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RIP Ray Manzarek, 1939-2013

RIP Ray Manzarek, 1939-2013

Organist Ray Manzarek has died at the age of 74 following a years-long battle with cancer. Best known for his work with The Doors, Manzarek was a key component in shaping that group’s sound. The Doors are equally embraced and reviled. While certainly overrated in the grand scheme of pop music, they managed to produce a unique aesthetic in their four-year run,  which yielded six studio LPs and one live album (supplemented by numerous studio and stage releases following Jim [...]

Rock the Bells Announces 2013 Line Up: Holograms Abound

Rock the Bells Announces 2013 Line Up: Holograms Abound

Eazy and ODB get resurrected for a hip-hop festival.

Who The Hell Is...Lady?

Who The Hell Is…Lady?

Make sure you treat THIS Lady right!

"The Michael J. Fox Show": I Know What I'll Be Watching Next Season

“The Michael J. Fox Show”: I Know What I’ll Be Watching Next Season

Michael J. Fox is returning to TV!! Sha la la la!!

Blerd Radio 2013 Episode 9: Playoff Action; It's FANtastic!

Blerd Radio 2013 Episode 9: Playoff Action; It’s FANtastic!

C’mon Rihanna, don’t fuck the playoffs up for us.

Popblerd's New Release Report 5/14/13

Popblerd’s New Release Report 5/14/13

Vampire Weekend’s return is the highlight of this new release Tuesday.

Mariah & Miguel Make Beautiful Music Together on "#Beautiful"

Mariah & Miguel Make Beautiful Music Together on “#Beautiful”

Mariah. Miguel. Musical magic. Must-listen?

Today In Timberlake News: 20/20 Part 2 + Tour Dates Announced!

Today In Timberlake News: 20/20 Part 2 + Tour Dates Announced!

Justin Timberlake has reclaimed his throne as the biggest artist in pop music without breaking a sweat-never mind the six year layoff he took between FutureSex/LoveSounds and this year’s 20/20 Experience, which is already closing in on double-platinum status. It looks as though JT is compensating for having been absent from music for so long, though. A 20/20 sequel is already in the works and scheduled for September 30th. Interestingly, that date also comes just as the deluge of big-name [...]

Blerditorial: Why Jason Collins Matters

Blerditorial: Why Jason Collins Matters

NBA player Jason Collins’ decision to come out as gay is a watershed moment for basketball, black culture, and pop culture in general. Here’s why.

Beyonce & Andre 3000 Cover Amy Winehouse; Amy Rolls Over in Her Grave

Beyonce & Andre 3000 Cover Amy Winehouse; Amy Rolls Over in Her Grave

Beyonce and Andre 3000 cover Amy Winehouse. The result? Well, just listen.

Popblerd's New Release Report 4/30/13

Popblerd’s New Release Report 4/30/13

Those dimples compel you to look at our new release list!

Vampire Weekend Meets Steve Buscemi

Vampire Weekend Meets Steve Buscemi

Vampire Weekend meets Steve Buscemi. Hilarity ensues.