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Bob Dylan received France's Legion of Honor, it's highest cultural award yesterday. The culture minister Aurelie Fillippetti praised the singer-songwriter for inspiring young people in a brief ceremony yesterday, the BBC reported. -
Damon Albarn, Brian Eno and Africa Express produce 'Maison Des Jeunes' showcasing music of Mali
In case you haven't heard it from Lord Jamar recently, the roots of just about all Western music lies somewhere in Africa. That being said, listening to music produced by contemporary African performers can be an exciting shift from what you hear on typical Western radio. THAT being said, when the two sides combine, you get a musical supernova of sorts. Africa Express's forthcoming album Maison Des Jeunes promises to live up to our obviously excited description. -
Big Kenny (of Big & Rich) to launch Electro Shine, an EDM-inspired musical circus, at top festivals
Big Kenny (one half of the Big & Rich duo) has plans to bring a new musical experience called Electro Shine to next years' top festivals. According to Billboard, Electro Shine is a fusion of EDM beats and traditional instruments — a trend that is seeing success in the EDM world (think Avicci's "Wake Me Up"). -
Justin Bieber apologizes on Twitter after footage of 'Bad Day' singer mistreating Argentine appears online [VIDEO]
Justin Bieber's Believe Tour has found itself in yet another spot of controversy. Yesterday (Nov. 13), footage hit the web of Bieber mistreating the Argentine flag and went viral, causing outrage in the South American country and even making his most dedicated Beliebers feel uncomfortable. Now, Bieber has apologized on Twitter for the incident, insisting he meant no disrespect. -
The Killers played songs off 'Direct Hits' on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night
The Killers stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night for the second time this week in support of their recent greatest hits album, Direct Hits. -
Brad Paisley announces 'Beat This Summer' tour, promoting album 'Wheelhouse'
The "Beat This Winter" tour, named in reference to the country star's 2013 single "Beat This Summer," will include 13 dates in the United States. Paisley last released an album in April, with Wheelhouse, but his Summer and Fall tour dates must've gone well enough to justify a third leg. -
Britney Spears documentary 'I Am Britney Jean' to air on E!
December is a huge month for Britney Spears. E! will air a 90-minute TV special on Britney Spears called I Am Britney Jean on Sunday December 22 and 8 p.m with an encore following at 9:30 p.m. -
Missing Pussy Riot member turns up in Siberia
Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova was considered missing when her whereabouts were unclear after apparently transferring to a different prison following her hunger strike. -
Alma Deutscher, 'Ellen DeGeneres' and 'Today Show' Child Composer, is Not a “Little Miss Mozart”
Alma Deutscher, age 8, is a music prodigy who recently released an album of her own compositions. 'The Music of Alma Deutscher,' featuring her works for violin, viola and piano, was the best-selling classical album last week, according... -
José Carreras, 66, Returning to Opera in Christian Kolonovits' 'El Juez' at Bilbao
He was never exactly in the vanguard of new writing, but the news of José Carreras' return to opera with a new work--'El Juez' by Christian Kolonovits, after a story by Angelika Messner--is doubly surprising. Most surprising, perhaps... -
R. Kelly confirms Justin Bieber collaboration: new song to drop next week
Justin Bieber is budding on his own career in R&B. The maturing teen idol has been releasing a slew of sizzling adult jams during his Music Mondays campaign, including tracks like "Heartbreaker," "Recovery" and "All Bad." Now, a collaboration with one of the biggest names in R&B has been confirmed: the Biebz will release a song with the legendary R. Kelly (and also possibly Drake) next week. -
Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles decides to go out on her own next year
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