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Drew and Hugh were busy in NY this weekend on the set of Music and Lyrics. The film is about a washed up singer played by Hugh who is given a chance to write a hit song for a teenage pop star. The problem is, he's never written a lyric before in his life. Drew plays another songwriter who he teams up with. It's a romantic comedy, so you can guess what happens next. We've seen them on the set Read more
To celebrate Black History Month, we're featuring a series of inspiring quotes from movers and shakers who have paved the way and made a difference in the lives of African Americans today. We're all saddened by the passing of the singing legend, Whitney Houston. Her lyrics and passion for music have inspired us throughout the years. Her amazing talent will be remembered and celebrated for decades Read more
This Sunday is the Grammy Awards, and while some may think music is just entertainment, it may say more about who you are than you think. One glimpse at the top-25 tracks in your iTunes can tell a lot about you. Introversion and extroversion are perhaps the two characteristics that most affect what music people tune into. Though both temperaments will roll — or rock — with their moods and Read more
Supersweet Valentine's Day treats for kids — and mama, too! Gwyneth Paltrow takes off with Chris, Apple, and Moses 5 super-indulgent Paula Deen dishes Benefit debuts its first liquid foundation Love lessons learned from lyrics of '90s music 15 of our favorite style setters — and why we love them See a home built with organization in mind Get a peek at all the upcoming 30 Rock guest Read more
Jay-Z wrote a song to honor his newborn daughter, Blue Ivy Carter! In record time, Jay got together the lyrics and music for "Glory," which even features some audio from the little one. In the track, Jay refers to Blue as "God's gift" and "the most beautifulest thing in the world." The new dad rapped, "Words can't describe what I'm feeling, for real." He goes on to say "my greatest creation was Read more
It's 20 degrees, the sky is dull and gray, and you're shivering inside just thinking about gearing up for an outdoor run. No wonder you're having a hard time motivating yourself. When a chilly Winter's day is the hurdle keeping you from going running, here are some ways to inspire a cold-weather workout. Warm up your clothes: Pop your sports bra, shirts, pants, and even your socks in the dryer Read more
For the second year in a row, the Recording Academy has given a hip-hop artist the most Grammy nominations. Last year, it was rapper Eminem with eight, and this year, Kanye West leads the nominees with seven chances at the golden gramophone, including a song of the year nod for "All of the Lights." West is also nominated twice in the rap album of the year category for his collaboration with Jay-Z Read more
Music junkies, take note: today Spotify introduced an integrated HTML5 app platform to round out the online music experience. Since Spotify partnered with Facebook, their user base has grown to over 10 million listeners who subscribe to friends' playlists and cultivate our own streaming music library. Like an iTunes app, any third party can develop and submit an app for Spotify's approval to be Read more
Bye-bye rock-a-bye! Mama may have had the coolest tunes on her music player before baby, but now, not so much. If the thought of hearing "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" for the 15th time straight makes you want to bury your head in the sand, maybe it's time for a music upgrade. Check out these cool tunes for baby and get the best of both worlds — real music with kid-friendly lyrics! Read more
Music is one of the all-time best motivators when it comes to working out alone, but if you're also exercising outdoors, wearing earbuds isn't exactly the safest choice, and here are three reasons why. You can't hear cars or attackers: Whether crossing a busy street or running in the woods alone, you need to be completely aware, and not just with your eyes. Since you can't see what's coming Read more
