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20 Hilarious (And Often Adorable) Photos of Debauched Rock Stars With Cute Kids

By Tom Hawking on

Many awesome Stooges-related things have come out of the last week or so, not least the band’s new album (which is actually quite good) and their killer performance at New York’s Le Poisson Rouge. But perhaps most awesome of all is the photo that’s been making the rounds of Iggy clutching two kids in junior versions of his trademark sequined jeans. They look terrified, he looks delighted, and the whole thing is many kinds of awesome. So, in a similar spirit, here’s a selection of other debauched rock stars with cute kids. You’re… Read More

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25 Photos of Glamorous Musicians Doing Regular Stuff

By Tom Hawking on

From a young Iggy Pop vacuuming his apartment to a costumed Lady Gaga making eggs, here’s a photo roundup of our most endearingly flamboyant musicians doing incongruously domestic… Read More

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Music’s 10 Greatest Hype Men

By Margaret Eby on

People always joke about the member of the band who plays the tambourine, but think about it: Where would live music be without the back-up dancer, the ludicrously outfitted hand-clapper, the guy whose sole job is to amp up the crowd by shouting, “Hoookayyyy!” over and over? Not only can they be critical members of rock bands and rap crews, but it’s also a role that can lead to a solo career — both Jay-Z and Tupac started out as hype men. Below, we’ve collected the best representatives of the most underrated role in music. … Read More

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The Funniest People in the World of Hip Hop

By Tom Hawking on

We’re not sure what to think about the news that Oakland-based Amy Winehouse lookalike and cinematographer Kreayshawn’s novelty hip hop parody “Gucci Gucci” — which has had about 2.5 million views since it was uploaded to YouTube — has landed her a deal with Columbia Records. As one YouTube commenter points out, it means that we’d better get used to her, but it’s also got us thinking about the dearth of genuinely funny hip hop out there. We’re not talking about comedy/novelty stuff — more the sharp rhymes that used to be the hallmark of the genre but now are harder and harder to find. Or maybe we’re just too old school for our own good sometimes. Either way, there are still some genuinely funny and witty rappers out there. We’ve selected five of our faves after the jump. … Read More

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