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The Roots' 'Fallon' Songs Will Be Screened by NBC Execs After Bachmann Controversy

NBC will now pre-screen every single song the Roots will play on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.' ... Read More »

Michele Bachmann: Roots' 'Fallon' Incident Was Sexist

Monday night (Nov. 21), the Roots got themselves involved in a bit of a scandal when they chose to perform Fishbone's 'Lyin Ass Bitch' as Republican pundit Michele Bachmann walked onstage to sit down with Jimmy Fallon on his 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' show. ... Read More »

Sharon Jones Sings 'Too Good' for the Roots

Sharon Jones opens up musical collaborations, including one with the hip-hop band the Roots that failed to work out. ... Read More »

Booker T. Jones Returns to His Hometown Roots: 'The World Owes Memphis So Much'

Booker T. Jones talks about 'The Road From Memphis,' and shares his thoughts on politics, being frugal and his all-star collaborators, including Sharon Jones and the National's Matt Berninger. ... Read More »

Patti Smith, Flaming Lips and More Rock for Tibet House at Carnegie Hall

Patti Smith, the Flaming Lips, Michael Stipe, the Roots and more took the Carnegie Hall stage for the annual Tibet House benefit. ... Read More »

Roots Drummer Questlove Torn Up Over White Stripes Split -- Music Appreciation

Roots drummer Questlove takes to Twitter to show his admiration for the White Stripes in the wake of their split. ... Read More »

Grammy 2011 Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 2011 Grammys were announced Wednesday night. ... Read More »

Bruce Springsteen Performs With the Roots, Covers Willow Smith on 'Fallon'

Of all Bruce Springsteen’s promotional appearances surrounding the release of ‘The Promise,’ the new album of outtakes from the ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’ sessions, the biggest hype was reserved for his appearance on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.’ ... Read More »

Neil Young to Be Honored by Patti Smith, the Roots and More at Carnegie Hall

An eclectic, all-star lineup will pay tribute to the music of Neil Young at a Carnegie Hall concert that will benefit music and arts programs for underprivileged youth. ... Read More »

Author Files $5 Million Lawsuit Against Fela! Producers

Andrew H. Walker, Getty Images The author of a biography on the life of legendary African musician ... Read More »

Duffy Avoids 'Serious' Songwriting on Upbeat New Album -- Exclusive Video

"I was very conscience on this record to explore different sides of myself," Duffy tells Spinner. "Although I get commended on my songwriting skills, I just don't want to be known as a songwriter ... Read More »

Jeff Tweedy, Sheryl Crow and the Roots Performing at Rally to Restore Sanity

On top of the expected political jokes, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert’s Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear will have a pretty excellent music lineup. ... Read More »

Northern Exposure: Drake, 'Unforgettable' (Keys N Krates remix)

Nobody needs an introduction to Canuck rap sensation Drake so Toronto live remix crew Keys N Krates are cleverly turning their attention to a Drizzy track for their latest reinterpretation, as their electro-flavoured take may well turn new ears their way ... Read More »

Hip Hop's Indie Rock Connections -- Part 2

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'Austin City Limits' Kicks Off 36th Season With Jimmy Cliff

Coming to a PBS station near you this Saturday, Oct. 2, is the 36th Season of 'Austin City Limits.' Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff. Spoon, comedian/banjo enthusiast Steve Martin, Rosanne Cash, John Legend and the Roots and Trombone Shorty are all slated to appear over the first eight episodes. ... Read More »

Best Songs of 2010 -- Part Two

The current retro movement in the best songs of 2010 is a win-win: Oldsters who had declared music dead can now listen to new songs, making them look less uncool to their kids. ... Read More »