Drake’s Music ‘Doesn’t Really Call For’ Lil Wayne-Type Energy Apr12

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‘It’s more about me connecting with the audience,’ MC says about being more laid-back onstage.By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: Sam Hendrick/ MTV News Drake has thankfully recovered from last year’s knee injury — the 23-year-old Toronto native has been onstage...

SXSW 2010’s Best Video: Court Yard Hounds, Free Energy, More Mar31

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Nearly 2,000 bands invaded Austin for rock’s annual Mardi Gras SXSW earlier this month, and Rolling Stone was on the scene, bringing you reports from the biggest shows (Stone Temple Pilots, Hole, Muse) and 100 tweets about up-and-comers to watch. RS also hosted our first-ever showcases...

SXSW 2010 Day Four Twitter Marathon: 23 Reports, From Scissor Sisters to Free Energy Mar21

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On the last major day of SXSW, the biggest story was the weather — a cold front moved in and badgeholders moved out. With only a few big shows to hold people’s attention (a Big Star tribute, Scissor Sisters, unofficial appearances by Andrew WK and Gwar), the streets that once held...

Lacey Brown Thinks Lack Of ‘Energy’ Led To ‘American Idol’ Exit Mar18

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‘Even though I’m a bubbly, happy person, not every song that I sing is gonna be uptempo,’ she says.By Katie Byrne Lacey Brown Photo: FOX Lacey Brown had an “American Idol” Cinderella story. In season eight, she just missed the cut for the top 36 when the...

Black Eyed Peas Turn Up The Energy In NYC With Ludacris, LMFAO Feb25

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David Guetta joins BEP as a special guest during Madison Square Garden show.By Jayson Rodriguez Will.I.Am and Fergie perform at Madison Square Garden Wednesday Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images Earlier this month, Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.I.Am told MTV News the collective’s...