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  • Blake Shelton Plays The Whisper Challenge on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' Doesn't Know Benedict Cumberbatch

    Blake Shelton stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (Jan. 23) to promote his upcoming host/musical guest gig on Saturday Night Live. Fallon, of course, had something fun planned for the country superstar. The pair played The Whisper Challenge, where one player wears headphones blaring loud music and the other says a phrase for them to guess. The game's big reveal was that Shelton has no clue who Benedict Cumberbatch is.

  • Chris Robinson Talks Black Crowes Split: 'Jealous Again' Singer Responds to Rich Robinson's Statement

    Fans probably weren't too surprised when Rich Robinson announced that The Black Crowes were calling it quits earlier this month after a 26-year career. Drummer Steve Gorman had already warned fans last year and the group has taken multiple breaks throughout its history. Frontman Chris Robinson caught most of the flak after the announcement, but the "Jealous Again" singer has broken his silence to offer his side of why the band split.

  • Noel Gallagher: Oasis Reunion Would Only Happen for the Money Because 'We're Not as Good as We Used to Be'

    Noel Gallagher laid it all out on the line recently with regard to an Oasis reunion. He said that if the band ever got back together, it would strictly be because the money was too good to turn down. His rant in Q magazine cited acts like Led Zeppelin and The Smiths that he believes don't reunite because they aren't as good as they use to be. Besides, Gallagher is busy with his High Flying Birds solo project.

  • Tom Morello, Serj Tankian Pay Tribute to Randy Rhoads with 'Crazy Train' Cover [LISTEN]

    Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello and System of a Down's Serj Tankian joined forces to pay tribute to deceased Ozzy Osbourne axeman Randy Rhoads. The pair decided to lay down "Crazy Train," the anthemic single from Osbourne's debut solo effort "Blizzard of Ozz." The cover will be included on the new compilation "Immortal Randy Rhoads: The Ultimate Tribute" and features Rudy Sarzo, another Rhoads bandmate, and Vinny Appice, "Rolling Stone" notes.

  • Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin Arrested for Riding Baggage Carousel in Airport, Fan Bails 'Blurry' Singer Out of Jail

    Puddle of Mudd have been able to maintain relevance in the rock world mainly thanks to the antics of frontman Wes Scantlin. As Stereogum notes, the "Blurry" singer has a lengthy rap sheet that includes alleged domestic abuse, chainsawing a patio and taking a swim in an off-limits pool at Graceland. He kept the streak alive recently at the Denver International Airport after riding the baggage carousel and going into a secured zone.

  • Even Fergie 'Got Sick' of Listening to The Black Eyed Peas During the Band's 'I Gotta Feeling'/'Boom Boom Pow' Reign

    The Black Eyed Peas ruled pop radio in 2009 with two wildly popular hits, "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling." The group released one album following that period of stardom, 2010's The Beginning, before members pursued solo careers. Fergie, aka Stacy Ferguson, is arguably the most prominent member of the group, and she recently told The Guardian that it was tough performing those songs night after night.

  • Scott Weiland Forms Art of Anarchy with Guns N' Roses, Disturbed Members

    Scott Weiland has apparently been a busy guy. The singer has been working on a new release with The Wildabouts titled "Blaster," out March 31, while also recording an album with the supergroup Art of Anarchy. The band features former Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Disturbed bassist John Moyer and brothers Jon and Vince Votta on guitar and drums. While Art of Anarchy's debut is also due this spring, Weiland is more focused on his solo career.

  • Taylor Swift Defends Fan Against Internet Troll

    There is no in between with Taylor Swift. You either love her so much that you blog about her or you hate her so much that you throw shade any chance you get. This is the world we live in. Swift returned all the love over the holidays during what social media dubbed "Swiftmas." The "1989" singer sent care packages to some lucky fans who then uploaded videos of themselves opening the gifts. After one troll wrote a hateful comment on Lucy Ashton's video, Swift came to her fan's defense, BuzzFeed notes.

  • Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley Will Headline '15 iHeartRadio Country Music Festival

    More festival news out of Austin today, Jan. 22, regarding the iHeartRadio Country Festival. Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley have been tapped as the headliners for the second annual event, which kicks off May 2. Rascal Flatts and Brantley Gilbert will also be on hand for the festivities, "Rolling Stone Country" notes.
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