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Adam Smith, the "father of capitalism," would be proud of the Korean pop music industry (K-Pop). Krowdpop, a website similar to crowd-sourcing sites such as Kickstarter, allows fans in countries all over the world to woo their favorite K-Pop acts into coming to their city. Fans win, because they get to see their favorite acts. But the acts also win, because their tours are being scheduled for them essentially, and the system also guarantees them high concert attendance. -
Home Sweet Home: Adelina Patti, the Soprano Who Sang for President Abraham Lincoln
In 1862, during the American Civil War, soprano Adelina Patti visited the White House and sang for Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary. Patti--then only 19, yet already well known in the U.S.--sang a number of songs, ending with "Home Sweet Home," a song requested by Lincoln himself... -
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Conductor Osmo Vänskä talked with Brian Newhouse of Classical Minnesota Public Radio this weekend about what might prompt him to return to the orchestra as music director. Vänskä said, “For any healing to begin at the orchestra, Michael Henson must go.” -
John Mayer Trio to reunite for new album, 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' [VIDEO]
It seems as though that announce John Mayer Trio gig during the first week of Late Night With Seth Meyers won't be a one-off thing. The blues rock group consisting of John Mayer, Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino will be reuniting to record a brand new album. -
Drake 'disgusted' after Rolling Stone puts Philip Seymour Hoffman on cover of new issue instead of him
Earlier, we reported that Drake had a few choice words to say in his Rolling Stone interview about Macklemore's apology text to Kendrick Lamar after the Grammys. Now, we've come to find that this interview was supposed to be part of a larger cover story about the Toronto rapper. Instead of putting Drake on the cover, however, the magazine opted to feature an image of Philip Seymour Hoffman, who passed away earlier this month. -
Why Elton John and Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' Will Work as an Animated Film
The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is to be turned into an animated film. This won't be the first before-the-cameras version of the popular show. In 1999 Donny Osmond, Joan Collins, Richard Attenborough and Maria Freidman... -
Sir James Galway Announces 'First Flute' Internet Instruction Series, Suitable for Beginners and Advanced Players Alike
American pianist Jonathan Biss and Swiss flutist Emmanuel Pahud have engaged the ever-expanding internet with web-based music teaching series, and now Ireland's own Sir James Galway will follow their URL suits. -
Anna Netrebko Opening the Sochi Olympic Ceremony Was Probably the Least Weird Performance That Night
This year's Super Bowl featured soprano heavyweight Renee Fleming singing the Star-Spangled Banner to open the game. Now, another world-renowned opera singer has taken the stage at a major sporting event, marking the second major opera appearance this year. -
Kid Rock, Staind, and a slew of '80s glam metal acts headlining Rocklahoma
Rocklahoma, one of the largest strictly-rock festivals in the United States, announced its 2014 lineup on Wednesday. Kid Rock, Five Finger Death Punch and Staind are listed as the headliners for the three-day festival. This will be the fifth installation of Rocklahoma. It will take place May 23, 24 and 25 in its usual home of Pryor, OK. -
Pharrell Williams invites Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Nelly and Busta Rhymes to join him during NBA All-Star performance
As previously reported, Pharrell is set to headline the Entertainment Series at NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. He will perform during the player introductions, and has decided to bring some special guests onto the stage with him, according to Billboard. Sean "Diddy" Combs, Snoop Dogg, Nelly and Busta Rhymes will join the "Happy" artist at the event. -
U2, Karen O added to Oscars lineup: all four Best Original Song nominees will perform
All four of this year's Best Original Song Academy Awards nominees will be getting their stage time at this year's Oscars ceremony. Yesterday (Feb. 12), it was announced that U2 were added to the show's bill and today (Feb. 13), it was also revealed that the Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Karen O will also take the stage. -
Drake thinks Macklemore's apology text to Kendrick Lamar was 'wack'
As previously reported, Macklemore apologized to Kendrick Lamar after he and Ryan Lewis beat out the Compton rapper in multiple rap categories, most notably Best Rap Album, as well as Best New Artist. "You got robbed," he wrote. "I wanted you to win. You should have. It's weird and sucks that I robbed you. I was gonna say that during the speech then the music started playing during my speech and I froze."
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