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In April, news broke that a Texas trooper who had been photographed with Snoop Dogg at SXSW was disciplined and ordered to seek counseling. Now, word on Web is the trooper has filed a civil lawsuit for unfair punishment. -
Gordon Goodwin on His Big Phat Band, 'Life in the Bubble' Grammy Win and Why 'Whiplash' is Great for Jazz
Yes, indeed, the 2015 Grammys proved to be one populist step forward for jazz at-large. Remember Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's cheeks? Hell, Herbie Hancock and ?uestlove performed right alongside John Mayer and Ed Sheeran. And no one, save for the haters, batted a valve or crossed a string. For Gordon Goodwin and his Big Phat Band, though, their three nominations and an eventual gong for Best Large Jazz Ensemble were more than just plated platitudes and a non-televised soapbox rant. It was a kind of vindication. -
Sonny Rollins and the Williamsburg Bridge, Jazz Legend Reflects on Practicing 'In the Sky'
On the streets of New York City anything goes, even for the stranded musician who has been forced out of their apartment to practice. As is the case with Sonny Rollins, he found his musical right to rehearse on the Williamsburg Bridge. -
Bruce Jenner Exercising Complete Control Over New Docuseries
There's one person not liking the new-and-improved Bruce Jenner and that's his third ex-wife, Kris. She spent two decades pulling his strings and calling the shots not only in their marriage, but in his life. Now Bruce seems to be making it perfectly clear that those days are over, as he has decided to take control back in every way possible. Not only is Bruce in complete control of his upcoming docuseries, but he is also not caving in to any of Kris' requests either. -
Lady Antebellum Heartland Bedroom Collection Arrives at Bed Bath & Beyond
If you have ever wanted to live like Lady Antebellum, well, maybe you should have a few No. 1 albums first, but in the meanwhile you can at least sleep like the "Bartender" band. Today (May 1), a new line of bedroom textiles by the country trio and inspired by the "American heartland" has arrived in Bed Bath & Beyond stores around the country. -
Mitch Winehouse Calls 'Amy' Documentary Makers "Disgusting" After Poor Portrayal in Film
Amy Winehouse's father Mitch is speaking out against the documentary about his daughter. Earlier this week, the "Rehab" singer's family distanced themselves from the film Amy, claiming it paints Mitch in a bad light while glorifying Amy's controversial ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil. -
Jennifer Lopez Joins Los Dinos for an Emotional Selena Quintanilla-Pérez Tribute at the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards [WATCH]
In a bitter-sweet performance at the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards, Jennifer Lopez stepped on stage to honor Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez. Originally taking on the role of Selena in the 1997 biopic, J.Lo reunited with the Quintanilla family to implement a medley with the Los Dinos. -
Austin Mahone, Becky G Dating: 'What About Love' Singer Shades Fifth Harmony Ex Camila Cabello
Uh-oh. Time to break out that #CamilaDefenseSquad. After weeks of rumors that Austin Mahone and "Shower" singer Becky G are dating, yesterday (April 30) the teen heartthrob confirmed the rumors and Fifth Harmony fans of Camila Cabello are not happy with his wording. -
Randy Travis No. 1 Hits Easily Organized in 'On The Other Hand,' Includes "Forever and Ever, Amen" and More
Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of. This week we look at country icon Randy Travis and his newest greatest hits compilation, showcasing his no. 1 country singles. -
Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars Add The Gap Band to 'Uptown Funk' Writing Credits After 'Blurred Lines' Lawsuit
Everyone gets a writing credit on Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk," it seems. In the wake of the Robin Thicke/Pharrell Willams "Blurred Lines" lawsuit, which awarded Marvin Gaye writing credits, Ronson's 14 week No. 1 hit has five new writers thanks to similarities between the Uptown Special track and The Gap Band's "Oops Upside Your Head." -
Hootie & The Blowfish Perform "Hold My Hand" on 'Late Show With David Letterman' [WATCH]
In less than a month's time, David Letterman will step down from his post on the Late Show and let Stephen Colbert take over. Bands and artists are stopping by the program to pay their respects to the iconic host, and last night's, April 30, musical guests owe plenty to Letterman. Hootie & the Blowfish blew up in the early 1990s with their Cracked Rear View LP, but not before the Dave gave them his stamp of approval. -
Dave Grohl Honors KISS at ASCAP Awards Ceremony With Passionate Speech
Dave Grohl showed up at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards earlier this week to pay tribute to KISS. Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons were on hand to receive the ASCAP Founders Award, Billboard notes - an honor given by the organization to artists "who have made pioneering contributions to music by inspiring and influencing their fellow music creators." The Foo Fighters frontman made it clear that KISS had a lasting effect on his career.
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