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Cleaning Up at the Grammys: The Award Show's Fashion, From Scrubs to Svelte
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David Bowie & Doctor Who: Proof That the Thin White Duke Is a Time Lord

  • Posted on Jan 9th 2013 1:00PM by Spinner
Getty Images David Bowie likes to flash back into relevance once a decade. Like a passing TARDIS, he enters deep space to cobble together fresh art before swinging by earth once again, delivering shiny new singles. "Where Are We Now," the singer's first release in 10 years is quite a curious tune. It represents a softer phase for a man who ...

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Postal Service Reunion? New Hendrix Song & More -- News Roundup

  • Posted on Jan 8th 2013 12:00PM by Spinner
Sub Pop Are the Postal Service reuniting? We have no idea, but some people think so, so let the rumors begin! [Consequence of Sound] Of course pirates-from-another-mother Tom Waits and Keith Richards would team up for a sea shanty. Check out their rendition of "Shenandoah." [NPR] ...

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Lloyd Charmers Dies: Jamaican Reggae Singer Suffers Heart Attack

  • Posted on Dec 30th 2012 1:39PM by Spinner
Courtesy of Last.fm Jamaican reggae singer Lloyd Charmers (real name Lloyd Terell) died on Thursday (Dec. 27) after suffering from a heart attack while driving in London. He was 74. According to the Jamaica Observer, Charmers was taken to Homerton Hospital, but was pronounced dead upon arrival. ...

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Matisyahu, Hasidic Faith: Jewish Rap Reggae Singer Talks About Lifestyle Change

  • Posted on Dec 29th 2012 7:12PM by Spinner
Mark Squires In a new interview with CNN.com, Jewish rap-reggae singer Matisyahu opened up taking a break from his Hasidic faith and adjusting to his new lifestyle. He revealed that disapproving neighbors was the reason he moved out of his Crown Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. apartment. He shared, "I didn't want to confront ...

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In Memoriam 2012: Remembering the Music Legends We Lost This Year

  • Posted on Dec 28th 2012 12:21PM by Spinner
See All Spinner Galleries » As 2012 draws to a close, Spinner is looking back on all the music legends who passed away this year. From classic rockers and hip-hop pioneers to groundbreaking television hosts and blues legends, we lost some incredible people whose impact on music will be felt for decades to come. Click through the ...

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The 50 Best Songs of 2012

  • Posted on Dec 21st 2012 12:20PM by Spinner
Amazon Just like our picks for the 50 Best Albums of 2012, the editors of Spinner and AOL Music put our minds together, tallied our votes, demanded recounts and came up with this list of the best songs of the year. Have a listen to them all below! 50. Lianna La Havas, "Is Your Love Big Enough?" 2012 was undoubtedly a year for girl ...

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Win Tickets for Coldplay in Brooklyn on New Year's Eve!

  • Posted on Dec 20th 2012 5:15PM by Spinner
Capitol Want to go see Coldplay on New Year's Eve at Brooklyn's brand new Barclay's Center? Well, now's your chance. In addition, the winner and four runners up will receive the Coldplay: Live 2012 CD/DVD. To read the rules and enter, click the link below. Good luck! Enter to Win Coldplay Tickets ...

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