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OK, so how many times have you bragged to a group of friends that you beat your all-time high score on Guitar Hero after a monster jam session, only to be blasted for not learning to play a "real" instrument? Yeah, I've been there too, friend. Now you can take your rock prowess from the console and blend it with actual chord knowledge with the You Rock guitar. This USB controller does so much 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
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
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
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
