A Band Stronger Than Death: A Conversation With Thomas Flowers Of Oleander
Oleander is a band hell bent on succeeding. They survived a self-imposed four year hiatus and going a decade in-between releases to return to the music scene as relevant as ever, and not to mention stronger than ever, armed with their best album to date in Something Beautiful.
They’ve worked with WWE and the UFC, recording a song with one of the latter’s top bantamweight fighters and have had their music included in a very popular video game. Oh, they also have a new home on Cobalt Music Group. So yeah, there’s a lot going on with Oleander.
Frontman Tom Flowers took some time out of the b...
READ MOREThey’ve worked with WWE and the UFC, recording a song with one of the latter’s top bantamweight fighters and have had their music included in a very popular video game. Oh, they also have a new home on Cobalt Music Group. So yeah, there’s a lot going on with Oleander.
Frontman Tom Flowers took some time out of the b...
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Miley Cyrus Throws One 'Crazy' Party In Latest Video, 'We Can't Stop'
Miley Cyrus just released the video for "We Can't Stop," the first single off her upcoming debut album for new label RCA Records.
The singer, who was named the worst female celebrity role model for kids (Chris Brown "won" for the men) in a recent poll, lives up to the title in her racy new video, which features her in a pool wearing a see-trough swimsuit and French-kissing a doll dressed the same way, spanking another woman, dancing teddybears and plenty of "twerking."
The scantily-dressed 20-year-old also writhes around in her bed, sticks out her tongue a lot, slaps some butts and... wor...
READ MOREThe singer, who was named the worst female celebrity role model for kids (Chris Brown "won" for the men) in a recent poll, lives up to the title in her racy new video, which features her in a pool wearing a see-trough swimsuit and French-kissing a doll dressed the same way, spanking another woman, dancing teddybears and plenty of "twerking."
The scantily-dressed 20-year-old also writhes around in her bed, sticks out her tongue a lot, slaps some butts and... wor...
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Kanye West Slammed Over 'Distasteful' Parkinson's Lyric
Health advocacy groups are slamming Kanye West for rapping about Parkinson's disease in a new song.
"On Sight," from the rapper's latest album "Yeezus," has been called "distasteful" due to a line that references the degenerative disorder, which causes victims to shake.
West raps, "A monster about to come alive again / Soon as I pull up and park the Benz / We get this b**ch shaking like Parkinson's."
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), which is dedicated to finding a cure and helping those diagnosed with the condition, is unhappy with the lyric.
Kathryn Whitford of APDA t...
READ MORE"On Sight," from the rapper's latest album "Yeezus," has been called "distasteful" due to a line that references the degenerative disorder, which causes victims to shake.
West raps, "A monster about to come alive again / Soon as I pull up and park the Benz / We get this b**ch shaking like Parkinson's."
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), which is dedicated to finding a cure and helping those diagnosed with the condition, is unhappy with the lyric.
Kathryn Whitford of APDA t...
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Photographer demands memory card from Justin Bieber
A paparazzo has fired off a letter to Justin Bieber's manager demanding the return of a memory card he alleges was taken by the star during a clash in Miami, Florida.
Gustavo Garces claims the Baby hitmaker snatched the data storage device from his camera during a bust-up on June 5, and now the snapper's lawyer has written to Bieber's representative Scooter Braun to "respectfully demand (its) immediate return".
The letter, obtained by TMZ.com, goes on to detail Garces' plan to take legal action against the 19-year-old singer.
Attorney Lee P. Marks informs Braun, "Please be further advise...
READ MOREGustavo Garces claims the Baby hitmaker snatched the data storage device from his camera during a bust-up on June 5, and now the snapper's lawyer has written to Bieber's representative Scooter Braun to "respectfully demand (its) immediate return".
The letter, obtained by TMZ.com, goes on to detail Garces' plan to take legal action against the 19-year-old singer.
Attorney Lee P. Marks informs Braun, "Please be further advise...
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A Slimmed Down Christina Aguilera & 67-Year-Old Cher Rock 'The Voice' Season Finale
While 16-year-old Danielle Bradberry made headlines after being the youngest person in the history of "The Voice" to win the competition, she wasn't the only one who rocked Tuesday night's season four finale.
Former "Voice" mentor Christina Aguilera and music icon Cher also performed on the NBC reality show, and they were hot!
Aguilera showed off a slimmer figure in a tight black pencil skirt and see-through metallic blouse that revealed a hot pink bra underneath. She performed "Feel This Moment" with rapper Pitbull.
According to Us Weekly, the singer dropped about 20 pounds after she fa...
READ MOREFormer "Voice" mentor Christina Aguilera and music icon Cher also performed on the NBC reality show, and they were hot!
Aguilera showed off a slimmer figure in a tight black pencil skirt and see-through metallic blouse that revealed a hot pink bra underneath. She performed "Feel This Moment" with rapper Pitbull.
