Archive | November, 2015

Latin music world honors Brazilian ballad king Carlos

The Latin music world turned out Wednesday to celebrate Roberto Carlos, the Brazilian ballad singer who is one of the region's most successful artists. The 74-year-old nicknamed the "King of Latin Music" was named Person of the Year at the Latin Grammys, a day before the Spanish- and Portuguese-language music industry's biggest award night. This […]

See My Morning Jacket's Candid Tour Polaroids

With an assist from the Impossible Project, which keeps the classic Polaroid format alive, My Morning Jacket documented their recent West Coast tour with help from some friends along the way. In advance of MMJ’s East Coast run, which begins tonight at Philadelphia’s Tower Theater, we present a gallery of exclusive images,… Source: RollingStone Link: See My […]

Watch Jeff Lynne's ELO Revive Rousing 'Mr. Blue Sky' on 'Fallon'

Jeff Lynne’s ELO stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday to perform a pair of tracks, including a web-exclusive rendition of Electric Light Orchestra’s 1977 hit, “Mr. Blue Sky.” Lynne and company delivered a faithful, spirited rendition of the jaunty “Mr. Blue Sky,” with the frontman showing off his guitar… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]

Willie Nelson Reveals Reason for Postponed Shows

At 82 years old, Willie Nelson is still a remarkably active performer. Even so, the country icon — who scored a Number One album in 2015 with his Merle Haggard collaboration Django and Jimmie — isn’t immune to the kinds of lingering maladies that accompany a well-examined life. Recently Nelson revealed to the… Source: RollingStone Link: Willie […]

Kenny Rogers Named 'Artist of a Lifetime': The Ram Report

Kenny Rogers announced his retirement in September after one final tour, putting the capper on a career that featured country classics like “The Gambler” and “Coward of the County,” a string of acting roles and even his own chicken restaurant chain. But before he settles into domestic life, he’ll add… Source: RollingStone Link: Kenny Rogers […]

Bruce Springsteen, John Legend Tackle Race at Moving 'Shining a Light' Show

From Paris to Beirut to Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina, 2015 has been a year defined by violent tragedy. Last night at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Jill Scott and others performed songs of hope and despair, contemplating this ongoing era of mass… Source: RollingStone Link: Bruce Springsteen, […]

Ina Garten Doppelganger Wanted for Hip Hop Music Video

This week, a New York City-based hip hop artist posted an ad on Craigslist for an Ina Garten look-alike. As part of a new music video, the producers want to stage a parody cooking show — with Ina in the kitchen. The ad specifies that there is "no nudity involved," but there may be "a bikini shot." This […]

Justin Bieber, James Corden Sing, Flee Paparazzi in 'Carpool Karaoke'

James Corden called on Justin Bieber again to help him beat the Los Angeles traffic and sing a slew of hits in the latest installment of The Late Late Show’s “Carpool Karaoke.” Between potent, rousing renditions of Bieber’s “Never Say Never” and “What Do You Mean?” Corden and the singer discussed possible nicknames for the late-night… Source: RollingStone Link: Justin […]

Puscifer Talk Fear for Bandmate's Safety During Paris Attack

As breaking news continues to develop in the wake of the deadly Paris attacks – on Wednesday, French authorities raided a building in Paris suburb Saint-Denis in search for additional suspects – more stories from those directly affected by the attacks are being shared. Puscifer members Maynard James Keenan and Mat Mitchell were not in… Source: RollingStone Link: Puscifer Talk […]