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Leonard Cohen, Lana Del Rey: 'Old Ideas' Trump New Lips

Leonard Cohen tops the charts in Canada this week, beating out the infamous Lana Del Rey. Should we be surprised the 77-year-old titan trumped Lana? ... Read More »

Madonna, M.I.A., 'Bad Girls': The Dangers of Co-Opting Cool

Madonna was after the controversial cool of M.I.A. but clearly got more than she bargained for during their Super Bowl performance over the weekend. ... Read More »

Lana Del Rey: Can Artifice Survive in the Age of Adele?

In trying to make sense of the Lana Del Rey backlash thrum, one thing is clear: Adele has changed the game. Authenticity is music's new currency and everyone is on the lookout for counterfeits. ... Read More »

Quiet is the New Loud: Shut Up and Sing (If You Want Success)

Looking for a little attention in the star-saturated blogosphere? Try shutting up. Spinner offers insight into the publicity game -- is it better for your career to be a blabbermouth? We think not. ... Read More »

Paul McCartney's Intimate Voicemails to Heather Mills Hacked?

Paul McCartney ex-wife Heather mills says that her personal voicemails from McCartney were hacked by tabloid reporters back in 2001. ... Read More »

Chuck Berry Statue Draws Protest Because of His Criminal Record

The installation of a statue of Chuck Berry has become mired in controversy in Berry's hometown of St. Louis, La. because of his past convictions and a disreputable misstep from long ago. ... Read More »

Madonna's Story to Be Told in Her Own 'Female Force' Comic Book

Madonna's life story will be told in 32 graphic pages as the basis for the latest installment of the Female Force comic book series. ... Read More »

The Beatles LOVE Fifth Anniversary Turns Stars Like Mark McGrath Into Fanboys

This month marks the fifth anniversary of the Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil at the Mirage in Las Vegas. And, just like for its launch five years ago, members of the Beatles family showed up to watch the actual fifth anniversary performance last week ... Read More »

Lily Allen is Married -- and Pregnant!

Lily Allen's new husband, Sam Cooper, dropped the big news during the couple's big day. ... Read More »

David Arquette Kicked Out of Prince Show for Taking Cell Phone Snapshot

The actor was recently kicked out of a Prince show at the Forum in L.A. for 1.) taking photos on his cell phone and 2.) sticking up for his concert neighbor. ... Read More »

Gregg Allman to Publish 'Unflinching' Tell-All Memoir of Allman Bros. and Beyond

Following a string of recent memoirs from rock royalty's upper echelon, Allman Brothers Band survivor Gregg Allman is about to put his life story on the record. All of it. ... Read More »

Kevin Spacey Serves Cease and Desist Order to Cassettes Won't Listen

Cassettes Won't Listen had to drop the 'K' from their planned album title 'Kevinspacey,' following a letter from Kevin Spacey's lawyers. ... Read More »

John Lennon's Handwritten 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' Lyrics Up for Auction

Regardless of whether or not you think the song is about dropping acid, if you want to buy an original handwritten draft for the Beatles' classic track, 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,' now is your chance. ... Read More »

Billy Joel Nixes His Memoir, Decides He's 'Not All That Interested' in His Past

Joel has canceled the publication of his autobiography, ‘The Book of Joel,’ even after handing in a complete manuscript. ... Read More »

Gene Simmons Was Near Deadly Blast in Jerusalem, Still Wants Kiss to Tour Israel

Although he's not making a big deal about it, Kiss bassist, celebrity entrepreneur and reality show star Gene Simmons was just two miles from a deadly blast in Jerusalem that killed a British tourist earlier this week. ... Read More »

Pete Townshend Regrets Joining the Who

Legendary guitarist Pete Townshend may have few regrets -- but joining the very band that made him famous in the first place ranks as one of them. ... Read More »