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No Respect? Top Stars Skip Redding Tribute

Published November 6th, 2009 by Karen

Otis Redding is undeniably one of the most famous voices in soul music—and deservingly so. In his short career, the ’60s singer created a legacy that has shaped rock bands and soul divas alike.

(The Rolling Stones scored a career-defining hit with their take on Redding’s “Satisfaction,” and Redding’s “Respect” is Aretha Franklin’s signature hit.)

However, when contemporary music stars turned out to pay tribute to the late Redding, the caliber of talent probably wasn’t quite as high as the legend deserved. Continue reading »

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Kanye-Free Lady Gaga Tour Dates Announced

Published October 17th, 2009 by Karen

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Two weeks after bowing out of her “Fame Kills” tour with Kanye West, Lady Gaga has announced that she will go on a solo tour, according to a Reuters report.

Described by Gaga as “the first-ever ‘pop electro opera,’” “The Monster Ball” tour kicks off November 27 in Continue reading »

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Karma: Taylor Swift Fearless Tour Extended After Kanye’s Tour Fails

Published October 8th, 2009 by Karen

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When it comes to selling tickets to her Fearless tour, Taylor Swift is, well, fearless. The 19-year-old country music star announced yesterday she would be extending the 2009 tour into 2010 at venues around the world, according to an Associated Press report.

(Read: Beyonce on VMAs: “Kanye was Standing up for Art”)

“We had so much fun on the ‘Fearless’ tour the first time around that we decided that we Continue reading »

"I mean seriously... why didn't he just do this after Swift had given her speech? Or just before the awards were announced. Then Kanye would've looked..."

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Beyonce on VMAs: “Kanye was Standing up for Art”

Published October 7th, 2009 by Karen

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When Kanye West ran on stage at the VMAs, took the microphone from a stunned Taylor Swift and proceeded to declare that the teen country star should’ve lost to Beyonce, everyone was talking about it.

Everyone except Beyonce, that is.

(Video: Obama Calls Kanye “Jackass.” Should He Apologize? (video) )

Now, the 28-year-old star is breaking her silence on the incident. MTV News reports that Knowles revealed that she “knew [Kanye's] intentions, and I knew he was Continue reading »

"Kanye is a punk. At least Gaga is still a monster"

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Fame Kills, Killed: Kanye West, Lady GaGa Tour Canceled

Published October 2nd, 2009 by Karen

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A U.S. and Canada concert tour by Kanye West and Lady GaGa has been canceled just a few weeks after West was publicly chastised for embarrassing country star Taylor Swift at an MTV Video Music Awards ceremony, according to a Reuters report.

(Read: Fame Kills (Sucks): Kanye West and Lady Gaga = Worst Tour Ever?)

According to the report, concert promoter Live Nation said in a statement on Thursday that the “Fame Kills” tour, that was due to start off in Phoenix, Arizona on November 10 and run through January, had been canceled with refunds available at the point of sale.

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MOBO Awards Snubs Kanye, Loves Beyonce

Published October 1st, 2009 by Wendy

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British bands JLS and N-Dubz and U.S. star Beyonce were the most honored artists at Glasgow’s MOBO Awards, with all three acts winning two trophies each at the annual celebration of black, urban music, according to a Reuters report.

Two of Michael Jackson’s siblings also appeared at the MOBO (Music Of Black Origin) prize ceremony, held for the first time outside London this year. The late singer’s sister Continue reading »

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Fame Kills (Sucks): Kanye West and Lady Gaga Tour Dates

Published September 25th, 2009 by Karen

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Because we always knew that Lady Gaga was just as annoying and fake as Kanye West, it makes perfect sense that the talentless two have teamed up for a tour.

Dubbed Fame Kills, the tour is being teased online with “shocking” videos, such as the new one posted on West’s blog featuring a topless Lady Gaga being carried around by Continue reading »

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Obama Calls Kanye “Jackass.” Should He Apologize? (video)

Published September 16th, 2009 by Karen

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President Obama’s candid remarks about the Kanye West/ Taylor Swift incident are keeping the story alive, according to an Associated Press report.

The president stated that West’s actions were inappropriate, but then casually said that the rapper was “a jackass” (video, below) Continue reading »

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Worse Apology: Kanye West or Chris Brown? (With Video)

Published September 15th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: Chris Brown’s half-hearted apology for beating his girlfriend to a bloody pulp.

Kanye West has a knack for making a fool out of himself on television, a talent he demonstrated over the weekend at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards when he interrupted 19-year-old country star Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech to declare that Beyonce should’ve won instead.

The loudmouth was back on TV Monday night, when he appeared on Jay Leno’s new show and offered a rambling apology for his actions.

Frankly, we think his apology seemed about as sincere as Chris Brown’s apology for beating Rihanna (video above).

What do you think?
Do Kanye’s actions influence how much you like or dislike his music?
Do you think Jay Leno should have banned West from the show?

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BELOW (video): Kanye West “apologizes” on Leno. Do you think he’s sincere? Continue reading »

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Sincere? Kanye West Apologizes on Leno for MTV Outburst

Published September 15th, 2009 by Wendy

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Kanye West used the debut of Jay Leno’s new talk show to offer another apology to Taylor Swift for ruining her award-winning moment at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night, according to an Associated Press report.

West told Leno that he knew he was wrong when he gave the mic back to Swift and was met by a chorus of boos. West had interrupted Swift while she was accepting the award for her video to “You Belong With Me,” telling the crowd that Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” deserved the honor.

“It was rude, period,” said West, who also noted that he is going to take time off to step back and reflect on his actions. He also said he wanted to apologize to the country star in person.

In the meantime, Leno was having lots of fun with hubbub, telling viewers in his opening monologue that President Obama had invited West and Swift to the White House for “a root beer summit.”

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BELOW (video): Kanye West “apologizes” on Leno. Do you think he’s sincere? Continue reading »