Author Archive

The Who bring the rock to Super Bowl

The Who bring the rock to Super Bowl
The Who had a tall order to fill during last night’s Super Bowl halftime show. The past several years have been a little lackluster ever since the year Janet Jackson coined the term “wardrobe malfunction.” Yes, The Who is obviously old so let’s just get that out of the way. But did they bring it, and bring it well? Well, I’d have to say yes, I think that they did. The... 

Carrie Underwood to debut acting chops in new movie

Carrie Underwood to debut acting chops in new movie
Country star Carrie Underwood will make her big screen debut in the new film Soul Surfer. The movie is based on the true story of 13-year-old surfer Bethany Hamilton who lost her arm in a shark attack and went on to compete and win professional championships. Underwood will play a church youth leader and will star alongside Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt. This may be her first big screen job, but Underwood... 

Music News: Michael Jackson’s doctor to surrender tomorrow

Music News: Michael Jackson's doctor to surrender tomorrow
Looks like time is ticking for doctor Conrad Murray. Today is shaping up to be his last day of freedom as he is rumored to be surrendering to police tomorrow. Murray, who was Michael Jackson’s personal physician, is said to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop icon. According to ABC News, Murray is expected to be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the LAX courthouse.... 

The Grammys recap: Pink makes a splash, Beyonce gets fierce and Swift reigns supreme

The Grammys recap: Pink makes a splash, Beyonce gets fierce and Swift reigns supreme
It was ladies night at the Grammy awards last night. Beyonce, who led with the most nominations, along with Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga promised a close race in the categories they were up against each other. But it was Swift who took home the night’s top honor: Album of the Year. A thrilled and emotional Swift took the stage and vowed to remember this moment for her entire life. “When... 
Tags:

Idol auditions get catty with guest judge Katy Perry

Idol auditions get catty with guest judge Katy Perry
If you read this site often, then you may know I am a huge American Idol fan. I have been complacent in my commenting on the debut of this new season. The auditions are leaving me uninspired to write anything of substance … until last night. Ryan and the gang went home to L.A. where there should have been a plethora of talent. Wrong. Is it just me or are the auditions this season particuarly... 

Grammy’s Michael Jackson tribute to be in 3-D

Grammy's Michael Jackson tribute to be in 3-D
Break out your 3-D shades, because you’re going to need them if you’re planning on watching the Grammy awards next week. It has been announced that Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Smokey Robinson and Celine Dion will perform a 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson. Jackson, who is receiving a posthumous lifetime achievement award, planned on featuring a 3-D mini movie to accompany... 

Simon Cowell to leave ‘Idol’ after this season

Simon Cowell to leave 'Idol' after this season
Okay, I could handle an absent Paula Abdul but not Simon Cowell. Rumors have been circulating for the past several weeks that Cowell might leave the hit show at  season’s end to focus on bringing his popular Idol-esque UK show, The X Factor, to the U.S. Today, Cowell confirmed that he is in fact leaving American Idol for The X Factor, which will air on Fox later this year. The announcement... 

Lady Gaga’s visually stunning Monster Ball tour conquers Midwest

Lady Gaga's visually stunning Monster Ball tour conquers Midwest
Intriguing, grandiose, thought-provoking and grandiose to its core, are all the major adjectives that describe Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball. Clad in sequins and purple hair extensions, I was there taking it all in–and friends, there was a lot to take in. I wanted to draw a big lighting bolt over my eye a la Gaga’s “Just Dance” video, but I was told by my accompanied guests... 

Lady Gaga, DMB, Green Day added to Grammy performance roster

Lady Gaga, DMB, Green Day added to Grammy performance roster
The Grammy’s are bringing out the big guns for performances at the award ceremony airing at the end of the month. The Fame Monster herself, Lady Gaga, will be taking the stage as will Green Day, Pink, Dave Matthews Band and the Zac Brown Band. They will join previously announced Beyonce, Taylor Swift, the Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell and Lady Antebellum. All five artists nominated in the Album of... 

Avenged Sevenfold’s drummer found dead

Avenged Sevenfold's drummer found dead
Jimmy “The Rev’” Sullivan, drummer for the band Avenged Sevenfold, was found dead Monday in his home in Huntington Beach, California. He was 28. “It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan,” wrote Avenged bandmates on their Web site. “Jimmy was not only one of the world’s best drummers, but more importantly... 


Copyright © 2009 - 2011 . IndyConcerts.com All rights reserved.