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HTML5-Enabled Grooveshark Now Available on Windows Phone

Grooveshark, one of the most popular music sites out there, is now available on Windows Phones as well, courtesy of the recently launched HTML5-enabled mobile version. Owners of a Windows Phone-powered handset can now head over to the beta version of the mobile site right through the Internet Explorer browser to b...

14 February 2012
15:21 GMT

Lana del Rey Brings “Video Games” on Jimmy Kimmel

Lana del Rey is one of the biggest names in music at the moment but watching her perform live, you wouldn't be able to understand why. Above is a video of her on Jimmy Kimmel. After the debacle that was her appearance on Saturday Night Live, Lana has been getting a lot of negative press, even after her debut alb...

14 February 2012
10:58 GMT

Taylor Swift Is Pretty, Very Lonely in “Safe & Sound” Video

Capitalizing on her exposure at the Grammys 2012, Taylor Swift has just released a brand new video – and it's just as pretty and sad as one would expect, having already heard the track. Swift and The Civil War teamed up for the leading track for the upcoming “Hunger Games,” which was released...

14 February 2012
08:44 GMT

LeAnn Rimes Chokes Up During Whitney Houston Tribute

As the world is still reeling from the loss of Whitney Houston, celebrities are doing their best to tell us that it's her music we should always remember, through touching tributes. LeAnn Rimes is also among them. While in Reno, LeAnn incorporated one of Whitney's most famous songs into her number, to pay...

14 February 2012
08:22 GMT

Ashanti Pays Touching Tribute to Whitney Houston on GMA

It takes an extraordinary voice to do justice to any of the tracks Whitney Houston sang and made famous but, luckily, Ashanti has it. Above is her tribute to Whitney on Good Morning America. The singer, rocking a skintight leotard and braids, sang Whitney's “I Have Nothing” while photos of the late...

14 February 2012
07:55 GMT

Celine Dion on Whitney Houston: Drugs and Showbiz Killed Her

In the wake of Whitney Houston's death, celebrities are speaking out on the terrible loss the music industry has suffered and, at the same time, on how fame and drugs are a fatal combination. Celine Dion is just one of these stars. In a phone interview with Good Morning America, the singer opened up on the t...

14 February 2012
07:13 GMT

Grammys 2012: Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj Were Really Bad, Says Miranda Lambert

While Twitter is on fire with praise for Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown and their respective performances at the Grammys 2012, Miranda Lambert seems to be the only celebrity bold enough to speak up against them. Taking to the social networking website shortly after the awards show, Miranda held nothing back when it came...

14 February 2012
06:42 GMT

Grammys 2012: Nicki Minaj Offends the Catholic League

Nicki Minaj has come under serious fire from the Catholic League for her performance at the Grammys 2012. The League's president Bill Donahue, for one, believes Nicki made a complete fool of herself and is very likely possessed. As we also noted the other day, Nicki took to the stage at the Grammys and perform...

14 February 2012
05:31 GMT

Spotify iOS Gets 320kbps Streaming Capability

Spotify Ltd. has issued a new version of its iPhone application that offers access to over 15 million tracks from thousands of albums and artists around the globe. The new release enhances sound quality (for some tracks) and makes it easier to log into Facebook. The updated Spotify is now available for download in t...

13 February 2012
13:41 GMT

Grammys 2012: Amy Winehouse Should Have Been There

Amy Winehouse's music is the legacy that she left with us, her parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse told the audience at the Grammy Awards 2012, as they accepted her award for Best Performance by a Pop Duo or Group. Amy won for her duet with Tony Bennett, “Body and Soul.” Her parents traveled from the ...

13 February 2012
10:07 GMT

Watch: Whitney Houston's Final Live Performance

A couple of days before she was found dead in her hotel room, Whitney Houston was out celebrating with her good friends at Tru Hollywood. She would be giving her last performance there. Whitney was not expected to perform at the Kelly Price & Friends Unplugged: For The Love of R&B show, but she did it anyway. She got...

13 February 2012
08:55 GMT

Grammys 2012: Bruno Mars Throws Fit for Losing to Adele

Much is being said about adopting the right attitude when losing to a competitor at an awards show. However, none of that applies to Bruno Mars, who completely flipped out when he didn't win Best Pop Solo Performance at the Grammys 2012. Running in the same category with Adele (“Someone Like You&rdquo...

