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If You Want Your Kids to Turn Out Well, Get Them Involved in Music

Shauna Wright — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:36:17 +0000

Want to make your kids better people? Here’s new that will be music to your ears. Have them play instruments or sing together. A new study says playing instruments and singing together will make them more empathetic and allow them to more easily emotionally identify with others. Cambridge University’s Centre for Music and Science studied [...]

This Beautiful Ode To Side-Scrollers Will Leave You Teary-Eyed

Patrick Bateman — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:46:02 +0000

Gone are the days of the side-scroller for major consoles; even handheld devices have opted to first person or other formats. But they aren’t forgotten. You can still relive the simple beauty of advancing right online at places like AdultSwim.com, but for many the side-scroller evokes a sense of nostalgia. There have been tributes, homages, [...]

Kanye West Riffs About Failed Booty Call in 'Say You Will' Concert Video

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:31:13 +0000

Kanye West is known for his impromptu rants during his concerts. Who can forget his tirade when a guy threw his business card on stage? Or when he chastised the media for making him look like Hitler? His latest YouTube moment comes by way of him discussing a failed booty call. Isn’t he so enlightening?

Katy Perry to Take a Year Off From Music to Start Family

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:24:54 +0000

Katy Perry is at the top of her game right now and is one of the most beloved females in the pop music fiefdom. While conventional wisdom might dictate that Perry should continue to strike while the iron is blazing hot, the singer is actually planning to take a step away from her music career in order to concentrate on something a little more important: family.

2011 American Music Awards Red Carpet Pictures

Cristin Maher — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:31:15 +0000

Tonight at the 2011 American Music Awards, the red carpet was overflowing with star power. In these red carpet pictures from the event, fans can catch up with their favorite pop stars prior to the award show at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, David Guetta, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Jennifer Hudson are just a few of the people who posed for the paps at the 2011 American Music Awards.

Jennifer Lopez + Marc Anthony to Perform at 2011 American Music Awards

Scott Shetler — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:54:47 +0000

Separated spouses Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez are to perform at the 2011 American Music Awards this weekend. But don’t expect them to take the stage together — unless there’s a dramatic surprise in the works.

Singer's Fall Makes The Music Stop [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:53:59 +0000

Singer Ilenia Palmas falls during a performance on Italian TV, bringing a concert to a complete stop. We’re not sure if this is because the video was edited, or because Palmas’ fall made it too awkward to carry on. Watch below. [via Say OMG] Read Original: Singer’s Fall Makes The Music Stop [VIDEO]

Gym Class Heroes Discuss Adam Levine Collaboration, Sequel Album 'The Papercut Chronicles II'

Scott Shetler — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:54:18 +0000

Gym Class Heroes have taken an unlikely path to mainstream stardom, by fusing hip-hop with pop and rock, signing with an emo label, and building up a fan base with grass roots touring for more than a decade. In 2005, the group released ‘The Papercut Chronicles,’ a deeply personal album that included ‘Cupid’s Chokehold,’ a [...]

iPod Turns 10 — Happy Birthday to the Greatest Invention of All Time

Dylan Schenker — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:45:51 +0000

The iPod, Apple’s MP3 player that revolutionized the way we listen to music, recently celebrated its tenth birthday. How do ya like them apples, Microsoft Zune! Can anyone remember MP3 players before the iPod? They were dinky and only held, at most, a handful of songs. The iPod forever changed how we listen to music by [...]

MC Hammer Has His Own Search Engine For All Your Mc Hammer-Related Needs

Jeff Giles — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:51:32 +0000

In news that should go a long way toward reaffirming Middle America’s vision of Silicon Valley as a place full of silly people with too much money and not enough common sense, hip-hop legend and honorary ‘Addams Family’ member MC Hammer has started his own search engine, the oddly-named WIREDoo.

William Shatner's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Music Video Will Blow Your Mind

Jeff Giles — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:59:45 +0000

As he recently proved on his breathtaking cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘Iron Man,’ William Shatner has some impressive pipes. Now, he tackles Queen’s karaoke classic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in a truly bizarre music video.

Young Man Goes Deaf, Doesn't Abandon His Dream of Making Music [VIDEO]

Paul Ciampanelli — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:53:07 +0000

In this moving short documentary, Alex Bullis, a young musician who suffered a mysterious illness that caused him to go suddenly deaf a year ago, is shown pursuing his lifelong dream of making music. Bullis talks about the isolation he felt after losing his hearing, and how ultimately he decided not to let it stop [...]

Justin Bieber, 'Mistletoe' – Song Review

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:38:58 +0000

This holiday season, Justin Bieber will show us all just how much he’s grown up when he takes us under the ‘Mistletoe’ with his warm and fuzzy new single. “I should be playing in the winter snow, but I’m gonna be under the mistletoe,” the ‘Baby’ singer starts, portraying a vastly different kid from the [...]

10 America-Themed Songs for the Fourth of July

Jordan Breindel — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:30:45 +0000

American popular music has been around since before America even declared its independence. ‘Yankee Doodle,’ anyone? That classic was sung by Colonial American soldiers as early as The French and Indian War.

Since then, our country has established one of the richest musical traditions in the world. Many songs even deal with America itself, from ‘God Bless America’ to ‘God Bless the USA.’

Here’s a list of 10 to add to your Fourth of July playlist.

Woman Steals SIM Card, Downloads $200K Worth of Data

Amory Gritta — Wed, 04 May 2011 12:00:14 +0000

Stealing a SIM card out of a power meter is impressive enough, but 33-year-old Kylie Maree Monks outdid herself when she racked up a $200,000 data bill on the card in under four months.

This week, she pleaded guilty to computer-related fraud, owning stolen property and making a false declaration.

Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas

KQVT — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:00:31 +0000

You don’t have to be of Mexican heritage to partake in Cinco de Mayo festivities, or even to throw your own bash. Here are five tips for planning the best Cinco de Mayo party this side of the border: 1. BYO Dip Instead of asking everyone to BYOB, as your attendees to bring their own [...]