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Sinead O’Connor to Miley Cyrus: “The Music Business Will Prostitute You for All You’re Worth…”

October 3, 2013

Irish singer-songwriter, Sinead O'Connor posted an open letter to Miley Cyrus in "the spirit of motherliness and with love" in response to Cyrus's claim that O'Connor is a role model. The letter is slightly hum... Read More...

Rolling Stone Thinks ‘Cover Porn’ Will Save Them…

September 25, 2013

If you thought the music industry was tough, try traditional magazine publishing. Which brings us to Issue #1193 from Rolling Stone Magazine, on newstands now... Which means Issue 1188 (from early August) ... Read More...

Russell Simmons Apologizes for Releasing ‘Harriet Tubman Sex Tape’

August 16, 2013

Russell Simmons first tweeted that this was the "funniest thing" he'd every seen. The formal apology, issued Friday morning, followed the removal of the video from Russell Simmons' All Def Digital YouTube chan... Read More...

Elvis Presley Estate Up for Bids; Sony Among Contenders

August 15, 2013

Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali's estates owned by Core Media are on a second round of bids as the deadline for the auctions passes. Among the bidders are Sony Corp. and the G2 Investment Group. Sony Music Ent... Read More...

Artist Marina Abramovic and Lady Gaga Make Nude Video for Kickstarter Campaign…

August 8, 2013

Performance artist Marina Abramovic is famous within the avant-garde community for her ways of displaying her nude body for the sake of, well, art. Her newest venture is a Kickstarter project to fund the Marin... Read More...

Jay Z Calls Billboard ‘Irrelevant’ and ‘Threatened’

July 24, 2013

We now know that Jay Z approached Billboard while structuring the Samsung deal, and even offered to jump through hoops to qualify the sales. Ultimately, Billboard rejected the offer, refused to count any of th... Read More...

Over 100 Musicians Sign Amnesty International Letter in Support of Pussy Riot’s Release

July 23, 2013

Paul McCartney, Adele, U2, and many others signed an Amnesty International Letter showing support for two members of Pussy Riot, a Russian feminist punk rock protest group, currently imprisoned for hooliganism.... Read More...

Explorations In Guitar Solo Technique: Fred Durst vs. Lil Wayne…

July 22, 2013

It's quite difficult to compare these two guitar virtuosos, simply because their styles are so distinctly unique. But which one is more incredible? Try to decide. Guitar Solo A: Durst. Solo B: Wayne. ... Read More...

Music Activism Is Dead? Artists Highly Vocal on Trayvon Martin Decision…

July 15, 2013

After George Zimmerman was acquitted of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges, many were upset and disappointed by the jury's verdict. Several artists in support of Trayvon Martin have reacted, as well.... Read More...

Mos Def Voluntarily Undergoes Guantanamo Bay Force-Feeding Procedure…

July 8, 2013

Rappers usually focus on big butts and even bigger paychecks. Mos Def, whose real name is Yasiin Bey, stands out as a major exception. (warning: this is graphic) ... Read More...

Jennifer Lopez Sings ‘Happy Birthday Mr. President’ to Oppressive Turkmenistan Dictator…

July 1, 2013

Sacha Baron Cohen's The Dictator is a fun flick, unless you happen to be trapped inside an oppressive dictatorship ruled by the constant threat of violence. Which brings us to Turkmenistan, where Jennifer Lope... Read More...

PSY Imposter Remains on the Loose In Cannes (Shocking Photos)…