Music

First Ever iPhone App Powered DJ Battle

Sharalyn Hartwell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:55:26 -0600

iPhone apps aren’t just for personal entertainment these days. For the first time ever, DJs will battle and record music live on their iPods/iPhones at the Voodoo Lounge in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Friday, Nov. 20.

Monster Mash Song

Michael Santo — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:34:16 -0500

It's that time of the year, when Bobby Boris Pickett is remembered. Yes, Halloween, when Monster Mash rises from the grave.

Google One Box Launches for Music Lovers

Cheryl Phillips — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:25:12 -0500

Google One Box music search feature makes it easy to find music. Just search for an artist, album, song or even a few lyrics to get song previews from our partners.

Michael Jackson's This Is It Movie Tickets Available

Cheryl Phillips — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:54:02 -0500

This Is It, the documentary movie in which Michael Jackson prepared for a series of sold-out concerts, opens today in the United States. Rumors spread about the Michael Jackson This Is It movie being sold out, but there are still tickets available.

Michael Jackson's Last Performance Video

Cheryl Phillips — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:58:00 -0500

Filmmakers say they took Michael Jackson's final approved show from the "This is It" tour and put it on film. Read story about Micheal Jackson's song, This Is It.

Google Music Service Nears Launch: Report

Michael Santo — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:33:04 -0500

Reports are that the company that wants to be all things Internet to all people, Google, is nearing launch of a music service. The service, called Google Music (or some have theorized, Google Audio), would undoubtedly be a major threat even to the 800-pound gorilla in the corner of the room: iTunes.

Carly Simon Suing Starbucks

Denise Clay — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:04:46 -0500

It is probably safe to say that Carly Simon is not drinking any Starbucks coffee these days. On Friday, Simon filed a lawsuit against Starbucks for failing to properly promote her album "This Kind of Love."

Michael Jackson song, This Is It, debuts online

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:57:49 -0500

Michael Jackson's song is now officially released on Michaeljackson.com. On Sunday evening about 45 seconds of the song, This Is It, was spread around the Internet. A two-disc album to be released October 26 will precede the Michael Jackson This Is It film to be released October 28.

Britney Spears song "3" premieres September 29

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:23:07 -0500

Britney Spears has a new song out that supposedly makes its debut on September 29, 2009. The song, "3" has been showing up on the internet today without vocals -- just an instrumental version. Could be a hoax or a good marketing ploy. No one seems to know.

Lucy of "Lucy in the Sky" Fame Dies

Michael Santo — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:31:47 -0500

You might (rightly) ask who Lucy Vodden is, but you probably already know of her. Or at least, you know of her as portrayed in the Beatles tune "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." She has died after a long battle with lupus. She was 46.

Rock Group Chiodos and Lead Singer Split

Michael Santo — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:09:33 -0500

Michigan-based rock group Chiodos has "fired" its lead singer, Craig Owens. In a statement released Thursday, Chiodos members Brad Bell, Jason Hale, Pat McManaman and Matt Goddard called the decision "a necessary one."

Guitar Great Les Paul Dead at 94

Michael Santo — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:51:52 -0500

Les Paul, famed American jazz guitarist and inventor, has died. He was 94.