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Slits' Ari Up Dead at 48

Caroline Coon, Camera Press / Retna Ari Up, frontwoman for pioneering British punk band the Slits, died Wednesday, according to Sex Pistols' John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten), who wrote of the news on his website. The singer, born Arianna Forster, had long battled a "serious illness," according to Lydon. She was 48. Lydon, who is married to ...

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Sheryl Crow Goes Home on '100 Miles From Memphis'

A&M Sheryl Crow is on the road to Memphis when she hops on the line with Spinner just ahead of the release of her new album, titled, well, '100 Miles From Memphis,' out this week. Crow, entering the throes of promotion, is quick to note the coincidence. "It's so funny and perfect that I'm talking to you about this since I'm on my way to ...

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Courtney Love Answers to 'Nobody' on New Hole Album

It was the week of the 16th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death and Courtney Love, joined by guitarist Micko Larkin, was in the throes of promotion in New York City for Hole's new album, 'Nobody's Daughter' -- the band's first since 1998's 'Celebrity Skin.' The anniversary is a detail to be noted but not be mentioned. "Courtney Love is actually ...

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Rob Halford Confirms Lady Gaga, Elton John Grammys Duet

The rumored Elton John and Lady Gaga duet is indeed on the docket for tonight's Grammy Awards, which begin airing at 8PM EST on CBS, according to Noisecreep. Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford confirmed the performance by John and Gaga, and said it will be the highlight of his evening. "I'm a big fan of both, so that'll be my moment," he said. We ...

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Semi Precious Weapons Get Fans 'Wet' for Gaga

"We are Semi Precious Weapons from New York motherf---ing City," campy frontman Justin Tranter began during the band's opening slot Saturday night on Lady Gaga's Monster Ball tour at New York's Radio City Music Hall. "Our job, which we are f---ing honored to do, is to get you bitches wet and excited for Lady Gaga." Mission: accomplished. It had ...

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Tori Amos Talks 'Midwinter Graces,' Shares Holiday Memories -- Exclusive Video

Tori Amos recently stopped by our New York City studio for a video interview surrounding the release of her first-ever seasonal album, 'Midwinter Graces.' During the two-part interview, Amos discussed the effort, as well as her own holiday traditions and memories, including one about performing at her minister father's church as a teen. "Red ...

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Jessica Robertson's Best of the 2000s

Oh, the '00s. You were a decade that Hot Topic only dreams about, when Death Cab for Cutie could stand side-by-side with Jay-Z and be considered more than just white dudes with unfortunate facial hair. (I'm looking at your mutton chops, Ben Gibbard). On my best (and worst) of 2000s list, I'll take your skinny jeans and guyliner, and raise you some ...

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