music

'Chocolate Rain' Gets the Heavy Metal Treatment

Madeleine Davies · 01/27/11 10:35AM

You know how you're always listening to 2007's 'Chocolate Rain' and thinking "I like it, but I think it could be more hardcore"? Well, today is your lucky day.

Watch the Heartbreaking Audition From Tonight's American Idol

Matt Cherette · 01/27/11 12:36AM

On tonight's American Idol, a 26-year-old Illinois man named Chris Medina auditioned before the judges. Accompanying Medina was his severely brain-damaged fiancée, Julia Ramos, who—post-audition—also met the judges. Ladies and gentlemen, this season's story to follow has arrived.

LIVE: American Idol, Season 10, Episode 3

Matt Cherette · 01/26/11 07:00PM

Hello! Tonight, American Idol is back with another always-entertaining audition episode (on FOX, at 8:00 PM ET). So, stop what you're doing, get in front of the television (and your computer, duh), and join us inside for our live-blog!

Hear The Beautiful Music of Everyday Objects

Kristina Grosspietsch · 01/24/11 03:45PM

A thong, a spring, and a hairdryer. Alone they are nothing, but together, along with a dozen other household items, they are practically a symphony orchestra. Enjoy!

"Bobee" Baby Santas Win Cuteness Contest

Shannon Mechutan · 01/23/11 09:30AM

The music video for Taiwanese singer Lotus Wang's "Bobee", a cover of Korean-pop band Tiara's "Bo Peep Bo Peep", has become a viral breeding ground. With tributes rolling in from Asia to Idaho, here's the kyootest.

Dueling Cellos Play Smooth Criminal

Lisa Gagliardi · 01/21/11 10:45AM

Here's an amazing rendition of Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal played on two cellos. It's crazy how well they capture the intensity of the song, too bad it's so hard to grab your crotch with a cello between your legs.

"We Hate Cheeseheads" Music Video Promises to Get Bears Fans Amped Up

Leah Beckmann · 01/20/11 11:15AM

Yikes! You know the Superbowl is just around the corner when homemade fan videos start popping up around the internet. This video features four Bears fans singing and rapping about why they're better than Greenbay. Highlights? "Duck America's Fairy Land."

LIVE: American Idol, Season 10 Premiere

Matt Cherette · 01/19/11 07:05PM

Hello! Did you remember that the season premiere of American Idol airs tonight? If you didn't, consider this your reminder. Because of all the shakeups for Season 10, we figured a live-blog for the premiere would be appropriate. Come in!