Jay-Z vs. Oasis at Glastonbury
Hova's "Wonderwall" performance at Glastonbury has the message boards bangin' like it's Kanye at Bonnaroo all over again. Let's see what folks on both sides of the fence (and pond) have to say.
By Kenny Herzog 06.30.08 6:56 PM
Hilly Kristal
Suicide's Alan Vega and the Dictators' Andy Shernoff wax nostalgic on the late manager and founder of seminal NYC venue CBGB.
By Spin Staff 08.30.07 3:00 AM
Tony Wilson
Peter Hook, Mani, and Bob Lefsetz weigh in on the passing of "Mr. Manchester."
By Spin Staff 08.13.07 3:00 AM
Last Friday (Aug. 10), seminal music entrepreneur Tony Wilson, the founder of Factory Records and manager behind New Order, the Happy Mondays, and Joy Division, as well as the owner of Manchester's '80s hotspot the Hacienda, died at the age of 57 due to a heart attack.
'The Simpsons Movie'
Tomorrow, the animated landmark series hits the big screen, appeasing fans' fervent anticipation.
By Spin Staff 07.26.07 3:00 AM
After nearly 20 years on air, FOX's hit series The Simpsons will finally make its silver screen debut tomorrow (July 27), ushering the silly dramas of Homer, Marge, Maggie, Bart, and Lisa, among hordes of other four-fingered Springfield residents, into the feature-length film arena.
Jay-Z Columbia Bound?
Jigga reportedly crowded by addition of Jermaine Dupri at Def Jam and is in talks to join Rick Rubin's Columbia team.
By Spin Staff 07.25.07 3:00 AM
When today's (July 25) edition of the New York Daily News hit streets this morning, the blogosphere swiftly heated up, regurgitating reports that rapper and current Def Jam label president Jay-Z is in negotiations to join Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin at rival label Columbia.
XM, Sirius to Offer Benefits if Merger Approved
To satisfy federal regulators, the satellite radio giants will roll out inexpensive a la carte programming if granted union.
By Spin Staff 07.24.07 3:00 AM
Since the announcement of XM and Sirius' $13 billion merger in February, the two companies have been attempting to lift the only road block preventing the official union: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
