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Kelly Clarkson, Jessie J - Wireimage/Getty VH1 Divas is back and this time, they're celebrating soul music with some of today's brightest r&b and pop stars. Kelly Clarkson , newcomer Jessie J , Jennifer Hudson , Florence and The Machine , Mary J Blige and Jill Scott have all been tapped to perform at the upcoming event. The Roots will act as house band for the concert. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. Clarkson [...]

This year, the female voices of pop, rock and R&B are going to be belting with even more emotion than usual, as VH1 is scheduled to air VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul on Monday, December 19 at 9 p.m. The lineup so far includes Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Florence + The Machine, Kelly Clarkson and Jessie J, and these powerhouses will be offering up soul classics at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom while accompanied by The Roots. The 2012 Divas special aims to [...]

Clearly, we're more metchul thank we think. This store in Santa Cruz proved us right this morning. Yes, the Metallica India gigs are this weekend. We told you about it in April (when you guys didn't believe us!), informed you again when it was announced , and then reminded you again, a while ago . Also, how can we forget Lady Gaga (deets here )? Keeping the big gigs in mind, in Gurgaon and Bangalore, several venues across the country are organizing several Metallica tribute gigs, brands are organising contests wherein [...]

We live in a time where crappy reality television has taken over three of the networks that were once originally dedicated to music videos, artist interviews and delivering current events from th... Continue reading "Eight Shows MTV, VH1 & BET Should Bring Back" >

Rock innovators MUTEMATH have been selected as VH12s "You Oughta Know" artist for the month of November. Launched in 2004, VH12s "You Oughta Know" program introduces promising new artists on the rise to VH12s base of music lovers. Many "You Oughta Know" artists have gone on to win industry awards and accolades including "Best New Artist" Grammy Awards and nominations. This highly acclaimed franchise has helped break artists such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, The Civil Wars, Colbie...

Demi Lovato (looking a bit reminiscent of Alanis Morissette in the mid-90s ) performed a few acoustic versions of her songs at VH1 studios, including Here We Go Again track "Catch Me" and the title track from her debut album Don't Forget . The Unbroken diva also gives a repeat performance of Lil Wayne's "How To Love" , a cover we can't believe actually really works really, really well. Catch Demi's acoustic set below. "How To Love" (Lil Wayne cover) [...]

It's not news to any WIB regulars that the "The Low End Theory" is a transcendentally beautiful album and, lucky for us, VH1 recognizes that as well. It's the 20-year anniversary of "The Low End... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

VH1 debuted their list of the 100 Greatest Songs Of The '00s — ya know, just twenty-two months after the end of the decade they're discussing. But that won't stop us from tearing apart their selections! Beyonce topped their list with her 2003 hit single "Crazy In Love", and though we cannot say it's our personal favorite song of the '00s (that would be like picking our favorite child), we won't argue with it. But there's plenty to debate with the rest of their pop-heavy list! It's hard to take this list [...]

VH1 has just published a list of its 100 greatest songs of the last decade, and spoiler alert: This thing is insane! It leans heavily toward the radio-pop side of things, and it's actually a bit refreshing to see someone trying to invent an alternate canon of this stuff instead of reminding us once again that Radiohead are the greatest thing ever. But this alternate canon? This alternate canon is weird! I am absolutely and totally OK with the idea that Beyoncé's "Crazy In Love" was the best pop single of the last decade, though from [...]

Mumbai metal act Scribe has been nominated for an MTV Europe Music Award in the Best Worldwide Act (Africa/India/Middle East) category. Scribe is the first Indian act to have been nominated for this award. The Mumbai metal act has scored a nomination alongside an eclectic selection of musicians from the regions mentioned including Congolese singer-songwriter Fally Ipupa and Wizkid, a 19-year old musician from Nigeria. Winners in each category will be decided by a simple process of voting (to vote, go here ). Also, you can vote as many times as you like. [...]

