At Long Last, Idolator Pays Tribute To Moonshinin’ Music
Lost in the shuffle over a whether or not Mark Mudd was threatening the life of Paula Abdul was the fact that someone auditioned for American Idol with a George Jones song about moonshine. And the...
View ArticleWhat Was The First 45 You Ever Owned?
Thanks to Nashville Cream for letting us know that today is the 60th birthday of the 45-rpm single, a format that debuted with Eddy Arnold’s “Texarkana Baby” b/w “Bouquet Of Roses” on March 31, 1949....
View ArticleLady GaGa Takes Slow and Steady Route to the Top
“Lady GaGa Scores Hot 100 Milestone,” a Billboard headline…
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Bret Michaels will return to Sunday-night TV this weekend, when his band–you do remember that the reality-show lothario has a band, yes?–performs on the Tony Awards with the cast of the Constantine...
View ArticleMiley Cyrus And Dolly Parton Celebrate ’25 Years Of Dollywood’ With A Duet
Miley Cyrus and dad Billy Ray helped Miley’s godmother Dolly Parton celebrate during the 25 Years Of Dollywood special that aired on the Hallmark Channel over the weekend. The live audience at the...
View ArticleThe 9 Most Memorable Music Performances On ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’
Today marks the end of an era — after 25 years, The Oprah Winfrey Show airs its final episode this afternoon. For those of you already suffering from Empty Oprah Syndrome, let us take you back through...
View ArticleThe Idolator Hype Index (Week Of 1.8.12)
It’s time to get in the habit of waking up on Friday morning, rubbing your bleary eyes and checking out our weekly Pop & Fizz chart, where we rank the top artists and headlines in pop music. This...
View Article13 Campy Christmas Albums To Dig Out For The Holidays
Christmas albums are not known for their subtlety or restraint, but Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta’s long-awaited reunion, This Christmas (out November 13), lifts festive kitsch to previously...
View ArticleMiley Cyrus Covers “Jolene” In Stunning ‘Backyard Sessions’ Video: Watch
Ah, Miley Cyrus. Our love for you grows and grows. Just like your hair would, if you didn’t keep chopping it off. And incidentally, it’s a surprise to see Cyrus rocking her old hair (that bun will...
View ArticleAcademy Awards: 5 Oscar-Nominated Songs That Should Have Won But Didn’t
It’s happened to so many of us who devote all the days (and evenings) of our lives to watching the litany of awards shows that come our way this time of year: you’re rooting for your favorite to take...
View ArticleMiley Cyrus Talks Favorite Female Singers: “Lil Kim Is Who I Am On The Inside”
Miley Cyrus has already done a fine job of distancing herself from her Disney days, but listening to her favorite artists provides an especially cogent reminder that she’s all grown up (and rather...
View ArticleDolly Parton And Kenny Rogers Reunite For “You Can’t Make Old Friends”: Watch
Forget about Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears joining forces on Bangerz — the best duet of 2013 is already here! Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers celebrate the 30th anniversary of pop classic “Islands In...
View ArticleDolly Parton Raps About Her “Wrecking Balls” On ‘The Queen Latifah Show’: Watch
Dolly Parton is an engineering miracle. The timeless 67-year-old appeared on The Queen Latifah Show today (October 18) in a skin-tight black body suit to rap about being the Queen of Dollywood. Yes,...
View ArticleRihanna Gets Kicked Out Of Mosque In Abu Dhabi: Morning Mix
Did You Hear? :: After having an impromptu photo shoot in a mosque during her tour stop in Abu Dhabi, Rihanna was asked to leave as the fashion-style photos was at odds with the sanctity of the...
View Article*NSYNC Reunited (At Chris Kirkpatrick’s Wedding): Morning Mix
Did You Hear? :: *NSYNC reunited — at member Chris Kirkpatrick‘s wedding, and at a very low cost. “I think it’s hilarious to know that Justin Timberlake is going to be in a Men’s Warehouse tux ushering...
View ArticleGlastonbury 2014: Watch Dolly Parton, Sam Smith, Lana Del Rey & More Perform
Glastonbury, usually a muddy affair was blessed with sunshine and a heavy dose of Dolly Parton this year, as the country icon hit the Pyramid Stage — and subsequently drew the largest crowd of the 2014...
View ArticleBeyonce Is Now The Most Grammy-Nominated Female Artist In History (Sorry,...
Bown down, basics! Beyonce just broke another record. The “7/11″ singer nabbed five Grammy nominations this morning (December 5) and could get a sixth when Album Of The Year contenders are announced...
View ArticleJoe Cocker Died Of Lung Cancer At The Age Of 70: Morning Mix
Did You Hear? :: British soul/rock legend Joe Cocker passed away yesterday (December 22) at the age of 70. He finally succumbed to a long battle with lung cancer. The singer leaves behind a loving...
View ArticleVanessa Hudgens To Star In FOX’s ‘Grease’ Live Musical: Morning Mix
Did You Hear? :: FOX has cast Vanessa Hudgens, of High School Musical fame, as Rizzo in its forthcoming Grease live musical. The special was originally set for a summer 2015 debut, but the network has...
View Article16 Pop Stars Who Have Appeared In ‘Playboy’ [NSFW]
From Azealia Banks to Dolly Parton to Mariah Carey, these are the women (and one man) of pop who’ve posed for Playboy.
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