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Beyonce Knowles biography
“When I started the record,” says Beyoncé about her new double album I AM… SASHA FIERCE, “I knew that, artistically, I had to grow. Even though I’ve been very successful and very fortunate, I want to still be challenged and still be nervous and still be anxious about all the things that make my [...]
Slayer and Megadeth co-headline “American Carnage” tour
Slayer. Megadeth. Two names synonymous with fierce, crunching power. Two bands whose histories are inevitably intertwined in defining the thrash/metal genre. Individually, their respective prowess and accomplishments are impressive; but together, they’re brutal and unstoppable. Megadeth and Slayer will join forces to co-headline “American Carnage,” the most blistering, the most [...]
Pretty Ricky releases new album
PRETTY RICKY will release their third release, the self-titled CD, “PRETTY RICKY,” on November 17th, 2009. The album is the follow-up to their #1 gold-selling CD “Late Night Special” that was released in 2007. A Myspace album listening party for “PRETTY RICKY” will begin on November 14th through November 17th.
In celebration of the [...]
LMFAO and Lil Jon release “Shots” video and tour
os Angeles based electro hip-hop duo LMFAO have a mission, “to make the world a party planet, one city at a time.” Redfoo and Sky Blu call it Party Rock, and it’s the name of their debut album, label, clothing line and now fall headlining tour. The party kicks off November 5th in Reno, Nevada [...]
Watch the Puddle of Mudd video for “Spaceship
Puddle of Mudd, the Los Angeles quartet known for their hard-rock radio hits, have just released a video for their single “Spaceship.” The sci-fi video directed by Petro (The Academy Is, Rufus Wanwright) channels the best in space travel with alien strippers and an homage to Star Wars and its scrolling text intro. Rounding out [...]
Shakira biography
Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira’s first steps in her creative life were developed at a very early age. As a child, she would write short notes to her father, who encouraged her to keep logging her thoughts and emotions and was unintentionally fostering her ability to write song lyrics.
What kind of music do Brazilians listen to?
We had a reader email and ask what kind of music Brazilians listen to. Although we aren’t experts, we did some research and here is what we found out.
A great resource for information is both About.com and Wikipedia for information.
About says that: “Although Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, with [...]
Gene Simmons biography
Although Gene Simmons found fame as a blood-spurting, fire-breathing, bass-playing demon with Kiss, his early years were about as far removed as you can possibly get from the notorious heavy metal band. Born August 25, 1949, and named Chaim Witz, he and his mother left Israel by the late ’50s, relocating to the United States [...]
Michael Jackson biography
Michael Jackson was unquestionably the biggest pop star of the ’80s, and certainly one of the most popular recording artists of all time.
Simon Cowell biography
Simon Cowell started out in the postroom at EMI Music Publishing, but after launching his own label at the age of 23, he joined BMG in 1989 and began a professional relationship so far spanning more than 20 years.
