Alyssa Ladzinski

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  • Britney Spears' "Hit Me Baby, One More Time” Meaning Debunked in 'The Song Machine'

    Britney Spears first stormed the pop scene with her debut hit, "Baby One More Time." In the 17 years since its release, the lyrics "hit me baby, one more time" still confuses listeners as to what it could possibly mean. Were 90s kids everywhere singing of battery in relationships? A kinky sexual advance? The song's hook has finally been properly debunked in John Seabrook's latest book centered on pop music history, 'The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory.'

  • Kurt Cobain's "Been a Son" Solo Demo Dropped Ahead of 'Montage of Heck' Release [LISTEN]

    Just ahead of the release of the Kurt Cobain cassette tape compilation album, 'Montage of Heck: The Home Recordings', another intimate, rough demo from the late Nirvana front man has been released to the public. This time, a raw take of the 1989 'Blew' EP track "Been a Son," features Cobain on an unplugged electric guitar as he mumbles lyrics in a melodic tune.

  • Justin Bieber Talks Selena Gomez & Being Nicer to Young Celebrities

    In the middle of a nude photo scandal and a recent awkward encounter between the pop singer and his Norwegian fans, Justin Bieber sat down to explain just how difficult it is to be a child star, why people should be nicer to young celebrities and of course, his everlasting love for ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez.

  • Sia Debuts Karate Themed Video for 'Alive' Featuring New Mini-Me Mahiro Takano [WATCH]

    Instead of the expected and obvious choice of Maddie Ziegler, Sia turned to a new mini-me, Mahrio Takano and her martial arts talents (specifically karate) to be the hub of her latest music video for "Alive." The clip for the powerful, 'This Is Acting' anthem track follows Sia's pattern of asking someone else to stand in the spotlight for her projects.

  • Roger Waters Details New Album That Asks 'Why Are We Killing Children?'

    Although a release date for Roger Waters' next album is still undetermined, the former Pink Floyd bassist does have a pretty extensive collection of demos along with a concept that strings each one to the next. The rocker recently detailed his plans of an impending concept album in the midst of 'Roger Waters The Wall's' success.

  • Robert Plant, Alison Krauss Drop 'Light of Christmas Day' [LISTEN]

    The duo of Alison Krauss and Robert Plant first came about in 2007 with their smash album Raising Sand. Reconvening for the first time in nearly 8 years, the singer's came together for "Light of Christmas Day," a track from the approaching film, 'Love the Coopers.'

  • Justin Bieber Stops 'What Do You Mean?' Performance, Tells Fans to "Clap on Beat" [WATCH]

    Justin Bieber is getting easily fed up with his fans, whether it's because of simply fan-girling too hard or clapping off-beat, the "Sorry" singer hasn't been shy about sharing his emotion. The 21-year-old pop star halted a Spanish TV gig in the middle of hit track, "What Do You Mean?" to tell the audience to clap on beat as he proceeded to give them a quick lesson from the stage.

  • Dead & Company Jam 2-Night Jaunt at Madison Square Garden [WATCH]

    The East Coast has patiently awaited Dead & Company's arrival after feeling the disconnect from the Grateful Dead's Fare Thee Well gigs at Solider Field and Levi's Stadium this summer. The freshly crafted Dead & Company lineup, including the talents of "Core Four" members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzman along with John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti, made Madison Square Garden erupt with excitement over their 2-night jaunt in New York City.
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