Music Appreciation
Nicolas Cage Makes an 'Impression' on Elvis Costello -- Music Appreciation
WireImage I AP In a recent appearance on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,' Nicolas Cage delved into ... Read More »
The XX's Romy Madley Croft Is Inspired by Mariah Carey -- Music Appreciation
The XX's Romy Madley Croft is musically inspired by Mariah Carey. ... Read More »
Paul Reiser Is 'Mad About' Buddy Guy -- Music Appreciation
For most people, music is definitely not the first thing that comes to mind when they are thinking about Paul Reiser. ... Read More »
Gretchen Jones 'Loves and Supports' White Hinterland -- Music Appreciation
Getty Images, Redferns When it comes to fashion, it's obvious that Project Runway winner Gretchen ... Read More »
Bill Clinton Wishes Lil Wayne a 'Good Life' -- Music Appreciation
After serving eight months, Lil Wayne has been released from jail today, and President Bill Clinton, who has been turned on to hip-hop and rap music by his daughter, is very happy for him. ... Read More »
Martha Stewart Thinks Eminem Rules -- Music Appreciation
When it comes to rap music, Martha Stewart is more savvy than you'd think. In a recent interview with MTV, the celebrity homemaker was asked to give some insight as to who is the hottest MC in hip-hop today. ... Read More »
Danica Patrick Gets Revved Up on Vanity 6 -- Music Appreciation
As one of the few female race-car drivers around today, Danica Patrick has had to prove herself in a male-dominated industry. ... Read More »
President Obama Admires Bob Dylan's Candor: Music Appreciation
From Jay-Z to Wilco, there's no question that President Barack Obama is far more hip than most politicians. But that not every musician he admires is hip to him, in return. ... Read More »
Eugene Mirman Is Serious About Yo La Tengo: Music Appreciation
Unlike most comedians who perform solely in cramped comedy clubs, Eugene Mirman has taken his unique brand of absurdist humor on the road as an opening act for bands like Modest Mouse, the Shins and Cake. It's no surprise then that Mirman, like much of the alt-comedy world, is a fan of indie rock. "I'm a fan of Yo La Tengo," he told Spinner, explaining the band's inclusion in his Brooklyn-based comedy festival which wrapped up last weekend. ... Read More »
Ed Helms Hearts Dolly Parton -- Music Appreciation
Comedic actor Ed Helms portrays paper salesman Andy Bernard on the hit TV show ‘The Office’ -- a character not exactly known for having sophisticated taste. ... Read More »
Mark Ronson Is Unapologetic for 'Deep-Rooted Love' of Train -- Music Appreciation
WireImage | Getty Images As an in-demand artist and producer -- especially noted for his work with ... Read More »
Anna Paquin Gets Endorphins Fix With Metallica -- Music Appreciation
Anna Paquin, who portrays Sookie Stackhouse on the television show ‘True Blood,’ got her first break at age 11 in ‘The Piano,’ a film about a mute pianist. ... Read More »
Jenny Lewis Loves Her Babs -- Music Appreciation
Influences can run deep without being worn on the sleeve. ... Read More »
Beastie Boys Are Drew Barrymore's Go-To -- Music Appreciation
When Drew Barrymore walks into a karaoke bar, our guess is that the floor is all hers. Good thing that she comes prepared. ... Read More »
Kanye West Digs Mayer Hawthorne -- Music Appreciation
When Kanye West recently announced that he was revving up his Twitter account, many fans braced for the predictable: angry tirades, written in all caps, running much longer than 160 characters with multiple tweets in a row. ... Read More »
Music Appreciation: Beyonce
Upon revisiting Beyonce's ultra fierce dancefloor anthem 'Single Ladies,' the Carpenters' dulcet tones don't immediately spring to mind as an obvious influence. But sure enough, Bey cited the soft rock icons during her AOL Sessions taping ... Read More »