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FOX's new Wednesday night drama Empire has quickly become a cultural phenomenon, grabbing guest stars galore and even besting American Idol in the ratings. Now, like hits shows Nashville and Glee before it, Empire is finally getting its first official soundtrack. -
HBO's 'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck' Documentary to Feature Previously Unheard Originals
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, a documentary examining the life and artistry of the iconic Nirvana frontman, will debut at the Sundance Film Festival later this month. It will premiere on HBO May 4, according to a new press release, and will feature "previously unheard originals" by the singer. Director Brett Morgen worked with everyone from Cobain's former girlfriend, Courtney Love, to the musician's daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, who is also an executive producer on the project. -
Lana Del Rey Reveals Title Of Next Album, Has Nine Songs Written
It's been a little over six months since the release of Lana Del Rey's last album Ultraviolence, but in a new interview with Billboard, the 29-year-old singer-songwriter reveals that she already has nine songs written for her next album, which will be titled Honeymoon. "I'm looking for a few more songs to tie everything together," Del Rey says of the album. Out of the nine songs she has already, Del Rey says that "the production is perfect" on four of them. -
Courtney Love Making Musical Theatre Debut in 'Kansas City Choir Boy' as Part of Prototype Festival in New York
Courtney Love has been so caught up in tabloid-style news for years that we forgot that she produced some damn good music at one point and that an actual artist existed somewhere in there. Everyone can feel good about her newest project, a song-cycle-style play featuring herself and songwriter Todd Almond, should be a good splash of cold water on our cynical critics' faces. The former Hole vocalist/guitarist will perform in 'Kansas City Choir Boy' as part of the annual Prototype Festival, an event showcasing experimental theatre. -
Kurt Cobain 'Montage of Heck' Documentary By Brett Morgen is Headed to Sundance Film Festival this WInter
Montage of Heck, a new documentary about Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this winter. Brett Morgen is at the helm of this personal film, which was made in cooperation with Cobain's family - a first for Nirvana film projects. It will eventually air on HBO and is produced by Kurt's daughter, Frances Bean Cobain. -
Billy Corgan, Courtney Love, Marilyn Manson End Feuds, Shock Rocker Performs with Smashing Pumpkins [WATCH]
Billy Corgan, Courtney Love and Marilyn Manson were all intertwined in a threeway hatefest for the longest time...until now. According to Alternative Nation, Love posted a picture to her Instagram account of the trio sitting together in a respectable fashion. The image came with a note that reports multiple hatchets have been buried. -
Courtney Love Has No Creative Control Over Kurt Cobain Documentary [UPDATED]
As with most things relating to her late husband Kurt Cobain, it was expected that Courtney Love would have some level of input and creative control over the recently announced Cobain HBO documentary "Montage of Heck." But according to "The Hollywood Reporter," Love has reportedly been given no creative control into the project, despite the fact that the film was her idea in the first place."She gave me the keys to this kingdom and final cut of the film," says the film's director Brett Morgan, whom Love first contacted in 2007 to create a documentary about the legendary Nirvana frontman.Though he has not been working with Love on the project, Morgan has instead been working with Love and Cobain's daughter Frances Bean Cobain, who is serving as executive producer. Frances Bean was just 20 months old when her famous father committed suicide in April 1994, and she believes that giving her mother any sort of control over the project would be inappropriate, as she is such an integral part to the story of Cobain's life."At a certain point, I started working more closely with [Frances Bean]," Morgan says. "We [all] agreed that because Courtney was a subject in the film, it would be best if she wasn't given editorial control." -
Lana Del Rey and Courtney Love Heading Out on 'Endless Summer Tour' in May [FULL SCHEDULE]
Lana Del Rey will hit the road in May for the Endless Summer Tour in support of her newest album "Ultraviolence," which came out in June. Courtney Love will join the "Born to Die" singer for the first half of the jaunt, with another opener slated to take over at the May 28 gig in Indiana — to be announced. Love is putting together a new solo record that is expected in 2015, "Consequence of Sound" reported.Rey's "Ultraviolence" made it to No. 1 on the "Billboard" 200 chart as well as the Top Tastemaker Albums list. The album, produced by The Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach, includes singles like "Shades of Cool," "West Coast" and the title track. It was met with generally positive reviews.Love dropped new songs "You Know My Name" and "Wedding Day" earlier this year. In 2013, the Hole frontwoman promised a new album before the new year. That never happened. -
After Escorting Amanda Bynes into Treatment Facility, Sam Lufti Insists in Open Letter that He Isn't 'Shady,' Simply Understands Troubled Celebs, Wants to Help
Sam Lufti is a name often affiliated with some of Hollywood's biggest train-wreck situations. He was Britney Spears's right-hand man for awhile before her father stepped in and successfully gained conservatorship over her finances. Lufti has also tried to incorporate himself into the inner circles of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Jackson and Courtney Love when they were struggling to find a lifeline. Lufti has often been referred to as "shady" because those close to targeted celebrities seem to believe he is looking to take financial advantage of those who are struggling mentally. He claims, however, that he simply understands troubled celebs and wants to help them. Lufti's most recent target has been Amanda Bynes, whom he escorted into a treatment facility, and he convinced her to board that flight back to Los Angeles. That ultimately led to her current hospitalization. Lufti decided to finally address the rumors and insinuations in a letter that ran at XOJane. -
5 Songs Actually About Courtney Love: Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails and...Gwen Stefani(?) Hole Singer Supposed Inspiration for 'Siamese Dream'
Plenty of performers, if not Billy Corgan, have openly made songs about Love. And uh, none of them are very flattering. -
Courtney Love Claims 'Siamese Dream' Is Mostly About Her, Ruins Smashing Pumpkins for Everyone
If Courtney Love's goal was to ruin Smashing Pumpkins for everyone in a recent interview, she likely succeeded. The oft-harangued 1990s celebrity told BBC Radio 6 that almost all of Billy Corgan's songs on SP's classic 1993 album "Siamese Dream" are about her. -
Courtney Love Lands Lead Role In Pop Opera ‘Kansas City Choir Boy’
It looks as if Courtney Love is trying out a new type of music: Opera. Rolling Stone reports that the Hole singer has been cast in the forthcoming “pop opera” Kansas City Choir Boy in one of the leading roles.
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