VH1 Classic Celebrates 24-hours of "RUSH Hashanah" Wednesday, September 28 at 7PM ET/PT World Premiere of "Rush: Time Machine" Wednesday, September 28 at 8 PM ET/PT VH1 Classic is once again ringing in the Jewish New Year with a 24-hour marathon of Canada's greatest music export, Rush . "Rush Hashanah" begins Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 7PM* and features the world [...]

Somewhat lost in the shuffle of Sunday night's football blockbuster, VH1 aired a program detailing the parallels of crack-cocaine and Hip Hop which turned out to be a pretty damn good show. Planet Rock: The Story Of Hip-Hop And The Crack Generation did not exactly reinvent the wheel, but still managed to grasp the fatal, yet wildly creative era somewhat coherently. Like Maurice noted , most who grew up during the 19802s or those who have studied the evolution of the culture know about how destructive and mutually important crack was during the infant [...]

VH1's Save the Music Foundation and Energizer have teamed up to make a difference in Houston's Theodore Roosevelt elementary school. Thursday morning, the two companies gave the Northside schoo... Continue reading "VH1 Gives Northside School $30K Music-Education Gift" >

Dude, have you heard? Nirvana 's Nevermind celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. Gnarly, right? Depending on how much Nirvana news you've read in the past month, it might not be so radical or cowabunga-like. In fact, you might be Cobain'd out already. If not, you might like this piece of news: On September 23rd at 11 p.m. ET/PT, VH1 will air Nirvana: Live at the Paramount , a rare gig that dates back to Halloween in 1991, only a month after their breakthrough sophomore LP shocked the world. Several mainstays off said album [...]

The celebrations surrounding the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's Nevermind will continue next Friday, Sept. 23. VH1 plans on airing a rare, hour-long concert by the seminal grunge outfit on its own network, VH1 Classic, and Palladia. The broadcast starts at 11 p.m. EST/PST, which means you might be a few drinks in once it begins. That's not the worst case scenario, of course, but just make sure you don't get too rowdy. The concert footage stems from a gig at Seattle's Paramount Theater on Halloween in 1991. It apparently includes performances of "Breed" and [...]

VH1's Pop Up Video first premiered 15 (!!!) years ago, and ran until 2002. And much like MTV's retooled Beavis And Butt-head , the informational/snarky series is back with all new episodes (starting October 3). One of the first vids to get bubbled is Britney Spears' apocalyptic dance-a-thon "Till The World Ends." Did you know Britney travels with six former British intelligence bodyguards? Or that her dancers in the clip all had to pass a drug test? No? Then pop below! Pop [...]

VH1 has selected Dawes as their "You Oughta Know" artist for the month of September. Launched in 2004, VH12s "You Oughta Know" franchise introduces promising new artists on the rise to VH12s base of music lovers. Many "You Oughta Know" artists have gone on to win industry awards and accolades including "Best New Artist" Grammy Awards and nominations. This highly acclaimed franchise has helped break artists such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, The Civil Wars, Colbie Caillat, Corinne Bailey...

According to documents obtained by TMZ , T.I. was sent back to prison because he had 2 Vh1 producers on the tour bus with him, as he traveled to the halfway house.  The rules stated that T.I. was only allowed to travel with his wife, and he couldn't conduct business on the bus. According to prison officials, T.I. broke the rules by conducting business on the bus by talking to Vh1 producers about a reality show and a book. Vh1 producers and T.I.'s  manager tried to fight the allegations to no avail. It seems like T.I. is [...]

On September 3, 2011, dUg Pinnick of KING'S X will make his first appearance on VH1's That Metal Show ! Hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine, and Don Jamieson, That Metal Show is currently in its eighth season and has previously featured artists such as Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH), Kirk Hammett (METALLICA), Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST), among many others - and after this Saturday night, dUg Pinnick too will join the ranks of these legends. Tom Morello (RAGE [...]

Vh1's documentary series has been surprisingly great lately, and they've got a good one lined up: Below you can watch the trailer for Planet Rock , a documentary about the connection between the crack boom in the 1980s and the rise of hip-hop culture. The film features interviews with RZA, Snoop Dogg, Ice-T and many more, and looks pretty damn interesting. It airs on Sept. 18. Get More: