Adam Lambert's sexually-charged act draws complaints
(11/23/2009 7:59:00PM)
ABC television said on Monday it had received about 1,500 complaints about the sexually-charged performance by "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert at the American Music Awards on Sunday. Millions of viewers saw Lambert simulate oral sex with a ...
Susan Boyle set for biggest UK album of 2009: HMV
(11/23/2009 3:00:00PM)
Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who shot to fame after her audition for "Britain's Got Talent" was aired in April, appears set to have the biggest album in Britain this year, music retailer HMV said on Monday. "I Dreamed A Dream," Boyle's debut...
Taylor Swift wins five American Music Awards
(11/23/2009 8:00:00AM)
Country crossover star Taylor Swift overshadowed the late Michael Jackson at the American Music Awards on Sunday, winning five prizes including artist of the year. Jackson, who had been expected to enjoy a clean sweep, ended up with four awards. He ...
Roger Daltrey gives voice a workout on solo tour
(11/22/2009 3:00:00PM)
Roger Daltrey has dubbed his current solo jaunt the "Use It or Lose It" tour, but his show at the Nokia Theater on Friday demonstrated that sometimes you can use it and lose it as well. The 65-year-old Who singer had some vocal difficulties as his l...
Singer Robbie Williams to court investors: report
(11/21/2009 12:00:00PM)
British singer Robbie Williams may sell the right to half his future album, touring and sponsorship earnings in a 50 million pound ($83 million) deal, one of his managers was reported to say on Saturday. Managers for Williams, whose hits includi...
Busta Rhymes hopes "Chemo" cures ailing music biz
(11/20/2009 11:00:00PM)
Less than a year after releasing his eighth studio album, "Back on My B.S.," New York rapper Busta Rhymes plans to strengthen the state of the music industry, which he says is "dying like cancer is killing it," with his brand new effort, "The Chemo."...
Singer Omarion kicks off new phase in high energy
(11/20/2009 11:00:00PM)
When R&B artist Omarion sings, "I done cut the braids, low cut, got my grown on," in a raspy croon on his new single "I Get It In," he's referencing a turning point in his career. "I felt like my braids defined who I was, and there's so much...
All-nighters pay off for Puddle of Mudd songwriter
(11/20/2009 9:00:00PM)
It's 5 a.m., and while most of his neighbors in Los Angeles sleep, Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin is lounging on his couch with an acoustic guitar, a six-pack of beer and a small recording device to capture new song ideas for his rock band....
Fans help 30 Seconds to Mars build "War" machine
(11/20/2009 9:00:00PM)
Plenty of artists pay lip service to loving their fans, but they usually limit their interaction to meet-and-greets, tweets and shout-outs from the stage. But 30 Seconds to Mars, which is about to release its third album, "This Is War," goes far beyo...
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