According to Us Weekly, the singer dropped about 20 pounds after she fa...
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Amanda Bynes to team up with Wyclef Jean for debut album?
Amanda Bynes is set to receive a helping hand from hip-hop veteran Wyclef Jean as she prepares to launch herself as a rap star.
The embattled actress is close to finalising a deal with Chinga Chang Records boss Daniel Herman and he is already working on recruiting the Grammy-winning Gone Till November hitmaker to help the 27 year old realise her music dreams.
Herman claims Wyclef has been "receptive" to the idea and adds, "I think it (a collaboration) would be perfect. Linking the two of them will be something major."
And the label boss is convinced the Hairspray star will prove all of h...
READ MOREThe embattled actress is close to finalising a deal with Chinga Chang Records boss Daniel Herman and he is already working on recruiting the Grammy-winning Gone Till November hitmaker to help the 27 year old realise her music dreams.
Herman claims Wyclef has been "receptive" to the idea and adds, "I think it (a collaboration) would be perfect. Linking the two of them will be something major."
And the label boss is convinced the Hairspray star will prove all of h...
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Josiah Hawley Returns To 'The Voice,' Releases New Music
Josiah Hawley is not only returning to The Voice for the finale - but he's also got new music of his own to reveal today! BFTV caught up with the Team Usher singer to talk about his now-available EP, plus returning to the hit NBC series and how he plans to make the most of his national exposure.
"I'm really happy exactly as it happened," said Josiah, who left The Voice after his live show performance of Coldplay's "Clocks," and will be returning to sing with the rest of Team Usher for the finale. "I feel like it's been a great stepping stone for me to step into the next phase of my career....
READ MORE"I'm really happy exactly as it happened," said Josiah, who left The Voice after his live show performance of Coldplay's "Clocks," and will be returning to sing with the rest of Team Usher for the finale. "I feel like it's been a great stepping stone for me to step into the next phase of my career....
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A Very Slender Taylor Swift Sizzles At MuchMusic Video Awards
Taylor Swift rocked a sexy black and white bandage dress at the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada, on Sunday. The long legged singer looked very slender in the skintight dress and black heels.
Swift won the coveted "Fave International Artist of the Year" award at the event. Winners are chosen by the fans.
It's been a good week for the singer. Last Wednesday she was honored with the Fragrance Celebrity of the Year Award at the Fragrance Foundation Awards (FiFi Awards).
Earlier this month she joined the Rolling Stones during their "50 & Counting" tour in Chicago. Swift also pe...
READ MORESwift won the coveted "Fave International Artist of the Year" award at the event. Winners are chosen by the fans.
It's been a good week for the singer. Last Wednesday she was honored with the Fragrance Celebrity of the Year Award at the Fragrance Foundation Awards (FiFi Awards).
Earlier this month she joined the Rolling Stones during their "50 & Counting" tour in Chicago. Swift also pe...
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will.i.am and William Orbit to team up with Britney Spears on new album
Britney Spears' next album will be full of 'Will'-power - the pop star is teaming with will.i.am and Madonna's longtime collaborator William Orbit.
The pop star is at the beginning stages of her next project after taking time away from the recording studio and concert stage to become a judge on The X Factor in America and she's excited to work with her two Williams.
She tells U.S. radio presenter Ryan Seacrest, "will.i.am has a lot of really interesting different tracks that I've listened to that are really cool that I haven't actually written on yet, but there's a lot of guitar and I thi...
READ MOREThe pop star is at the beginning stages of her next project after taking time away from the recording studio and concert stage to become a judge on The X Factor in America and she's excited to work with her two Williams.
She tells U.S. radio presenter Ryan Seacrest, "will.i.am has a lot of really interesting different tracks that I've listened to that are really cool that I haven't actually written on yet, but there's a lot of guitar and I thi...
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Black Sabbath Lands First No.1 Album Since 1970 Classic "Paranoid"
Hard rockers Black Sabbath have returned the top of the UK Album Chart for the first time in over four decades with their highly anticipated comeback album, "13."
The Ozzy Osbourne-fronted band hit No. 1 with the new album this week, setting a record for the longest gap between number-one albums. Sabbath last reached the top spot back in 1970 with their classic "Paranoid."
"I'm in shock! The success of this album has blown me off my feet," Ozzy said after hearing the news.
The previous record was held by Bob Dylan, whose 1970 album "New Morning" and 2009 disc "Together Through Life" had ...
READ MOREThe Ozzy Osbourne-fronted band hit No. 1 with the new album this week, setting a record for the longest gap between number-one albums. Sabbath last reached the top spot back in 1970 with their classic "Paranoid."
"I'm in shock! The success of this album has blown me off my feet," Ozzy said after hearing the news.
The previous record was held by Bob Dylan, whose 1970 album "New Morning" and 2009 disc "Together Through Life" had ...
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