• Kurt Cobain's Hair + 'MTV Unplugged' Cardigan for Sale in Massive Online Auction

    Nirvana is simply one of those rock and roll bands that people will never stop loving, especially since the band's deceased frontman, Kurt Cobain, was as iconic as they come. Now, thanks to a new auction, you can not only own a lock of his hair, but for a measley $20,000, you can own the cardigan he wore during the band's epic 1993 MTV Unplugged segment.

  • President Obama Sings Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' for Halloween [WATCH]

    It's Halloween weekend, which means most of America (maybe the world?) already expects to hear Michael Jackson's "Thriller" at least a few times between now and Monday. What we didn't expect was to hear President Barack Obama deliver the classic creepy tune. Just in time for the holiday, the POTUS seems to have found some time in between rocking out as leader of the free world and greeting Trick-or-Treaters with the first family to sing his own rendition of the title track from Jackson's seminal 1982 album.

  • 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' is Most Popular Song In Music Says University Of London Study

    A study conducted by the University of London has determined that "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana is the most popular song in music. The pioneering track that ultimately defined the grunge movement of the 90s made it to the head of a list of the top 50 songs compiled by a team of researchers from Goldsmiths at the University of London, headed by computer scientist Dr. Mick Grierson, who is also a musician.

  • Jay Z Joins Instagram, Makes First Post & Then Deactivates Account

    Yesterday marked an important day in music history. All over the world, stars and fans of the late great "King of Pop," Michael Jackson, paid homage to the fallen icon in the form of social media messages for his birthday. In honor of the musical legend's special day, Jay Z (Sean Carter), joined Instagram, made his first post and then deactivated the account.

  • Biggest Contracts in Music History: Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Michael Jackson and More

    Stevie Wonder struck it rich 40 years ago on this day when he signed what was, at that point in history, the most lucrative music contract ever: $13 million for seven years and seven albums for Motown/Tamla Records. Granted, things have gotten bigger in the four decades since—both in terms of payouts and inflation rates. Here are the five biggest contracts signed in music history, not adjusted for inflation. Understand that many of these deals won't ever be surpassed due to the increasingly smaller likelihood that a performer or band will sign for such lengthy periods. Jay Z, Lil Wayne and more cash in.
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