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MTV Video Music Awards

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2012

    Five Sound Strike Bands We'd Like to See Perform in Arizona

    Last week, punk band Rise Against ended their boycott of Arizona by announcing two high-profile shows. That isn't to say that The Sound Strike , the boycott organized by rockers like Zack de la Rocha to impact the state in the wake of SB 1070 is over, but it's shifting it's focus away from boycottin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2011

    Black One on Sampling Artists, Kanye West, and Why Phoenix's Hip-Hop Scene Reigns Over Tucson's

    ​Expat RecordsJason Ikner is Black One​I had never met a rapper who claims to like Adele, the Black Keys, and dubstep. That is, until I spoke to local hip-hop artist Jaron Ikner, commonly known as Black One. Black One draws from different sections of the record store than your average backp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    Miss Krystle Explains "I Don't Cry"

    Miss Krystle​Local singer/songwriter Miss Krystle has a lot to look forward to this week. On Saturday, August 13, the pop/electronic artist celebrates the release of her new sophomore 10-song album, Run, with a show at Crabby Don's in Gilbert. Besides hearing new tracks from her album, the show a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    Happy Birthday, MTV: 30 Videos to Celebrate 30 Years

    I want my MTV back​Music Television turns 30 today, but the network doesn't look a day over 16 and Pregnant. Well before MTV started exploiting the incredibly difficult lives of irresponsible teens expecting a first child and balancing high school algebra, the Viacom-network played music vid ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World Reflects on MTV's 30th Anniversary

    Jimmy Eat World​Cable channel MTV turns the big 3-0 today. Maybe this would be a big deal to music fans if the station was actually dedicated to music, like it was back when it launched on August 1, 1981, but these days, MTV's demographic keeps getting younger and the programming keeps moving towa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    A Recap of the 2011 Grammy Awards: A Quick, Easy Guide to What Happened

    Dan MacMedan, USA TodayNicki Minaj, doing what she does best: always trying to get attention.​The 2011 Grammy Awards kept things classy this year: There wasn't even a single mention of Ke$ha during the entire show!Good job, Grammy people! Thanks for taking out the trash this year. Aside from the l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2010

    Bruno Mars Arrested in Vegas for Drug Possession

    ​Hotel security found narcotics in Bruno Mars' bathroom Sunday, according to SPIN. He was arrested at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Apparently he's discovered that it's not so easy being in the spotlight all the time.The breakout hitmaker is scheduled to release his new album Doo-Wo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2010

    Kanye West (Sort-Of) Acts Like a Man on "Runaway"

    Kanye West​Not surprisingly, preppy hip-hop star Kanye West managed to inject a lot of energy into his show-closing performance of "Runaway" at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. He started out playing a loop which served as the backdrop for the song, then he danced around in his bright red suit, al ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2010

    Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival

    Kanye West​Not surprisingly, preppy hip-hop star Kanye West managed to inject a lot of energy into his show-closing performance of "Runaway" at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. He started out playing a loop which served as the backdrop for the song, then he danced around in his bright red suit, al ... More >>

  • Music

    September 16, 2010

    Rockstar Energy's Uproar Festival @ Tempe Beach Park

    Kanye West​Not surprisingly, preppy hip-hop star Kanye West managed to inject a lot of energy into his show-closing performance of "Runaway" at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. He started out playing a loop which served as the backdrop for the song, then he danced around in his bright red suit, al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2010

    From Print: Blogs Teased in Our 9/16 Issue

    ​This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts.What did Paramore singer Hayley Williams think of our piece about why she cannot leave her boring band?What should ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2010

    Paramore at the Dodge Theatre Last Night

    Luke HolwerdaParamore at Dodge Theatre​Paramore September 15, 2010 Dodge Theatre Hayley Williams is quite the little firecracker.Physically, the Paramore singer looks fiery with her bright red hair and ruler-straight body. Personality-wise, she's a dynamic burst of energy. At her show at the Dodg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2010

    Fueled by Ramen Artists: Where Are They Now?

    Nicki EscuderoCobra Starship​Nicki EscuderoThe Cab​It's hard to believe amid all the Fall Out Boy radio hits, award-winning Panic! at the Disco videos and female-fronted bands that came about because they were inspired by Paramore (who perform tonight at the Dodge Theatre), one of record label F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2010

    The MTV Video Music Awards Get Worse Every Year

    ​MTV's annual Video Music Awards have been working their way steadily downhill for a few years now.This year's show was pretty damn near the bottom of the slope, one would hope. The 2010 iteration included predictable performances, a lack of pans to stars in the crowd, and a lack of award winners ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2010

    YouTube Begins Live Streaming Trial

    ​YouTube has announced it's in a testing period for live streaming, according to TechCrunch.Today and tomorrow only, YouTube will partner with a group of companies to make a live broadcast schedule. Unfortunately the feature will be removed from the site once the trial is over, so be sure not to m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    2010 Grammy Nominees Announced- Young'ns Dominate

    Taylor Swift may have to keep Kanye off-stage again if she wins at the Grammy's​After getting chummy at the 2009 Video Music Awards, Beyonc é and Taylor Swift will go head-to-head once again at the 2010 Grammy Awards, when they compete in several categories, including Album of the Year. Swift, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2009

    Lady Gaga Sexy, Vulnerable on 'The Fame Monster'

    ​Everyone knows about the crazy side of Lady Gaga. There's the bubble outfit, the time she smeared (fake?) blood on herself at the MTV Video Music Awards and her affinity for not wearing pants. But on her new eight-song EP, The Fame Monster (the songs are also available on a deluxe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2009

