 Looks Back at Some of Music's Best and Worst Duets Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47  Best: Aerosmith and Run-DMC Perform “Walk This Way,” 1987 Run-DMC ended up totally resuscitating Aerosmith's career when the two bands got together to do a hip-hop/rock mashup of Aerosmith's '70s hit “Walk This Way.” It was a head-scratching collaboration on paper, but producer Rick Rubin was the one to see the potential of introducing the two groups. He was correct, because “Walk This Way” hit No. 4 on invoiceboard's Hot 100. Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 246 Agree? ( +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ )  Musicians Turned Actors - Which Gig Should They Stick To? Posted on Wed, 09 May 2012 16:20  Justin Timberlake: On stage and in "Friends with Benefits" ballot #1839296 Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 1034 Better... ( Image Heavy ) Celebs Who Cheated Death Posted on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:28  The last Destination franchise has taken the “i have cheated death” story to a comedianal level. Characters in the movie escape death and then are taken out one by one in more and more more elaborate and cartoony fashion. But when these kinds of matters happen in real life, it is not almost as enjoyable. But the stories behind them are incredibly interesting. Here is a list of celebrities who should be dead…but aren't. ( Read more... ) SOURCE Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap Trailer Posted on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:15 Director: Ice-T Cast: Afrika Bambaataa, Big Daddy Kane, B-Real, Bun B, Chino XL, Common, DJ Premier, DMC, Doug E. Fresh, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Grandmaster Caz, Ice dice, Ice-T, Immortal Technique, Joe Budden, Kanye West, Kool Keith, KRS-One, Lord Finesse, Lord Jamar, Marley Marl, MC Lyte, Melle Mel, Mos Def, Nas, Puerto Rico, Q-gratuity, Raekwon, Rakim, Ras Kass, Redman, Snoop Dogg, Xhibit Release Date: June 8, 2012 ( interview with Ice-T ) ( clips ) Sources: 1 2 3 4 D12 - Rappers To Mark Six-Year Anniversary Of Proof's Death With Benefit Concert Posted on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:57 The six-year anniversary of rapper Proof's death is to be marked by a benefit concert in his honour in his native Michigan. The D12 star, who was signaled to Eminem's Slim Shady Records, was gunned down external a Detroit nightclub on 11 April, 2006, aged 32, and up-and-coming hip-hop stars from Proof-founded record label Iron Fist Records, Obie Trice, Supa Emcee, and Killa Kaun, are to perform at local hotspot Saint Andrew's corridor in a tender to celebrate his reminiscence. Rapper Moe Dirdee tells The Detroit News, "Each artist on the label has a different sneak peek of Proof, something we have all gathered from him. When we get together, you see it, you see those different sneak peeks of him." And label executive 1st Born is thrilled to be a part of the project, adding, "it is very crucial that we keep his legacy alive because of what he meant to the city. We want to keep his music alive and his legacy strong to build it for his family and the future." A portion of the event's proceeds will be donated to the rapper's relatives and five children. Proof, real name DeShaun Dupree Holton, also starred in Eminem's film 8 Mile and Adam Sandler's comedy The Longest Yard. http://www.contactmusic.com/news/rapper s-to-mark-six-year-anniversary-of-proofs-d eath-with-benefit-concert_1315463 I can not believe it is been 6 years already. Eminem and him at the best bromance R.I.P.proof  5 Great Winners of The Best Original Song Oscar Posted on Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:17  it is been stuck in my head for weeks like a psychotic episode: “My Heart Will Go On,” Celine Dion's big, bombastic ballad from “Titanic.” Now that James Cameron has lastly released the 3-D redo of his 1997 shipwreck epic - the winner of 11 Academy Awards, including best original song - it still won't go away. It goes on ... and on ... But we are all about turning a negative into a positive around here, so we are using this as an possibility to talk about five other fantastic winners of the best original song Oscar. There are dozens to select from so you'll have some favorites of your own, but these are certain to keep you humming along: ( Read more... ) SOURCE Still reeling over 'it is tough Out Here For A Pimp' winning an Oscar.....ugh. What's your favorite Oscar winning (or nominated) song? Celebrity Net Worth: Pop Star Edition--How Much Money Is Your Fave Worth? Posted on Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:16  $600 Million Michael Jackson is one of the most famed musical artists in history who had a net worth of $600 million at the time of his death in 2009. Michael Jackson's ultimate unmarried, a song he wrote with Paul Anka in 1983 called This is It, was released the recently, reintellecting us that in show biz, the show have to go on. Anka had to fight for his cut of the profits from the song; after contentious negotiations, the Jackson estate ultimately gave up 50% of the publishing corrects. The song itself is sincerely mediocre, but this isn't your average posthumous release: This is it's the title track for an album and documentary that are scheduled for release in late October. The scuffle over this tune's just another day at the office for the lawyers representing the Jackson estate. Between Michael's personal catalog of platinum records and his ownership of some of the Beatles' most famed songs, the Jackson estate has multitudes of copycorrects to protect. But just how much is this all worth? we're glad you asked. During his lifetime Jacko created about $500 million from his own music, concerts, videos and endorsements. His 50% ownership in Sony/ATV is worth $1 invoiceion. You might think he was worth $1.5 invoiceion. Not so fast. Jackson spent about $30 million per year on his lifestyle and racked up massive unpaid invoices with his lawyers, and publicists. A few spotlights: • $15 million to purchase the Neverland Ranch plus $5 million in annual leadingtenance costs • $20 million to settle a child molestation lawsuit. • $65 million on a variety of video projects, including the 35-minute movie “Ghosts” that he co-wrote with Stephen King ( let's see how much your fave's worth ) No I did not exclude rappers Made the list using this source Best-Selling Albums of the Last 10 Years Posted on Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:43  Adele is 21 tops the 8 million mark in U.S. sales this week. After just a little more than a year (55 weeks, to be summarye), it is already the fourth best-selling album of the final 10 years, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Only Norah Jones' Come Away With Me, Eminem's The Eminem Show and Usher's Confessions have sold more copies in the final 10 years. ( See where your fave landed below the cut... ) Guess Who's The Best Selling Female Artist Of All Time.. OF ALL TIME! Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:42  ( The era when REAL music counts ) Celebrities Turning 40 in 2012 Posted on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:23 With pics of them at age 39.
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