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  • Scott Borchetta Agrees With 'American Idol' Results So Far

    Big Machine's Scott Borchetta thinks voters for 'American Idol' have chosen wisely so far this season. The record label head has been tapped as one of the mentors for Season 14, and last week he appeared on the show to gush over the contestants -- specifically Clark Beckham. Borchetta will be involved with tonight's March 11 episode as the crew heads back to Hollywood, 'Taste of Country' noted.

  • Michael Bolton Recreates Scenes From 'Office Space' [WATCH]

    One hilarious running joke in the 1999 comedy 'Office Space' involved pop veteran Michael Bolton. A character of the same name was constantly asked if he was related to the singer, or if he knew him or if he liked his music. Someone over at 'Funny or Die' decided to recreate a few scenes from the film with the real Michael Bolton playing the Michael Bolton role. Fans of the movie, get ready to feel nostalgic.

  • Stream Madonna's 'Rebel Heart' on Spotify

    Madonna dropped her 13th studio album, 'Rebel Heart,' last week to tons of anxious fans. The release suffered a few obstacles last year when a few songs leaked throughout the Internet. That whole ordeal has since been rectified, and the album is looking to make some noise on the charts behind singles like "Living for Love," "Illuminati" and "Ghosttown." The Queen of Pop shared Rebel Heart on Spotify today, March 10, 'HotNewHipHop' noted. The entire record, from the Nicki Minaj-aided "B***h I'm Madonna" to the closer "Wash All Over Me," can be streamed below.

  • Mysteryland USA Full Lineup: Diplo, Empire of the Sun, Kygo Will Headline

    The 2015 edition of Mysteryland USA has announced its full lineup for the EDM festival that takes place May 22 to 24. Diplo, Empire of the Sun and Kygo are among the weekend's headliners. The event will be held on the same grounds as the legendary 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, New York, 'Billboard' reported.

  • Will Forte, Gilbert Gottfried Sing Backup for Bon Jovi on "Wanted Dead or Alive"

    Some of comedy's biggest stars joined forces Sunday night, March 8, to raise money for people with autism. Comedy Central's 'Night of Too Many Stars' featured a slew of big names, including Louis C.K., Jon Stewart and Adam Sandler. A few musicians also showed up to perform. Jon Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive" was highlighted by backup singers Will Forte, Gilbert Gottfried, Al Roker and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.

  • Ludacris Reveals 'Ludaversal' Tracklist: Miguel, Monica, Usher on New Album

    Ludacris is getting ready for one exciting spring. The rapper/actor will appear in 'Furious 7' April 3, marking his fourth appearance as Tej in the franchise. By the time the movie is out, Luda will already be celebrating the release of his ninth studio album, 'Ludaversal.' The entertainer shared the tracklist for the effort recently following the release of "Beast Mode." As previously reported, Usher and Big K.R.I.T. will appear on the album, and now it looks like Miguel and Monica will round out the guest lineup.

  • AC/DC Shares 'Rock the Blues Away' Video

    AC/DC recently unveiled the video for its third single from 'Rock or Bust,' "Rock the Blues Away." The feel-good rocker is the first clip from the new album to feature drummer Chris Slade, who will be behind the kit for the foreseeable future as Phil Rudd deals with his legal issues. The song follows "Play Ball" and the title track from the new effort.

  • Sarah Jones: Gregg Allman Biopic Director Randall Miller Pleads 'Guilty'

    A judge in Savannah, Georgia, sentenced Randall Miller, former director of the Gregg Allman biopic Midnight Rider, to two years in prison and eight years probation stemming from the unfortunate death of camera assistant Sarah Jones, which occurred on set last year. Miller, who originally entered a plea of "not guilty," changed it to "guilty" today, Mar. 9, resulting in a reduced sentence and dropped charges for his wife Jody Savin, who was involved with the movie as a producer.

  • Artiphon's New Electronic Instrument 1 Can Make Any Sound Imaginable

    The new Instrument 1 by Artiphon is one impressive gadget. The device is essentially a multi-instrument that recreates the sounds made by guitars, drums, pianos, violins and many other instruments. It can be played in any position as well and has been marketed as something for musical experts and novices alike.

  • Guns N' Roses Mini Reunion: Duff McKagan, Gilby Clarke Join Slash Onstage

    There was a mini Guns N' Roses reunion over the weekend featuring the likes of Slash, Duff McKagan and Gilby Clarke. McKagan's Loaded and Gilby Clarke + Coverheads opened the show for the guitarist, who was performing in Argentina with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. The former GN'R bassist hit the stage for "It's So Easy" and stuck around for the Clarke-assisted "Paradise City."

  • Paul McCartney Talks Kanye West Collab

    Fans of Paul McCartney and Kanye West may have been skeptical when news surfaced that the pair was working on music together. So far, though, the results of their collaboration have been well-received. "All Day," "Only One" and "FourFiveSeconds" featuring Rihanna are making waves on the pop charts and bringing the rock and hip-hop communities together once again. McCartney spoke to 'NME' about what sparked the partnership. Macca said he started to understand the rap genre more after seeing Jay Z and West in concert last year. "I was expecting it to be, 'Oh, it's great, it's hip-hop, it's loud ...,' but I hadn't until then got the urban poetry aspect," he said. "Like, Bob Dylan is a poet. And so is Jay Z, and Kanye."

  • Jimi Hendrix Highest Paid Act at Woodstock With $18K

    Jimi Hendrix already had three groundbreaking releases under his belt before heading to Woodstock in 1969 to dazzle more than 400,000 people. He joined acts like The Band, The Who and Janis Joplin, among others, and the event has gone down as one of the most famous concerts in history and a defining moment for music in the 1960s. 'Ultimate Guitar' recently revisited Woodstock, posting archived documents with how much money each band and artist was paid to perform.
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