Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

Live Review: Mötley Crüe - The Palladium, Hollywood

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Los Angeles will never be the same as it was in the '80s—especially Hollywood. It's become so touristy and gentrified that the danger inherent in the city has all but disappeared completely. It's as if Rudy Giuliani came in and cleaned it up with a vengeance, like he did The ...

Bruce Springsteen Readies New Record

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have finished a new full-length called Working on a Dream. Due out January 27 through Columbia, it features 12 new tracks including a couple of bonus cuts from The Wrestler soundtrack ("The Wrestler") and a free online giveaway this past Halloween ("A Night ...

Kanye West Responds to Paparazzi Claims

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Kanye West has responded to reports that he was arrested and released from police custody Thursday night after a scuffle with a photographer in Newcastle, England. Writing on his blog, West explained, "When I left the club, I was encountered by a thirsty paparazzi as usual. He felt he had ...

OutKast Outline 2009 Plans

Monday, November 17th, 2008

OutKast has revealed their rather expansive release schedule for next year. First up: Big Boi's second solo album, Sir Lucious Leftfoot:The Son of Chico Dusty, which is expected to drop in January or February. Andre 3000 will release his own solo effort soon after, with plans for a full-on OutKast ...

50 Cent Delays New Disc

Monday, November 17th, 2008

50 Cent has postponed his fourth full-length record, Before I Self Destruct. Originally set for a December 9 release, the album will now come in two forms: one featuring a 90-minute film (Before I Self Destruct, written and directed by its star … 50 Cent), and a limited edition version ...

Hilary Duff Signs NBC Deal

Monday, November 17th, 2008

NBC has inked a development deal with Hilary Duff, one that extends to a new series and guest appearances in a handful of other NBC shows over the next year. Details are scant at the moment, but we do know that the former Lizzie McGuire lead will appear in three ...

Comedian Wanda Sykes Comes Out

Monday, November 17th, 2008

TV and movie star Wanda Sykes, known for her blunt comedic style, has come out of the closet after the state of California's recent ban on gay marriage. The star of TV's The New Adventures of Old Christine has stated that while those who know her personally have been well ...

Mötley Crüe Confirms 2009 Tour

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Mötley Crüe has tapped Hinder, Theory of a Deadman and The Last Vegas for its "Saints of Los Angeles 2009 Winter Tour." Set to start on February 2 in San Diego and wrap up on March 18 in Portland, ME, the 28-city North American trek is in support of the ...

Video Interview: Gavin Rossdale

Monday, November 17th, 2008

ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino conducted an exclusive video interview with Gavin Rossdale. The alt rock luminary of Bush and Institute fame discusses his new solo album Wanderlust, his songwriting process, inspirations and much more in this ARTISTdirect.com video intereview. Also, it features Click Here To Read the Full Post

Justin Long, Josh Charles Find the After.Life

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Justin Long and Josh Charles are joining Christina Ricci and Liam Neeson in the psychological thriller, After.Life. The disturbing film will feature Ricci as a woman caught in the nebulous space between life and death, with Neeson as a funeral director trying to bury her alive. Long will play Click ...