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Garth Brooks is looking at 2014 to possibly be his biggest year yet. He said during an interview with Country Aircheck that he would be working on the biggest project of his career early during 2014. And no, that's not referring to his new album or his previously announced plans to tour. -
Rick Ross beats real Rick Ross in name battle
Believe it or not, Rick Ross's name isn't really "Rick Ross," nor has he actually dealt cocaine (as far as we know). Nay, Ross was born William Roberts II, and borrowed the alias "Rick Ross" from "Freeway" Rick Ross, a Los Angeles kingpin who used his connections with the Panamanian contras to move more than $3 million worth of cocaine a day. The actual Ross is now out of jail, and sued rapper Ross for occupying his identity. A California appeals court has ruled that the emcee has the right to use the name however. -
BBC Radio 1 and 2 too mainstream, according to UK commercial radio industry
Commercial radio stations in the UK have one major complaint against BBC Radio: It's too successful. Radiocentre, an industry body representing corporate radio stations in the UK has brought a complaint to the Department of Media, Culture and Sport arguing that BBC are "neglecting their public service obligations in pursuit of higher ratings." -
Allman Brothers plan 10-show residency at New York's Beacon Theatre
The Allman Brothers will get back on the road again (not an Allman Brothers song, mind you) to celebrate its 45th anniversary as a group, including a 10-date stop at New York City's Beacon Theatre in March. -
Jherek Bischoff's 'Composed, Featuring David Byrne and Zola Jesus,' Getting Two Live Shows at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn
Composer, performer, impresario and all-around new music polymath Jherek Bischoff will be featured during two upcoming shows at St. Ann's Warehouse to celebrate his latest album, 'Composed.' -
James Levine to Conduct an Evening of Comic Opera Presented by Juilliard and the Met
Performances of "A Concert of Comic Operas," conducted by James Levine, will take place at Juilliard's Peter Jay Sharp Theater on February 11 and 14 at 8:00 p.m. and February 16 at 2:00 p.m. -
Baritone Matthias Goerne Sings ‘Die Schöne Müllerin’ with Christoph Eschenbach at Chicago's Orchestra Hall
The vast expanse of Chicago’s Orchestra Hall will be transformed into a more intimate venue for a series of Schubert song recitals, starting with baritone Matthias Goerne and pianist Christoph Eschenbach performing the song cycle 'Die Schöne Müllerin' on Sunday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. -
Best Viral Music Hits of 2013: Miley Cyrus, Ylvis and more had smash hits with help of YouTube [WATCH]
There's no denying it: 2013 was the year of the viral video music hit. Billboard began incorporating YouTube hits and other streaming video services into its Hot 100 formula this year, leading to some bizarre smash hits. As 2013 comes to a close, it's time to remember the viral videos that had an impact on Internet culture, the charts and out hearts. -
Katherine Jenkins, Simon Rattle Among Those Named in U.K.'s New Year's Honors List
The U.K.'s New Year's Honors List has been announced. Apart from the fact that more women than men have been honored for the first time ever, it is notable for some worthy ladies and gentlemen of the arts. A good batch in the main, this year. -
Classicalite's Top 10 of 2013: James Inverne on the Headlines
Any year brings its share of joy, sadness, triumphs, tragedies and just plain weirdnesses. We journalists are there to document them all. And yet we enjoy a good story, or feel emotion at a heart-wrenching one, as much as anyone, so in looking back at 2013 these are what -
'Drinkify' recommends beverages for some of the music sure to appear on New Year's Eve party playlists
New Year's Eve is traditionally one of the biggest party nights of the year, and as we all know (those of us who are of age), parties can equal generously partaking in alcoholic beverages. Everybody has their drink of choice, but with inspiration from Drinkify, party playlists can be matched up with a particular beverage. -
Queen guitarist Brian May experience 'health scare,' undergoing testing for cancer
Legendary rock guitarist Brian May is having quite the health scare. The Queen band member has announced that he is undergoing "urgent tests" for cancer screening after experiencing some terrible back pain.
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