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Lip Synching! It's Not Just for Pop Musicians Anymore

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:35:28 -0800

It's a sad time when a live concert has to have a disclaimer of being "live." Perfection is for the studio. The stage is for sweat, cracked notes, and broken guitar strings. If an actor can sing on Broadway, a pop act can sing live at Madison Square Garden.

Chris Brown Needs to Stand Up Not Crawl

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:51:56 -0800

Because I care, I offer this Hall of Shame for Chris Brown as a reality check. Three musicians whose talent became overshadowed by their unchecked tempers and treatment of women. Chris Brown has to do more than sing about crawling if he wants to walk towards some redemption.

Them Crooked Vultures: Next in the Supergroup Line

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:07:26 -0800

Today, Them Crooked Vultures steps into the supergroup spotlight. The trio - comprised of Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, and Is Steven Tyler in or out? The After slamming Susan Boyle on the Opie & Anthony Radio Show, dysfunctional family matriarch Sharon Osbourne apologized…sort of. On November 5, You can unplug your ears now. Ashlee Simpson has left the building. ...

CMAs, VMAs, AMAs and Grammys: There Are Too Many Awards Shows

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:44:46 -0800

The annual Country Music Awards airs tonight on ABC. Billed as "country music's biggest night," the first CMAs were handed out in 1967 and have since grown to become the standard bearer for the best in country music. ...

The Best Part of the Game? The National Anthem

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:01:16 -0800

In the hands of a professional, "The Star Spangled Banner" is the best pop song going. Here are some masterful renditions. They're almost enough to make me give a damn about the game that follows.

Elmo Gets All The Girls

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:05:22 -0800

This week, "Sesame Street" celebrates its 40th birthday. For nearly two generations, the pioneering children's show has taught kids to count, spell, and appreciate the joys of garbage and cookies. Most importantly, "Sesame Street" has brought good music to children's television. Everyone from Johnny Cash to Runaways biopic to find out. Stewart plays Joan Jett, who was a founding member of the volatile'70s rock band before moving on to fame with the Blackhearts. I'm holding out hope that Stewart can make the move from "Twilight" to riot girl. ...