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‘Suck it and See’ feels more human: Arctic Monkeys

Jun 7, 2011
Michael Jackson’s Thriller Jacket on sale

Jun 7, 2011

Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” jacket will be up for sale this month at an auction house in Los Angeles, according to reports.The red and black calf-skin jacket with the famous winged shoulders is expected to be sold between $200,000 and $400,000, the auctioneer Julien’s Auctions said.In a press release, Julien’s Auctions said the jacket caused a “fashion craze” during the 1980’s as it was wo
Chicago school fights to save orchestra amid cuts

Jun 6, 2011

CHICAGO (AP) ― The violin isn’t pretty, but its scratched frame has been well-loved by the girl who cradles it now, and those who played it before her. Her mother calls it her daughter’s “soul mate.”The instrument doesn’t belong to Nidalis Burgos. It is on loan from her school, where the seventh-grader packs it up each weekday to bring it home.She practices anywhere she can ― in her bedroom, in th
Prince keeps his fans guessing during L.A. stint

Jun 5, 2011

LOS ANGELES ― When Prince called into George Lopez’s “Lopez Tonight” TV show in early April and announced that in less than a week he’d play the Inglewood Forum to kick off a string of 21 concerts in the region, some of his staunchest fans wondered whether he’d bitten off more than even he could chew.The enigmatic singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur is on track to wrap up his
[Highlights] W - calendar

Jun 3, 2011

Classical Music“Seoul Philharmonic Explorer Series II”: French conductor Ludovic Morlot and violinist Kang Hae-sun will collaborate with The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra for its “Explorer Series II” on Ibert, Manoury and Mussorgsky on June 23 at 8 p.m. at the Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall. The series aims to broaden the repertoire of the Korean classical music scene by exploring less touched up
W - eye-like

Jun 3, 2011

Beastie Boys“Hot Sauce Committee Part Two”Warner Music KoreaAmerican hip hop trio Beastie Boys has released their eighth studio album “Hot Sauce Committee Part Two,” four years after the 2007 album “The Mix-Up.” Since their debut in 1979, the hardcore punk rappers have sold more than 16 million albums. Although the new album title says “Part Two,” there is no “Hot Sauce Committee Part One.” In 200
Witherspoon to receive MTV Generation Award

Jun 2, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― MTV says Reese Witherspoon will receive its Generation Award at Sunday’s MTV Movie Awards.The 35-year-old Oscar winner is being recognized for her range as an actress and for delighting the MTV audience throughout her career. MTV President Stephen Friedman called Witherspoon “one of the most versatile and accomplished performers of her time.” Reese Witherspoon (AP-Yonhap News)“S
Girl’s Generation top Japan’s Oricon Chart

Jun 2, 2011

Girls’ Generation ranked number one in Japanese Oricon Chart on June 1st, the day their first Japanese original album was released. The beloved Korean idol group, composed of nine members, sold 73,583 copies on the first day and pushed themselves to the peak of Oricon Daily Album Chart.According to their agent SM Entertainment, Girls’ Generation dominated reservation lists ahead of the release dat
[Herald Interview] Korean-American folk singer talks about growth

Jun 1, 2011

Songwriter Priscilla Ahn says new album written during period of reflectionFolk singer-songwriter Priscilla Ahn has stayed busy since she debuted in 2008 with album “A Good Day” under EMI’s jazz music label Blue Note Records.Often compared with jazz vocalist Norah Jones, who also debuted with the Blue Note Records, Ahn’s beautiful but not-too-pretty tone, unique lyrics and simple acoustic guitar w
Daesung under police investigation on vehicular incident

May 31, 2011

Police booked Big Bang member Daesung without detention Tuesday morning after he hit two people with his car on a bridge in Seoul. The vehicle, driven by the 22-year-old pop singer, hit a motorcyclist who was lying on the road and a taxi driver who had left his vehicle to check on the rider on Yanghwa bridge located in southwestern Seoul, at around 1:30 a.m.The motorbike driver was pronounced dead
Music like ‘interpretive dance’ for rock pianist Ben Folds

May 30, 2011

U.S. singer-songwriter to hold first Korea gig next weekFor singer-songwriter aspirants in Korea, his upcoming show should be a must-see. Ben Folds, an American rock pianist and singer-songwriter who has influenced musicians including John Mayer, Josh Groban and Rufus Wainwright, is coming to town next week to hold his first-ever concert in Korea.The 44-year-old said he writes music spontaneously.
[Eye-like] Albums

May 27, 2011

Tristan Prettyman“Twentythree,” “Hello”Warner Music KoreaSan Diego-based singer-songwriter Tristan Prettyman’s first and second studio albums “Twentythree” (2005) and “Hello” (2008) have been belatedly released in Korea. Probably best known as fiancé of Jason Mraz, the 29-year-old’s music style is pretty much like that of her partner, in that her songs are mostly based on the sounds of the acousti
Former SG Wannabe member found dead in his home

May 27, 2011

　Chae Dong-ha, 30, former member of the Korean pop trio SG Wannabe, was found dead in his home Friday morning, his agency said. 　Chae had hanged himself in his house in Eunpyeong-gu. Chae’s manager said Chae could not be reached the night before, and he was found dead the following morning when the manager arrived at his house. Police believe Chae committed suicide on the night of May 26. 　Chae’s
Opera festival to stage two original Korean operas

May 24, 2011

The Korea Opera Festival’s focus in 2011 is to well present two original Korean operas produced by local opera companies, as the production skills of Korean opera companies have made great progress in recent years, the organizers of the festival said Tuesday.With five opera companies participating in the event, the Second Korea Opera Festival will kick off on June 23 and run through July 24 at the
Yim might quit the “Singer” program: report

May 23, 2011

Yim Jae-beom might pull out of the popular TV program “I Am a Singer” due to health reasons, a local entertainment news source reported Monday. Yim is expected to express his intention to quit at the pre-recording session of the program scheduled for later Monday and say goodbye to the TV audiences and his fans, according to the report. He may take part in the TV recording, but would not sing on