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U2's new Songs of iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour had barely just begun when it almost had to end. During the show's kickoff in Vancouver, guitarist The Edge stumbled off the end of the stage, and though he quickly recovered, he opened up that it could have been a disastrous quick end to the live shows. -
Bach's Only Living Portrait Returning to Leipzig after Owner's Death
Johann Sebastian Bach, or at least the only portrait made of the famous composer and pianist during his lifetime, will be returning to his home of Leipzig, Germany. The owner of the famous painting had willed it to the Bach Archive in the city. -
RIhanna, DC Comics Fight Over Robyn Trademark for New Magazine
Oh na na, what's her name? It seems as though Rihanna and DC Comics are in a legal battle over naming trademarks, and it's not looking pretty. As the "American Oxygen" singer looks to trademark her birth name Robyn for a forthcoming publication, the comic books brand is seeking to stop her, claiming that her moniker is too close to Batman's trustworthy sidekick Robin. -
Brandon Flowers' 'The Desired Effect' Beats Mariah Carey, Faith No More for No. 1 Album in UK
Brandon Flowers wrote that "You Can't Deny My Love," and it seems as though you can't deny him a No. 1 album, either. The Killers frontman's latest solo album The Desired Effect has arrive at the top of the album chart in the United Kingdom, besting album releases from Faith No More, Mariah Carey and Paul Weller -
A$AP Rocky Instagram Art Installation Leads to 100,000 Drop in Followers
A$AP Rocky is not one to conform to norms, and his progressive approach to the arts led to a loss of more than 100,000 Instagram followers from his account last week. The Harlem rapper posted a long series of images that, when looked at together, formed a rather inviting collage, but as individual pieces tested the patience of followers. -
Katy Perry & Russell Brand Haven't Spoken Since Comedian Texted Asking for Divorce
It's been over three years since Katy Perry and Russell Brand divorced, but the "This Is How We Do" singer is continuing to open up about their relationship post-split. In a new interview, Perry revealed that the comedian and her have had no contact since he asked her for a divorce during the filming for her Part of Me documentary. -
Jamie xx Reportedly Doesn't Clear Persuasions Sample...Except He Totally Did
In an age where similarities between songs can be the cause of multimillion-dollar lawsuits, you better make damn sure you get your samples cleared. The most recent case of alleged, or at least suggested, foul play was Jamie xx's "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)," which features a prominent sample of The Persuasions' 1972 hit "Good Times." Last week band member/manager Jimmy Hayes stated that the sample hadn't been cleared...but he was wrong. -
Surfer Blood Robbed, Losses Include Cancer Treatement Funds for Guitarist
Surfer Blood is reeling after a break-in not only sapped the band of its tour earnings but also resulted in the loss of money gathered for cancer treatments for guitarist Thomas Fekete. The axeman was diagnosed with a form of sarcoma, a rare cancer. He hasn't been able to tour with the group as a result but his bandmates have been using a collections jar to bring in additional funds for his treatment. -
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Broadcasts May 30, Ends CEO Joel Peresman's Long Year
The biggest night of Joel Peresman's year comes when legendary acts such as Ringo Starr, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, and Bill Withers are joined by stars such as Miley Cyrus, John Legend and John Mayer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. You can enjoy that night on HBO on May 30...without having to deal with the institution's critics for the rest of the year. -
Watch U2 Play Super Rare Track 'In God's Country' on Stage With Fan
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Juicy J Hospitalized for Exhaustion, Plans to Complete The Hustle Continues Tour
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