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Jay-Z New Album Tease Doubles as Samsung Commercial (watch!)

Uses Move Pioneered by Prince to Give Away Album

By , June 17th, 2013

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Jay-Z is using a commercial tie-in with Samsung to move his next album.

Jay-Z didn’t invent the commercial tie-in to new music, but he exploited it to perfection in a surprise three-minute tease for his upcoming album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, that doubles as a Samsung commercial.

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POP

Mariah Carey a Total Diva Behind-Scenes of Music Video (watch)

Surrounded by 'Yes' Men During Shoot

By , June 13th, 2013

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Mariah Carey and Miguel appear together in a behind-the-scenes video of their video for Beautiful.

Mariah Carey definitely called the shots on her new video for her song “Beautiful” according to a new behind-the-scenes look at the singer during filming of the video with singer Miguel. Mariah is surrounded by “yes men” during the shoot.

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ROCK

Paul McCartney Releases New 'Rockshow' on DVD (watch!)

Remastered, Re-Edited, Expanded From Earlier Version

By , June 13th, 2013

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Paul McCartney from his 1976 tour Wings Over America.

Paul McCartney nearly touched off a riot at the screening of his new, re-edited rockumentary “Rockshow” in London last month, and now the concert film is out on DVD and Blu-ray. It documents his epic “Wings over the World” tour in the United States.

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Miley Cyrus Jumps Juicy J's Stage, Twerks Off (watch!)

Former Hannah Montana Star Taking Music in New Direction

By , June 10th, 2013

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Miley Cyrus jumped on stage to twerk during a Juicy J jam at the House of Blues.

Miley Cyrus just can’t stop twerking. She busted some moves over the weekend when she jumped on stage at the House of Blues in West Hollywood. Rapper Juicy J, aka Jordan Michael Houston was performing. Think he appreciated it?

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Frank Zappa's Long Lost Televison Show, Resurfaces on DVD

Eagle Rock, Zappa Trust Unearth Rare Footage

By , June 9th, 2013

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Frank Zappa’s never-before-seen television show is being released on DVD.

Frank Zappa, one of the most visionary artists of his time, passed away in 1993, leaving a rich musical legacy. But what many fans don’t know is that Zappa also starred in a television show, produced and recorded, but never aired… until now.

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John Mayer Back in Studio; Watch This Candid Look (video)

With Voice Issues Behind Him, Sixth Album Underway

By , June 7th, 2013

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John Mayer has been dating Katy Perry.

John Mayer’s serial dating habits have eclipsed his music in the two years he’s struggled with voice issues. But he’s back in the studio and a candid look at him working showcases his musical genius.

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