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Thirty years ago today, June 25, Prince released the classic soundtrack to his film Purple Rain, which combined pop, rock, new wave, funk, soul, and even psychedelia to set a new standard for what pop music could be. The album spent 24 consecutive weeks at #1, eventually selling 13 million copies in the US. To celebrate this remarkable album, here's my ranking of the album's nine tracks, from weakest to best. -
8 Great LGBT-Themed Alternative Songs: Green Day, The Smiths, And More
To commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall riots on June 28th, 1969, every June has been designated LGBT Pride Month in the United States. In honor of the 45th anniversary of the riots, here's a list of eight incredible alternative songs with LGBT themes. -
Masked Intruder Reveals The Soft Centers of Four Hardened, Pop Punk Criminals
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WATCH: Owl City 'Beautiful Times' Video from Ultraviolet EP (Republic Records) Features Violinist Lindsey Stirling [VIDEO]
OWL CITY has teamed up with RollingStone.com to debut the music video for his latest single "Beautiful Times (ft. Lindsey Stirling)" today. You can view the video here! The premiere comes just in time for tomorrow's digital release of the multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer's new digital EP, Ultraviolet [Republic Records]. Ultraviolet is now available for pre-order now on iTunes. -
Chris Brown Rejects Plea Deal, Will Go To Trial In September
Chris Brown will be going back to trial for his D.C. assault case. Breezy is going back to court. According to XXL, Chris Brown is remaining 'loyal' to his original story and has rejected a plea deal in his Washington, D. -
'If/Then' with Idina Menzel is Fastest-Selling Broadway Cast Album Since 'Rent'
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Pharrell's 'Happy' Exceeds 10 Million In Sales Worldwide
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Katy Perry Named Top Certified Digital Artist Ever by RIAA: 'Birthday' Singer Has Sold Over 70 Million Singles
Katy Perry sure knows how to sell a record, and now the "Birthday" singer is being recognized as the top certified digital artist in history by the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA). -
8 Bands That Never Appear On Album Covers: Radiohead, The Strokes, And More
Though finding bands that didn't appear on their own album covers was a pretty difficult task back in the '50s and '60s, bands have explored many different styles of album artwork as time progressed. Here are eight bands that have never appeared on their album covers. -
Miley Cyrus 'Bangerz' Tour Coming to NBC for Concert Special on July 6 [PHOTO]
Miley Cyrus' Bangerz Tour may be NSFW, but someone deemed her appropriate for network television. On July 6, NBC will air a behind-the-scenes concert special featuring footage from the "Adore You" singer's current European trek. -
PHOTOS: Rihanna Covers 'Harper's Bazaar Arabia', Normally Sexy Singer Covers Up in Fashion Spread
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