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Liked Demi Lovato's Simply Complicated? Here Are 4 Pop Star Documentaries You Need to See Next

If you want to escape into a star's world, look no further than this list of pop star documentaries.<p>On the heels of <b>Demi Lovato</b>'s unfiltered <i>Simply</i> …

First Listen: Bootsy Collins, 'World Wide Funk'

Ever since his days as a teenage prodigy in James Brown's band and as the co-architect of Parliament-Funkadelic with George Clinton, bassist Bootsy Collins has thrived in collective environments. His playing has always relied on the interplay between stylistic sorcery — he's rightly heralded as one …

Jimi Hendrix statue to kiss the Vancouver sky: shrine founder

Condominiums are set to raze the guitar icon's Strathcona childhood haunt — in the heart of the displaced Hogan's Alley neighbourhood — but local …

Marilyn Manson: Justin Bieber Has 'The Mind of a Squirrel'

Squirrels aren't going to like this one. Marilyn Manson, whose new album <i>Heaven Upside Down</i> just earned him his seventh top 10 Billboard debut in a …

Nicki Minaj, Always in Control

<i>This story is one of the seven covers of T Magazine’s Greats issue, on newsstands Oct. 22.</i><p>THE DAY I WAIT in the hotel lobby of the Ritz-Carlton in Battery Park City to meet Nicki Minaj is the start of New York Fashion Week. I am early, and I watch as stylists push an overfull rack of designer …

Michael Stipe Opens Up About R.E.M. and President Trump: ‘It’s a Very F*cked Up Time to Be’

The R.E.M. frontman sat down with Stereo Williams to discuss the 25th anniversary of their celebrated album ‘Automatic for the People’ and the not so shiny happy state of America.<p>There are certain things Michael Stipe recalls about his most visible years as a rock superstar that give a clear …

At State of Music in Media Conference, Demystifying the Role of Music Supervisor

The job of a music supervisor is largely misunderstood, according to panelists at the Guild of Music Supervisors State of Music in Media Conference, …

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Lil Wayne Drama: Birdman Bashes Haters & Rick Ross Fires Back

“Bitch, Lil Wayne my son,” Birdman said. “You think I ain’t gon’ make sure he straight?”

Real Hip Hop Vs. Fake Hip Hop

Stream St. Vincent's New Album 'MASSEDUCTION'

It’s been a long and brightly-colored buildup, but<b> St. Vincent</b> has finally shared her new album <i>MASSEDUCTION</i> in full.[readmore:7989361]Co-produced by …

American Music Awards nominations released | Reuters.com

STORY: It's all about the men at 2017 American Music Awards with Bruno Mars leading the way eight nomination - included the "Artist of the Year" award. Mars will be up against hip hop stars Drake and Kendrick Lamar -- along with British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and DJ duo The Chainsmokers - …

Exclusive: John Legend Debuts "Penthouse Floor" Video f/ Chance the Rapper and Praises Eminem's Trump Freestyle

John Legend has consistently used his massive platform to highlight pressing issues in America, whether that be in support of Black Lives Matter, …

The Bellwether County That Explains Eminem and Kid Rock

Just north of Detroit, Macomb County has emerged as the de facto national capital of white middle America. Now, its two most famous native sons are entering the political fray.<p>On Tuesday night, with a video filmed in a Detroit parking garage, the rapper Eminem took aim at another white man with a …

Usher Claims Georgia Woman Rolled the Dice In Genital Herpes Case

<b>Usher</b> has just doubled down on his defense in the Georgia herpes lawsuit ... when you have sex, you assume the risk of STDs.<p>The singer just filed …

Kodak Black Indicted on Sexual Conduct Charges

<b>Kodak Black</b> is facing new criminal charges for sexual misconduct with a teenager.<p>Kodak's accused of sexually assaulting the girl in February 2016 at …

Tom Petty Death Certificate Cause Of Death Still a Mystery

<b>TMZ</b> has obtained <b>Tom Petty</b>'s death certificate -- which does not identify his official cause of death.<p><b>The document</b>, filed with L.A. County, says …

Meek Mill Arrested for Alleged Reckless Endangerment in New York City

<b>Meek Mill</b> has been arrested.<p>As the New York police department confirmed to E! News, the 30-year-old rapper was handcuffed Thursday night around 10 …

The Platinum Life is More Than Just “Looking Pretty” on Tour: ''It’s An Empowering Show for Women''

Who run the world? Girls!<p>There is so much more to the women of <i>The Platinum Life</i> than hot bods and high heels, they are career women, moms and …

Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age Honor Tom Petty, Vegas Victims at Cal Jam

Cage the Elephant, Liam Gallagher, the Kills and more also perform at Foos' one-day fest in San Bernardino, California<p>It was a brief, spontaneous …

Many in country music mum over gun issues after Vegas deaths

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When singer Meghan Linsey first started her country duo Steel Magnolia, a partnership with the National Rifle Association was suggested as a way to grow their audience.<p>The proposal, which she refused, was a commonplace example of how intertwined gun ownership is with country …

Tom Petty’s America Is The One We Want To Believe In

The rock star sang the gospel of carefree living — a message this country desperately needs to hear.<p><b>Before Tom Petty</b> saddled up next to Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison in the Traveling Wilburys, and before he towered over the Billboard charts for more than two decades, and before I climbed the seemingly …

Macklemore leaves politics — and Ryan Lewis — behind in ‘Gemini’

Rapper returns to rap scene with first solo album release since 2005<p>"Gemini” is a 16-song album that is Macklemore’s first since splitting with Ryan …

Tom Petty Song Sales Spike More Than 6,000% in Wake of Rocker’s Death

Tom Petty’s death on Oct. 2 saw sales of his songs spike 6,216%, according to data analysis company BuzzAngle Music. On average, the four days prior …