Nialler9 — Q-Tip proved last week there are some tangible benefits to following musicians on Twitter as he debuted this ‘Renaissance Rap’ remix tune through it. In the tradition of ‘Scenario’ it features a multitude of rap stars delivering their own rhy... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, featuring legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night, can now be heard in Warner Bros. more info

New York Times — It is indeed possible to hear “Time Regained,” Charles Wuorinen’s new fantasy for piano and orchestra, as an immense edifice of memory. more info

MTV.com News — Maroon 5, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Alba also appear at event.By King Anyi Howell John Legend at Declare Yourself's inaugural ball on Sunday Photo: Dan Gorder/ Getty Images WASHINGTON, D.C. — Even though the carpet wasn't red at Declare Yourse... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Barack Obama Adam Levine doesn't suffer fools well -- as in our tone deaf papper who serenaded him outside the Renaissance in D.C. last night. See Also Adam Levine Maroons Friend in Hollywood... Permalink more info

TMZ — Filed under: American Idol, Barack Obama Former stripper David Hernandez can now say it -- "Yes I Can!"We found out the "American Idol" wannabe will be performing in the Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance Washington Hotel for the inauguration kickof... more info

Paste Magazine — Few capture the essence of the essence of the Renaissance man as well as Hüsker Dü frontman-turned-soloist-turned-professional wrestler-turned nightclub owner Bob Mould. Chronicling a life story like that ain't chump change, so it's a good thin... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Barack Obama Don't lick hip hop kingpin Russell Simmons -- 'cause he's not a sucker. Our spies at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel tell us Simmons' assistant called recently to inquire about thePresidential Suites and packages. The guy ... more info

The Telegraph — A major exhibition at the Royal Academy celebrates the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio this Spring. He is deemed the most influential of Renaissance architects but his reliance on Roman heritage may have been misguided. more info

Soul Sides — The year 2008 found me actually buying less music than in years past, although I'm sure my wife would disagree. While 2K8 wasn't a stellar year for me musically speaking, it did have some standout moments, with some coming unexpectedly.For instance,... more info