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Emeli Sandé Draws Inspiration From America

Emeli Sandé is undoubtedly the reigning queen of new British soul. The New York Times reports that her debut album, Our Version of Events, has now spent 63 weeks at in the top 10 of […]

2013/05/01

No Doubt Want To Write The Perfect Prom Song

“‘We gotta write the prom song, come on!’ You know? That feeling of that slow dance,” Gwen Stefani says of the band’s new album.

2012/09/11

Ellie Goulding Confirms “Lights” Is About Her Fear Of The Dark

Her fear of the dark, linked to insomnia, may be what gets creative types like Goulding out of their beds and into writing, even in the wee hours of the morning.

2012/07/25

Rita Ora On Why She Loves Gotye And Coldplay

When she covered the most depressing song of the summer, Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know,” earlier this year, it was unexpected to say the least.

2012/07/24

Alex Clare On The Secret Sauce That Went Into Making “Too Close”

With a soulful voice and a beard that can rival any indie-folk artist, Alex Clare’s break-through single has taken the summer by storm.

2012/07/06

Beyonce Collects Journalism Award

She’s a mother, a wife, a “Survivor,” a Grammy winner, and now an award-winning journalist. Beyonce seems to be the pop star who can do it all. The New York Association of Black Journalists will […]

2012/05/04

Neon Trees On The L.A. Experience

For their latest album, Picture Show, Neon Trees looked to Hollywood for inspiration and came out with something a little bit dark and ended up coming full circle on their feelings about Los Angeles. “The […]

2012/05/04

Adele Shares Heartbreak That Inspired New Album [Video]

Adele’s latest album, 21, has sold 9 million copies worldwide and has spent more time at #1 than any album since Santana’s Supernatural (1999-2000.) The album is a highly personal collection of powerfully emotional songs […]

2011/08/28

“GLEE” Joins Forces With Member’s Project From American Express To Mobilize Gleeks To Help The Community

Members Project® from American Express and TakePart have partnered with FOX’s critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series GLEE on a new, first-of-its-kind campaign that provides fans with a passion for giving back an opportunity to take […]

2010/09/01

Katy Perry Talks About “Not Like The Movies”

Watch an exclusive interview with [lastfm]Katy Perry[/lastfm] about the inspiration behind her song, “Not Like The Movies”! Buy “Not Like The Movies” on iTunes here.

2010/08/13

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