A professional pop culture junkie for more than 25 years, Jeff Giles regularly surfaces in a number of far-flung locations on the Web.
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Plan Live Vinyl LP and Benefit Concert
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have been relatively quiet since releasing 'Mojo' last year, but they'll break their silence in honor of Record Store Day's Black Friday on November 25.
Petty and the band are planning to release a live vinyl LP to mark the occasion, offering fans a chance to hear new versions of classic tracks, cuts from 'Mojo,' and a concert performance of the rare B-side 'Sweet W
Rodney Atkins Stays ‘Honest’ on ‘Take a Back Road’
Rodney Atkins is enjoying some of his best sales with his new album 'Take a Back Road,' but Atkins won't be letting this success go to his head, as he made clear during a recent Taste of Country interview.
Ne-Yo Shows His ‘Imperfect’ Side on New Album [VIDEO]
Ne-Yo's latest album 'Libra Scale' combined his interest in sci-fi, comic books and Japanese animation, but this next time around he'll focus on what he calls 'The Cracks in Mr. Imperfect.'
After his performance at the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Wales last weekend, Ne-Yo sat down for a video chat with That Grape Juice and relayed his thoughts on the deceased pop icon, as well as taking a f
Taio Cruz Promises More ‘Dynamite’ on New Album
If you enjoyed the club-friendly pop vibe of Taio Cruz's last CD, 2009's 'Rokstarr,' here's some good news: he tried not to alter the formula when he laid down the tracks for his upcoming album, 'TY.O.'
Name-checking his big hit single, Cruz told Rolling Stone, "I can tell you that there’s definitely a couple of ‘Dynamites’ on there. I’m definitely not bored of the up-tempo dance electro soun
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello Performs for Occupy Wall Street
Tom Morello has been speaking truth to power with his music since the earliest days of Rage Against the Machine, so it's only natural that he's using his songs to support one of the largest protest movements in recent memory.
After performing for the Occupy Los Angeles protesters last weekend, Morello is crossing the country to do the same for the Occupy Wall Street crowd October 13.
Steel Magnolia’s Meghan Linsey Says Struggling Made Them a Stronger Act
When the members of Steel Magnolia agreed to join Reba McEntire on her All the Women I Am tour, they certainly didn't count on vocalist Meghan Linsey having to handle the microphone alone while her partner, Joshua Scott Jones, entered rehab to deal with alcohol and substance abuse issues.
But as Linsey made clear in a recent interview, she and Jones are no strangers to struggle -- and her long-sta
Neal McCoy Is ‘So Excited’ About His Upcoming Albums
Neal McCoy is busier than ever as he nears the quarter-century mark of his recording career.
The next few months will see a flurry of activity from the veteran country star, including a live CD/DVD project and his 12th studio album, 'XII,' which was co-produced by his famous friends Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert.
Rihanna Unveils Two Smoking Hot Covers for ‘Talk That Talk’ Album
Yesterday, Rihanna revealed the covers for her upcoming album 'Talk That Talk.' Yes, you read that right -- covers, as in "more than one." Because when you're one of the most prolific hitmakers in recent history and you're about to release one of the most highly anticipated records of the year, you don't have to play by everyone else's rules.
We've all seen plenty of this star lately wit
Paramore Announces ‘Singles Club,’ Plans for New Album in 2012
Undaunted by the departure of members Josh and Zac Farro, Paramore kicked off 2011 by promising new music for its fans. Now they're getting down to the business of delivering on that promise.
With a full-length album on the horizon for 2012, the band has announced plans to tide fans over in the meantime by releasing three brand new tracks between now and the end of the year.
Keith Urban Goes Shirtless on ‘Ellen’, Debuts New Single [VIDEOS]
Keith Urban went all out while visiting 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' to promote his new men's fragrance and treat fans to a performance of his latest single. During a tongue-in-cheek "commercial" with the talk show host, the singer gave her the shirt off his back -- literally.