    'Good Morning America' Needs to Get a Life, Cancels Adam Lambert

    ​In lieu of the whole, "I'm gay and open and will fondle whomever I darn well please on-stage" performance by Adam Lambert at the American Music Awards this past Sunday, ABC's Good Morning America has canceled an appearance by the fabulously glam singer on tomorrow's show. Because, you know, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2009

    Kanye West Not Dead Despite Massive Rumors/Speculation

    No, Kanye West is not dead, despite the widespread rumor from early Wednesday morning​Sometimes you wake up, check out what's the buzz for the early day and something magical/bizarre/all too typical falls into your lap. Wednesday morning  just so happened to be the perfect example of one such ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2009

    Lady Gaga Announces New "The Monster Ball" Tour, Screws Over PHX

    The pants-less one, Lady Gaga, has announced her new North American tour and Phoenix is nowhere to be found.​Lady Gaga, that lightning rod of weirdness and pop music giant, has announced her new North American tour, appropriately dubbed "The Monster Ball." It was a month ago when she and professio ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 24, 2009

    The Killers Vs. Kanye

    The Killers are fun but vapid, like their hometown

  • Music

    September 24, 2009

    The Killers Are Fun but Vapid, Like Their Hometown

    The Killers are fun but vapid, like their hometown

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2009

    Britney Spears to Incorporate Magic in 'Circus' Tour

    Introducing magician Britney SpearIntroducing magician Britney Spears Move over Criss Angel - Britney Spears may be after your gig. The pop songstress, known for lip-synching her way through her shows, will bring some magic to her "Circus" tour, according to E! Illusionist/comedian Ed "The Misfit ... More >>

  • Music

    February 21, 2008

    Which female celeb should Marilyn Manson boink next? A few ideas

    Introducing magician Britney SpearIntroducing magician Britney Spears Move over Criss Angel - Britney Spears may be after your gig. The pop songstress, known for lip-synching her way through her shows, will bring some magic to her "Circus" tour, according to E! Illusionist/comedian Ed "The Misfit ... More >>

  • News

    January 31, 2008

    Snoop and Diddy headline a cast of stars destined to steal the spotlight from Super Bowl XLII

    Introducing magician Britney SpearIntroducing magician Britney Spears Move over Criss Angel - Britney Spears may be after your gig. The pop songstress, known for lip-synching her way through her shows, will bring some magic to her "Circus" tour, according to E! Illusionist/comedian Ed "The Misfit ... More >>

  • Music

    December 20, 2007

    Pity: Our Greatest Marketing Tool

    A look at 2007's most successful train wrecks

  • Music

    December 6, 2007

    Chris Brown

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  • Blogs

    September 12, 2007

    Props to Our Peeps: The Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Awards on Sept. 23

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  • Blogs

    August 28, 2007

    Devilish Double-Header: Slayer and Marilyn Manson, August 27 at Cricket Wireless Pavilion

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  • Blogs

    August 7, 2007

    Go ahead and jump: Van Halen to tour with David Lee Roth

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  • Music

    December 7, 2006

    Panic! At the Disco

    Emo! at the Arena

  • Music

    March 2, 2006

    Hit Makers

    It's amazing what a scuffle can do for a rocker's career

  • News

    September 15, 2005

    The Vagina Dialogues

    Bi-curious women are here -- but not quite queer. Welcome to the new lesbian chic

  • Music

    June 3, 2004

    It Took Some Time

    Why Morrissey is newly hip among bands that sound nothing like him

  • Music

    September 18, 2003

    Unsettled Traveler

    Ethiopian-born singer Kenna finds himself and battles his demons simultaneously on New Sacred Cow

  • Music

    January 16, 2003

    Arizona Squeeze

    The Grammys blow off the state's most promising entries

  • News

    January 2, 2003

    Year in TV: Fear Factor

    But just think, no one hates TV more than Trent Lott

  • Music

    December 19, 2002

    Off the Rails

    The Guns N' Roses tour collapses, and Axl folds. Is anyone really surprised?

  • News

    September 26, 2002

    Belle du Jour

    Songstress Michelle Branch enjoys the spoils of success

  • Music

    September 5, 2002

    Revenge of the N*E*R*D

    After stepping out of the studio, Pharrell Williams finds the rock-star role suits him just fine

  • Culture

    August 22, 2002

    Fallon Fast

    Saturday Night Live's prime player is rapidly outgrowing television's small screen

  • Music

    November 1, 2001

    Sturdy Branch

    Sedona's contribution to teen pop has emerged as the anti-Britney

  • Culture

    June 14, 2001

    The Pound of Music

    STOMP motion comes to the Orpheum

  • Culture

    March 15, 2001

    Up the Academy

    The Oscar telecast has, for a decade, been Gil Cates' golden moment

  • Music

    December 14, 2000

    Y2 Chaos

    Looking back at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of local music in 2000

  • Music

    November 25, 1999

    A Country B-Boy Survives

    With influences ranging from old-school rap to old-time country, Kid Rock is as twisted as they come

  • Music

    November 11, 1999

    Catch a Falling Star

    Ricky Martin is in a show-biz tailspin. The boy needs help. And he needs it now.

  • Film

    March 13, 1997

    Howard's Blend

    Stern shows off his Private Parts, and they're really quite nice

  • Music

    December 14, 1995

    Puff Peace

    Stern shows off his Private Parts, and they're really quite nice

  • Music

    September 14, 1995

    TV RATION

    Stern shows off his Private Parts, and they're really quite nice

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