Country music stars support for Randy Travis



Randy Travis

Country music stars and fans joined together to urge prayers for Randy Travis overnight as he recovered from brain surgery following a stroke at a Texas hospital.Steady concern for Travis, a popular and pivotal figure in country music, turned to active support as stars like Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum and Martina McBride and the Grand Ole Opry used Twitter to join Webster's call for prayers.

Blake Shelton voices surprise as entertainer of the year

Singer, songwriter and more recently a key member of the music reality show "The Voice," Blake Shelton took entertainer of the year and male vocalist awards Thursday at the 46th Country Music Assn. Awards. He took the top award, for entertainer, in a field that also included Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift.

Mitch Lucker of Suicide Silence killed in motorcycle crash

Frontman Mitch Lucker of the popular Riverside heavy-metal band Suicide Silence died following a motorcycle crash late Wednesday night in Huntington Beach.

NASHVILLE SKYLINE: W-Nelson Remembers

Willie Nelson's new memoir is largely episodic, made up of random Musings From the Road, as the book's subtitle reads. In many ways, it reads like cloudy memories and sudden observations churned up during a dreamy, long, twilight reverie fueled by thick clouds of fragrant ganja smoke.

"Madonna drew": boos and triggered a walkout

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Madonna drew boos and triggered a walkout by several concertgoers after she touted President Barack Obama on her "MDNA Tour" in New Orleans.

The Material Girl asked during Saturday night's performance: "Who's registered to vote?" She added: "I don't care who you vote for as long as you vote for Obama." Drawing boos in touting Obama over Republican Mitt Romney, Madonna followed: "Seriously, I don't care who you vote for ... Do not take this privilege for granted. Go vote."

Britney Spears' Mom Lynne on Sam Lutfi Days: 'I Was Worried'

Lynne Spears testified in a Los Angeles court on Friday, Oct. 26 to recount her famous daughter Britney Spears' darkest days in 2007 and 2008 -- when the pop star, now 31, had cut off ties from her family and former team, and had hired Sam Lutfi as her manager.

In the high-profile civil case, Lutfi is suing for unpaid compensation during the period in question; he is also suing Lynne for defamation, thanks to Lynne's 2008 memoir, "Through the Storm," in which she accused Lutfi of drugging the "Toxic" singer and keeping her away from the family.

On the stands, Lynne got emotional and teary as she claimed that Lutfi had said he'd unplugged Britney's house phone, hidden her cell phone, and put ground-up pills in her food.

Young Blaque's Natina Reed Killed In Hit-And-Run At young age 32

In Atlanta in a hit-and-run accident as she was crossing the street, according to tweets from those close to her, including group member Brandi Williams.

Reed is best known as one-third of the Atlanta-based girl act, who achieved success for their hits "808" and "Bring It All to Me," which featured 'NSYNC's JC Chasez. The rapper also parlayed her musical success into an acting career, starring in the 2000 hit comedy "Bring It On" along with her group members.

Did Lil Wayne Have A Second Seizure ?

Lil Wayne isn't having his best day, but MTV News has been assured that the multiplatinum rap star is on the road to recovery despite reports that he suffered two seizures in as many days.

On Friday morning (October 26), it was reported that Weezy's private jet had to make an emergency landing in Texas on Thursday evening because he was suffering from a seizure-like attack. A rep for the "A Milli" MC issued a statement to MTV News saying that the unofficial diagnosis was overblown and the multiplatinum rap star suffered a severe migraine and dehydration.

Justin beiber friends shaved their head coz of humor of justin positive at cencer

Many Justin Beiber fans are learning the hard way this week that just because you read it on Twitter, doesn’t mean it’s true. For a teenage fan of the “Baby” singer, it’s hard to know what would be worse – reading reports (later proven to be false) that your idol has cancer, or else discovering that you just shaved your head for nothing.

Taylor Swift: Target 'Red' Extra Version Edition CD Release Launch Party!

The country singing sensation was once again looking picture perfect as she donned a deep purple dress for the Target 'Red' Deluxe Edition CD Release Launch Party festivities.

Along with dropping by "Good Morning America" earlier in the day, Miss Swift took time to chat with Ryan Seacrest on his Clear Channel radio program.

While she made sure to plug her just-released disc, the 22-year-old also dished on everything from going for the bad guys to feeling "lucky to be here another day."

Kendrick Lamar, ‘Good Kid, m.A.A.d City’ album Latest review

With all of his underground stripes if Kendrick Lamar wanted to reach for crossover appeal with a song or two on good kid, m.A.A.d city no one would’ve held it against him, but that isn’t how the Compton, California MC is built. Rather than pander, K-Dot chose to tell his story, his way on his Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope debut, which hit stores Monday (October 22).

On Eminem's 40th Birthday: Well Wishes And A Look Back

Eminem celebrates his 40th birthday on October 17--and it seems like just yesterday he was turning pop culture upside down with his singles like "The Real Slim Shady," threatening boy bands, Britney Spears...you name it. Slaughterhouse's Joell Ortiz wished his Shady Records boss a happy birthday on Twitter, writing, "Happy Birthday @Eminem !!! Many more big bro. #Yaowa" and fans picked up where he left off. More birthday wishes below, plus a look back at Em's achievements in the past year.

Wiz Khalifa 'Cabin Fever 2' Mixtape Download Free Online Before New Album

The brand new Wiz Khalifa "Cabin Fever 2" mixtape download will arrive for free online later on Tuesday. The latest mixtape release from Khalifa includes 14 tracks and is a precursor to Wiz's next LP called "O.N.I.F.C." which is scheduled for December. Will the mixtape be a success in terms of getting fans hyped up for Wiz's new album?

Gangnam Style boosts South Korean brand

Psy, a portly 34-year-old rapper with a penchant for silly dances, brought central Seoul to a standstill last week as he gave a free concert for 80,000 adoring fans, including two renditions of his global hit “Gangnam Style”.

The municipal authorities willingly allowed the concert to take place outside the city hall, and blocked traffic in the surrounding streets: an unusual gesture that reflects the delight of South Korean public officials at the international success of the musician, whose real name is Park Jae-sang. 

“Gangnam Style” has become South Korea’s biggest musical export: it stands at number two in both the US and UK charts, and it has been watched on YouTube more than 400m times.

The phenomenon is particularly welcome for an outgoing government that has paid enormous attention to boosting South Korea’s standing in the eyes of the world. Since assuming the presidency in 2008, Lee Myung-bak has stressed the importance of developing the country’s “soft power” to a level befitting its economic heft. He established a permanent presidential council to “establish a national brand”, has increased spending on foreign aid and hosted a series of high-profile events including a G20 summit in 2010.

A viral pop hit was not part of the nation branding plan, but it is “very useful, very important”, says Ma Young-sam, ambassador for public diplomacy at the foreign ministry.

The mystery and irony of Gangnam Style

This is the real joke: The North Korean government has released a parody of the South Korean music video that’s gone inexplicably viral across the world.
What on earth is this Gangnam Style? This middle-aged man who can’t tell Rihanna from Justin Bieber had been seeing references and links to this mysterious global phenomenon all over social media for some time. When he asked his teenage daughter, she reacted with a facial expression that indicated that this confirmed her worst fears—she was sharing space and breathing the same oxygen as an authentic Neanderthal.
And now the whole damn West Indies team has gone and danced Gangnam style after winning the T20 World Cup, followed by Novak Djokavic after the China Open tennis title. So the Neanderthal clicked on the video with justifiable trepidation.