loaded and Gilby Clarke + Coverheads opened the show for the guitarist, who was performing in Argentina with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. The former GN'R bassist hit the stage for "It's So Easy" and stuck around for the Clarke-assisted "Paradise City."

  • Paul McCartney Talks Kanye West Collaboration: Macca Says Yeezy and Jay Z Are Poets

    Fans of Paul McCartney and Kanye West may have been skeptical when news surfaced that the pair was working on music together. So far, though, the results of their collaboration have been well-received. "All Day," "Only One" and "FourFiveSeconds" featuring Rihanna are making waves on the pop charts and bringing the rock and hip-hop communities together once again. McCartney spoke to 'NME' about what sparked the partnership. Macca said he started to understand the rap genre more after seeing Jay Z and West in concert last year. "I was expecting it to be, 'Oh, it's great, it's hip-hop, it's loud ...,' but I hadn't until then got the urban poetry aspect," he said. "Like, Bob Dylan is a poet. And so is Jay Z, and Kanye."

  • Jimi Hendrix Highest Paid Act at Woodstock With $18,000: See What The Band, The Who and Janis Joplin Earned

    Jimi Hendrix already had three groundbreaking releases under his belt before heading to Woodstock in 1969 to dazzle more than 400,000 people. He joined acts like The Band, The Who and Janis Joplin, among others, and the event has gone down as one of the most famous concerts in history and a defining moment for music in the 1960s. 'Ultimate Guitar' recently revisited Woodstock, posting archived documents with how much money each band and artist was paid to perform.

  • Fans are Selling Bagged Air From Kanye West's Yeezus Tour on eBay, One Reached $60K

    There are reports that fans of Kanye West are selling bags of air taken from shows during the rapper's Yeezus Tour. One bag received 90 bids, pushing the total all the way up to $60,000 before it was taken off eBay. The seller provided no proof that the "air" was taken from an actual show, but they did write "air from Kanye show" on the bag to make it seem more legitimate.

  • Incubus Rocks Out in 'Absolution Calling' Video, 'Trust Fall (Side A)' Is Due March 24 [WATCH]

    Incubus returned with "Absolution Calling" in February after a four-year recording hiatus. The single is off the group's upcoming Trust Fall (Side A) EP, which is due out Mar. 24. That collection of songs will be followed by Trust Fall (Side B) and together they will make up the band's eighth studio effort. Incubus dropped a video for "Absolution Calling" in advance of the EP's release.

  • Kelly Clarkson Says Adele's '21' Follow-Up Will Have a Country Influence

    There are currently few details known about Adele's highly anticipated follow-up to 2011's 21. Fellow pop star Kelly Clarkson shared an interesting side note recently during a chat with the Wall Street Journal about the "Rolling in the Deep" singer's upcoming LP. The former American Idol champion said that Adele is incorporating some country into her new material, which has yet to receive a release date.

  • Wu-Tang Clan Issue Statement to Clarify 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' Release

    Wu-Tang Clan is taking a page out of U2's playbook...sort of. The rap crew has recently been promoting the 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' album, which has been on the shelf for six years. According to a new press release sent out by the group, the sole copy of the album is available to one buyer who can either share the music for free or wait 88 years to put it up for sale.

  • Robert Plant, Little Big Town, Social Distortion and More to Play the Greek Theatre in 2015 [FULL SCHEDULE]

    Few venues in the United States are able to pull in the eclectic mix of talent that the Greek Theatre rounded up for its upcoming run of shows. Robert Plant, Little Big Town and Social Distortion will all stop by the notable Los Angeles venue in the coming months. The announcement comes on the heels of a dispute over who will run the venue after this season -- longtime owner/operator Nederlander or Live Nation.

  • Rhino Records Announces The Replacements Box Set: Collection Will Feature All Eight Studio Albums

    The Replacements and Rhino Records recently announced a box set that will feature all eight Mats records as well as the 1982 EP, 'Stink.' 'The Complete Studio Albums 1981-1990' is scheduled for an April 14 release, right at the beginning of the band's recently announced tour dates. As Pitchfork points out, the LPs will be the same as the remastered, special editions that were reissued in 2008.

  • 50 Cent Claims Suge Knight Wanted to Kill Dr. Dre in the 1990s to Keep Tupac Shakur on Death Row Records

    So 50 Cent stopped by 'The Breakfast Club' earlier this week to talk about everything G-Unit, but the conversation ended up shifting a bit. The rapper shed some light on his strained relationship with Dr. Dre, saying he no longer considers himself friends with the Beats Electronics co-founder. He also shared a story about Suge Knight from the 1990s. The "In Da Club" rapper explained that when there were rumblings of Tupac Shakur wanting to leave Death Row Records, Knight started to think about how he could get more money for the iconic artist to stay, 'HipHopDX' noted. Like kill him.

  • Harmonix Announces 'Rock Band 4' for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

    Fake musicians, rejoice! The video game that made millions of dreams become living-room realities, 'Rock Band,' has announced the fourth installment of the franchise. Details about the new edition are scarce, but developer Harmonix did offer some good news: The new game will be compatible with all the previous installments -- minus 'The Beatles: Rock Band,' for licensing reasons. As 'Wired' pointed out, Rock Band 4 will be out for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in the fall. Lead developer Daniel Sussman said the company has made the fourth installment compatible with songs and instruments from the previous games out of respect to dedicated customers.

  • Paul McCartney Shares Three Unreleased Wings Tracks [LISTEN]

    Paul McCartney dug into his archives of unreleased music to share three tracks from his post-Beatles group Wings. The singer made a new version of "Rock Show" available along with an extended cut of "Letting Go" and a track from the 1974 'One Hand Clapping' film titled "Love My Baby." Fans can stream the tunes via SoundCloud or download them for free by giving their email address to McCartney's website.

  • Grateful Dead Members, Eric Church, Widespread Panic to Perform at Jerry Garcia Tribute Show in May

    Surviving members of the Grateful Dead will kick off the summer with a tribute concert for their deceased bandmate Jerry Garcia. Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Micket Hart will join an all-star lineup of talent. Dear Jerry: Celebrating the Music of Jerry Garcia will feature Eric Church, Widespread Panic and O.A.R., among others, on May 14 at the Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia, Maryland.
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