13 February 2012
07:40 GMT

Grammys 2012: Kelly Clarkson Duets with Jason Aldean

Fresh off the success of the Super Bowl, when she sang the National Anthem, Kelly Clarkson took to the stage at the Grammys 2012, to delight us once more with her impressive pipes. Video for her performance, a duet with good friend and collaborator, country singer Jason Aldean, is embedded below. The two sang &ld...

13 February 2012
07:22 GMT

Grammys 2012: Taylor Swift Performs “Mean”

Pop country darling Taylor Swift took to the stage at the Grammys 2012 to perform one of her latest singles, “Mean.” You can see her performance in full embedded below. The 22-year-old cutie turned back time and brought joy to the stage with her performance, which was welcomed with a standing ovation tha...

13 February 2012
06:46 GMT

Grammys 2012: David Guetta, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters, Deadmau5

If one were to sum up the Grammys 2012, one could say: Adele, tributes and electronic music. Towards the end of the awards show, electronic dance and electronica music got a special segment – with contributions from some of the biggest names out there. David Guetta, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters and Deadmau5 all ...

13 February 2012
06:18 GMT

Grammys 2012: Alicia Keys, Bonnie Raitt Do Etta James Tribute

Alicia Keys and country legend Bonnie Raitt weren't just the first presenters of the evening at the Grammys 2012, they were also the couple that reminded the industry of one of the most tragic losses it had suffered in 2011. Alicia and Bonnie paid a very touching tribute to the iconic singer Etta James, who di...

13 February 2012
05:57 GMT

Grammys 2012: Nicki Minaj Goes Religious

When Nicki Minaj took to the stage at the Grammy Awards 2012, all hell broke loose. Here is a performer who doesn't shy away from potentially incendiary topics – and who, to boot, can put on the most incredible shows ever. Minaj recited the first verses of her latest single “Roman Holiday,” p...

13 February 2012
05:35 GMT

Grammys 2012: Katy Perry Debuts New Song

Katy Perry has perfect timing, because she found the perfect venue to introduce new music: the Grammy Awards 2012. The pop star performed at the awards show – check out the video above to see her segment. Perry, dressed in an eye-catching latex suit, kicked off her number with her chart-topping “ET.&rdquo...

13 February 2012
05:16 GMT

Grammys 2012: LL Cool J Opens with Prayer for Whitney Houston

While hosts of other awards galas break the ice with jokes and jabs at fellow stars, LL Cool J had a very huge task on his hands at last night's Grammy Awards 2012. So, he opened the show with a prayer. As you must already know, singer Whitney Houston died this weekend, just hours before the Grammys. LL did not ...

13 February 2012
04:52 GMT

Grammys 2012: Chris Brown Gets Standing Ovation

Just a couple of days before the Grammys 2012, word online had it that Chris Brown was preparing an “over the top” performance for the big night. It turns out that was really the case. Chris took to the stage at last night's prestigious awards show and delivered one of his best performances ever. ...

13 February 2012
04:22 GMT

Grammys 2012: Rihanna Performs with Coldplay

Two of the biggest names in the music industry at the moment, Rihanna and Coldplay, came together at last night's 2012 Grammy Awards, for what can only be described as a truly memorable moment. The two acts, accompanied by backup dancers and singers, took to the stage to perform a medley that got the entire au...

13 February 2012
04:06 GMT

Grammys 2012: Bruno Mars Puts on Incendiary Show

Bruno Mars didn't win anything at last night's Grammy Awards 2012, but he definitely didn't leave for home with a bruised ego, considering the reception he got for his live performance. The singer, nominated for no less than 6 categories, took to the stage early in the evening and performed “Ru...

13 February 2012
03:27 GMT

Grammys 2012: Adele Performs “Rolling in the Deep”

Adele had laser surgery on her vocal chords only a couple of months ago but, judging by her performance at last night's Grammy Awards, she was never in better shape. The Grammys 2012 marked Adele's comeback to live performing after she was diagnosed with a recurring hemorrhage on her vocal chords and she ha...

13 February 2012
03:13 GMT

Grammys 2012: The Winners

The 2012 Grammy Awards will go down in history as the “Adele Awards.” The British singer capped off a rather desolate 2011 (health-wise) with the most amazing beginning for a new year: she won 6 out of 6 awards. Adele was nominated in 6 major categories at the Grammys and, contrary to even the most optimi...

13 February 2012
02:51 GMT

Grammys 2012: Jennifer Hudson's Beautiful Whitney Houston Tribute

Last night's Grammy Awards were marred by tragedy, as diva Whitney Houston passed away just hours before. Jennifer Hudson paid her a very touching and beautiful tribute during the awards gala. Hudson, a longtime vocal fan of Whitney's, took to the stage during the Grammys and performed one of her most iconi...

