Katy Perry Nearing Michael Jackson’s Singles Chart Record

Katy Perry is on her way to matching Michael Jackson’s singles record, according to NME.It looks like Katy Perry will hit the number one spot on the Billboard charts for the fifth time this album with her single “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.).” If it actually takes the top spot, she…

Tumblr of the Week: 120 Minutes

MTV just turned 30 years old yesterday! There are so many shows on MTV that I either wish would come back or are finally coming back. It’s a shame Daria isn’t still around, though Beavis and Butthead is returning on October 27.MTV2 has graciously brought back 120 Minutes for us…

Flier of the Week: Hope For the Hopeless

As we touched upon earlier this week, the concert benefits teenagers struggling with suicide.The good times for a great cause will begin at 5:30 p.m. at The Fixx. Tickets are only $8, so there’s no excuse not to check out the event and support Teen Lifeline Suicide Prevention. More information…

The Kooks Attribute Inspiration for New Album to Cocaine Use

, according to NME.”I was getting a bit rampant generally,” Pritchard told the Daily Star in a recent interview. “I slowly realized I was going to the same bars every night, getting in the same messed-up state, and I thought, ‘What is this bringing me, really?'”The lead singer explained that…

Pauly D to Join Britney Spears on Tour

DJ Pauly D will be spinning on Britney Spears’ tour, according to the Fab Life.The Jersey Shore star will be opening for Britney for six dates during her fall tour.”Britney is one of my favorite performers and certainly one of this generation’s most influential artists,” he said. “It’s an amazing…

Tumblr of the Week: Lesbians Who Look Like Justin Bieber

Celebrity look-alikes are always amusing to look at, particularly when an ordinary person looks unbelievably similar to the famous person.It’s not hard to find people sporting the Bieber ‘do these days, with some celebrities among them. Tom Brady rocked it for a while, although not very well. Zac Efron even…

Amy Winehouse Dead at 27, Cause Remains Unclear

English singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her apartment Saturday. She was 27 years old, according to NME.While the cause of her death is currently unknown, it is suspected that she died of a drug overdose.More recent reports are saying that Winehouse died from an ecstasy overdose, according to MTV…

Chris Brown Carelessly Infuriates His Neighbors

, according to the Boom Box.Residents of the same West Hollywood condos as Chris Brown have been complaining about the late night dog races that he holds in the hallways. Chris’ habit of parking in handicapped spaces has made them pretty unhappy too.Brown has received parking tickets on multiple occasions…

Pharrell Launches Liqueur For Working Women

d a liqueur for working women, according to Paste.N.E.R.D. frontman Pharrell is releasing Qream, which he says was “created for contemporary women who work hard and want to relax with friends at the end of the day.”One of the aspects of Qream that ladies will like the best is that…

Top Five Musician Beatdowns

, according to Billboard.While the two fought in a hotel room in Dallas, Texas, Samuels allegedly shoved a suitcase full of his personal belongings in Minaj’s face and hit her in the lower lip after she told him she wanted him to leave the room with nothing.Minaj tweeted that she…

The Black Keys Done With New Album

, according to Consequence of Sound.Dan Auerbach says the next album “doesn’t sound like Brothers. It doesn’t have that open soul feel to it. It’s way more driving and the tempos are really fast.”The Black Keys have not yet announced a release date, a title, or a track list for…

Flier of the Week: Snake! Snake! Snakes!

Snake Snake Snakes are coming to the Yucca Tap Room tonight at 9 p.m. for a 21-and-over show. Boys & Frogs, Milo the Mayor, and Seaworthy Vessels will be joining them. Best of all, like every show at Yucca, it’s a free gig!It’s sure to provide a rockin’ good time…

Jack White Makes His Hip-Hop Debut on New Track by Black Milk

 according to Spin.White has produced and contributed to the songs “Royal Mega” and “Brain.””Brain” is available for streaming here, and Spin has “Royal Mega” available for streaming here. It sure is catchy, and the hard blues undertones pair up perfectly with the vocals.More daily music news and gossip about Al…

We Were Promised Jetpacks Featured on So Much Silence

So Much Silence features a link to a new song by We Were Promised Jetpacks album, In the Pit of the Stomach, due out in the U.S. on October 4 via Fat Cat Records. SMS also features a few details on mysterious new Crescent Ballroom, a new venue joining the…

Tumblr of the Week: Nile Theater

Up on the Sun has always enjoyed helping out our friends and promoting worthy local concerts and venues, ​which is why this week’s pick for Tumblr of the Week is the Nile Theater.More on what’s awesome about this week’s Tumblr of the Week after the jump…..

Flier of the Week: Splash Summer Series Kick Off Party

This Saturday’s ​Splash party, presented by Fuze and Psyko Steve, will be the first of a summer series. This gig will feature What Laura Says, Gospel Claws, Mondegreen, and special guest DJ Mr. Coon.It’s a 21-and-up event, and the party begins at 7 p.m. at the pool at the Lexington…

The Raconteurs Are Back!

The Raconteurs have announced that they will be performing at the inaugural MI Fest in Brooklyn, Michigan on September 17.The band, which consists of Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence of the Greenhornes and Dead Weather, and Patrick Keeler, has not yet revealed any information about any potential additional tour dates…

Beyonce, Leonardo DiCaprio to Star in A Star is Born Remake

, according to Consequence of Sound.As if she wasn’t busy enough promoting her new album 4, which is doing quite well on the Billboard charts, Beyonce will take the lead female role as “an aspiring singer who arrives in Hollywood desperate for a break.”The film is set to be released…