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Stevie Wonder was a political lighting rod during 1985, and most of it was tied to politics in another nation: The pianist was arrested during a South African Apartheid protest outside of Congress and later would dedicate his Best Original Song Oscar (which he won for "I Just Called to Say I Love You" from The Woman in Red) to Nelson Mandela, who remained imprisoned at Pollsmoor Prison. That action led the South African government to ban all of Wonder's music across the board. He wasn't the first musician to deal with censorship from the paranoid Apartheid government however. Here are five other acts, including Pink Floyd and The Beatles, that got banned. -
Paul Simon Endures Awkward Q&A in 'Portlandia' [WATCH]
Paul Simon makes a guest appearance in a teaser for Thursday’s new episode of Portlandia, the satirical sketch comedy show dreamed up by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, and hilarity ensues. -
Miley Cyrus Nails Paul Simon '50 Ways to Leave Your Lover' Cover on 'SNL 40' [WATCH]
In a star-studded SNL 40, with appearances made by everyone from Taylor Swift to Paul Simon and Paul McCartney, it seemed like a bit of a surprise that the three-and-a-half hour telecast would dedicate a full segment to a Miley Cyrus cover of "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover." But, surprisingly, the Bangerz singer killed it. -
Simon & Garfunkel's 'Bridge Over Troubled Water': 11 Songs Ranked For Its 45th Anniversary
Today, Jan. 26, marks the 45th anniversary of Simon & Garfunkel's classic album Bridge Over Troubled Water, which saw the legendary folk-pop duo conclude their career with their most ambitious, eclectic, and well-written collection of songs. In celebration of this incredible album, here are its 11 songs ranked, from weakest to best. -
Paul Simon Being Sued for Unpaid Bill by Accountant Who Stole from Him in Ponzi Scheme
Paul Simon's former accountant is suing the singer for unpaid services to the tune of $17,174, TMZ reports. That's a pretty low blow considering that the accountant, Kenneth Ira Starr, stole millions from clients like Simon, Al Pacino and Liam Neeson. A trustee reviewing Starr's case is trying to find money to pay creditors off, and he apparently found an unpaid bill from Simon's estate. -
Musicians Providing Free Advertising: The Who, Migos, Guns 'n' Roses and More
The best advertising is the free kind. The even bester advertising is when celebrities promote your product in their music. -
Paul Simon Signs Off On Biography By Music Critic Robert Hillburn
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon has signed off on a biography about his life to be written by music critic Robert Hilburn. According to The Associated Press, Simon & Schuster will be publishing the as-of-yet untitled biography, though no release date has yet been revealed. -
Paul Simon Inspires Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Exhibit [PHOTO + VIDEO]
Looks like the time has come for Paul Simon to add another check to his success list, because Ultimate Classic Rock is reporting that the former Simon and Garfunkel member is getting his own exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which will open tomorrow, Oct. 30. -
Dave Matthews Performs With Ladysmith Black Mambazo At Carnegie Hall: DMB Frontman Fills In For Paul Simon [VIDEO]
It wasn’t exactly Paul Simon playing alongside Ladysmith Black Mambazo, but it was still pretty damn good! Maybe even better actually? Over the weekend, Dave Matthews Band frontman Dave Matthews stopped by New York City’s Carnegie Hall to fill in for the famed singer. -
Norah Jones Wraps Up Conan O’Brien’s George Harrison Week Tribute By Performing “Behind That Locked Door” [VIDEO]
To end Conan O’Brien’s much-talked-about George Harrison Week tribute, which featured performances from the likes of Beck, Paul Simon and the Beatle’s son Dhani Harrison, singer-songwriter Norah Jones stopped by for a stellar performance of “Behind That Locked Door.” -
WATCH: Paul Simon Performs “Here Comes The Sun” On ‘CONAN’ To Celebrate George Harrison Week, Shares Beatles Memories [VIDEOS]
To follow Monday night’s performance of “Wah Wah” by Beck on CONAN, music legend Paul Simon stopped by the Team Coco set last night pay tribute to George Harrison by doing a rendition of his oh, so popular “Here Comes The Sun.” -
Beck Kicks Off Conan O’Brien’s George Harrison Week on ‘CONAN’ [WATCH]
As previously reported by Music Times, Conan O’Brien decided to dedicate a week of shows to the late George Harrison in order to celebrate the reissue of the former Beatles’ first six solo albums. Well, the TBS show kicked it all last night with a musical performance from Beck.
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