R.-Kelly-Leak
by Brian Willett

R. Kelly, the masterful artist behind Trapped in the Closet, has leaked a new track for download.  The song “Fireworks,” which will appear on R. Kelly’s upcoming album Epic, can be downloaded free of charge below. Epic will be released September 21, and you can pre-order it here.  Other R. Kelly downloads are here. Like [...]

Mike-Edwards
by Brian Willett

Mike Edwards, a founding member of the band ELO, was killed while driving when a giant bale of hay weighing 700 lbs smashed into his car. Mike Edwards played cello for the group from 1972 until 1975.

Machete
by Brian Willett

With so much going this Labor Day weekend, you might have missed the release of Machete, a film that depicts a race war between Mexicans and Caucasians. Machete has been met with plenty of controversy, given the violence depicted in the film as well as the stereotypes presented in the race war theme. In the [...]

Parrot-AR-Drone
by Brian Willett

It seems as though every day, we discover something new that iPods, iPads and iPhones can do. Today, it’s controlling the Parrot AR Drone, a unique quadricopter, also known as the Drone missile.

New-Drake-Pictures-Tour-Paris-Detroit-New-York
by Brian Willett

Drake has been riding his fame around the world, and the rapper’s blog recently posted some new pictures to show what Drake’s been up to.  The new Drake pictures follow the Thank Me Later artist’s trek across the globe, seeing the sights from Detroit to Paris and everywhere in between. New Drake Pictures This picture [...]

Cheryl-Cole-Ashley-Cole-Divorce-Papers-Pictures
by Brian Willett

The official divorce papers for Cheryl Cole and Ashley Cole have been released to the public, you can see them in the pictures below. Entertainer Cheryl Cole filed for divorce from football-playing husband Ashley Cole in London today; Cheryl Cole seems to have been spending more time with dancer Derek Hough than Ashley recently. Cheryl [...]

V-Magazine-Cover-Lady-Gaga-Mark-Jacobs-Celebrate-New-York
by Brian Willett

New York has a lot to be proud of, and some of New York’s most notable citizens in the realm of entertainment are showing their pride on the cover of V Magazine.

50-Cent-Takes-Over-Twitter-Chaos-Ensues-Top-5-Tweets
by Brian Willett

Ever wonder how offensive you can be in 140 characters? Rapper 50 Cent was kind enough to do some intensive research in the area after taking over his Twitter account.

Lady-Gaga-Living-On-The-Radio
by Brian Willett

Looks as though Drake isn’t the only one working on a new album – Lady Gaga debuted a new song, “Living On The Radio,” during a show Monday night in Minnesota.  You can watch “Living on the Radio” in the video below. “Living on the Radio” is true to form for Lady Gaga, as it [...]

Interview-Lindsay-Lohan
by Brian Willett

Lindsay Lohan may not have had much to say while she sat in court pouting, but in an interview with Vanity Fairprior to her imprisonment, she let loose a lot.

Alyssa-Bernal
by Brian Willett

Ever wonder what it would be like to have Pharrell Williams so interested in you that he contacts your high school to track you down? That’s just what happened to singer-songwriter Alyssa Bernal, a teenager was shocked whom the multiplatinum artist and producer found on YouTube. “They didn’t know who Pharrell was! They just thought it [...]

Pixie-Lott
by Brian Willett

You may not have heard of Pixie Lott, but big things are coming from this UK sensation. Already a massive star in her native country, with one million singles sold and two number one hits, soulful pop singer and actress Pixie Lott is ready to unleash her talent in the United States.

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by Brian Willett

The energetic pop of UK sensation Pixie Lott is taking the United States by storm, and the first volley in this new British invasion comes in the form of the infectious single “Boys and Girls.”   You can be among the first to see the official video for the song, which you can download here, [...]

metho
by Brian Willett

Ah, another incident that shows just how classy Insane Clown Posse and its fans are.  The group’s followers were responsible for assaulting Tila Tequila with objects ranging from fireworks to urine at her Gathering of Juggalos performance, and Method Man was welcomed with a thrown bottle.  Perhaps someone should have told those “music fans” that [...]

Kanye-West-Spoof
by Brian Willett

What’s the next best thing to getting featured on a Kanye West track?  If you’re Freddy Wong, it’s spoofing one.  The aspiring artist beat even Weird Al (does he still make music?) to the punch on “Power Hour,” which turns Kanye’s “Power” into an ode to a drinking game.  How appropriate, with college just starting [...]

Interview-Eminem-To-Retire
by Brian Willett

Eminem is at the top of his game, and the rap game in general, with Recovery recently certified double platinum in an age when record companies claim they don’t sell records anymore.  Despite the success, though, Eminem claims his days may be numbered. “I honestly don’t know how much longer I have in this game,” [...]

Eminem-Recovery-Certified-Double-Platinum
by Brian Willett

Surprised? We aren’t.  Eminem‘s Recovery has achieved double platinum status, with more than 2 million sales so far.  Even more impressive is the fact that Eminem managed to push so many units in just two weeks during the age of digital downloads and rampant piracy. If you haven’t yet purchased Recovery, you can read our [...]

Video-Interview-Usher
by Brian Willett

Usher may offer old-school swagger in his R&B tunes, but the musician is on the cutting edge of technology. In the video below, you can see him discuss his love for social networking and shares how it enables him to connect with fans. Usher also discusses some possible technological advances that he’s planning on integrating [...]

Faith-Evans
by Brian Willett

Faith Evans didn’t need to build more anticipation than there already is for her comeback LP, Something About Faith. But she decided to anyway, leaking the tracklist for the album, which is scheduled for an October 5 release.  Something About Faith is Evans’ first album in five years and features an impressive guest list. While [...]

Usher-And-Chris-Brown-Tour-Coming-Soon
by Brian Willett

According to producer Bryan-Michael Cox, two of hip-hop’s heavyweights are set to tour together – Usher and Chris Brown. The producer revealed the information on Jermaine Dupri’s Living The Life internet TV series.  After spilling the beans on the Usher-Chris Brown tour, Cox said, “I might have just gave out some exclusive sh*t!”  Looks like [...]

Joaquin-Phoenix
by Brian Willett

Joaquin Phoenix shocked the entertainment world when he seemed to undergo a dramatic personality change, growing out his hair, insisting on wearing sunglasses inside (though 50 percent of young women seem to find this stylish) and speaking very little.  The actor’s new persona seemed to reach a new fever pitch of intensity after David Letterman [...]

Rooney-Mara-Is-The-Girl-With-The-Dragon-Tattoo
by Brian Willett

Stieg Larsson‘s wildly popular novel, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, has thrilled readers across the globe and will now do the same for those too lazy to read, as it is being adapted for the big screen. David Fincher (Fight Club, The Social Network) will direct the film, which stars Rooney Mara, a relatively [...]

Review-The-Spill-Canvas-Formalities-Accessible-Alternative-Rock
by Brian Willett

According to an informal poll of people I know, it would seem that most people enjoy the music of The Spill Canvas once they’ve heard it, but many people have yet to be introduced to this South Dakotan band and its distinctive brand of highly accessible alternative rock.