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Dick Clark's 'American Bandstand' Greatest Moments

The Huffington Post | Andres Jauregui | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Michael Jackson, TV Canada, Video, Dick Clark, Dick Clark American Bandstand, Abba, Madonna, American Bandstand, Jerry Lee Lewis, Iron Butterfly, Prince, American Bandstand Videos, Blondie, TV News

"American Bandstand," which the late Dick Clark hosted from 1956 to 1989, introduced new musical acts to generations of Americans during its decades-l...

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Dog Ears Music: Resolution, Regret--and Pt. II Resolution

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 02.29.2012

Read More: The Magic Numbers, Griffin House, Mumford & Sons, Prince, Paul McCartney, Merle Haggard, Danielle Evin, Radiohead, Music, Amy Winehouse, Billy Preston, mp3s, Asaf Avidan & the Mojos, John Coltrane, Talking Heads, Declan O?Rourke, Marilyn Manson, Mike James Kirkland, Bill Frisell, Phil Ramone, David Bowie, Jeff Buckley, Vitamin String Quartet, Dog Ears, Sara Evans, Jamie Lidell, Bajofondo, Entertainment News
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

This week we review albums by Prince, Vitamin String Quartet, John Coltrane, the Talking Heads, and other artists.

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Torrann Channels Prince On 'Toddlers & Tiaras'

Posted 02.27.2012

Read More: TV Canada, Reality TV, Canada Tv, Video, Torrann Robinson, Tlc, Toddlers and Tiaras, Tv Replay, Beauty Pageants, Prince, TV News

Confidence is one of the most important aspects of any performance, and it's just as important on "Toddlers & Tiaras" (Wed., 10 p.m. EST on TLC). Whil...

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Michael Jackson Enjoyed Drawing All Over His Furniture

Posted 02.06.2012

Read More: Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson Dies, Video, Michael Jackson Death, Michael Jackson Auction, Prince, Celebrity News

This morning on the "Today Show," a segment about the 600 or so items being auctioned off by the opportunistic owners of the Los Angeles estate Michae...

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Lindi Ortega Video Exclusive, Plus Chatting With Yo-Yo Ma and Mason Jennings

Mike Ragogna | Posted 02.05.2012

Read More: Cole Porter, The Colbert Report, Prince, Coconut Records, Stuart Duncan, Jeremy Messersmith, The Pines, Star Trek, Chad VanGaalen, Fleet Foxes, Haley Bonar, Christian Bale, Glenn Gould, The Bad Plus, Chris Osgood, I'm Not There, Aoife O'Donovan, Jason Schwartzman, Arthur, Yo-Yo Ma, Suicide Commandos, Chris Thile, Modest Mouse, Bon Iver, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Alexi Murdoch, Arif Mardin, The Simpsons, Andy Pratt, Atmosphere, Edgar Meyer, Katy Perry, Todd Haynes, Regina Spektor, Joanna Newsom, John Lennon, Crooked Still, Randy Newman, Master and Commander, Lady GaGa, James Taylor, Video, Boneclouds, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

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A LOOK BACK: Bryant Gumbel Flips Out At Prince

Posted 01.28.2012

Read More: Video, NBC News, Bryant Gumbel Today Show, Today Show, Bryant Gumbel, Bryant Gumbel Prince, A Look Back, Prince, Media News

Bryant Gumbel is a crazy, fanatical Prince fan. How do we know? Compelling and conclusive video evidence, that's how! The video comes from Gumbel'...

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Yellowcard's Audio Exclusive, Chatting With Pegi Young, Van Hunt and Tommy Keene, Plus PopMarket and Girl Talk's Halloween Playlist

