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Kiss vs Mini Kiss Super Bowl Ad: 2010 Super Bowl Winner

Published February 6th, 2010 by Karen in News


VIDEO: A previous version of KISS’s Dr. Pepper ad, which is surely not as ridiculous as the Super Bowl ad featuring Mini Kiss.

Finally, this year’s super bowl, number forty-six-zillion or whatever, is actually promising to offer a head-to-head battle worthy of all the expensive commercials, constant yelling and endless pre/post-game analysis.

No, we’re not talking about the football game. In fact, we’re not even sure who is playing this year.

We’re talking about a battle between a decrepit makeup-wearing ’70s rock band finally fighting a miniature version of themselves. That’s right, Kiss is going to take on little people rock band Mini Kiss in a Superbowl ad (see it here). Lame? Probably. Offensive? To rock music…and soft drinks, maybe

(Read: Rock Hall of Fame says: Abba Out-Rocks KISS, Phil Collins is a Punk Rocker)

The ad, for Continue reading »

New Music by Kurt Cobain’s Daughter, Frances Bean

Published February 5th, 2010 by Karen in Gossip, News
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It was inevitable, really. That’s the thought that springs to mind upon hearing the buzz that Frances Bean Cobain, the daughter of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, is finally set to make her musical debut.

Love recently made headlines after writing some pretty nasty things about her daughter after Frances decided she’d like to leave home and live with Cobain’s family instead.

(Read: Courtney Love Attacks Daughter After Losing Custody)

The 17-year-old is reportedly set to contribute her pedigreed vocal skills to an album released by a side-project by Continue reading »

Michael Jackson Murder: Doctor Negotiating Terms of Surrender

Published February 4th, 2010 by Karen in News
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Following the well-received appearance of Michael Jackson’s young children on Sunday’s 2010 Grammy awards broadcast, Jackson’s death is making headlines again.

(Read: Michael Jackson’s Kids at 2010 Grammys, Appropriate?)

Various news outlets have confirmed the city of Los Angeles’s intention to charge Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, in the pop singer’s death. The initial charge was set at involuntary manslaughter, but now come reports that Murray’s attorneys are attempting to negotiate the case into a better arrangement before Murray agrees to turn himself over to police.

Since when do you get to decide when Continue reading »

Official: Memphis Punk Jay Reatard Not Murdered.

Published February 3rd, 2010 by Karen in News

We’re certainly not happy to have to report this, but it looks as though some of the early rumors surrounding the death of up-and-coming Memphis rock musician Jay Reatard (Jimmy Lee Lindsey, Jr.) were in fact true.

A murder investigation was opened following the 29-year-old musician’s sudden death in January.

(Read: Jay Reatard, Murdered? Police Investigate Punk’s Death)

While that seemed far-fetched Continue reading »

More Rock Stars Getting Plastic Surgery?

Published February 3rd, 2010 by Karen in Gossip, News
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We’ve gotten some pretty strong reactions from readers who either love, hate or respect Tori Amos’s choice to undergo so much (seemingly unnecessary) plastic surgery that she is nearly unrecognizable.

(Read: Tori Amos, Plastic Surgery Disaster?)

We think she has destroyed herself, but that’s just our opinion.

On a related note, another star is returning to the spotlight after a long absence, and his appearance has us wondering if he’s been under the knife as well.

The rock star in question is none other than Continue reading »

"Michael's 3 kids are his best legacy, Fortunately all 3 kids are well educated and beautifully mannered. They have to stay strong, sorry for them, as..."
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POLL: Michael Jackson’s Kids at 2010 Grammys, Appropriate?

Published February 1st, 2010 by Karen in News, Polls

VIDEO: Paris Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson speak at the 2010 Grammy awards. See video of the 3D Tribute to Jackson, below.

By now, we’ve all seen the video of Michael Jackson’s children accepting an award on his behalf at the 2010 Grammys.

(Read: 2010 Grammy Winners Predictions: Cast Your Votes!)

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While Michael Jackson’s kids, daughter Paris Jackson and son Prince Michael Jackson (youngest son Prince II, aka “blanket,” remained off-camera), were well-spoken, composed and graceful in the situation, we can’t help wondering if Continue reading »

Irish Rock Star Hit with Paternity Case

Published January 31st, 2010 by Karen in Gossip, News
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Father’s day isn’t until June, but it seems as though a certain Irish rock star might be getting a early gift, if DNA tests confirm a woman’s claims that she is his long lost daughter. Continue reading »

Hope for Haiti Now Download Breaks Record

Published January 31st, 2010 by Karen in Concerts, News

Last week’s telethon for Haiti which aired on most television networks was a hit thanks to its low-key mix of big name stars using their status (and, in some cases, their ridiculously huge bank accounts) for something good for change.

(Read: Schedule of Haiti Benefit Concerts around NYC)

Music was a big part of the success of the telethon, and songs from the broadcast quickly turned up on iTunes, Amazon and other online music sites, with money raised from sales of the Hope for Haiti Now mp3 downloads being donated to the cause.

(Read: Wyclef Jean Yele Tax Controversy: Cashing in on Haiti?)

Sales of the Hope for Haiti Now download album have now officially broken a sales record by becoming the first digital-only download to reach #1 on the Billboard charts. Making this an even sweeter victory, Hope for Haiti Now’s success means that the horrible Vampire Weekend is no longer at the top.

Among the night’s strangest performances were Continue reading »

2010 Grammy Winners Predictions: Cast Your Votes!

Published January 29th, 2010 by Karen in News, Polls
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The 2010 Grammy Awards hit CBS Sunday, January 31 (CBS is the station with boring ol’ David Letterman and the occasionally awesome Craig Ferguson, not the station that screwed Conan O’Brien).

So who will be the night’s big winner: Beyonce? Lady Gaga (who was already snubbed by the Grammy committee)? Kings of Leon?

We’ve got the scoop on who is nominated in each of the categories—tell us who you predict will be the big winner of the night.

Rumor has it that one of the evening’s biggest, um, spectacles, is going to be a duet between Elton John and Lady Gaga…wonder if Billy Joel feels a little left out?

Check out our predictions for the 2010 Grammy Winners below, and tell us who your picks are! Continue reading »