Shauna Wright
Paul Simon to Feature ‘Graceland’ Musicians at London Festival
As Paul Simon marks the 25th anniversary of his landmark ‘Graceland’ album, he’ll also be part of this summer’s Hard Rock Calling Festival in London’s Hyde Park.
Alice Cooper Delivers One-of-a-Kind Commencement Speech
Most graduation ceremonies feature some boring person droning on as everyone checks their watches and wonders when they can leave. But what if your commencement speaker was Alice Cooper?
Slash Outraces Alice Cooper on BBC’s ‘Top Gear’
Slash sure has been chummy with the Brits lately. First he recorded a series for BBC Radio Two, and now he’s been featured on the BBC TV show ‘Top Gear.’
‘Homeless Hotspots’ Ignite Heated Debate
The annual SXSW interactive conference in Austin is sometimes plagued with snail-slow internet speeds (when you can connect at all). But this year it’s been a little easier to find a wifi hotspot: just look for a homeless person. Yes, homeless people are now being used as wifi spots.
Could You Live on $2 a Day? Lots of Americans Do – Dollars and Sense
There are a lot of celebrities that won’t get out of bed for less than a quarter of a million dollars, but a lot more Americans are surviving on much, much less.
Bruce Springsteen Grants a Little Boy’s Wish
Bruce Springsteen may not be a genie, but that doesn’t mean he can’t make wishes come true.
Bob Dylan’s New Album Could Incorporate Mexican Influences
Bob Dylan is reportedly working on a new album — and, in keeping with his habit of forward-thinking innovation, this one will have a markedly different sound.
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler: ‘My Perfectionism Got This Band to Where It Is Today’
Lots of bands do one or two albums and then flame out. So how has Aerosmith managed to keep things going for four decades? Steven Tyler says it has a lot to do with him being a perfectionist.
Steven Tyler Makes A Tough Call Look Easy on ‘American Idol’
Thursday night was results night on ‘American Idol‘ — with a twist. Instead of a straight audience vote-out as is usually done during the final rounds, the judges were again in charge of the death of a dream. Let’s see how resident nice-guy Steven Tyler handled it.
Daily Rewind: Metallica, Bad Company, Kiss + More
Today Metallica makes additions to the Orion Music and More lineup, Bad Company preps for a European tour, and Kiss gets really teed off.
Plus, Sammy Hagar looks forward to a birthday, Slash swaps spit with a giraffe, and we play yet another installment of “guess the ink.”
New Movie Releases – ‘John Carter,’ ‘Silent House’ and ‘A Thousand Words’
Sci-fi, horror or comedy? Take your pick. All three genres have movies opening in wide-release this weekend.
Bruce Springsteen on Politics: ‘I’d Prefer to Stay on the Sidelines’
When Bruce Springsteen spoke to the press in Paris last month, the outspoken political activist had some choice words for the Obama administration. Now, more of that hour-long press conference has been released.