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.30.2011

Read More: Pegi Young, John Hampton, Alan Ginsberg, Prince, Los Lobos, The Ramones, Tommy Keene, Merle Haggard, Occupy Wall Street, Neil Young, Live Nation, Girl Talk, The Heartbreakers, Danny Whitten, Lincvolt, Crazy Horse, The Beatles, The Who, Don Dixon, Robert Pollard, David Bowie, Ben Keith, The Bridge School, Van Hunt, James Brown, The Rolling Stones, Simon & Garfunkel, Elliot Mazer, T-Bone Burnett, The Beats, Muddy Waters, Jack Kerouac, Thelonious Monk, The Stooges, The Keene Brothers, Paul McCartney, Iggy Pop, Roy Thomas Baker, Patti Smith, Bob Dylan, Nils Lofgren, Tom Petty, Es Sullivan, Chuck Berry, Rick James, Pearl Jam, Guided by Voices, Jennifer Aniston, Steve Berlin, Gillian Welch, The Sex Pistols, Brian Eno, Sly Stone, American Idol, Mathieu Bitton, Bruce Springsteen, The Replacements, Popmarket, Grin, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

With Yellowcard's release of the acoustic version of their critically-acclaimed album When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes last week, it only proved that Yellowcard is indeed back.

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Back To The Future: "The Time" Reunites for New Album as "The Original 7ven"

Cedric Perrier | Posted 12.19.2011

Read More: Flyte Tyme, Jerome Benton, Prince, The Time, Jesse Johnson, Jam and Lewis, Original 7ven, Monte Moir, Morris Day, Terry Lewis, Rihanna, Jimmy Jam, Cedric Perrier, Jellybean Johnson, Grammy Awards, Condensate, Entertainment News
Cedric Perrier

The Original 7ven's updated sound is still masterfully rooted in the band's trademark Minneapolis signature which their older, primary audience will appreciate and recognize instantly.

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Peter Gabriel Audio Exclusive, Plus Chatting With J. Cole And Sheila E.

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.02.2011

Read More: Eminem, Juan Escovedo, Israel Houghton, Dave Stewart, Roc Nation, George Duke, Raphael Saadiq, Mark Pitts, Andre 3000, Azteca, Kobe Bryant, Pete Escovedo, Trez Songz, Earth Wind and Fire, Joss Stone, Nas, Rihanna, J Cole, Tony Toni Toné, The Voice, Madagascar 3, Gloria Estefan, Missy Elliott, Hans Zimmer, Sam Ash, Peter Michael Escovedo, Tupac, Prince, Michael Jordan, Sheila E, Jay-Z, American Idol, Drake, E Family, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

"I always feel like I have more work to do because somebody out there doesn't know about me. That's my goal, to a) get better, and b) get bigger."

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Notable/Quotable: L.A. Reid Compares Kanye West To Prince

Posted 11.30.2011

Read More: Kanye West, Bv-Pop-Culture-Entertainment, Prince, L.A. Reid, Black Voices News

“Kanye West, for me, is one of the greatest if not the greatest performers, entertainers, musicians of all-time. He’s right up there with the grea...

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Sweetheart Of The Sun & Modern Art: Chatting With The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs and Matthew Sweet

Mike Ragogna | Posted 11.25.2011

Read More: Bonnie Raitt, Paul Chastain, David Connor, Linda Ronstadt, The B-52's, Prince, Susanna Hoffs, Winnona Ryder, Girls Like US, The Beach Boys, The Cruzados, Buzz of Delight, Austin Powers, The Who, Peter Buck, Crowded House, Yes, Velvet Crush, Burt Bacharach, The Byrds, The Bangles, The Velvet Underground, Fred Armisen, Ming Tea, Hanson, George Harrison, Lulu, The Pretenders, Soul Asylum, Debra Winger, Led Zepplin, Kimberley Rew, Joni Mitchell, Sheila Weller, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Eric Clapton, Brian Wilson, The Ramones, Debbi Peterson, Brendan O'Brien, Neil Young, Matthew Sweet, The Beatles, Big Star, Ric Menck, Carly Simon, James Brooks, Guitar Hero, Toni Stern, Tony Marsico, The Rasberries, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Carole King, The McKinley Sisters, Todd Rundgren, Terms of Endearment, Patti Smith, Steve Howe, Bob Dylan, Community Trolls, The Talking Heads, Vicki Peterson, Diana Ross, The Sex Pistols, Mitchell Froom, Robert Plant, Randy Newman, R.E.M., Lloyd Cole, David Letterman, Jimmy Page, Oh-Ok, Nazz, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

"I think the culture today is very, very different from what it was in the '60s, and I feel lucky that I grew up at a time when I had these very strong female role models. They were strong women, but their power was very much connected to their creativity and their voice."

