Shawn Christ

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  • One Direction Receives Sales Boost Following Zayn Malik's Departure

    Zayn Malik's departure from One Direction has caused a lot of emotions among the group's fanbase. There's anger. There's confusion. But mostly, there's sadness. Fans feeling nostalgic for the singer's sweet vocals starting buying up the boy band's albums, according to Billboard, giving the group a nice spike in sales.

  • Ludacris and The Roots Perform Acoustic Version of 'What's Your Fantasy'

    Ludacris dropped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week to perform "Grass Is Always Greener," a new cut from his 'Ludaversal' album. Afterwards though, Luda and The Roots went further back in his catalog, performing an acoustic rendition of 2000's "What's Your Fantasy." If anyone could pull it off, it would be the backing band from Philadelphia.

  • Mick Jagger on 'WTF With Marc Maron'

    If you listen to Marc Maron's wildly popular 'WTF With Mark Maron' podcast, then you already know the comedian is a huge fan of The Rolling Stones. The podcaster uploaded a new episode today, April 2, and for 10 brief minutes Maron talked to frontman Mick Jagger. The comedian, usually full of complaints and gripes, sounded ecstatic during the interview, 'Consequence of Sound' noted.

  • Zayn Malik Quits 1D: Morgan Spurlock Comments

    Documentarian Morgan Spurlock spent months with the members of One Direction to film the 2013 movie 'This Is Us.' The director is now offering his thoughts on Zayn Malik's departure based on the time he spent with the group. Spurlock suspected that life on the road was wearing the singer down.

  • 'Montage of Heck' Teaser Reveals Band Name Choices Before Nirvana

    Nirvana fans have a little more than a month to wait until the release of the new documentary 'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck.' The film is the first of its kind, considering it was done with Cobain's family's blessing. In a new teaser for the doc, a few of Nirvana's alternative band names are shown as the group provides some background music.

  • The National Share "Sunshine on My Back" [LISTEN]

    The National has dropped a surprise single "Sunshine on My Back" today, April 2. It is the first piece of new music the Brooklyn outfit has released since its sixth studio album 'Trouble Will Find Me' in 2013. According to 'Consequence of Sound,' the tune did not make the group's last album, and it features vocal work from songstress Sharon Van Etten.

  • Madonna Adds 2nd MSG Date to 'Rebel Heart' Tour

    Madonna announced some new tour dates for next fall last month in support of her 'Rebel Heart' release. The Queen of Pop has now added a second tour date for New York City's Madison Square Garden. Fans in the Big Apple will have an extra chance to see Madonna Sept. 17, 'Billboard' noted.

  • Kelly Clarkson Performs "Heartbeat Song," "At Last" on 'Idol'

    It was all about Kelly Clarkson last night, April 1, on 'American Idol.' All the contestants sang tunes from the singer's catalog, including hits like "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," "Breakaway" and "Since U Been Gone." Clarkson also took the stage herself to perform "Heartbeat Song" from her new album 'Piece by Piece' and the Etta James classic "At Last."

  • Refused Announces Summer 2015 World Tour Dates: Trek Begins in May

    Swedish punk rockers Refused announced some reunion dates recently that will have the band trekking around the world. The group's first North American gig will occur May 24 in Las Vegas at the Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival. They will stop at the Rock & Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C., June 5 before heading overseas to finish the tour

  • Miley Cyrus Speaks Out on Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act

    Miley Cyrus is just one of many artists who are not happy with Indiana's recent Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Activists and celebrities alike have been critical of the new law because it could allow business owners to discriminate against the LGBT community. Governor Mike Pence has since asked lawmakers to correct the law with new legislation.

  • 'X-Files' Star David Duchovny Recording Debut Album 'Hell or Highwater'

    David Duchovny recently announced that he's working on an album of folk-rock music titled 'Hell or Highwater.' The album will be out May 12 via ThinkSay Records. The announcement comes on the heels of some other big news for the actor -- he will reprise his role as Fox Mulder on "The X-Files" later this year.

  • Marilyn Manson, Smashing Pumpkins Announce Co-Headlining Summer Tour

    Marilyn Manson and The Smashing Pumpkins will hit the road together this summer for a lengthy tour starting July 7 in Concord, California. The two acts will trek through North America until July 8 when the End of Times Tour comes to a close in Cincinnati, Ohio. Other notable stops include The Joint in Las Vegas July 10, the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston July 28 and the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden Aug. 2. In all, the End of Times Tour will cover 23 cities with Manson supporting 'The Pale Emperor' and the Pumpkins supporting 'Monuments to an Elegy.'

  • Van Halen on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!': David Lee Roth Injures Nose

    The members of Van Halen stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" last night, March 30, to perform with David Lee Roth for the first time on national television. The band ran through "Panama" and "Runnin' With the Devil" on the late night talk show. Van Halen will be back at it again tonight on "Live!" in celebration of its recently announced tour.

  • Rolling Stones Announce Summer Tour Dates, 'Sticky Fingers' Reissue

    The Rolling Stones have announced a summer tour that kicks off May 24 in San Diego and ends July 15 in Quebec City. The Zip Code Tour will span 15 cities in North America, including Atlanta June 9, Nashville June 17 and Detroit July 8. Tickets for the dates will be available April 13 through the band's website. A reissue of 'Sticky Fingers' is also on the way.
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