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Sophia Grace + Rosie Interview Maroon 5, Carly Rae Jepsen + More at 2013 Grammys

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:58:20 +0000

Instead of doing boring stuff like being in school and learning their ABCs, those precocious British princesses Sophia Grace and Rosie, the latter of which has grown out of her shell and piped up, served as the red carpet correspondents for ‘Ellen’ at the 2013 Grammys. The little lasses grabbed time (and custom lip balm) [...]

Jennifer Lopez Saves Adele From Party Crasher at 2013 Grammys

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:03:38 +0000

Well this should be cause for concern among celebs about the security at the Grammys. A would-be speech crasher with a history of bugging celebs at high-profile events was about to swoop in and annoy Adele as she accepted her Grammy for Best Solo Pop Performance on Sunday night (Feb. 10) when Jennifer Lopez swooped in and saved the day with quick flick of her sunkissed wrist.

The Magic Of Musical Performance

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:12:26 +0000

I'm not one for watching awards shows, but last night, I decided to watch the Grammys with my wife, who loves everything about awards shows.

2013 Grammys Red Carpet Fashion – Kelly Rowland Bends the Rules With Cutouts in Georges Chakra

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:34:28 +0000

Kelly Rowland went from the Super Bowl last weekend to the Grammys this weekend, so she's had some high profile appointments on her calendar. This time, she wore a black Georges Chakra gown with strategic cutouts, which certainly bent the rules about showing skin.

Taylor Swift Talks Valentine's Day Plans + Confirms Opening Performance Slot for Grammys

Kat Lee — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 06:07:12 +0000

Taylor Swift, the perpetual bachelorette or serial monogamist (depending on how you see her), won't have super romantic plans for Valentine's Day.

T. Swift told Ryan Seacrest that she'll either be hangin' with her girlfriends (perhaps throwing a Galentine's Day party) or rehearsing for her for her six-month long Red tour. No hot date, T. Swizzle? What about that membership to eHarmony we're giving you?! We're offended, quite frankly!

CBS Warns Pop Stars Not to Show Breasts or Buttocks at 2013 Grammys

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:26:58 +0000

CBS, the network that will broadcast the Grammys this Sunday (Feb. 10), has issued a stern warning to the celebs to love to show skin and flash flesh. An email has popped up online warning pop stars to cover their breasts and buttocks to avoid any sort of wardrobe malfunction.

Steve Chats With Jonathan Cain Of Journey

Steve Wiley — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:14:41 +0000

The biggest rock show of the year is just days away. Journey, Pat Benatar and Loverboy appear at the Cajundome August 28th. I had the opportunity to chat with Journey's longtime keyboardist Jonathan Cain.

Downtown Alive 30th Anniversary Season Schedule Is Set

Steve Wiley — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:49:41 +0000

Downtown Alive celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the fall 2012 season. It looks like a great one! Things kick off September 7th, with the brass sounds of Treme’s Kermit Ruffins and the Barbeque Swingers. Here’s the lineup September 7 Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque Swingers (New Orleans Jazz & Swing – Parc International) September 14 [...]

You Can Still Get Journey Tickets!

Steve Wiley — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:34:05 +0000

The biggest rock show to hit Lafayette is less than a month away! Journey brings their high- energy stage show, powered by 18 chart hits to the Cajundome August 28th. Pat Benatar‘s had a few hits herself. “Love Is A Battlefield”, “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”, and “We Belong”, just to name a few. [...]

Celebrity Birthdays for July 20 – Carlos Santana, Julianne Hough and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:00:45 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Carlos Santana
Age: 65
Occupation: Guitarist
Known For: Fusing rock and Latin influences while fronting the band Santana and during his long solo career, hits such as ‘Black Magic Woman,’ ‘Maria Maria’ and ‘Smooth,’ his 10 Grammy Awards, and his place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

54th Grammys to Release Behind-the-Scenes Film Dealing With Whitney Houston's Death

Nadine Cheung — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 08:12:43 +0000

The loss of Whitney Houston will be remembered by a new documentary depicting what happened behind the scenes at this year’s 54th annual Grammy Awards following the news of the singer’s death. According to Billboard, ‘A Death in the Family: The Show Must Go On’ will premiere on June 11 at the Academy of Television [...]

We Have The Best Food, Best Music And Nicest People

Steve Wiley — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 21:45:57 +0000

Acadiana‘s a strange place, or a great place to be. This depends, of course, on your outlook. I think it’s both! We have the richest, most unique regional music scene in North America. Southern Living Magazine recently named Lafayette the south’s Tastiest Town. You can walk into a gas station and find better food [...]

Kenny Chesney And Tim McGraw Come To The Superdome

Steve Wiley — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:02:08 +0000

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw will their 'Brothers of the Sun' Tour to the Mercedes Benz Superdome August 3rd. This will be the first time in 10 years that four-time CMA Entertainer of the Year winner, Chesney and three-time GRAMMY winner McGraw have toured together.

Donna Summer: 1948-2012

JayCee — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:25:28 +0000

When I heard of the death of Donna Summer this morning, my thoughts went immediately to my best friend Keith LeBlanc, who lost his battle with cancer two years ago. Keith was a huge fan of "Lady Donna" (as I heard him call her on occasion). Keith opened my eyes to the 'deeper cuts' of Donna Summer, and I owe him for that.

R.I.P. Donald "Duck" Dunn

Steve Wiley — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:02:15 +0000

Donald “Duck” Dunn passed away this morning in Tokyo. You may not recognize the name, but you’ve almost certainly heard his work. He was a longtime session musician with Stax Records. He was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame for his work as the bass player with Booker T. & the [...]

This Day in History for May 4 – The First Grammy Awards Are Held and More

Kathy Landin — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:23:55 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1932 – Al Capone is jailed for tax evasion (More info)

1959 – The first ever Grammy Awards are held (More info)

Adam Levine Breakup: Anne V Wasted No Time Publicly Announcing Split

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:29:07 +0000

Adam Levine and his girlfriend Anne Vyalitsyna broke up earlier this month, with the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model announcing it to the press immediately after it happened. Turns out the singer / ‘Voice‘ coach was totally blindsided by the split, even more so when Anne V started talking to the media about it.

Happy Birthday, 'Slowhand'!

Steve Wiley — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:22:35 +0000

I've been an Eric Clapton fan since I was 12. My oldest brother brought home an album by a band called Cream. When I heard 'Sunshine Of Your Love', I was hooked! Eric is the only person to be inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame three times.

Geno Delafose Plays Abbeville Saturday Night

JayCee — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:33:55 +0000

Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie will be playing at St. Theresa Holy Family Life Center in Abbeville Saturday, March 31st. All proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society. When: Saturday, March 31,2012 Where: St. Theresa Holy Family Life Center, (101 N. Leonard St. – Abbeville, LA) Doors: 7:00pm Hosted by: Fluer [...]

Eric Clapton Spends nearly $5 Million On Custom Ferrari

Steve Wiley — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:23:35 +0000

Eric Clapton

is world -renowned for his prolific musical career. He is also a passionate car collector. There's an Eric Clapton exhibit in the Galleria De Ferrari, and he owns some of the rarest ones ever built