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Yesterday, my friend Jonathon Zabel-Lloyd was singing “Higher Lover,” a song made famous by Steve Winwood in 1986. He told me, “Whitney Houston has a new dance song; a cover of “Higher Love” with Kygo.” I LOVE Whitney and could not wait to listen. When we got in my car, I googled it and played …
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It’s rare for a music artist to completely re-invent their sound successfully. Singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson strays from her roots venturing into the “upside down” world of 80s synth-pop on her upcoming release “Stranger Songs,” due out June, 28th. And the result is brilliant. Michaelson’s new album is an ode to the hit Netflix show Stranger …
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If you follow my social post, you know I’ve been giving Madonna a hard time about the lead single off her upcoming release ‘Madame X.’ ‘Medellin’ ft. Maluma failed to chart and left many die hard fans disappointed. It’s not an awful song but a total misfire for a come back single. Frankly, I think Madonna …
The title of gay icon has largely been owned by female pop divas like Beyonce, Britney, Madonna, Mariah and Gaga. Well, that’s about to change. Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn just dropped the gay anthem “G.D.M.M.L. GRLS” (God Didn’t Make Me Like Girls). The third single from his up-coming solo debut album Ex-Communication, due out November 11th. …
In the late 80s and early 90s the German pop duo Milli Vanilli were at the top of the charts with the hits “Girl You Know It’s True,” “Baby Don’t Forget My Number,” “Girl I’m Gonna Miss You” and “Blame It On The Rain.” That is, until it all came crashing down when it discovered …
Continue reading “Catching up with Milli Vanilli star Fab Morvan.”
When I was “7 Years” old, I had the desire to move to Hollywood, 33 years later, I’m pursuing my childhood ambitions. I didn’t know that starting over at this stage in life would be so hectic! Re-establishing my career has been top of mind, planning my 40th birthday party the last thing on the list. …
In 2004, at 13yrs old JoJo made her mark on the pop charts with the hit single “Leave (Get Out).” Her debut album “JoJo” and follow up “The High Road” which produced the empowering “Too Little, Too Late,” collectively sold over 7 million copies world wide. JoJo suffered from a record label dispute which stalled …
Jewel emerged on the music scene in 1995 – having spent her childhood living on a homestead in Alaska, she didn’t exactly have it easy. At age 8, she would occpany her parents’ entertainment act playing in hotels and local bars. By 18, she left Alaska for Califorina where she found herself homeless living out …
Singer/Song writer Gabe Lopez has teamed up with fellow California native and Go-Go’s (one of the most successful all-female bands of all time) front woman, Belinda Carlisle on his latest single “California Blues.” I sat down with Gabe to discuss his latest collaboration with the pop legend and his budding music career. Gabe, tell me about your musical background …
Janet Jackson can’t sleep these days, why? Because she is preparing for a world tour and working on a new album. After years out of the spotlight, coping with the loss of her brother and focusing on her marriage to billionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana, Janet has returned. Teaming up with longtime producers Jimmy Jam …
On first listen, you might not know if Shamir is male or female and he is just fine with that. Shamir, the 20yr old, self-described pansexual, Las Vegas native, is setting the music industry a blaze with his androgynous “countertenor” vocals and infectious 80s electro-pop, R&B and classic house beats. Shamir’s debut album Ratchet, released …
Madonna, we need to talk. You are the Queen of Pop, an icon and legend. You look incredible, inspire so many to express themselves, to stay fit and live by their own set of rules. You are cool without trying, bitch your Madonna! But your latest video for “Bitch, I’m Madonna” has me confused. The …
When Missy Elliott made a surprise performance during Katy Perry’s halftime show, I jumped out of my seat, screamed “YES” and thought Missy is gonna slay this and show these kids how it’s done. Then I remembered it had been ten years since Missy’s last studio album The Cookbook and that a whole generation didn’t …
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It’s been three years since Adam Lambert released new music and frankly speaking, I haven’t been compelled to listen since his 2009 hit single “Whataya Want from Me.” It’s not that Adam lacks talent, he’s got plenty of that. His voice and showmanship a standout since his days on American Idol. Lambert, one of the …
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I was supposed to meet Lion Babe front woman Jillian Hervey at a party two years ago. She was unable to attend because she needed to catch a flight with her Mom (Vanessa Williams). A few months later, I also learned one of my friends was doing Lion Babe’s A&R. – It’s a small world. …