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Johnjay Van Es, What Are You Listening To?

​Johnjay Van EsVan Es is the host of the Johnjay and Rich radio show heard on 104.7 KISS-FM here in Phoenix. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play? 104.7 KISS-FM. No other station is programmed on my radio dial -- fact. What's the first album you boug ... More >>

People Who Hate Radiohead; And One Person Who Loves Them (But Still Thinks the Band Is Going to Hell)

See also: Radiohead: What's the Big Deal? We found out last week that a lot of people like Radiohead. I mean, really like Radiohead. Just kidding. We knew, because most of us really like Radiohead, but some of our readers had a field day admonishing my colleague when she casually admitted that s ... More >>

Ke$ha Does Bob Dylan; Plus Three Other Pop Artists You've Probably Misjudged

​Ke$ha is sort of awful, but not for the reasons you think. Yeah, her music is terrible. It's fun music you don't really need to think about. But it's alleged that the songstress is smarter than people give her credit for. It's rumored that she scored a 1500 on her SATs and has a 140 IQ. She even ... More >>

Rolling Stone Chooses New Queen of Pop

A new queen of pop has been crowned by Rolling Stone, according to Idolator.Rolling Stone put 16 female pop stars head to head in the ultimate statistical showdown to see who would reign as queen. Competitors included Adele, Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Katy ... More >>

Q&A: Toby Keith Reacts to the Death of Osama Bin Laden

Toby Keith​Two pretty big events have happened in recent hours -- events that will forever change the course of American history. First off, the obvious -- it was confirmed late last night that Osama Bin Laden was killed by close-range firefight by Navy Seals. Secondly, and maybe just as important ... More >>

Girl Talk at Marquee Theatre Last Night

Maria VassettGirl Talk performs live in Tempe.​Girl TalkMarquee Theatre in TempeWednesday, March 23, 2011You know that moment at a Pixies show when the first wooooo-ewwww of "Where Is My Mind?" kicks in and the old grungers in the crowd go crazy? Or that instant where the tween girls with love Mil ... More >>

From Print: Blogs Teased in Our March 17 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... How does the newly named Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion stack up against the worst venue names in America ... More >>

Miley Cyrus Has Been Text Message Crushing on Kings of Leon's Jared Followill

​Miley Cyrus is continuing to prove that she's into older men, according to the Fab Life.Cyrus seems to be having a fling with Kings of Leon bassist Jared Followill. They've been doing an awful lot of texting lately, according to a source that's close with Kings of Leon.The source said, "So far, h ... More >>

The 10 Stupidest Music Stories of 2010

​Every year a few ridiculous stories get squeezed in between the serious ones. In honor of the year coming to a close, it's time to poke some fun at those who entertained us by making the stupidest headlines in music news in 2010.In no particular order, here are some real winners... err, well, act ... More >>

From Print: Blogs Teased in Our 12/16 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 was Miley Cyrus smoking out of a bong?What does Insane Clown Posse's official Christmas card look like?What d ... More >>

Salvia Sales Soar After Miley's Bong Video Leaks

​Salvia sales in Los Angeles have rapidly increased since a video of teen pop star Miley Cyrus allegedly smoking salvia from a bong leaked early Friday morning, according to NME.Apparently the video has triggered salvia sales to triple overnight.It seems many lots people than usual went to L.A. sh ... More >>

Miley Cyrus Caught Hitting a Bong on Video

​Miley Cyrus decided to have a little fun not long after her 18th birthday. She was caught on video smoking out of a bong, according to TMZ.First of all, this absolutely made my day even though Miley was only smoking salvia, a natural herb that is legal in the state of California. The party that w ... More >>

Miley Cyrus Plans a Normal Birthday Celebration

​A young celebrity has decided not to go all out in acknowledgment of their birthday for once, according to Celebrifi.Miley Cyrus, who will be turning 18 on November 23, isn't planning on celebrating her birthday Kim Kardashian style with five parties around the world. Her biggest birthday wish is ... More >>

