On the road with the Chainsmokers (and their dog Mooshu)

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May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · Patrick Oliver

On the scene at the 'I'll Be Your Mirror' ATP festival day 3: Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Thee Oh Sees, and more

The numbers are dwindling. Only the devoted remain, and they are duly rewarded. This San Francisco quintet have been making a stir of late with their campy surf-rock psychedelia. Credit: Sahara Tent heats up during Sebastian Ingrosso’s set Lee Ranaldo, the very important co-founder of the very importantSonic Youth, followed indoors. Yep, hes still got it. Take away those histrionics and all that was left were stiff R&B covers. Did they actually conflate those three separate-but-closely-linked rock forms?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Marcus Miller

On the scene at the 'TRL' (*sniff*) finale!

Unofficial TRL Artists Favorite Video Countdown(mentioned byartists, ranked by me): 1. Michael Jackson,Thriller(Nelly, Teyana Taylor, JCChasez) 2. Blink 182,All the Small Things(Joel Madden, PatrickStump from Fall Out Boy) 3. Britney Spears,…Baby One More Time(VanessaMinnillo) 4. Outkast,Hey Ya(La La Vasquez) 5. Faith Hill,Breathe(Taylor Swift) 6. Nirvana,Smells Like Teen Spirit(Benji Madden) 7. George Clinton,Atomic Dog(Snoop Dogg) 8. Bjork,Army of Me(JC Chasez) 9. Missy Elliott, anything (Damien Fahey) 10. VJ Quddus:Getting advice from Carson Daly when he firststarted....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Stacy Blair

On the scene at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 ceremony in Brooklyn

Where are Iron Maiden and Whitney Houston and Depeche Mode?) and generalized outrage at the institution (sexist! There are draggy bits and egos, but also great sweet moments and surprises. Credit: Kevin Kane/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame And many, many jam sessions. In his induction speech, Styles honored Nicks as the magical gypsy godmother who occupies the in-between. But we have become very adept at being Radiohead....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · James Watson

On the scene for Lady Gaga's first-ever performance at the Apollo

The Year of Gaga continues. Or, as I will now be calling it,YAGA. Gaga mostly stuck to theEnigmascript but did take moments to reflect on her journey getting to this moment. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images That launched her into “Million Reasons” and “You & I.” Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 54 words · Suzanne Moreno

On the Scene: 'American Idol' Final Four performance

The teacher caps off his tirade with a guttural, What do you wanna do with your life? And the mulleted, denim-vested kid has a very simple reply: I want to rock. But none of my Wilshire Blvd. jammin prepared me for what I was about to witness: Duran Duran. To be more precise, this seasons Daughtry doing his rocked-out version of Duran Durans Hungry Like the Wolf. Secondly, I ought to confess that Im not anAmerican Idoladdict....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Brittany Whitaker

On the scene: 'Breaking Dawn' Concert Series

I forgotsomeonehad to bring all those teenagers. (Sorry Team Jacob, you all should have stepped it up a bit.) With just a guitar in hand, the alt-rocker played a three-song set of some of the bands tunes. Meyer herself then took the stage for a reader-submitted Q&A session with Stolz. (Check out our Stephenie Meyer interview for more author factoids andTwilighttidbits.) Ill now leave you all to your shiny new copies ofBreaking Dawn....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Mrs. Gloria Howard

On the Scene: 'Idol' Bon Jovi performance night

Granted, Ihaventseenmany, but I dont really know how this season can top it. For one, Gina Glocksen was our warm-up comic! This is so weird right now! But only the right kind of weird, Gina, trust me. Me, Id be all oh yeah, where was all this love when I needed your votes?! I couldve so rocked it tonight! But Gina just seemed thrilled to be there. As didLittle Miss Sunshines Abigail Breslin up in the front row, by the way....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Bradley Johnson

On the Scene: 'Idol' Top 10 Results Night

I was thrown all out of whack at last nights results show, Popwatchers. No recognizable mashup background music. The only celebs in the house were, er, A.J. Credit: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images Tabaldo, Sabrina Sloan and Ashley the Crying Girl. (Yes, she was there. Yes, she was crying. Just connecting the dots, people.) The weirdness didnt end when the cameras went live either. Isnt there already a band there? With equipment set-up, powered and all out-of-the-way like?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Kenneth Williams

On the Scene: 'Idol' Top 11 results show

Im back, P-dubs, having just motored home in a jiff from the Grove and tonightsIdolresults show. Actually, I had a lot more fun tonight. Got there at 5, and they already had the smoke machines turned on. Credit: Michael Becker Final tally: 47. Im sure there are more that I couldnt see. Another thing I noticed: The excitement on the faces of the kids and teens and families around me....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Christopher Schaefer

On the Scene: 'Idol' Top 12 results show

That wasnt Katherine McPhee singing live last night. Well, I mean, it was Kat McPhee, but she wasnt singing live. Her performance, along with thatfascinatingviewer questions segment, was pre-taped about an hour before the show. And so I missed it. Oh,and some guy named Jim Carrey. Happy birthday, mom!) Cheesier still was that group number, but at least thats somethingweve all come to expect. Michael was free-spirited the entire show, actually....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Dave Jordan

On the Scene: 'Idol' Top 3 results night

I cant believe its over! I didnt expect to cry… When Shirley decided to cover for me Tuesday night, I was legitimately upset. Im afraid theyll never let me live that down. But feelings arent for hiding, PopWatchers theyre meant to be shared. So if I get a little sappy going forward, I hope youll forgive Aunt Whittlz her soft side. THIS… was my lastAmerican Idol. and EVERY IDOL CONTESTANT EVER....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Heather Sanchez

On the Scene: 'Idol' Top 4 results night

Because I skipped lunch, I also wandered in with a muffin. Riddle me this, PopWatchers: why is gum not okay, but a muffin totally cool? During my traditional kickoff confab with theL.A. Credit: Frank Micelotta My BlackBerry, meanwhile, remained in a box outside. Idea for YouTube video: A fast-motion look atAmerican Idols confiscated-cell-phone crate over the course of the show. I wonder how many times that thing nearly vibrates itself right off the table?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Carla Petty