June 19, 2013

Obama’s Celebrity Wish List Revealed for Re-Election Run

Jay-Z at the Last Chance for Change Rally in support of Barack Obama at Florida Memorial University on Nov. 2, 2008 in Miami Lakes, Fla

*Barack Obama has his eye on nearly 200 celebrity supporters – ranging from Jay-Z to Harvey Weinstein – whose endorsement he wants during his campaign for re-election, according to a list obtained by the Tennessean. The list, dated Dec. 5 but released on Friday, includes a variety of actors, musicians, politicians and others. Some are [...]




Steve Stoute Meets with Grammy Prez After Open Letter Dis

Mary J. Blige & Steve Stoute Announce Their New Charity Initiative FFAWN

*Nearly two weeks after marketing and music executive Steve Stoute took out a full-page ad in the New York Times to blast the Grammy Awards as a “show [that] has become a series of hypocrisies and contradictions,” he and Neil Portnow, head of the Grammys’ parent organization NARAS, issued a statement Thursday saying that they [...]




Video: 53rd Annual Grammy Awards Wrap Up

Lady Antebellum accepts Grammy

*Lady Antebellum was the big winner at the Grammys with five awards, including record and song of the year for the band’s yearning crossover ballad “Need You Now,” but rockers Arcade Fire won Sunday’s biggest prize, album of the year, for their highly acclaimed “The Suburbs.” While Arcade Fire’s win was a surprise, it wasn’t [...]




Wyclef, Lauryn Hill on Same New Orleans Jazz Fest Bill

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*Could a partial Fugees reunion happen this spring in New Orleans? Former members Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill were just announced as performers at the 2011 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, joining a bill that features such artists as Willie Nelson, Kid Rock, Bon Jovi, Arcade Fire, Wilco, Cyndi Lauper and John Legend & [...]




Kanye West to Headline 2011 Coachella Festival

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*This year’s Coachella concert festival in California will be headlined by Kanye West, along with The Strokes, Arcade Fire and Kings of Leon, organizers announced last night. Multiple guitar bands will dominate the stages at the annual summer event, with the likes of Duran Duran, PJ Harvey, The Black Keys, Interpol and Bright Eyes also [...]