Archive | February, 2016

Readers' Poll: The 10 Best Bruce Springsteen Songs of the 1980s

Very few 1970s rock stars adapted to the 1980s as effortlessly as Bruce Springsteen. While many of his peers struggled to find their way in the MTV age, Springsteen managed to reach a level of extreme popularity that even he probably couldn’t have imagined — especially during the peak of Born to… Source: RollingStone Link: Readers' Poll: […]

Grammys CEO Responds to Kanye West Criticism: 'Our Doors Are Always Open'

The people who organize the Grammys appreciate Kanye West’s quasi-constructive criticism, but not on Twitter. Neil Portnow, CEO and President of the Recording Academy, has issued a statement responding to the rapper’s rant Wednesday begging Portnow for a meeting. “Kanye West is a creative pioneer who has been recognized and honored… Source: RollingStone Link: Grammys […]

Watch Adele Support Kesha With Brit Awards Acceptance Speech

Adele became the latest artist to speak out in support of Kesha in the singer’s legal battle with producer Dr. Luke and Sony Music over her contract.  At Wednesday’s Brit Awards, after winning Best Female Solo Artist, Adele said in her acceptance speech, “I’d just like to take a quick moment to publicly thank… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]

Kanye West: Taylor Swift 'Had Two Seconds To Be Cool and She F–ked It Up'

Kanye West had harsh words for Taylor Swift following her public response to West’s “Famous” lyrics about her during her Grammy acceptance speech. The rapper spoke out against the pop star during an appearance at Los Angeles nightclub 1OAK. “She not cool no more,” he stated after recounting the time he… Source: RollingStone Link: Kanye […]

Kesha: 'This Issue Is Bigger Than Just About Me'

Kesha issued a new statement regarding her ongoing legal battle with producer Dr. Luke and Sony Music, writing to fans in a Facebook post Wednesday afternoon, “At this point, this issue is bigger than just about me.” “All I ever wanted was to be able to make music without being afraid, scared, or abused,” Kesha… Source: RollingStone Link: Kesha: […]

See Nile Rodgers, Beverly Johnson Relive 1970s New York in RS Mini-Doc

A selection of celebrities who survived New York City in the Seventies, including Chic co-founder Nile Rodgers, social commentator Fran Lebowitz and model Beverly Johnson, recall the town’s grit and glitz in the new Rolling Stone mini-doc “Gotham at Street Level.” The clip coincides with the release of the Martin… Source: RollingStone Link: See Nile […]

Your Selfie Can Appear in Santigold's 'Can't Get Enough of Myself' Vid

Santigold takes aim, literally, at narcissistic selfie culture with her innovative “Can’t Get Enough of Myself” video, which incorporates viewers’ faces in real-time by using webcams or smartphones. The Sam Fleischner-directed clip is available via web browser Chrome and the “SANTIGOLD” app on Apple/Android handheld devices.  The video allows fans to follow… Source: RollingStone Link: Your […]

Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore Lead Lost Highway Festival

Hours after Dega Jam joined the growing list of country music festivals who’ve cancelled all 2016 activities, another summertime event — the Lost Highway motorcycle show and concert in San Bernandino, California — has doubled down on its own event by unveiling the lineup for this year’s concert.  Brantley Gilbert will headline the second… Source: RollingStone Link: Brantley […]

Watch Macklemore, Leon Bridges Face Demons in Stark 'Kevin' Video

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ new LP This Unruly Mess I’ve Made doesn’t arrive until February 26th. But on Wednesday, the duo unveiled their video for “Kevin,” the addiction-fueled single featuring Leon Bridges. In the video, the rapper and up-and-coming soul singer are shown walking through an abandoned, dilapidated hospital and its… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Macklemore, […]