13 February 2012
02:29 GMT

Weekend Reading: What Video Games Can Teach TV and Music About Piracy

On January 18 quite a few websites went black in order to protest two bills before the United States Congress and Senate, the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act, and even the mighty Google delivered a strong message against them. The main aim of the bills, backed mostly by the movie and music industry, is...

11 February 2012
13:11 GMT

More Adele on 60 Minutes: Weight Issues, Grammys Comeback

Tomorrow, before the Grammys Awards 2012, where she’s set to make her comeback to live performing, Adele will be seen on 60 Minutes, in a pre-taped interview with Anderson Cooper. Previews for the segment have already been released, as we also informed you on a couple of previous occasions. Now, CBS has...

11 February 2012
05:14 GMT

Madonna on M.I.A.’s Indecent Gesture at the Super Bowl: I Am Not Happy

Almost one week after her Super Bowl Halftime performance, Madonna is finally speaking out about the incident that has been keeping the media very busy these past few days: M.I.A.’s flipping the bird at the camera on live television.As we also reported at the time, at the end of her verse on Madonna’s &ld...

11 February 2012
04:08 GMT

Adele Sings to Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes – Video

Adele is poised to make her grand comeback at the Grammys 2012, this Sunday. However, if you're a fan and you're itching to know how she sounds after her throat surgery, here's your chance. As we also informed you yesterday, Adele sat down with Anderson Cooper for a segment on 60 Minutes. Besides t...

10 February 2012
11:12 GMT

Christina Aguilera Planning Spanish-Language Album

Fans already know that Christina Aguilera is working on new music but, as it turns out, it could be that she's planning another Spanish-language album. The singer herself hints about the possibility in a new interview with Latina magazine. To promote the second season of The Voice, Christina sat down with Latina...

10 February 2012
06:14 GMT

Lady Gaga Announces Born This Way Ball Tour Dates

She once said she'd rather die on stage performing for her fans than go on holiday, but let's hope this won't ever happen. Lady Gaga has just announced a brand new tour – and the first dates for it. Since they don't call her Mother Monster for nothing, the singer has once more shown how cl...

10 February 2012
04:31 GMT

Grammys 2012: Chris Brown Working on “Over the Top” Performance

One of the performers at Sunday's Grammy 2012 Awards will be Chris Brown, word online has it. Official confirmation is still pending but, for what it's worth, various media outlets claim he's determined to make his performance one that would be impossible to forget. The highlight of the evening will ...

10 February 2012
03:02 GMT

Adele on 60 Minutes – Video Preview

With the Grammys 2012 around the corner and Adele's highly anticipated comeback performance the highlight of the evening, she's literally the woman of the hour. So, here's a treat for you. Adele sat down with Anderson Cooper for her first interview since getting surgery on her vocal chords. The 60 ...

9 February 2012
11:36 GMT

Madonna Is Furious that M.I.A. Stole Her Thunder at the Super Bowl

Over the weekend, Madonna performed at the Super Bowl during Halftime, on what was definitely the most talked about performance of her career. It was, however, shaded by one particular incident, one that got her very upset. As we also reported on Monday, at the end of her verse on Madonna's “Give Me All Yo...

8 February 2012
12:11 GMT

The Voice Season 2: Judges Perform Prince Medley

The Voice, NBC's “answer” to American Idol and the X Factor, has reached its second season. The second episode of the new season debuted with a Prince medley, performed by the four judges and mentors. Those who've tuned in before for the show must already know that Christina Aguilera, Adam Levin...

7 February 2012
11:24 GMT

Adele Is “a Little Too Fat,” Says Karl Lagerfeld

He once said that only fat women hate the size 0 trend in models, so one should probably not take to heart some of the things that Karl Lagerfeld says. In a new interview, for instance, he picks on Adele's weight.Karl was guest editor for Metro the other day and, among other things, he put in his two cents on mu...

7 February 2012
08:40 GMT

M.I.A. to Pay FCC Fine for Super Bowl Gesture Out of Her Own Pocket

At this year's Super Bowl, Madonna, the Halftime performer, was on her best behavior but not the same can be said about one of the acts that came out to support her, rapper M.I.A. For flipping the bird to the camera, she may have to pay the fine out of her own pocket. As we also informed you yesterday, during Ma...

