By Laura Ferreiro
photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImageIt looks like DEWeezy has gone the way of the dodo bird. The high-profile, multimillion-dollar partnership between PepsiCo and Lil Wayne ended Friday, with an announcement issued by the makers of the popular Mountain Dew soft drink.
Kerry King of Slayer [photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage]By Jon Wiederhorn
There was no way the Fifth Annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which were held last night at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, weren't going to wind up being a tribute to Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who died the afternoon of the event. Many of the speakers and performers tipped their hat to the fallen metal hero, and Slayer guitarist Kerry King made a speech about his bandmate of over 30 years. But there was no way King or anyone else at the event was going to allow the show to become morose or maudlin.
"You may notice I got two shot cups up here," King said as he took the stage with Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde. "My friend Zakk doesn't drink anymore, so obviously this is for me and my fallen friend Jeff."
Read More »from Revolver Golden Gods Awards Become Triumphant Celebration of Slayer’s Jeff HannemanLast night on "American Idol," Amber Holcomb went home in fourth place. This was not a huge surprise, but today, my "The Day After" co-host Matt Whitfield and I still have much to discuss: the welcome return of David Cook and Constantine Maroulis, the less-welcome return of will.i.am, the rumors of Harry Connick Jr. possibly joining the "Idol" judging panel, and what's next for the finale three girls. Enjoy the "Idol" chatter!
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The Rolling Stones [Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage]Let's face it: We can't all dance like Beyonce, or Usher, or even Britney Spears at her worst. Haven't most of us at some point in our lives tried standing in front of the mirror, scrutinizing our poorly executed excuse for *NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye" dance? (Okay, not most, but some). But lo, there is a place where fancy choreographed dance moves are few and far between -- and when they appear, boy do they shimmer with attainability!
What is this land of democratic dance moves called? Rock 'N' Freakin' Roll [rok-uhn-free-kin-rohl] and we're all invited to get a green card.
To celebrate the kickoff of the Rolling Stones' 50 & Counting tour this week, we've pored over hours of gentlemen high kicks, splits, rubber legs, and crazy hands to pick some of the most outrageous, mimic-able, and downright awesome dance moves ever to grace a rock audience. We're not talking mere jumping around and fist-pumping, but certifiable and signature dance moves. From moving like Jagger to seizing like Yorke,
Read More »from 8 Most Memorable Male Dancers in RockBy Laura Ferreiro
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Justin Bieber made thousands of Turkish fans into Beliebers when he stopped his concert in Turkey to honor the Azan, or the Muslim call to prayer, on Thursday.
Also known as the Adhan, the prayer call is traditionally observed by Muslims five times a day, including just after sunset and later in the evening, before bedtime.
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BeauSoleil's Michael DoucetIf coming to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Jazz Fest is like going to school and majoring in New Orleans music, hanging out at the week of all-day in-store performance at the Louisiana Music Factory record store in the French Quarter is the Advanced Placement class. The CD & vinyl mecca – with its “library” of 1000s of hard-to-find and rare “reference” recordings -- presents 32 shows running about 45 minutes each between Jazz Fest weekends, shows by many of the musical luminaries that perform over at Fest.
Did I mention it’s all free? And even though the huge crowds in the long-narrow shop can make it difficult to shop during the performances, the in-store performances help sell records and keep the Louisiana Music Factory, a music fan and record collector’s paradise, open.
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photo courtesy of Consequence Of SoundThe official lineup for this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival won't be revealed until 10:01 a.m. CT on May 7, but those nutty promoters are priming the pump by leaking clues in the classified ads of The Austin Chronicle.
The clever stunt was uncovered by those super sleuths at The Hollywood Reporter, who noted a series of ads dropped major hints about some of the acts on this year's roster.
Read More »from Austin City Limits Drops Clues in the ClassifiedsBy Jon Wiederhorn
photo: Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesMay 2, 2013 was supposed to be a day to celebrate metal. Hundreds of musicians, press people, and fans were traveling across the country to Los Angeles to attend or take part in the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards. Then at about 3pm PT, word broke that one of metal’s heroes, Slayer co-founder and guitarist Jeff Hanneman, had died at 11am that day from liver failure, at the age of 49.
Gucci Mane's March mugshot (Photo: Fulton County Sheriff's Office)Gucci Mane is reportedly no longer behind bars. According to TMZ, the rapper, who was arrested April 13, is now out of jail and free to enjoy his weekend.
Mane (real name Radric Davis) was originally arrested back in late March after allegedly hitting a man over the head with a bottle at an Atlanta club., causing an injury requiring stitches He was released on bail April 12--only to get re-arrested promptly the following day for violating probation.
The case involving the alleged assault at the nightclub is still pending.
Mane is reportedly slated to appear in court later this month.
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Chris Smith (l), Chris Kelly (r) of Kris Kross [Photo: Paul Natkin/WireImage]The exact cause of Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly's untimely passing is still up in the air. An autopsy has been completed, but more investigation is necessary to determine why the 34-year-old died.
According to various sources, the Fulton County Medical Examiner determined Thursday that there was no sign of trauma or foul play in Kelly's case. However, a toxicology report still needs to be completed , which could take at least three weeks.
Reports have been swirling that Kelly died as a result of a drug overdose, and the autopsy results seem to support that theory.
Read More »from Kris Kross’s Chris Kelly: Autopsy Complete, No Foul PlayLAS VEGAS (AP) — The junked signs that attracted throngs to old Las Vegas have for years gathered dust in a neon boneyard just a few miles from the sleek mega-casinos on the Strip.
CANNES, France (AP) — Jerry Lewis, so beloved in France, isn't quite overcome with emotion now that he's back at the Cannes Film Festival.
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC's newest "Bachelorette," Desiree Hartsock, says it's not hard to keep the details of her experience on the show a secret from her friends.
NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a house he was renovating in a small town in Minnesota.
SINGAPORE (AP) — Portraying USS Enterprise helmsman Hikaru Sulu in the latest "Star Trek" movie comes with big shoes to fill, but the man who played the part in the TV series and six films has given his blessing to the actor currently playing the role.
