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Madonna's 45 Minute 'Intimate' Show in Paris Enrages Fans [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:24:26 +0000

Fans were booing and screaming obscenities at Madonna after a show that was supposed encourage tolerance and diversity. Madonna performed at the Olympia Club in Paris for an intimate show for Parisian fans after her controversial show on Bastille Day that featured images of the conservative National Front party leader, Marie Le Pen, with a swastika on her forehead. The performance [...]

Madonna Wears a Swastika and Hitler Mustache in Concert

Steve King — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:00:28 +0000

Madonna has been vying for your attention since she hit the scene in 1982. And just like every time before, the press says that she went too far. The most recent Madonna-line-pushing came with the Material G

Jennifer Lopez Shares Track List for 'Dance Again… The Hits'

Scott Shetler — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:11:30 +0000

We still don’t know for certain whether Jennifer Lopez is returning to ‘American Idol‘ next season, but we do know she’s about to issue a hits collection featuring more than a dozen of the tracks that have made her one of the most celebrated dance acts in pop music. Idolator posted the track listing for ‘Dance Again… The Hits,’ which drops on July 24.

Katy Perry Launching Record Label

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:48:45 +0000

Katy Perry knows a thing or two, or four million, about success. The ‘Wide Awake’ singer, one of the best-selling artists of the modern era, is taking her experience, her wisdom and know how and distilling it into a new business endeavor: She is launching her own record label.

WATCH: Make Music ANYWHERE Without a Musical Instrument

Mary Martin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:00:49 +0000

This has got to be the COOLEST "instrument" ever invented. I say instrument, but its really more than just an instrument. A Mogee will allow the user to turn any rigid surface into an instrument. Check out this incredible gadget below. I so want one of these.

Singblade: Karl Childers Sings the Classics [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:53:42 +0000

A cover song can either be great or horrible. Pat Boone and William Shatner have both recorded some unlikely cover songs. Kids Bop is an entire franchise of kids covering popular songs. But, what the music industry was missing was Karl Childers from Sling Blade covering popular songs. We can all rest easy now as that dream has now become a parody.

Sugar Plum Fairy Pitch Perfect on Glass Harp [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:53:04 +0000

The Nutcracker is one of my favorite Christmas stories and the Sugar Plum Fairy is probably one of the more recognized from Tchaikovsky's masterpiece.

A Polish performance duo called simply Glass Duo takes this iconic melody and transforms it by playing it on a glass harp.

Howard Hart — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:33:45 +0000

Christmas is approaching in 1944. As a teacher of second grade music for New York public schools, Donald Yetter Gardener asked his budding musicians, “What do you want for Christmas?” Excited replies tumbled out; Gardener’s studied ears captured the lisp with which every student spoke. Upon further examination, Maestro Gardener realized almost all his pupils [...]

15 Year Old Steals the Stage from Michael Buble [VIDEO]

Ally Brooks — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:29:30 +0000

One of the things I love about The Christmas Station is the fact that we play more Michael Buble than ever. I knew there was a reason I loved him! My mom SO would have done this too.

Dancing In Public To Mariah Carey on iPod [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:24:29 +0000

We've all been their before. Listening to our music in public and nodding our head, tapping our toes, or maybe even a little air guitar. Then we see someone looking at us and mortification ensues. Youtuber, PrestonLeatherman, takes those inhibitions we usually feel and throws them out the window with a lively number to Mariah Carey's classic "All I Want For Christmas Is You!"

The Cassette Is Dead – Long Live The Cassette

BJ Kelley — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:48:15 +0000

I think it was 1986 or so when I got my first CD player. What? Music without scratches or hiss? That's crazy!

Despite attempts to kill the vinyl record, the last two years vinyl was the fastest growing format. Even Best Buy now sells vinyl.

Now, the Wall Street Journal says the same thing may be happening to the cassette tape.

William Shatner's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Music Video Will Blow Your Mind

Jeff Giles — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:59:45 +0000

As he recently proved on his breathtaking cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘Iron Man,’ William Shatner has some impressive pipes. Now, he tackles Queen’s karaoke classic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in a truly bizarre music video.

Musician Sly Stone Is Homeless

BJ Kelley — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:57:41 +0000

It seems the economy is leaving almost no one untouched. From people losing jobs, to families losing their homes, it’s been a tough couple of years. It’s even affecting some “stars” in California. From the late 60′s to the mid 70′s, Sly And The Family Stone had no money troubles. In fact, according to US [...]

Madonna Reveals Plans for New Album in Spring 2012

Jeff Giles — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:38:49 +0000

It’s been a few years since Madonna released her last album of original material, and in that time, a whole new crop of budding pop divas — including Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Ke$ha — has emerged.

But it won’t be long before Madonna returns to reclaim the throne. According to a recent interview, she’s nearing the finish line on her next album, the follow-up to 2008′s ‘Hard Candy,’ and plans to release it next spring.

Bruce Springsteen Surprises Bostonians by Busking in Park [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:55:10 +0000

A busker playing guitar for spare change in Boston’s Public Gardens got a quite a shock when music legend Bruce Springsteen approached him yesterday, and asked if he could borrow his instrument. Bruce then began strumming a tune for the passersby, with a huge grin on his face. Speculation is that Springsteen was in Boston dropping son Evan off at Boston College.

No word on how much The Boss collected in tips.

Bruno Mars A Young Elvis

Anne Moore — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:45:14 +0000

As promised, here’s is look at a very young Bruno Mars doing an unbelievable Elvis impersonation! Enjoy! Along with a bio compliments of Wikipedia: Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, [...]

Win Taylor Dayne Tickets with KVKI [VIDEO]

Elaine Etheridge — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:38:58 +0000

96.5 KVKI welcomes Taylor Dayne to Diamond Jacks next Saturday, March 5th.This will be a huge show and KVKI has FREE tickets for our VIP’s. Keep an eye on Trade in’s in your account as tickets randomly appear once every day in the KVKI VIP Club at 965KVKI.com.

KVKI's Polyester Party: Huge Hit!! [PHOTOS]

Elaine Etheridge — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:05:06 +0000

It was all music and fun Friday night at the First Annual KVKI Polyester Party held at Sam’s Town. The Molly Ringwalds performed for about 2 and half hours taking the crowd back to the great tunes of the 80′s. There was also a $250 cash award to a lucky contestant who won for best [...]

Lady Gaga Arrives at Grammys in Giant Egg

Danny Fox — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:48:34 +0000

This may not surprise you, but PopCrush.com is reporting that Lady Gaga arrived at the 2011 Grammys in what appears to be a giant egg. In light of the big release of her latest single, ‘Born This Way,’ it was only appropriate that Lady Gaga make an entrance at the Grammys — and that she [...]

Grammys Red Carpet Galleries [PHOTOS]

Danny Fox — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:41:16 +0000

We’ve got photos from the red carpet at last night’s Grammy Awards. It’s almost like being there! Almost…