Miley Cyrus Acts Like She's Already 18 in "Who Owns My Heart?" Video

Miley Cyrus, writhing around in a blindfold​These days, it seems like a lot of female singers in their late teens are trying to out-do each other when it comes to sexing it up. You've got Selena Gomez soaked and singing in the rain. Then there is Taylor Momsen, whose outfits of choice these days a ... More >>

Grinderman Accused of Plagiarism for 'Palaces of Montezuma'

​Nick Cave of Grinderman has been called out by a random 29-year-old shmoe who claims Cave ripped off his song to make "Palaces of Montezuma."Cave addressed the issue at a show in London on Friday, stating that someone is trying to sue him for supposedly basing the Grinderman song on his own. The ... More >>

Celebrity Parents Bring Success to Their Kids... Sometimes

​So many children of celebrities get sucked into the music business by their famous parents. For example, Jada Pinkett and Will Smith's nine-year-old daughter Willow Smith released her very first single earlier this month. Right after its release, Jay-Z signed Willow to Roc Nation.Even though Will ... More >>

Top 10 Female Pop Stars Who Look Like Drag Queens

The hair looks like a wig, her eyebrows look painted on, and the eyelashes seem like falsies​It's pretty clear Katy Perry is all woman--the pop star was even named 2010's "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Maxim magazine. But even the singer herself has admitted there have been many times where she's felt l ... More >>

'American Idol' Live! at US Airways Center Last Night

Luke HolwerdaAmerican Idol Live​American Idol Live! August 12, 2010US Airways CenterFor Valley residents who always wanted to make it out to the American Idol studios but never did, last night at US Airways Center was their opportunity to see the top 10 contestants from 2010's season perform on th ... More >>

Marilyn Manson Gives Lady Gaga's 'The Remix' a Boost

​As if Lady Gaga hasn't saturated the music business enough already, last week, she released her latest album, The Remix, in the U.S. It's a whole lotta Gaga (two albums and an EP) for less than 2 years, but she may as well milk her schtick while she's hot, right?It's a very smart business move, c ... More >>

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Miley Cyrus' Vajayjay Can't Tame Perez Hilton

​Everyone breathe a collective sigh of relief: Perez Hilton isn't going anywhere. Or maybe you want to bash your head in a wall. Regardless, the pink-loving celebrity blogger got himself in quite the predicament this week after he posted a picture of the new Britney Spears, aka Miley Cyrus, ... More >>

Miley Cyrus Admits She's a Player on "Can't Be Tamed"

​The world is seriously so lucky to have Miley Cyrus as a role model for young girls.The popster recently released her latest single, "Can't Be Tamed," off her upcoming album of the same name, to be released June 22. From the song, we learn Cyrus goes "through guys like money," but that's OK, beca ... More >>

Iron Man 2 Will Lead to 3 and Probably 4, But That Doesn't Mean It's Good

Lucky Genes

Painter follows her family’s footsteps

The Last Song: Hannah Montana Gets Upstaged by Sea Turtles

Usher Plays It Cool, Tim Urban Wins on 'American Idol'

​Jeez, it was bright last night on American Idol.So bright, that R&B superstar Usher had to wear sunglasses indoors (or else, he was blinded by the size of his ego.)Nonetheless, Usher was miles ahead in his skills as a mentor compared to Miley Cyrus last week. Maybe he can be a mentor for Simo ... More >>

WTF Is Miley Cyrus Doing on 'American Idol' as a Guest Judge?!?!

​OK, so, right away, it's hard for me to take this show seriously any more because Miley Cyrus is the guest mentor. Really?! I think the majority of the contestants could probably giver her a few pointers themselves, and none of her advice helped the contestants. Sigh.She tells Lee DeWyze to sing ... More >>

2010: The Future Phoenix, Joel McHale, The Love Me Nots, New Year's, and December In Photos Over the Holiday Weekend

​Poll: What is Your New Year's Resolution? Tempe greeted the new year with one massive party in honor of the Insight and Fiesta Bowls. New Times was there asking party-goers for their best (or most alcohol-fueled) New Year's resolutions. Check out what Tempe's trying to achieve in the new year ... More >>

