Stereogum — Cali synthpop standout Nite Jewel has a new record coming out in March from which we’ve heard the title track “One Second Of Love” and “She’s Always Watching You” (the rollout has also produced the B-side “Sister” and this pretty cove... more info

ContactMusic — Jay Z became only the second hip-hop star in history to perform a concert at New Yorks Carnegie Hall on Monday evening January 6 2012 Wyclef Jean graced the stage in 2001 with Stevie Wonder Eric Clapton and Whitney Houston and Jay Z brought along a s... more info

Perez Hilton — It's about damn time! We can't believe Paul McCartney hasn't received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!! Is this real life?? The legendary icon will FINALLY get his star on Feb. 9 alongside fellow Beatles, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, and John... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — 'Soul Train' creator and host Don Cornelius is being remembered by many who knew or admired him. Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Earvin "Magic" Johnson are among those who have issued statements remembering Don Cornelius. more info

Stereogum — In memory of Yours Truly’s late sister Lauren, L.A. space-pop artist Nite Jewel has recorded a spare, gorgeous cover of Stevie Wonder’s classic ballad “Visions.” Stevie is not an easy man to cover well, but Ramona Gonzalez sings the song over... more info

Mjsbigblog — Scotty McCreery is heading back to high school tweets, "Alrighty yall.. imma hit the hay.. First day back at school this new semester tomorrow. We'll do it again sometime! Much love.." Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson are featured on the the NF... more info

Guardian Music — A veteran music writer tells how he reconnected with the soundtrack of his life after suffering sudden hearing lossWhat is the opposite of music? Before reading Nick Coleman's affecting memoir, my temptation might have been to suggest unthinkingly th... more info

Impose Magazine — With the passing of Don Cornelius yesterday, I found my Facebook feed flooded with links to James Brown, The Jackson 5, and Stevie Wonder, combined with talk about how important the man and Soul Train were to the '70s Black experience. That's... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Don Cornelius' years as host of "Soul Train" saw many performances from some of the greatest musicians of their time. From appearances by the Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder to Public Enemy in Don Cornelius' later years, "Soul Train" was a mecca for what... more info

Impose Magazine — Stevie Wonder, "Love's in Need of Love Today" This song was our inspiration to begin our album a capella. I have always favored slow-burning introductions, as opposed to immediately starting off with guns ablaze. "Love's in Need of Love To... more info