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Obama Would Like Fergie, Adam Levine & Lea Michele’s Endoresement
Mon Jan 16 2012 by Idolator Staff
Is Obama a huge Maroon 5, Glee, and Black Eyed Peas fan? Maybe, maybe not — but he does want their endorsement on his 2012 re-election. The Commander-in-Chief already has stars like Lady Gaga on his team, but that didn't stop him from releasing a "wish list" of celebrities he'd like on board as he bids for a second term. Amongst names we might easily expect to find here, such as B.o.B., Jay-Z, and Alicia Keys, there are such diverse acts as Arcade Fire, Lady Antebellum, the Jonas Brothers, Janelle Monae, Ricky Martin, Regina Spektor, and Vampire Weekend. (Kelly Clarkson was apparently already spoken for.) Check out the full list of names below. More »
The Morning Mix: Adele Thanks Sarah Palin For Making Her A Success
Thu Jan 13 2011 by Becky Bain
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:: Adele credits none other than Sarah Palin for making her a success in the U.S., since Palin appeared on the same episode of Saturday Night Live in which the British singer performed as the musical guest. It certainly helped that it was one of SNL's most watched eps ever. [Spinner]
:: 50 Cent won't put out new music until people start missing him. It's going to be awhile, particularly if he keeps tweeting. [Rap-Up]
:: Stephen Colbert invited The Black Keys and Vampire Weekend on his show to duke it out for his Grammy vote for Best Alternative Rock Album. It got pretty nasty! [Best Week Ever]
:: Check out the perfect Muse playlist for Matthew Bellamy and Kate Hudson's baby. [PopEater]
:: A group of little girls made their own version of Wiz Khalifa's "Black And Yellow", now Tom Hanks' son (not Colin) releases his own parody as an ode to his alma mater, Northwestern University. Behold, "White And Purple." [EW Music Mix]
After the jump, find out what music acts are performing on the tube today: More »
:: Adele credits none other than Sarah Palin for making her a success in the U.S., since Palin appeared on the same episode of Saturday Night Live in which the British singer performed as the musical guest. It certainly helped that it was one of SNL's most watched eps ever. [Spinner]
:: 50 Cent won't put out new music until people start missing him. It's going to be awhile, particularly if he keeps tweeting. [Rap-Up]
:: Stephen Colbert invited The Black Keys and Vampire Weekend on his show to duke it out for his Grammy vote for Best Alternative Rock Album. It got pretty nasty! [Best Week Ever]
:: Check out the perfect Muse playlist for Matthew Bellamy and Kate Hudson's baby. [PopEater]
:: A group of little girls made their own version of Wiz Khalifa's "Black And Yellow", now Tom Hanks' son (not Colin) releases his own parody as an ode to his alma mater, Northwestern University. Behold, "White And Purple." [EW Music Mix]
After the jump, find out what music acts are performing on the tube today: More »
Surprise! Vampire Weekend Cover Cheryl Cole’s “Fight For This Love”
Thu Dec 16 2010 by Robbie Daw
When one thinks of the greats from overseas who have influenced American indie bands, naturally UK acts like Joy Division, The Smiths, the Stone Roses and Cheryl Cole come to mind. Or at least Cheryl Cole came to mind for 2010 chart-toppers Vampire Weekend, who turned out an impressive, toe-tapping cover of the Girls Aloud vixen/X Factor judge's 2009 debut solo single "Fight For This Love" while appearing on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge today. Listen below.
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2010’s Best Music: MySpace Music Picks The Top 50 Albums
Fri Dec 3 2010 by Idolator Staff
What do Kanye West and Nicki Minaj have in common with a bunch of great bands most people have never heard of? They’re all included amongst MySpace Music’s Top 50 Albums of 2010! The Grammys this ain’t, which is why you won’t find the likes of Katy Perry, Eminem, or Taylor Swift anywhere amidst MySpace’s annual accolades. (Xtina’s Bionic didn’t make the cut, either. Shocking!) A few familiar faces did muscle their way in with the more obscure critical darlings, however. Click here to check out the list.
