Happy birthday, Prince! His Purple Highness, who turns 55 today, has graced us with one of the most brilliant and extensive musical catalogs ever.
10 Musicians With Amazing Alter Egos
Pop stars are known for pushing musical boundaries. But what happens when they push their creativity all the way into a different persona?
The Top 5 Performances From The Billboard Music Awards (Including Miguel’s Fierce Leg Drop That Almost Killed A Spectator)
The Billboard Music Awards were held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this evening and, much like the Grammys, wisely minimized the amount of airtime devoted to acceptance speeches in favor of wall-to-wall performances. Sadly, most of the evening was dominated by artists who, to paraphrase the fairly toasted Kid Rock, were lip-synching to pre-recorded musical tracks. However, the following five performances stood out from the pack and really delivered, demonstrating that the future of music is still shining bright.
Undercover Covers Part Two: 20 More Songs You Didn’t Know Were Covers
Back by popular demand, y’all! A few weeks back we brought you 20 super-famous songs that you probably didn’t know were actually cover versions. But we had so many great undercover cover cuts stored up that we just had to come back for a second helping. So without any further ado, read on to discover 20 more tunes that were actually somebody else’s baby. Prepare to have a few rock myths shattered…but at least you’ll get to hear some pretty cool stuff!
Dirty Dancers: 15 Sexy Back Up Dancers Who Got Down With Their Famous Bosses
What happens on tour doesn’t always stay on tour. For some reason, pop stars and musicians can’t seem to resist the allure of hooking up with their back up dancers. Maybe it’s because they all love music. Maybe it’s because they’re sharing the road. Or maybe it’s just because back up dancers are insanely hot?
Beyonce (And Her Nipples) Join This List Of The Top 10 Most Controversial Concert Outfits Ever [POLL]
Beyoncé caused quite an Internet stir yesterday when pictures emerged of her wearing a nipple-baring outfit on her new “Mrs. Carter World Tour” that would make even Joel Schumacher blush. It’s definitely the raciest outfit that she’s ever been spotted in, which got us thinking about where this outfit ranks among the most controversial concert outfits of all-time.
Last Lap: Why Does Chris Brown Say He Had To Be “Brutal”?
Why is the Michael Jackson Estate going to court for $40 billion? Why does Prince hate twitter so much? And which “One Hit Wonder” has Ryan Gosling‘s face tattooed on his leg? All this in today’s Last Lap.
Gucci Mane, P. Diddy, Prince And More Notable Celebrity Name Changes
Whether or not it was a hint at an identity crisis, Gucci Mane‘s short-lived experimentation with the name “Guwop” is far from the only time a celebrity has made a high-profile name change in the prime of his or her career. Below, a toast to 30 stars who opted to do what unborn children are rarely allowed: create a different name for themselves–and at times, an accompanying persona.
Beyonce Can Be ‘King Bey,’ But Madonna Is Still Queen Of Ratings And Viewership For Super Bowl Halftime Shows
What? You didn’t think Beyonce was going to come back quietly did you? It’s beyond Beyonce overload as we predicted in December, and Bey has returned snatching wigs. Her Super Bowl XLVII performance slayed and has helped solidify her place among the greats such as Prince, Diana Ross and Madonna. And the general consensus may have ranked Bey’s mini-concert (because that’s what she gave) above Madonna’s halftime performance last year, the numbers don’t agree. Read more…
When Hip-Hop And Classic Literature Meet: Jay-Z Confirmed To Score Baz Luhrmann’s Adaptation Of The Great Gatsby
When it comes to creating a soundtrack to a classic such as The Great Gasby one must call on an artist with a level of musical genius. Director Baz Luhrmann already featured Watch The Throne’s “No Church in the Wild” and listened to Jay-Z on-set as motivation. The next step then doesn’t seem as much of a shock. Rumors sparked that Lady Gaga and Prince would contribute to the project’s soundtrack, but no other information had been confirmed. That was until a tweet from producer Jeymes Samuel of The Bullitts. Read more…
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