7 February 2012
07:36 GMT

Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton Sing “America the Beautiful”

Kelly Clarkson wasn't the only singer to touch the hearts of millions of Americans at this year's Super Bowl game. Miranda Lambert and husband Blake Shelton did the same, as the video above will confirm. The country singing super couple held hands as they delivered a pitch-perfect “America the Beautif...

7 February 2012
04:00 GMT

Piers Morgan Rips into Madonna for Super Bowl Halftime Performance

It's no secret anymore that there's no love lost between CNN talk show host Piers Morgan and pop singer Madonna, though the feud seems to be mostly one-sided. After her performance at this weekend's Super Bowl, Morgan took to Twitter to vent. After banning her from his show indefinitely and more than o...

7 February 2012
03:31 GMT

The Voice Super Bowl Ad: Betty White Is Still Too Hot to Handle

Betty White is still the bomb. After receiing a huge career boost with the Snickers Super Bowl ad a few years back, the 90-year-old cheeky star is writing history again: this time, in a new ad for the second season of The Voice. The new ad for the NBC show aired last night during the Super Bowl and, useless to say, B...

6 February 2012
10:27 GMT

Kelly Clarkson Sings National Anthem at Super Bowl – Flawless

We all know how people at home react when a singer messes up the National Anthem, especially if it happens during such a mediated event as the Super Bowl. Luckily, Kelly Clarkson is a true pro.The original American Idol took to the field this weekend to perform “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl...

6 February 2012
04:51 GMT

M.I.A. Flips the Bird at Super Bowl, NBC Apologizes

When everybody should be talking about Madonna's incendiary performance halftime in the Super Bowl, they're debating how scandalous M.I.A.'s gesture during the same gig was. Check out the video above to see what the fuss is all about. While performing with Madonna on “Give Me All Your Luv,”...

6 February 2012
03:58 GMT

Watch Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Last night at the Super Bowl, Madonna performed during what has come to be known as the most expensive and mediated 10+ minutes of American pop music. You can watch her entire gig above. For about 13 minutes, Madonna danced and sang her heart out (apparently live only towards the end), putting on a show like no oth...

6 February 2012
03:35 GMT

RIM’s Music Store 1.1.0.34 Available for BlackBerry

Owners of BlackBerry smartphones out there can now download and install a new application on their devices, the Music Store client. The app will provide them with fast access to a variety of songs, regardless of their location. They will be able to find new music, purchase it, integrate it with playlists, and more....

3 February 2012
15:51 GMT

Watch: Madonna “Give Me All Your Luvin'” Official Video

For a woman who's been breaking rules for her entire career, Madonna certainly doesn't seem to have run out of ideas for it. Above is her official video for her latest single, “Give Me All Your Luvin'.”Since this is also the only new song (allegedly) that Madonna will be performing during h...

3 February 2012
09:44 GMT

iTunes Match “Censoring” Bug Acknowledged by Apple

Apple has reportedly confirmed to an iTunes Match user that the company is working to fix a bug in the service that serves up censored versions of songs with explicit content. Several users have been able to confirm that a great deal of rap songs have had their profanities removed and replaced by radio-edit versions...

3 February 2012
04:14 GMT

Adam Lambert “Better Than I Know Myself,” Official Video

The wait is over: the official video for Adam Lambert's first single off the “Trespassing” album, “Better Than I Know Myself,” is here. Check it out in full above.Without spoiling it for you, suffice it to say that it's all you've been imagining and then some.Yes, we're Ada...

3 February 2012
03:54 GMT

Lumines: Electronic Symphony Full Soundtrack Unveiled

Ubisoft and Q Entertainment have just revealed the full soundtrack for Lumines: Electronic Symphony, the upcoming music-based puzzle game that will appear for the PlayStation Vita this month. Owners of the original PSP became addicted to the first Lumines title, which combined Tetris-like gameplay with a stunning so...

3 February 2012
03:14 GMT

Quick Look: AVSEQ

AVSEQ is a video game about making music and my sneaky suspicion is that it is, at least in part, the product of an aspiring musician because the entire experience can easily be perceived as a gaming representation of what it actually takes to create a piece of serious music. The basic mechanics are pretty simple: d...

2 February 2012
17:41 GMT

Video for Lil Wayne's “Mirror” ft. Bruno Mars

In what can only be his most personal song yet, Lil Wayne turns the tables on myself and exposes his bare soul to his audience. The video for “Mirror,” a collaboration with Bruno Mars, is just as personal. See it in full above. The clip sees Lil Wayne and Bruno splashing paint around in a studio. At the ...

2 February 2012
06:45 GMT


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