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Justin Bieber Tells Booing Crowd: “I’m an Artist, And I Should be Taken Seriously…”

May 20, 2013

That was Justin Bieber's message to a booing crowd at the Billboard Music Awards last night. "I just really want to say it should really be about the music," Bieber stated. "This is not a gimmick. I'm an art... Read More...

Dear Madonna, Go F**k Yourself. Sincerely, the Country of Malawi…

Paul Resnikoff

April 12, 2013

Most have never heard of Malawi, a small, impoverished nation in southeast Africa. But not only has Madonna adopted two children from the country, she's also spent millions building schools in the region. So w... Read More...

Michelle Shocked Shows Up at Her Cancelled Gig Wearing a Condom Suit…

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March 29, 2013

This is called a 'downward spiral,' and it's being fueled by mental illness. The clip, flimed last night by Paul Home, shows Michelle Shocked playing outside her cancelled gig at Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz in w... Read More...

Hi, I’m Rick Ross. What Do You Think My New, Pro-Rape Lyrics?

Paul Resnikoff

March 28, 2013

Updated: Friday, 8:45 am PCT: Ross' highly-lucrative Reebok deal is now under serious pressure, thanks to growing cries from womens' rights organizations and others. Here's just one petition; Reebok has not re... Read More...

Damn Un-American: Official Confirms That Beyonce Lip-Synched the National Anthem…

Paul Resnikoff

January 24, 2013

We burned Milli Vanilli at the stake, stripped them of their medals, and drove them into pop infamy. So how do we handle the now-confirmed case of Beyonce lip-synching America's National Anthem in front of mil... Read More...

A Logical Explanation for Why Kanye West Is Such an Asshole…

Paul Resnikoff

October 29, 2012

No one would describe Kanye West as a diplomatic master of social etiquette, but why is Kanye such an unrelenting, uncompromising asshole? Here's one take from Aaron James, whose book, Assholes: A Theory, deco... Read More...

Amanda Palmer Agrees to Pay All Guest Musicians…

Paul Resnikoff

September 19, 2012

Guess she could afford it, after all. Amanda Palmer has now decided to pay all guest musicians from the crowd, despite firmly opposing the move initially. Here's her blog post on the matter, posted Wednesday e... Read More...

Amanda Palmer Estimates That Volunteer Musicians Would Cost $35,000…

Paul Resnikoff

September 17, 2012

As the criticism continues to mount, Amanda Palmer is firmly defending her decision to court volunteer, unpaid, 'professional-ish' musicians on her current tour. But the cost to pay for these musicians across a... Read More...

Amanda Palmer, Kickstarter Millionaire, Asking Musicians to Play for Free…

Paul Resnikoff

September 13, 2012

Can you get away this anymore, especially after hitting the Kickstarter lottery? Apparently not: after soliciting for dozens of volunteer, 'professional-ish,' unpaid musicians to join her recently-started tour,... Read More...

That Awkward Moment When Your Favorite Artist Starts Selling Out…

Paul Resnikoff

September 10, 2012

Every artist deserves to get paid, but when does a sponsorship deal blur into a sellout? At what point do you cross the line, making fans question your credibility entirely? The questions are worth asking fo... Read More...

I’m the Lead Singer of Lamb of God. And I Didn’t Kill My Own Fan…

Paul Resnikoff

August 7, 2012

Are shows becoming seriously dangerous places? Granted, this wasn't a Yanni concert, but it seems that deaths and injuries are becoming a lot more common at festivals and shows alike. This situation dates back ... Read More...

Can You Name These Famous Musician Haircuts?

Paul Resnikoff

June 13, 2012

These are some of the most distinctive haircuts in modern music history. Can you name all ten? (Answers at the bottom...) ... Read More...

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Justin Bieber Tells Booing Crowd: “I’m an Artist, And I Should be Taken Seriously…”

Dear Madonna, Go F**k Yourself. Sincerely, the Country of Malawi…

Michelle Shocked Shows Up at Her Cancelled Gig Wearing a Condom Suit…

Hi, I’m Rick Ross. What Do You Think My New, Pro-Rape Lyrics?

Damn Un-American: Official Confirms That Beyonce Lip-Synched the National Anthem…

A Logical Explanation for Why Kanye West Is Such an Asshole…

Amanda Palmer Agrees to Pay All Guest Musicians…

Amanda Palmer Estimates That Volunteer Musicians Would Cost $35,000…

Amanda Palmer, Kickstarter Millionaire, Asking Musicians to Play for Free…

That Awkward Moment When Your Favorite Artist Starts Selling Out…

I’m the Lead Singer of Lamb of God. And I Didn’t Kill My Own Fan…

Can You Name These Famous Musician Haircuts?