Singer/songwriter Bonnie McKee has more in common with Katy Perry than you might think. McKee is credited as a co-writer on some of Perry’s biggest tracks, from “California Gurls” to “Teenage Dream.” But in addition to sharing tracks, both have experienced the rollercoaster of a record label letting them go from a contract. “I’ve known… Read more »
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Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik Jokes He ‘Almost Got Dropped’ By Record Label
Goo Goo Dolls lead singer John Rzeznik characterizes the band’s last LP, Something For The Rest Of Us, as a reflection of how the band viewed its surroundings: at times dark, depressed, and without hope. “I mean, that’s one of those albums that every artist says, ‘Well, I had to make that album,’” Rzeznik told… Read more »
VIDEO: Recapping Ke$ha Story and Miss Universe’s Win for the CW 23’s ‘Winging It!’
While I was back in Western New York for Christmas, I was honored to join the CW 23’s “Winging It!” and explain why my interview with Ke$ha made international headlines.I also chatted about Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, becoming the first American in 15 years to win Miss Universe.
TMZ, Perez Hilton Pick Up ‘Ralphie Show’ Interview with Ke$ha
As first reported by “The Ralphie Show,” Ke$ha contradicted herself on Twitter when she claimed that she was “forced” to sing the lyrics of “Die Young.” The singer/songwriter took most of the credit for writing the song in an interview last month while in studio to promote her new album. Last Thursday, the artist may… Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: Ke$ha Pulls 180 on ‘Die Young’
Following a weekend which saw airplay of her track “Die Young” plummet in the wake of the Newtown, Conn. tragedy, singer Ke$ha took to Twitter and claimed she never wanted to sing the chorus of the hit single. “I had my very own issue with “die young” for this reason,” she said to her 3.2… Read more »
DAILY DOWNLOAD: Ke$ha f. Iggy Pop – ‘Dirty Love’
A track off Ke$ha’s new album, Warrior. I think this has potential to be something radio embraces.
INTERVIEW: Ke$ha ‘Shocked’ by Vibe Cover; Says’s F— All Ya’ll’ To Critics
Ke$ha literally went from what she describes as “a hobo” to a platinum-selling recording artist with a memoir in stores, all within a couple of years. It might take a lot to surprise her these days, but one publication did the trick. “I was a little shocked. I was like, ‘Are you sure?’” Ke$ha recalled… Read more »
DAILY DOWNLOAD: Ke$ha – ‘Die Young’ (Acoustic)
Perhaps Ke$ha wanted to prove to her doubters that yes, she can sing sans the autotune. Maybe she just wanted to record this to make a little extra money (it’s being sold as a part of her Deconstructed EP available through her website). Fine, Ke$ha is showing us “another side to her art” or something…. Read more »
DAILY DOWNLOAD: Ke$ha – ‘Die Young’
Ke$ha’s first single from Warrior was co-written by Nate Ruess of fun. and produced by Dr. Luke.
NEW MUSIC: Britney Spears f. Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha – ‘Til The World Ends’ (Remix)
Ke$ha co-wrote the original and Nicki is getting ready to support Britney this summer on the “Femme Fatale” tour – so this makes sense, and sounds pretty dope.