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Posted: 11 Sep 2012 02:02 AM PDT


Tempest, Teapot Linked!
It struck me late last week, upon hearing who would be the artists making an appearance on the sad, tired, and now more dismal than ever MTV Music Video Awards, that I cared about absolutely none of them. I realize that's not a bold statement. I mean, really, aside from the few people who still [...]

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 07:56 PM PDT


'The Voice' Season 3 Premiere: Still The Best, Hands Down?
Well, it's only been four months since Jermaine What's-His-Name won "The Voice" Season 2, and already Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green, and Blake Shelton are back on NBC, searching for yet another singer who won't sell any records. Oh snap. Okay, yes, that sounds a little harsh and jaded. To be fair, Jermaine [...]

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 12:48 PM PDT


September Songs: #1 September Hits Through The Years!
The air is crisp. The days are shorter. High schools are jammed with kids dreading the long year while college campuses are abuzz with excitement, proof that life actually does get better -- before it gets irretrievably worse. Some late summer hits hang on, while new songs show up like new clothes for the season. [...]

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 12:48 PM PDT


Exclusive Song Premiere: Paul McDonald's "Counting Stars"
Season 10 "American Idol" roots-rocker Paul McDonald--he of the Rod Stewart-esque rasp, rhinestone Nudie suits, and Pepsodent-commercial megawatt smile--may be following in the footsteps of his actress wife Nikki Reed by taking on a recurring role on NBC's "Parenthood"--but he's still a musician at heart, and he's currently at work on his long-overdue post-"Idol" album. [...]

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 12:15 PM PDT


Taylor Swift, Framed
We featured Taylor Swift in Framed a few months ago -- heck, everyone likes Taylor Swift, and she's been our featured artist scads of times! -- but, imagine our surprise when we received a letter from Taylor Swift a week or so later. Not an e-mail... an actual letter! A hand-written letter! Wow! Here's how [...]

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 09:26 AM PDT


Introducing "The X Factor U.K.'s" Eddy String
"X Factor U.K." wannabe rock star Eddy String couldn't sing his way out of a Tesco paper bag, clearly believes he is the illegitimate lovechild of Pete Doherty and Russell Brand, and is so cocky, even Gary Barlow finds him annoying. And yet, I am obsessed with him. Hey, what can I say? I've always [...]

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 08:51 AM PDT


The Rock's Backpages Rewind: Lady Madonna Storms Philly
A report on Madonna's MDNA tour — first stop Philadelphia! — from the redoubtable Carol Cooper——Barney Hoskyns, Editorial Director, Rock's Backpages As I write this Thursday night, I can hear Madonna singing from Yankee Stadium through the window of my Harlem apartment. In fact, the sound mix on 'Girls Gone Wild' and 'Papa Don't Preach' [...]