Blog Posts by Wendy Geller

Photo: Ethan MillerWhen Kid Rock took the stage to present the award for Top Rap Song of the year at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, he immediately attracted attention for the random mug (with unknown contents) he was clutching.

However, the multi-genre artist managed to neatly steal the spotlight from his mystery drink with a single neatly barbed statement.

"Let's give it up for people lip-synching under pre-recorded music," the singer said wryly, before presenting the honor to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis for the hit tune "Thrift Shop."

Miley Cyrus may have started a style revolution when she cropped her locks into a punky, platinum 'do earlier this year — but her adventurous nature isn't limited to her hair. The singer made waves at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards Sunday when she arrived in a strikingly bold jumpsuit rather than a traditional dress.

Photo: Jason Merritt

"I just put it on and it felt really me," Cyrus said of the elaborate Balmain garment, which featured a unique combo of crochet peek-a-boo details and a striking checkerboard motif.

Photo: Jamie McCarthyAfter much gossip, speculation, and chatter – this month's biggest entertainment rumor appears to be true: Beyoncé is, indeed, expecting her second child.

The happy news was broken by E!, who claim multiple sources confirmed the pregnancy. Dad, of course, is hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, whom Beyoncé married in 2008. The new arrival will join big sister Blue Ivy, who celebrated her first birthday in January.

Discussion of Beyoncé's possible condition began recently when the singer's fans began speculating about a visible "baby bump" onstage during her 2013 Mrs. Carter tour stops.

Photo: Jon KopaloffJennifer Nettles apparently has been enjoying an unusually productive maternity leave. The Sugarland singer, who has been (seemingly) laying low since the birth of her son in December, has announced she'll be releasing a solo album with a target date of Fall 2013.

But wait, there's more--Nettles will be working with famed producer Rick Rubin for the new project. Rubin has helmed releases by a score of storied artists, including Johnny Cash, the Dixie Chicks, Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, and many others.

"I am absolutely thrilled and wholly proud to be working with Rick Rubin on my new solo album," Nettles stated on Friday. "“If you ask any musician who is on their producer 'bucket list’, Rick would be on each and every one."

Frank Ocean (Photo: Jamie McCarthy)If you're tired of the same-old, same-old awards shows--best this, best that, yawn- the O Music Awards are coming back again this year to shake things up. MTV, VH1, and CMT's fourth annual show celebrating music, technology and fan influence will feature its usual round of unorthodox categories, with Beck and Frank Ocean leading the pack of nominees.

Beck and Ocean have two nods each. Other artists nominated include Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Miranda Lambert, Pussy Riot, Ed Sheeran, David Bowie, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and Tyler, the Creator.

Of course, the awards categories themselves at this particular show are of as much interest as the colorful list nominees themselves. Returning categories this year include Digital Genius Award, Fan Army FTW, Best Web-Born Artist, Must Follow Artist on Twitter, Best Music App, Best Artist Instagram…and the fetchingly titled Too Much Ass for TV .

Dakota BradleyCountry newcomer Dakota Bradley may have the perfect pedigree for Nashville success--he's just 18 years old and already has an insanely catchy debut single co-produced by none less than Tim McGraw--but this is one musician who learned his chops in a totally different genre.

"When I was 12, I picked up my first guitar," Bradley explains. The first song he learned how to play? "Stranglehold, by Ted Nugent."

Bradley's breakout single "Somethin' Like Somethin'" doesn't sound a whole lot like the Motor City Madman. In fact, the summery, upbeat tune sounds like something McGraw himself might record. But just so you know where this kid's roots lie…!

George Strait (photo: Ethan Miller)George Strait may have set the country music world reeling last September when he announced he'd be retiring from the road. However, he did assure fans that he was by no means retiring from the recording studio--and he's made good on that promise with his new album, Love Is Everything.

Although this marks his 40th (!) studio full-length, Strait insists that he's still out to create the very best album of his life every time he steps into the studio.

Wings in 1976Let's go back to 1976, shall we? In that year, Paul McCartney and his post-Beatles band Wings had released their groundbreaking live album Wings Over America, documenting their North American tour.

Now--back to 2013, and a spectacular re-release of the album is on tap for May 28, including new and remastered material from the epic UK group. We at Yahoo! Music have the first listen to the remastered version of "Rock Show," which features the '76 lineup of the band including McCartney's beloved late wife Linda.