Jan 09, 2012 - By Travis Woods
Well, live music fans, that time of year has come around again—the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has announced its 2012 lineup. And for those who can’t recall, this is the first year in which the festival will be repeated for a second weekend. It all goes down on April 13-15 and April 20-22. Check out the complete lineup below and let us know: does this rock, or is the lineup a bit of a letdown?
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Jan 09, 2012 - By Travis Woods
Because if the media is to be believed, Blue Ivy (the obligatorily horridly-named celeb child of Beyonce and Jay-Z) is the second coming of Jesus, the child is already being allowed to take over whole buildings. At least, that’s the complaint of several new parents currently having to share space with the celebs at the Manhattan hospital where Blue Ivy was born.
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Jan 06, 2012 - By Laura Aguirre
Don’t confuse Wolves with Wolfmother. The two bands may hail from the land of Oz and share a somewhat similar name, but their musical sound couldn’t be more different. This indie band got their start in Western Australia, where they have opened for internationally renown bands like Metric, Gyroscope and The Mess Hall. Most recently, the band of five caught the attention of producer Sylvia Massy who’s worked with hot bands like System of a Down and also the legendary Johnny Cash. Now, Wolves are set to release their debut album in 2012.
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Jan 06, 2012 - By Lindsey Darden
There’s no better way to say ‘happy first weekend of the new year’ then getting out and seeing some shows – or at least that’s what we’d like to think. Trios and duos abound; experimental, electronic, and rocking-out sorts. Catching up with old favorites and new names the hands-on, in-venue approach way is the preferred, most effective method. To a year of fresh and exciting new music, we say… check them out below.
Jan 06, 2012 - By Travis Woods
Well, Van Halen fans, the day you’ve been waiting for has come. Last night, for the first time since 2008, the band stood on stage together. Not only that, it was with original lead singer, Diamond David Lee Roth, and marked the launch of the band’s long-awaiting reunion tour.
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Jan 05, 2012 - By Travis Woods
Hip hop performer, radio host, America’s Got Talent judge and Mr. Mariah Carey—that’s Nick Cannon to you—is not exactly starting 2012 in his finest form. The “Gigolo” singer has been hospitalized for what is being described as a “mild” kidney failure.
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Jan 04, 2012 - By Laura Aguirre
2012 will be the year that The Killers release their fourth studio album – fans rejoice. Frontman Brandon Flowers told Zane Lowe of BBC Radio 1 that the group is busy working on a new record and that is will “definitely” be out later this year.
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Jan 04, 2012 - By Laura Aguirre
The rapper who once told us to “party like it’s our birthday” isn’t very optimistic about the future. On Monday, 50 Cent posted a series of pessimistic tweets including, “Ill be honest I don’t think I am going to live much longer.” Why is the guy who’s survived 9 gunshots so skeptical about his life?
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Jan 04, 2012 - By Winnie Jaing
Marquee partners Jason Strauss, Louis Abin, and Noah Tepperberg celebrate the club's one year anniversary.
Marquee Nightclub in the Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas celebrated its one year anniversary this past Tuesday with cake, snow, and AVICII.
Marquee’s official mascot, Mr. Q, donned white headphones, sunglasses, and a white tie and threw glow sticks, wristbands, and T-shirts into the crowd. AVICII himself was warmly welcomed with confetti, dollar bills, and napkins that flew from all corners of the club. He played to a sold out crowd and a dance floor that was closed an hour after it opened.
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