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Top 10 Most Ridiculous Celebrity Name Changes

www.time.com | David Moye | Posted 11.19.2011

Read More: Puff Daddy, Prince, P. Diddy, Lisa Bonet, Mark Duper, Ron Artest, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Big Baby Jesus, Cat Stevens, Metta World Peace, Vin Diesel, Diddy, Hollyweird, Whoopi Goldberg, Video, Weird News News

In a move sure to raise eyebrows and complicate jersey sales, the NBA athlete formerly known as Ron Artest has officially changed his name to Metta Wo...

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Misty Copeland On Prince And The Curvy Ballerina Revolution

HuffingtonPost.com | Rebecca Carroll | Posted 11.14.2011

Read More: Misty Copeland, Boys and Girls Club of America, A Day in the Life, Morgan Spurlock, Ballet, Black Swan, American Ballet Theatre, African American, Prince, Black Voices News

Wednesday's episode of the new documentary series "A Day in the Life" from award-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock stars superhot, utterly...

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WATCH: Conan's Guest Booking Mixup

Posted 10.27.2011

Read More: Jay Johnston, Video, Conan Booking Mixup, Conan Prince, Conan Rehearsal, Prince, Conan O'Brien, Comedy News

Don't you hate it when you think that pop icon Prince is going to appear on your show, but instead you get the Italian knockoff instead? Conan O'Brien...

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"Revolution": A Playlist for the Late, Great Steve Jobs

David Wild | Posted 12.05.2011

Read More: Steve Jobs, Beatles, Mac, Neil Diamond, Apple Ipad, Pearl Jam, Prince, Steve Jobs Resigns, George Harrison, Todd Rundgren, Queen, Neil Young, Itunes, Cupertino-California, Brad Paisley, stevejobs2011, Remembering Steve Jobs, Entertainment News
David Wild

To borrow a phrase from the Beatles, we all want to change the world. A few of us actually do. Rest in Peace Steve Jobs.

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Seeds We Sow: Chatting With Lindsey Buckingham Plus Robert Earl Keen and Rose Hill Drive's Video Premiere

Mike Ragogna | Posted 10.24.2011

Read More: The Rolling Stones, Blood Trail, Mo Ostin, Prince, Joe Ely, Todd Snider, Rose Hill Drive, Lisa Dewey, Elvis Presley, Jo Harvey, The Beatles, Lindsey Buckingham, Grand Champion, Lloyd Mains, Terry Allen, Lyle Lovett, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, The Kingston Trio, Free Willy, Willie Nelson, John Stewart, Robert Earl Keen, Chippy, Video, Entertainment News
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A Prayer for the Planet: Chatting With DJ Logic Plus Nikka Costa

Mike Ragogna | Posted 10.04.2011

Read More: Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, The Story of Stuff, Prince, Ronald Reagan, Justin Stanley, Dave Matthews, Jason Miles, Miles Davis, Blues Traveler, Vernon Reid, DJ Logic, Ben Taylor, John Mayer, Jeff Coffin, Carly Simon, Nikka Costa, Falguni Shah, Romero Lubambo, Johnny Depp, Living Colour, B.B. King, Nancy Reagan, Doyle Bramhall, Neil Diamond, Stax, Robert Randolph, The Roots, Ben Harper, Lee Oskar, Don Costa, Wall-E, Concord, Michael Caine, John Popper, Courting Alex, Malika Zarra, Inxs, Annie Leonard, Mickey Mouse, Sly Stone, Tommy Hilfiger, Phoenix House, Buddy Guy, Frank Sinatra, Kenny Rankin, Karl Denson, Rupert Holmes, Medeski Martin and Wood, Falu, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

A Prayer For The Planet, DJ Logic's latest album, is a collaboration with Jason Miles, his partner, and also Falguni Shah.

