Whitney Houston: 1963 - 2012

Whitney Houston has died at age 48, the Associated Press reported. The singer, who was best known for hits like “I Will Always Love You,” “How Will I Know” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” was confirmed dead by her publicist, Kristen Foster, this evening. The cause of her death was not confirmed.   read more

The Week in Gaming News

Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of February 6, 2012....  read more

OK Go Talks Bands, Brands and Creative Freedom

For their most recent single off 2010’s _Of The Blue Color of the Sky_, OK Go transformed a Chevy Sonic into a self-contained instrument, racing it around the California desert and musically recreating the entire song.   read more

Sennheiser & Paste Present The Stages on Sixth During SXSW

We're thrilled to present the line-up for this year's Sennheiser & Paste Present The Stages on Sixth, our eighth annual party during the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, March 14-16.  read more

Academy Award nominee Roko Belic presents World Happy Day tomorrow

My So Called Life may have had the World Happiness dance, but Academy Award nominated documentarian Roko Belic (Genghis Blues) is doing them one better with World Happy Day tomorrow, Saturday February 11. Belic promises that “thousands of people will join together in communities across the globe to experience the film HAPPY and begin their journeys toward healthier and happier lives.” As part of the event, the film will screen in 600 locations in 60 countries over all seven continents. Learn more at the film’s website here. Oh Happy Day!...  read more

The Walkmen Complete New Album

The Walkmen’s new album is finished, organist Peter Bauer confirmed today with Paste. The album —the band’s seventh, which hasn’t been titled— is expected to be 13 tracks long.  read more

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Adds Six Backing Bands to its Roster

This year's inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be six backing groups that for three decades have been overlooked. We say to you Hall of Fame gods - it is about time. The Comets, Blue Caps, The Crickets, Famous Flames, The Midnighters and The Miracles will be added to the Hall despite the years their talents remained unrecognized.   read more

Walking Dead Creator Sued Over Royalties

Robert Kirkman, the comic book writer who helped create The Walking Dead TV series, is being sued by his collaborator who said he’s owed “as much as half the proceeds,” Hollywood Reporter said today.   read more

Vivian Girls Streaming Free New York Show Tonight

The Vivian Girls are set to play a free show at Gansevoort Plaza in New York this evening at 7:45 p.m. EST. The trio is playing a showcase for Kate Spade, who will stream the show live through their Facebook page.   read more

Best Coast Announces Tour and New Album

We recently reported Sigur Ros will be making their touring return at the Isle of Wight Festival, and now Best Coast has confirmed they will be joining the festival's list in their UK headlining tour. The June show will be the first time the band plays in the UK as an expanded four piece set - Rafe Mandel and Brett Mielke will join the core duo of Bethany Cossentino and Bobb Bruno.  read more

Bruce Springsteen Premieres "We Take Care of Our Own" Video

Just recently Bruce Springsteen tweeted, " 'We Take Care of Our Own' new video debuts this morning." With his forthcoming album _Wrecking Album_ due for March 6 and an appearance at the Sunday, Feb. 12 Grammy Awards, as well as a full tour with the E Street Band which has added the talent of Jake Clemons, nephew of the late saxophonist Clarence Clemons, it looks like Springsteen has been a busy man.  read more

The Munsters Reboot Changes Title, Gets Pushed Back

The Munsters reboot, which changed its name to Mockingbird Lane last week, has pushed back production until summer.  read more

Watch Justin Vernon Play "Perth" with The Roots

During his stay in New York for his SNL appearance, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon stopped by Jimmy Fallon’s studio to perform an alternate, extended take on “Perth” from last year’s Bon Iver. Vernon performed the track as an exclusive to Fallon's studio audience.   read more

Peter Jackson Finishes Casting The Hobbit, Adds Billy Connolly

With all the talk surrounding the forthcoming film adaptation of _The Hobbit_ these days, it was easy to forget that the casting wasn’t even complete. But now, Peter Jackson, producer of the two-part epic based on J.R. Tolkien’s series, has announced that Scottish actor Bill Connolly will round out the enormous cast.   read more

Jay-Z and Kanye's "Paris" Music Video Finally Released

Jay-Z and Kanye West’s highly anticipated video for their hit “Ni**as in Pris” finally hit the internet today and proved just how much the duo balls so hard.  read more

Watch Lee Ranaldo's New Video

New York, I love you. This is what we gathered Lee Ranaldo's latest music video for "Off the Wall" is saying. Sonic Youth posted the clip on their Facebook page today and it is a treat.  read more

Listen to a Tom Jones Track Produced by Jack White

As previously reported, Tom Jones and Jack White took to the studio to record two tracks for Third Man Records’ Blue Series.   read more

Wet Hot American Summer Film Will Absolutely Happen

That’s right, there is absolutely going to be a Wet Hot American Summer sequel/prequel. Michael Showalter, writer and star of the 2001 cult classic, stopped by Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live and finally gave a straight answer to the burning question of whether or not a film was going to happen.  read more

Van Halen Enlists Kool & the Gang As Tour Openers

In what is shaping up to be possibly the best the ‘80s revival tour of the decade, Van Halen has announced that Kool & the Gang will be opening for them on their upcoming national tour.  read more

Zak Penn Tapped to Write Karate Kid Sequel

Zak Penn, the writer behind The Incredible Hulk and X-Men: The Last Stand, has been tapped by Columbia Pictures to write the sequel to 2010’s surprisingly successful The Karate Kid, Variety reports.   read more