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Robin Thicke Announces 2014 Tour Dates
Robin Thicke has been enjoying a monstrous 2013, with his latest album Blurred Lines, and he’ll carry that momentum into a 2014 tour. As Billboard reports, the singer has unveiled the “Blurred Lines Tour,” a 15-city run with stops in the U.S. and Canada, featuring openers Jessie J and DJ Cassidy. The live run kicks off…
Links to this post2013 VMA Awards: A Recap
Sunday’s 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, held in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center, was jam packed with some amazing performances. Lady Gaga made her return to the stage with her new single “Applause,” Justin Timberlake performed his hit “Take Back the Night” and by the end of the performance reunited with his old boy band…
Links to this postJazz Icon George Duke Dies at 67
Legendary jazz keyboardist George Duke, who spent his lengthy career collaborating with icons including Miles Davis, Barry Manilow, Frank Zappa and George Clinton, died on Monday, reports NPR. Duke was known for bridging jazz, funk, R&B and Brazilian genres in styles that ranged from sensitive to disruptive. He worked with Michael Jackson on Off the…
Links to this postLady Gaga’s New Single To Make Its Debut At MTV Video Music Awards!
Lady Gaga is the first performer confirmed for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, the network announced Thursday. Gaga will stage the first live performance of her yet-to-be-named single from her upcoming album, “Artpop,” which comes out in November. What can fans expect from Gaga’s performance? Well, the pop diva has certainly reserved some of her…
Links to this postCory Monteith Dead: “Glee” Star Dies in Vancouver Hotel Room
Cory Monteith’s life was cut tragically short on Saturday, July 13. The star best known for playing Finn Hudson on “Glee,” who celebrated his 31st birthday on May 11, was found dead in a hotel room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, Canada, police announced in a press conference. According to Vancouver PD,…
Links to this postElton John Cancels London Show Due To Appendicitis
Elton John has canceled a series of festival dates in order to have surgery. According to the BBC, the singer called in doctors after falling ill on tour and has been diagnosed with appendicitis. The statement said John fell ill during his recent European tour, but “is eager to be back on top form and…
Links to this postBlack Sabbath Tops Billboard Album Chart!
Veteran heavy-metal band Black Sabbath landed its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, more than four decades after the rockers debuted their first album in the United States. “13,” the 19th studio album from Black Sabbath, sold 155,000 copies in its first week, according to figures from Nielsen SoundScan,…
Links to this postThe American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards: 2013 Winners!
“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” and “Kinky Boots” went home with the top prizes at this year’s Tony Awards held live on Sunday, June 9th. The annual awards, which recognize the best on Broadway, handed out their Best Play Award to the Christopher Durang’s play “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.” Meanwhile…
Links to this postCMT Awards 2013: The Winners!
Miranda Lambert and newcomer duo Florida Georgia Line were the big winners at the CMT Music Awards, a prologue to the four-day CMA Music Festival, each walking away with two trophies for their music videos. Carrie Underwood won the top prize at the CMT Music Awards last night in Nashville for Video of the Year…
Links to this post“Smash” Cancelled After Season 2
The Broadway-focused drama, Smash, is among the series that won’t be returning at NBC next season. Originally a bright spot on NBC’s scheduled during its first season, “Smash” started Season 2 off on a bad foot. After being off the air for about nine months, the new season debuted to disastrous ratings — 4.5 million viewers and…
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