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Blake Shelton 'Dying to Tour' | ARTICLE

After last night's episode of The Voice, Blake Shelton has a 67 percent chance of winning his third consecutive edition of the NBC hit show, with both the Swon Brothers and Danielle Bradbery joining Team Usher's...
June 12, 2013 1:25 PM ET
John Oates Ready to Play His Dream Set at Bonnaroo | ARTICLE

More than four decades after he and musical partner Daryl Hall released their debut album, John Oates is not only going strong – he is branching out musically in several ways. The singer has assembled an ambitious...
June 11, 2013 1:55 PM ET
Tom Morello, 'Flesh Shapes the Day' | VIDEO

"I don't have 10 more woot-woots in me," Tom Morello jokes after banging through a ferocious version of his "Flesh Shapes the Day" at the YouTube Studios in L.A. It's a Tuesday afternoon, middle of the day,...
June 10, 2013 7:00 PM ET
Tom Petty Show Cut Short by Fire Marshal | ARTICLE

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers playing an intimate Saturday night show in the midst of a sold-out six-night run is an obvious hot ticket. Unfortunately, it turned out to be too hot for the fire marshal...
June 9, 2013 1:59 PM ET
Pheed App Bringing Pay-Per-View to Phones | ARTICLE

Would you pay $10 to watch a Linkin Park soundcheck on your iPhone? How about $25 to watch Kobe Bryant and Nas play one-on-one and exchange raps for charity? The social media app Pheed is...
June 5, 2013 1:45 PM ET
Queens of the Stone Age Showcase New Material in L.A. | ARTICLE

Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme was a little under the weather last night as he and his bandmates played a private show at Santa Monica's Apogee Studios, set to air on KCRW's "Morning...
June 4, 2013 1:55 PM ET
Kaskade Takes Vocal Lead on New Single | ARTICLE

"Thanks for coming out here, wherever this is," Kaskade said to Rolling Stone as we stood with him in a southern California parking lot in between takes on his new video, "Atmosphere." On this day, a heavily industrial...
June 3, 2013 1:05 PM ET
Alice Cooper on His Favorite Guitarists | VIDEO

In his more than 40-year career, Alice Cooper has accomplished almost everything, from hit singles and sold-out tours to landing in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. But there is one thing he regrets: Giving...
June 3, 2013 8:00 AM ET
Chester Bennington on Stone Temple Pilots: 'Gonna Make a Lot of Music Together' | ARTICLE

Stone Temple Pilots and Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington first revealed their surprising collaboration recently at L.A. radio station KROQ's annual Weenie Roast show. Last night the two acts joined forces at the annual MAP/MusiCares...
May 31, 2013 12:27 PM ET
Atlas Genius Cover Daft Punk | ARTICLE

Atlas Genius' hit single "Trojans" has been climbing up the charts and picking up airplay since it was included on the Australian duo's When It Was Now EP, released last August. But it was only recently, as...
May 28, 2013 12:20 PM ET
Jewel Tells June Carter Cash's Side of the Story In 'Ring Of Fire' | ARTICLE

One question Jewel was asked a lot while preparing for her role as June Carter Cash in the Lifetime TV movie Ring Of Fire was whether she was worried about being compared to Reese Witherspoon, who won an...
May 26, 2013 9:15 AM ET
'Great Gatsby’ Composer on Working With Baz Lurhmann, Florence Welch and the xx | ARTICLE

While Jay-Z has received most of the attention for the music for Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of The Great Gatsby, the score was created by Luhrmann's longtime musical collaborator, Scottish composer Craig Armstrong. Luhrmann and Armstrong...
May 23, 2013 1:20 PM ET
Chester Bennington Fronts Stone Temple Pilots at KROQ Weenie Roast | ARTICLE

L.A. radio station KROQ’s annual Weenie Roast always brings an unexpected performance. Last year saw an unannounced set from Soundgarden, while the year before brought the Foo Fighters. But this year’s bonus act was a surprise on...
May 19, 2013 10:35 AM ET
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine on New USC School: 'Look at What Hip-Hop Can Do' | ARTICLE

A day after the announcement that Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are donating $70 million to USC to create a new arts, technology and business program, the two, joined by USC President Max Nikias and the...
May 16, 2013 12:30 PM ET
Duff McKagan on His Sensual, Sinister New Band, Walking Papers | ARTICLE

Having played bass with Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver and Jane's Addiction, Duff McKagan has been around a lot of talented frontmen. Now in his new band, Walking Papers, McKagan gets to work with a...
May 16, 2013 9:00 AM ET
ODB's Mother on Seeing Her Late Son's Hologram: 'They'll Have to Carry Me Off' | ARTICLE

Since the Tupac hologram debuted at Coachella last year, reaction has been mixed, to say the least. But when the virtual Eazy and Ol' Dirty Bastard take the stage at Rock the Bells, as announced...
May 15, 2013 12:20 PM ET
Q&A: Backstreet Boys Seek 'Closet Fans' With New Album, Tour | ARTICLE

For the first time since Kevin Richardson left the Backstreet Boys in 2006, the group has reunited as a full quintet on their new album, In a World Like This, set for release on July 30th....
May 15, 2013 9:00 AM ET
Kellie Pickler 'Bouncing From Dance Studio to Recording Studio' | ARTICLE

Kellie Pickler is attracting attention right now for her moves on Dancing With the Stars, but the country singer tells Rolling Stone she is focused on making new music. "I'm bouncing from the dance studio to...
May 9, 2013 11:40 AM ET
Bumblefoot Eager to Make New Guns N' Roses Music | ARTICLE

Guns N' Roses have a few select dates lined up, headlining at Rocklahoma on Memorial Day weekend and the Governors Ball fest in New York on June 8th. If guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has his way,...
May 8, 2013 11:25 AM ET
Elton John Dazzles In Intimate Performance to Fight Multiple Sclerosis | ARTICLE

Last night, Elton John performed at the 20th annual Race To Erase MS benefit in Los Angeles. The event is put on by activist and author Nancy Davis to raise funds and awareness for the fight...
May 4, 2013 4:35 PM ET