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The Morning Mix: Justin Timberlake Gets ‘Social’
Fri Jul 16 2010 by Becky Bain
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:: Justin Timberlake plays Napster creator Shawn Fanning in David Fincher's The Social Network (aka The Facebook Movie), which means we totally have a reason to post the trailer (other than the fact that this movie looks totally awesome). Also: Disney's Brenda Strong is in the cast! Idolator likes this. [EW Pop Watch]
:: I Write Like is a website that analyzes your writing style, and matches you up with a famous author that is reminiscent of your writing. Buzzfeed put in lyrics from the iTunes Top 10 Songs list, and as it turns out, Stephen King so totally could have written Usher's "OMG." [Buzzfeed]
:: The polo-wearing model on the cover of Vampire Weekend's Contra apparently isn't too happy she's the face of an indie hipster band—she's suing the band for $2 million, claiming that she never signed a release for the photograph that was taken 28 years ago. [Consequence of Sound]
:: Now you, too, can be the proud owner of a miniature Michael Jackson (in his "Bad" gear) figurine for the low, low price of $270. [Jezebel]
:: Check out La Roux's fashion-forward frontwoman Elly Jackson as she performs "Tiger Lily" (which happens to be the band's next single), live for MTV. [Buzzworthy]
After the jump, see who's rocking your tube today. More »
:: Justin Timberlake plays Napster creator Shawn Fanning in David Fincher's The Social Network (aka The Facebook Movie), which means we totally have a reason to post the trailer (other than the fact that this movie looks totally awesome). Also: Disney's Brenda Strong is in the cast! Idolator likes this. [EW Pop Watch]
:: I Write Like is a website that analyzes your writing style, and matches you up with a famous author that is reminiscent of your writing. Buzzfeed put in lyrics from the iTunes Top 10 Songs list, and as it turns out, Stephen King so totally could have written Usher's "OMG." [Buzzfeed]
:: The polo-wearing model on the cover of Vampire Weekend's Contra apparently isn't too happy she's the face of an indie hipster band—she's suing the band for $2 million, claiming that she never signed a release for the photograph that was taken 28 years ago. [Consequence of Sound]
:: Now you, too, can be the proud owner of a miniature Michael Jackson (in his "Bad" gear) figurine for the low, low price of $270. [Jezebel]
:: Check out La Roux's fashion-forward frontwoman Elly Jackson as she performs "Tiger Lily" (which happens to be the band's next single), live for MTV. [Buzzworthy]
After the jump, see who's rocking your tube today. More »
Kid Cudi Shows Off His Big Head In Converse’s “All Summer” Video
Wed Jul 14 2010 by Becky Bain
You've heard the song. You've probably worn the shoes. Now check out the video for Converse's all-star song, "All Summer", featuring Kid Cudi, Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend and Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast. In the clip, the three artists goof off in an apartment, wearing various huge paper-mache masks of their own faces, swapping heads as they see fit. It's endearingly freaky. Watch below. More »
Kid Cudi And Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Create An All-Star “All Summer”
Thu Jul 8 2010 by Becky Bain
Converse, trying to still remain the cool and hip shoe brand among hipsters and scensters, rounded up Kid Cudi, Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend and Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast, and challenged them to record a single together for their Three Artists, One Song series. The trio's outcome is the track "All Summer," and for a song that came out of an ad campaign, it's pretty good. Listen below! More »
The Morning Mix: Justin Bieber’s Bird Tattoo Is For Keeps
Tue May 18 2010 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Guess what! Justin Bieber's bird tattoo is real (at least according to the photo above). Oh well, still not as bad as the mom who got inked in order to get Bieber concert tickets. [Best Week Ever]
:: Melissa Etheridge claims that her songs haven't been featured on Glee because "they're not gay enough." When songs by an iconic gay musician aren't flamboyant enough to be on a show about a high school glee club, well... you've got one pretty flaming show there, don't you. [PopEater]
:: Jessica Simpson will release another fragrance called Fancy Nights. Not to be confused with Fancy Feast cat food (although the two may happen to share a similar scent). [Just Jared]
:: Miley Cyrus says goodbye to Hannah Montana the best way she knows how—dancing at a Hollywood club to her own song during the wrap party. [E! Online]
:: Vampire Weekend announce their U.S. tour. Can they please bring tennis buddies Jake Gyllenhaal and Joe Jonas on tour with them? [Spin] More »
:: Guess what! Justin Bieber's bird tattoo is real (at least according to the photo above). Oh well, still not as bad as the mom who got inked in order to get Bieber concert tickets. [Best Week Ever]
:: Melissa Etheridge claims that her songs haven't been featured on Glee because "they're not gay enough." When songs by an iconic gay musician aren't flamboyant enough to be on a show about a high school glee club, well... you've got one pretty flaming show there, don't you. [PopEater]
:: Jessica Simpson will release another fragrance called Fancy Nights. Not to be confused with Fancy Feast cat food (although the two may happen to share a similar scent). [Just Jared]
:: Miley Cyrus says goodbye to Hannah Montana the best way she knows how—dancing at a Hollywood club to her own song during the wrap party. [E! Online]
:: Vampire Weekend announce their U.S. tour. Can they please bring tennis buddies Jake Gyllenhaal and Joe Jonas on tour with them? [Spin] More »
‘Eclipse’ Soundtrack Features Muse, Sia, Vampire Weekend And Many Indie Rock Acts
Wed May 12 2010 by Becky Bain
Taking a cue from Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, the MySpace Music page for tween vampire fantasy Twilight Saga: Eclipse slowly revealed the bands featured on the film's soundtrack every half hour for over six hours today. Hold on tight, spider monkey, and jump below to check out the track list of the soon-to-be-mega-hit soundtrack. More »
B.o.B And Janelle Monae Take On Vampire Weekend In “The Kids”
Wed Apr 21 2010 by Becky Bain
B.o.B obviously has got a thing for redheads—he recently waxed poetic to us about Paramore's Hayley Williams and Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine—but it turns out the Atlanta rapper is also into hipster vampires. The "Nothin' On You" artist sampled other Coachella-goers Vampire Weekend's song "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance" on the surfaced track "The Kids," off is debut album The Adventures of Bobby Ray. Listen to the jam, featuring the It Music Gal of the moment, Janelle Monae, below.
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