Scott Shetler
Lana Del Rey Covers Nirvana’s ‘Heart-Shaped Box’
Covering Nirvana songs is always a risky proposition. The standard is high, given the group’s status as possibly the most-revered rock band of the past 30 years. Lana Del Rey gave it shot last night in Australia, taking on the band’s 1993 hit ‘Heart-Shaped Box.’
Boys Like Girls Joining All-American Rejects on Co-Headlining Tour
Purveyors of catchy rock music Boys Like Girls and All-American Rejects are joining forces for a co-headlining tour this fall. The trek kicks off Sept. 13 in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, and continues in two legs before wrapping up on Halloween night in San Francisco, with The Ready Set and Parachute providing support.
Kanye West + G.O.O.D. Music Family to Drop ‘Cruel Summer’ in September
The G.O.O.D. Music debut ‘Cruel Summer’ has been given a Sept. 4 release date, according to Pitchfork. The album by Kanye West and his musical family had previously been expected to drop in August, although that expectation had been based on a comment from Pusha T and not any official announcement.
Kelly Clarkson Thinks Carrie Underwood Should Be a Judge on ‘American Idol’
With Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez both out for the next season of ‘American Idol,’ speculation continues to swirl about who might replace them. Original ‘Idol’ champ Kelly Clarkson says she’s not interested in the job, but she would like to see Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood get a shot.
Cris Cab Recruits Big Sean for ‘Good Girls (Don’t Grow on Trees)’ Single
Miami singer Cris Cab warns that ‘Good Girls (Don’t Grow on Trees)’ on his new single featuring rapper Big Sean.
Pitbull Will Be Going to Kodiak, Alaska, Invites Internet Pranksters
They don’t call him Mr. Worldwide for nothing. Despite the influence of some online pranksters, Pitbull is honoring his agreement to perform in the city whose Walmart page received the most Facebook likes. That means he’s packing his bags for Kodiak, Alaska, a remote town accessible only by boat or plane. Best of all, the rapper is embracing his trip to the 49th state and has invited the prankster
Amy Winehouse’s Father Says More Posthumous Albums Are in the Works
There are more unreleased Amy Winehouse songs in the vault that could see the light of day, according to her dad Mitch. He told BBC Radio 6 that there may be just enough material available for at least one more proper Amy Winehouse album.
Watch Nicki Minaj Perform at London’s Hammersmith Apollo
Nicki Minaj has been known to randomly pull out a British accent from time to time, so she probably felt right at home over the weekend, when she performed for thousands of screaming English fans at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London.
Adele’s ‘Drinking Problem’ to Be Highlighted in Biography
The new unauthorized biography of Adele claims the singer struggled with a drinking problem during her first tour that was so bad it caused her to fall off a stool during a show. ‘Adele: The Biography’ also details her relationship issues with family members and significant others.
Justin Bieber Meets With Fans Who Lost Their Father in Line of Duty
Three girls whose police officer father was killed in the line of duty in December got a special treat on Wednesday (June 20) when Justin Bieber, in New York to promote his ‘Believe’ album, stopped to chat and pose for photographs with them.