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Music is a great motivational tool. You put on some good tunes and your body responds and suddenly you're exercising. Well, maybe it is not that easy, but here's a mix that gets me off the couch. Sometimes I just need a wall of guitars behind me, pushing me through my run. Bookended with slower, calmer songs for warming up and cooling down, the bulk of the mix should get you heavy into exercise. Read more
Tom Cruise is shirtless on the cover of June's W magazine. He posed for a spread tattooed up and channeling his Rock of Ages character Stacee Jaxx. The movie, a big-screen adaptation of a musical, is out in the US on June 15 and sees Tom paired up on the big screen with costars Julianne Hough, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, and many more. Tom spoke with the publication about his desire to make a Read more
In the wake of last week's non-elimination, the contestants stood strong for the intro to this week's show, but they must know performances are more important than ever now that the judges' save card is no longer in play. This was a particularly tough week because everyone had two songs. The first had to be a number one hit from 2000 or later, and the next was some soul "from back in the day" as Read more
Johnny Depp wore a long overcoat and a fedora for a family New Year's Eve event on Saturday in Hollywood. The actor saw in 2012 alongside his longtime partner, Vanessa Paradis, and their children, nine-year-old Jack and twelve-year-old Lily-Rose. He didn't go along, though, when Vanessa took the kids to an LA Guitar Center yesterday. It seems the little ones were enjoying the hot Southern Read more
The holidays are a great time to show someone that you appreciate their fine taste for certain things, like what's hot in music. Even if you're afraid they're hard to please, I've got a few gift ideas that will be music to their ears. Hand them this Recycle Your RECords tote bag ($15) from Joseph Gordon-Levitt's music website, or give them Keith Richards's autobiography, Life ($17) so they can Read more
Johnny Depp is showing off his rock star side! Johnny recently played a surprise concert where he jammed out on his guitar for fans. Check out the footage and learn more about the actor's musical talents in today's PopSugar Rush! Read more
In the 15 years since Tickle Me Elmo was introduced to the market, adults and kids alike have been taken with the lil red monster's infectious laugh. With each additional version of the toy, Elmo's increasingly more complex movements and sounds have continued to make it one of the hottest toys each holiday season. Now, with Hasbro taking over the Sesame Street toy line, the company is introducing Read more
Glee's Heather Morris plays a silly high school cheerleader on TV, but she tried out a tough rock chick look for a photo shoot in the May issue of Esquire. Heather, who has also shared the stage with Beyoncé Knowles as a backup dancer, showed off a more aggressive, grown-up side in the new snaps. The images even show her angrily smashing a guitar while sporting a skimpy, cut-out leotard! The Read more
Kidz Bop has recorded everything from Christmas carols to the biggest hits of today, but can it pull off rock ballads? If your kid aspires to be a rock star one day, these kid-friendly versions of rock hits will introduce him to classics like Peter Frampton's "Wind of Change" and Cheap Trick's "The Flame." As it turns out, Kidz Bop Sings Monster Ballads ($10) is a winner. The songs are catchy, Read more
Guitar Hero has just gotten a whole lot sexier thanks to Colorware's customizable color options for your guitar! When I spotted this pink version on Shiny Shiny I realized that my black and white guitar needed a serious makeover (and the stickers just have to go). Colorware can color your Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3 guitars, whatever your fancy, with prices starting at $99. And to get your fretboard or Read more
