L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Those glued to either this week's "American Idol" auditions or Sunday's NFL playoffs have probably been humming Aloe Blacc's new aspirational jam, "The Man." The song has been blanketing the TV airwaves through a prominent Beats by Dre commercial fea... more info

411 Mania — But he does support the Russian people... more info

Kings of A&R — Los Angeles based 17 year old singer-songwriter Brandon Bassir is making some noise. His debut EP was produced by Emile Ghantous (Pitbull, Chris Brown). Influenced by multiple genres, he was drawn to John Mayer, Kanye West, Pink Floyd, Queen, Elton ... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Elton John spoke out on Wednesday against Russia's ban on homosexual propaganda, saying the law legitimized homophobia and provided legal cover to extremists. more info

411 Mania — Even though the country has anti-gay laws... more info

The Music Fix — George tackles Elton John - in a musical context, obviously. more info

The Devil Has The Best Tuna — After five years of following The Lovely Eggs (see their first feature from 2008 Being Boiled... and their selection as best band of 2008 The Devil's Best & Worst of 2008) I finally got to see them live for the first time in The Lexington last w... more info

411 Mania — On stage… more info

411 Mania — The concert will move forward as planned... more info

The Independent — Elton John interrupted a performance in Moscow on Friday night to condemn Russia’s anti-gay laws as inhumane.     more info