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David Chiu

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David Chiu is a freelance writer based in New York. His writings have appeared in The New York Times, People, Paste, New York Press, The Queens Chronicle, amNY and many other publications.

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Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic Hails Obama's Support of Gay Marriage
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Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic Hails Obama's Support of Gay Marriage

thefunstar.com News of President Obama's remarks from last week that he supports gay marriage brought forth praise from music stars -- among them Alicia Keys, John Legend, Jay-Z, Chuck D and Ricky Martin. Now adding to the group is Scissor Sisters co-singer Ana Matronic. "It was a great thing," she tells Spinner, speaking from London. ...

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Donovan Q&A, on Dylan Rivalry, Helping Paul McCartney Write 'Yellow Submarine'

Jeff Kravitz, FilmMagic Forty-seven years after the release of his first single, "Catch the Wind," Donovan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Coinciding with the honor was the release of a double-disc compilation of his music, The Essential Donovan, which covers the years 1965 to 1973, and contains four songs that had either ...

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Frankie Rose Interview: Hurricanes, Ray Bradbury and Being a Good Leader

Lauren Bilanko Frankie Rose's single "Know Me," from her new album Interstellar, was born out of some unusual circumstances. First, it was the last track to be recorded for the album, which similarly happened to Rose's previous record with her band the Outs. Second, the New York City resident had a spot of bad weather to contend with. ...

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Whitney Houston Remembered: 'I Wanna Dance' Songwriters Mourn 'Sad Ending'

Patrick Demarchelier Whitney Houston's early hits in the mid to late '80s were mostly ballads, such as 'Saving All My Love For You,' 'The Greatest Love of All' and 'Didn't We Almost Have It All,' but the singer also brought an infectious energy to more uptempo material. Two of those memorable upbeat songs -- 'How Will I Know' (1985) and 'I ...

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Prince's Relationships With His Dad, Michael Jackson and Record Label Examined in New Unauthorized Biography

Jordan Strauss, WireImage Thirty-three years since his debut album 'For You,' Prince continues to fascinate both in his music and his personal life. There is no question that he is a true original whose superstardom was cemented with the success of 'Purple Rain.' The key word that could best describe Prince's long career is "control," from ...

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MTV's Ballsy Beginning, Race Issues + Rise to Power Examined in New Oral History

Courtesy of Adam Curry Beginning with the Buggles' 'Video Killed the Radio Star,' MTV kicked off its music-video programming on Aug. 1, 1981. Back then, the network started as an up-and-coming all-music channel; by the mid-'80s, MTV became a crucial promotional vehicle for artists and the record labels. In its first 10 years, it was a ...

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Chris Cornell Explores Suicide on 'Songbook,' New Soundgarden Due in the Spring

Deena Cavallo Most people will always associate singer Chris Cornell with the hard rock sound he made with his band Soundgarden. But over the years, Cornell has incorporated different styles in his own solo work -- such as pop and hip-hop elements -- while still maintaining his distinctive gritty and stirring vocals. Now the artist is ...

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