Disco queen Donna Summer has passed away at the age of 63 after a long battle with cancer. Best known for songs like "Hot Stuff" and "She Works Hard For Her Money", Summer's music laid the ground for the dance music explosion of the 70s and 80s. »»
Leon Hendrix, younger brother of Jimi Hendrix, talks about life with his famous brother in a new memoir. Leon, who is now 64, won the rights to Jimi's name and likeness in a 2011 court case against his family, and was able to write Jimi Hendrix: A »»
At the age of 75, the man who helped pioneer Go-Go has died. Chuck Brown had been hospitalized after suffering from pneumonia, and was sick for sometime before that. Known as the Godfather of Go-Go, Brown played in bands since the 1960's, but gaine »»
Eddie Fisher, drummer for pop group OneRepublic, was arrested in Denver on suspicion of assault. He is currently being held without bail in Denver jail. There are also charges of disturbing the peace and destruction of private property being brou »»
After sustaining a head injury in 2009, Bret Michaels has settled a lawsuit against producers of the Tony Awards and CBS. He was injured after performing with his band Poison, along with the cast of Rock of Ages. His head collided with a piece of the »»
Jay Z is joining President Obama in the move for acceptance of gay marriage. He has come out in saying "I’ve always thought it as something that was still holding the country back. What people do in their own homes is their business and you can cho »»
The queen of modern pop, Lady Gaga is being turned away from performing in Indonesia. Protests from religious and political leaders have resulted in Lady Gaga being denied a permit to appear at her sold out concert in Jakarta. Police officials were w »»
In an online letter posted to his fans, Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward explains that he will not be joining his band in their reunion shows. He explains that he is unable to come to terms with his bandmates. Black Sabbath will be playing their first »»
An exhibition of Michael Jackson costumes will go on tour starting May 18 in Chile. The costumes will tour South America, Europe and Asia before winding up back in the US to be auctioned off in December. The exhibit will feature 50-100 costumes s »»
Sure, he's one of the richest people in the world and he married Beyonce, but does he has his own music festival? The answer is now a resounding "Yes", as Jay-Z will launch and headline the Budweiser Made In America festival in Philly this summer. »»
Ringo Starr had taken countless photos during the Beatles' heyday, but now can't find them any longer. Back in 2004 he found a box full of postcards from the other members of the group and published a book about it, but sadly has lost his collectio »»
FOX has officially confirmed both Britney Spears and Demi Lovato as the newest judges for The X Factor next year. The announcement was made at the network's upfronts today, and needless to say everyone involved was very excited to be a part of the »»
In an interview with a radio station, Scott Weiland claimed that he is rejoining Velvet Revolver after getting fired in 2008. Slash, the guy who would probably be best informed on the subject, has instead said that the band isn't about "going backw »»
Before he was reduced to a mubbling, shuffling fool on reality TV, Ozzy Osbourne was a threat to heart of America. After leaving Black Sabbath, Ozzy embarked on a scary solo career. He bit the heads off a pigeon and bat. He urinated on a national lan »»
The estate of Jimi Hendrix is once again speaking out against a potential movie about the life of the late guitarist. It would star Andre 3000, and the estate is actively attempting to prevent any of Hendrix's music from being used in the movie. »»
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Joe Perry says that Aerosmith will perform their new single on the May 23 finale of American Idol. Perry claims that their new album is in the beginning of the mixing process and it's "really close" to being f »»
Blink 182 announced on their Facebook page that they are cancelling tour dates in May. Drummer Travis Barker is recovering from an emergency tonsillectomy and is unable to make it to their headlining dates, including the Bamboozle Festival. My Ch »»
Ending weeks of speculation, Britney Spears has officially signed on "The X Factor" as a judge for next season. She is replacing Paula Abdul and will reportedly make $16 million to do the show. Her first bit of advice for aspiring pop stars: Do »»
Mariah Carey has been seen hanging out in a lesbian bar as of last night. Don't worry, though, she was just celebrating President Obama's announced support of gay marriage. Although Nick Cannon was nowhere to be seen, so you never know... »»
Carrie Underwood debuted on the Billboard charts at #1 with "Blown Away", her latest CD. Propelled by the single "Good Girl", the CD almost 300,000 more copies than Norah Jones' #2 entry. Most surprising on the charts this week was the return of »»
Jermaine Paul emerged as the winner of "The Voice" last night, beating out the second place finisher by a mere 4 percent. For the win, Paul earns $100,000 and a contract with Universal Music. Previously Paul had been a backup singer with Alicia K »»
Tom Gabel, the lead singer of Against Me!, is making a major change in his life in a few months. The singer has begun the process of becoming a woman, and he will rename himself Laura Jane as a result. Gabel has struggled with gender issues all h »»
Famed alternative music club CBGB is back...in festival form! The legendary rock club was purchased by new owners this year, and they plan to run a 300-band festival at 30 locations in New York, as well as re-open the club at a new location. The »»
Apparently only satisfied with the most authentic music for their show, the producers of Mad Men recently shelled out $250,000 for the rights to use "Tomorrow Never Knows" in an episode of he show. Previous attempts to license the Beatles' music h »»
Skrillex will continue to be a busy guy this fall, headlining the new Counterpoint Festival in September. The festival will happen in Atlanta, organized by the same people behind Lollapalooza, and will feature a staggering array of artists that par »»
There is No Doubt (har!) about it, fans have been waiting a super long time for this one! No Doubt will be releasing their new album on September 25th. This will be their sixth studio album, with the last album Rock Steady having came out in 2001. Wh »»
He will be, on the big screen at least. Andre 3000 is set to play Jimi Hendrix in the upcoming biopic All Is By My Side. The film is currently in preproduction in Wicklow Ireland, and the shoot should take around 6 weeks in total. There is no release »»
Rock god Steven Tyler finally did what every man dreams of doing (other than playing in a kick ass band for a zillion years in front of millions of screaming fats), and visited the Playboy Mansion for the first time. Why was his first time only happe »»
Sony and Live Nation are all set to high five each other on a deal well done. Shakira is close to signing a deal that would lock her into a contract with both companies, which will release her next album. The two companies will share the profits from »»
Pepsi has struck a deal with Michael Jackson's estate to create a series of pop cans featuring the late singer. The marketing blitz is in support of the 25th anniversary of Bad. Jackson's relationship with Pepsi dates back to 1984, when the singe »»
