Roger Miret’s Top 10 Hardcore and Punk Bands

Posted on May 17, 2011 | Comments Off on Roger Miret’s Top 10 Hardcore and Punk Bands

I spoke with Roger Miret of Agnostic Front and got his Top 10 Hardcore and Punk Bands list put together for Noisecreep.

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American Idol Recap: Inspirational Songs

Posted on May 11, 2011 | Comments Off on American Idol Recap: Inspirational Songs

Read my latest American Idol recap.

This week, the remaining four ‘American Idol‘ hopefuls were challenged with singing standards penned by Leiber & Stoller, as well as songs that inspire them. Interestingly, each ‘Idol’ went with a ballad (or bombastic ballad, if you’re James Durbin) for their inspirational song. The only conclusion PopCrush can come up with is that it’s anyone’s crown to wear.

Read the rest of my American Idol recap over at Pop Crush.

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Game Interview

Posted on May 10, 2011 | Comments Off on Game Interview

I interviewed Game about the ‘Red Nation’ video, the The R.E.D. Album, and working with Jimmy Iovine. Said Game,

Me and Jimmy are like fraternal twins. I am just a lot bigger than him. I always had a great relationship with my label, even through the fire. Recently, we got back on the level that we were on with my first two albums. After that, the label shifted, people got fired, people hired and there was the interchanging the guards.

Read the rest of my interview with Game over at Artist Direct.

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American Idol Recap: Now and Then Songs

Posted on May 5, 2011 | Comments Off on American Idol Recap: Now and Then Songs

Read my latest recap of American Idol.

They were allowed to perform one modern song and one from their parents’ era. It was a test of how adaptable the singers are. Most of them gave good performances, but those who gave iffy performances during the first song (Jacob Lusk, Haley Reinhart) quickly redeemed themselves the second time out.

Read the rest of my recap of American Idol at Pop Crush.

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Alexis Brown Feature

Posted on May 3, 2011 | Comments Off on Alexis Brown Feature

Read my new piece, ‘11 Things You Didn’t Know About Straight Line Stitch’s Alexis Brown,’ over at Noisecreep.

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David Vincent Interview

Posted on May 2, 2011 | Comments Off on David Vincent Interview

I interviewed Morbid Angel’s David Vincent about the new album, ‘Illud Divinum Insanus.’ Said Vincent,

“I just want the damn thing out, but it’s hurry up and wait. That’s the story of the business. I wish it was out immediately. We are doing special packaging for it, and that doesn’t help my anxiety of wanting to get it out.”

Read the rest of my interview with Morbid Angel’s David Vincent at Noisecreep.

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Mai Quynh Interview

Posted on May 1, 2011 | Comments Off on Mai Quynh Interview

Mai QuynhRead my interview with celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh.

BN: What is your one favorite mark. product that you use daily?
MQ: I can’t live without my mark. lipclicks! I love how creamy and smooth they are and the variety of colors the come in. My favorite shade is Coral Fixation. (Editor’s Note: Beauty News hearts lipclicks, too, as well as all of mark’s offerings for the upcoming season, which you can read about in Best Bets.)

Read the rest of my interview with Mai Quynh over at Beauty News NYC.

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James Durbin will Win American Idol

Posted on April 30, 2011 | Comments Off on James Durbin will Win American Idol

At Pop Crush we think James Durbin is going to win American Idol.

Durbin straddles the line between pop and rock in a manner similar to original ‘Idol’ Kelly Clarkson. Because of that, Season 10 may very well be his.

Read the rest of my post over at Pop Crush.

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American Idol Recap: Carole King Songs

Posted on April 27, 2011 | Comments Off on American Idol Recap: Carole King Songs

Read my latest American Idol recap.

While much of the monarchy-less America is obsessed with England’s upcoming royal wedding for some reason or other, ‘American Idol‘ was celebrating music royalty in the form of songwriter Carole King this week. Even if you don’t know King as a vocalist or even by name, you no doubt know her songs, as pop stars have been belting out her tunes, like ‘Will You Still Love me Tomorrow’ and ‘You’ve Got a Friend,’ for much of the modern era.

Read the rest of my latest American Idol recap at Pop Crush.

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Jordin Sparks Interview

Posted on April 25, 2011 | Comments Off on Jordin Sparks Interview

I interviewed Jordin Sparks recently. Said Sparks,

I just got the master to my new single and am so stoked about it. In the next couple weeks, it will go to radio and I can release it to fans. I am also opening for NKOTB and BSB for part of the summer. I am going to get my fan girl on and am excited to be on that stage and to be able to play some of my songs. I will play all the songs people know and some new material, too.

Read the rest of my interview with Jordin Sparks over at Artist Direct.

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