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Rubbernecking Recap: Project Runway Season 9 Premiere, "Come as You Are"

Holly Cara Price | Posted 10.02.2011

Read More: Olivier Green, Style News, Seth Aaron, David Chum, Project Runway, Prince, Miss Universe, TV News, Fallene Wells, Nina Garcia, Gunnar Deatherage, Rubbernecking, Anthony Ryan, Cecilia Motwani, Swatch, Bill Blass, Joshua Christensen, Epperson, Christina Ricci, Charlie?S Angels, Michael Drummond, Michael Kors, Viktor Luna, Gretchen Jones, Joshua McKinley, Tim Gunn, Julie Tierney, Fashion, Pan Am, Rafael Cox, Terry Gilliam, Amanda Perna, Becky Ross, Toddlers and Tiaras, Rhianna, Serena Da Conceicao, Atlas, Danielle Everine, Kentucky Derby, Laura Bennett, Heidi Klum, Bryce Black, Halston, Project Runway Season 9, Russell Brand, Bert Keeter, Premiere, Recap, Kimberly Goldson, Lifetime TV, Laura Kathleen, Entertainment, Nick Verreos, Anya Ayoung-Chee, Mondo Guerra, Entertainment News
Holly Cara Price

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Urban Farming's Detroit Roots Blossom Into Global Vision

Michael Sigman | Posted 09.24.2011

Read More: Kraft Foods, Big Slice, Urban Farming, Larry David, Detroit, Snoop Dogg, Taja Sevelle, Coca Cola, Richard Lewis, Home Depot, Prince, Impact News
Michael Sigman

What do Kraft Foods, Coca-Cola and Home Depot have in common with Prince, Snoop Dogg and Richard Lewis? Would you believe farming? Specifically, Urb...

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(Re)introducing Támar Davis

John Gascot | Posted 09.06.2011

Read More: Pop Music, Támar Davis, Music, New Artists, Rhythm and Blues, Tyler Perry, Prince, Interviews, Milk and Honey, My Name Is Tamar, Entertainment News
John Gascot

In 2006, Támar Davis' much-anticipated debut album was suddenly canceled. But the charismatic songstress has taken the wheel and is re-introducing herself with a solid (new) debut album.

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Tribute To Miles: A Conversation With Herbie Hancock

Mike Ragogna | Posted 08.23.2011

Read More: Donald Byrd, Ron Carter, John McLaughlin, Prince, Dave Holland, Wayne Shorter, Terence Blanchard, Thelonius Monk, Marcus Miller, Gil Evans, Radiohead, Wynton Kelly, Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, Tony Williams, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Montreaux Jazz Festival, Aaron Parks, Danilo Perez, Joni Mitchell, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Herbie Hancock is doing the European jazz festival circuit this year paying tribute to Miles Davis. Here he talks a little bit about it with me.

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What William and Catherine, Arnold And Oprah Have In Common

Karen Talavera | Posted 08.20.2011

Read More: Secrets, Lies, Wisdom, Oprah, Paradox, William and Catherine, Celebrity, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Prince, Healthy Living News
Karen Talavera

What could these celebrities possibly share at the moment other than the media spotlight? Plenty, when we look below the surface glitz and shiny bright lights of media coverage.

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Prince Turns 53 And Twitter Explodes With Purple Pride

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 08.07.2011

Read More: Lake Minnetonka, Prince Twitter, Prince Tweets, Twitter, Purple Rain, Prince's Birthday, Entertainment, Prince, Entertainment News

Celebrating your birthday in the middle of a 21-show gig might not be the highest priority for Prince, but that doesn't mean his fans are going to let...

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Happy Birthday to Prince!

Gregory Weinkauf | Posted 08.07.2011

Read More: Dick Clark, Maceo Parker, Prince, Duane Nelson, New Power Generation, Bono, Prince Rogers Nelson, Sheila E., Entertainment News
Gregory Weinkauf

Prince is the consummate entertainer. He is a national treasure. They should clone him and put the clone in the Smithsonian.

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Sandra Bernhard: Bigmouth Strikes Again

Greg Garry | Posted 08.06.2011

Read More: Madonna, Mitt Romney, Anthony Weiner, Michelle Obama, Sandra Bernhard, Prince, Sarah Palin, Entertainment News
Greg Garry

Sandra Bernhard has been making us laugh and think from the eighties to the aughties. She took a break from rehearsals for her star studded show to talk with me about funny females and Madonna.

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