Timbaland Quits Hip-Hop, Scores with Pop

Will he work with Jonas Brothers next?​With Missy Elliott missing in action the past few years (fyi, she has a new album coming out in January), her producer Timbaland's been busy working with Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake and...Miley Cyrus. It sure would have been fun to have been in th ... More >>

Lady Gaga Meets Queen, Kid Cudi's All-Star Video, Cuomo Improving

Electric Mustache: SNL Jabs JuggalosElectric Mustache: Photos: Little Dragon & Black Carl @ Modified Arts 12/2/09Idolator: Catch Kid Cudi's All-Star 'Pursuit Of Happiness'Idolator: Lady Gaga Meets The Queen And Miley CyrusNME: Eminem: 'I wasn't sharp enough on 'Relapse''Pitchfork: New Liars: "Sc ... More >>

'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 >>

Lady Gaga Gets Royal Performance, Miley Cyrus Tragedy, Green Does Big Band Version of Single

NME: Lady Gaga to perform for the Queen in London Idolator: Shocking News: Lil Wayne's 'Rebirth' Pushed Back...Again Spin: Early Lady Gaga: New Clip from 2005! Idolator: One Dead In Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash Pitchfork: Listen: The Big Pink Cover Beyoncé Rolling Stone: Green Day Record "21 Guns" W ... More >>

Miley Cyrus Core

“Top 40 indie rock” may be an oxymoron, but it sounds cool

Where It’s Legal to Sleep with a Jonas Brother

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, July 9, 2009

Just Announced: Miley Cyrus, Bo Bice, Juvenile

I've never been sure why there isn't more of a rivalry between Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, but, aside from some boy drama, the two country-tinged pop princesses seem to co-exist happily.If you missed Swift's excellent show at Jobing.com Arena last month, you'll have a chance to check out what I ca ... More >>

Taylor Swift Sweet as Sugar at Glendale Show

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Country star Taylor Swift has to be the coolest 19-year-old who admittedly didn't have any friends in junior high. Now, she has famous friends like Garth Brooks and Miley Cyrus define the word "fearless" -- also the title of her latest album -- in a pre-show video. She ... More >>

Holy Post-Easter Miracle! Matt Giraud is Saved on 'Idol'

You'd better bring your A-game next week, Giraud!As far as 'Idol' results shows go, last night was actually semi-exciting, no? After Matt tanked Tuesday night (and he really did tank), it was pretty obvious he was going to be in the bottom three, if not last place. The judges' decided to take advant ... More >>

Fall Out Boy Cover the Hits and More at Mesa Ampitheatre Concert

http://www.falloutboyrock.comFall Out Boy kicked off the first date of their Believers Never Die Tour Friday at Mesa Amiptheatre with a nearly 90-minute set that covered all the hits as well as highlights from their latest disc Folie A Deux. Chicago's fantastic four, dressed sharply in suits, took ... More >>

Radiohead 1, Spoiled Over-Hyped Disney Brat 0

The indie blogs and main stream ones are loving the story today that Miley Cyrus told to morning zoo radio hosts Johnjay and Rich about her being insulted by Radiohead at the Grammys. The Teen Queen wanted to meet the band in private backstage. Turns out her manager was told to 'Pull as many strings ... More >>

Sean Hannity, Oliver North, Charlie Daniels and Assorted Redneck Musicians Invade Glendale

BYOPOC: Bring Your Own Plug o' ChawA dental student's worst nightmare. That's what you can expect come August in Glendale as a snaggle-toothed horde of trailer park refugees descends on the Jobing.com Arena for Freedom Concert '09, a benefit show sponsored by Fox News wing-nut poster boy Sean Hannit ... More >>

Country Thunder 2009: Now With Layaway

Perhaps recognizing that the tanking economy has hit the blue-collar sorts you'll find at a massive multi-day country music festival especially hard, Country Thunder is introducing an installment purchase plan. Or, as we like to call it, "layaway." Now on countrythunder.com you can get your tickets ... More >>

Disney’s Bolt Is a Starry Dog Story

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Top 10 Songs You Must Turn Off

Rising Sand collaborators Plant and Krauss inspire a game of musical pairs

Punk and Disorderly

Why wait until December? Let's commence with the 2008 music year in review