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Kat Von D Covers Bronkski Beat’s 1984 Hit “Small Town Boy” With Wes Borland And Danny Lohner

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By | May 21, 2012
Most are familiar with Kat Von D as the tattoo artist from her TV Show "LA Ink." But those close to her know her as an all-around creative, with talent above and beyond ink and needles. … Read more »
Music

Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee Buys New Fisker Hybrid Supercar, “That’s Sex Dude!”

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By | May 21, 2012
Every once in a while, Southern Californians, specifically in the Orange County area, catch a fleeting glimpse of a Fisker Karma being shipped off to a new home. Automotive geeks weave through lanes just to drive next one for a few moments. … Read more »
Music

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Performs At Mark Zuckerberg’s Secret Wedding

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By | May 21, 2012
The day after Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg officially became a multi-billionaire via the most anticipated IPO ever, he wed his long time girlfriend of more than nine years. In a private ceremony in Palo Alto, California, Zuckerberg married his… Read more »
Music

Chester Bennington On Linkin Park’s Growth “When You’re Young, Everything’s About You”

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By | May 21, 2012
In an interview with Ted Stryker just prior to a dress rehearsal for a small group of fans, Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda shares some insight into the creation of their latest album, Living Things. … Read more »
Music

Linkin Park, Coldplay Represent Rock At Billboard Music Awards, Miley Cyrus Goes Pantsless

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By | May 21, 2012
Last night's Billboard Music Awards attempted to differ from other awards shows in that producers focused less on the awards and more on the performances. With an audience comprised of thousands of Las Vegas music fans packed in the MGM Grand,… Read more »
Music

Walk The Moon’s “Anna Sun” Remixed By Albert Hammond Jr.

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By | May 18, 2012
Most would agree that remixes rarely add or transform the original song into something better. All too often we hear "I like the original better." Rarely does a remix come along that evokes a positive emotion from the band's most loyal fans. … Read more »
Music

Silver And Gold: Bono Becomes Rock’s Richest Star?

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By | May 18, 2012
As Facebook went public today, reports are calculating that Bono's investment company, Elevation Partners, stands to make up to $1.5 billion off of the IPO. According to Inc., … Read more »
Music

Rise Against Announce Fall Tour, Play Honda Center September 29th

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By | May 18, 2012
In 2009 the State of Arizona passed the highly controversial immigration bill known as SB 1070. A public backlash ensued. Rise Against stood in solidarity with others who supported the Sound Strike movement. Sound Strike was a collection of artists… Read more »
Videos

Psycho Mike Battles Brad Williams In Push Up Rematch

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By | May 18, 2012
It all started with a simple challenge at a Weenie Roast. Comedian and friend of the show, Brad Williams runs into Psycho Mike backstage and challenged him to a push up contest. … Read more »
Music

Guinness World Records Responds To Jack White’s Claim Of Elitism

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By | May 17, 2012
Apparently the suits behind the Guinness World Records book didn't take well to Jack White's claim that they dismissed his record-breaking attempt at playing the shortest public concert ever. … Read more »
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Alpinestars Brings The Summer Heat With Parking Lot Sale This Saturday

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By | May 17, 2012
It's that time of year again! Don't miss Alpinestars annual summer parking lot sale. You get only once chance a year to come by their corporate headquarters to pick up the latest tees, button downs, shorts, trunks, boots, accessories and more at… Read more »
Music

Fun. And Paramore’s Hayley Williams Cover Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know”

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By | May 16, 2012
"It's a miracle of technology." The phrase relegated to the elderly seems rather appropriate here. … Read more »
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Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” MCA Tribute Starring Children

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By | May 16, 2012
James Winters, an aspiring film maker from Portland, Oregon, along with his wife, kids and nephew spent last week creating an entertaining tribute to the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch a.k.a. MCA. … Read more »