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Dee Dee Ramone book reissues arrive with the Ramones’ debut album anniversary

In addition to being a founder member, primary songwriter and bassist in the Ramones, Dee Dee Ramone was a creative force whose work knew no boundaries. Extending his hand to literature, the enigmatic Ramone transcribed the turbulent life of a punk rocker through his self-written books. Read more: Interview: Davey Havok on his new book, ‘Pop […]

Two television journalists shot and killed during live TV broadcast - UPDATED

Two members of a Virginia-based television station were shot and killed during a live broadcast Wednesday morning near Roanoke, Virginia, WDBJ7-TV reports. The shooting occurred around 6:45 a.m. at Smith Mountain Lake, a Virginia resort. Killed were Adam Ward, 27, and Alison Parker, 24. According to USA Today, Governor Terry McAuliffe confirmed that police are […]

Kurt Cobain hologram—and other horrible ideas—coming in 'South Park' season finale

The South Park season finale is set to air Wednesday, December 10, and Comedy Central just released a hilarious teaser trailer for the very musical episode. In the teaser for The Washington Redskins’ Go F*ck Yourself Holiday Special, the creators promise “appearances” from U2, Miley Cyrus, a hologram of Kurt Cobain, a hologram of Elvis […]

13 bands who have stalked the 'Breaking Bad' house

Bands can be tourists too, as proven by the photos they take during their travels. By now, we've all seen the cuddly koala bears and kangaroos in Australia, the gigantic Dinny the Dinosaur from Pee Wee's Big Adventure, the restaurant from Seinfeld, and the houses from the Goonies and Full House. Wait, add another house […]

These fans had five seconds with 5 Seconds Of Summer

Former AP cover stars 5 Seconds Of Summer recently teamed up with Ellen DeGeneres to give fans a chance to meet them for just five seconds—and the results were pretty entertaining. You can check out a video of the event below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! If you missed it, read AP's […]

Watch Fall Out Boy perform “Centuries” on ‘Ellen’

Fall Out Boy recently stopped by the set of Ellen to give a performance of one of their new singles, “Centuries.” The track was released as a single earlier this year, followed by another song, “Immortals.” Check out the band’s performance below, and let us know how you think they did. If you missed it, […]

The 8 Most Emo Cartoon Characters

Disclaimer: This list will probably anger a few people, mainly because the factors I use to deem these cartoon characters “emo” will be seen as stereotypical. I mean, labeling people who keep journals, write songs on some sort of stringed instrument, wear thick-rimmed glasses and have an attitude that’s a little bit sad, a little […]

12 TV-show-only bands we wish were real

Here at AP, we’re a sucker for any kind of band—even the fictional ones. We might even go as far as to say a television show is greatly improved by the addition of a fake band. (Seriously, how much more epic would Breaking Bad have been if Walt and Jesse had started a thrash-metal band […]

2013 Readers Poll: Best Television Show

What were you watching this year? 3. Supernatural “Supernatural has some of the best and in-depth plots out of any show I've ever seen. Great characters, great acting, enough humor, enough drama, etc.” –Stevie Kute, @StevieKute | Louisville, KY 2. American Horror Story “It's amazing and gripping and much better than the last series. I’m […]

Fall Out Boy, The Band Perry 'CMT Crossroads' episode to air Nov. 29; same day as Pax-Am vinyl

As we announced last week, Fall Out Boy and country trio The Band Perry are set to film an episode of CMT Crossroads together today, Oct. 2, at Rocketown in Nashville, Tenn. Both groups have now formally confirmed the collaboration, and have revealed the special's air date: Nov. 29. Coincidentally, Fall Out Boy will release the vinyl edition […]

Childish Gambino streams new track, "Centipede;" will depart 'Community' midseason

Childish Gambino has debuted a new song, “Centipede,” which is available to stream or download for free on the rapper's SoundCloud. Gambino, the hip hop alias of actor and comedian Donald Glover, has been relatively quiet recently, having released his last proper studio album, Camp, in 2011, before dropping his most recent mixtape, Royalty, last summer. The […]

'Cosmos' rebooted with host Neil deGrasse Tyson, producer Seth MacFarlane; watch epic first trailer

Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, the seminal 1980's series which helped science-geared television programing reach mainstream appeal, will see a 2014 reboot for a new generation, with the sequel series Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey. Hosted by famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and produced by Seth MacFarlane (of Family Guy fame), the new series will air next year in primetime on […]

Paramore cancel Conan appearance; Hayley Williams sick

Paramore issued their apologies to “Team Coco” on Twitter as they announced the cancellation of their appearance on tonight's episode of Conan. The band explained that the cancellation comes as a result of frontwoman Hayley Williams' being ill.   Due to Hayley being sick, we are canceling our performance on @conanobrien tonight. Apologies to Team […]

Jacqui Sandell (My Arcadia) makes 'The Voice'

Jacqui Sandell of My Arcadia recently audition for NBC's The Voice and made it through blind auditions. She has joined country singer and Cassadee Pope's (Hey Monday) former coach Blake Shelton's team. Watch her audition and intro videos below:    You can download her audition via iTunes.

Tim Lopez (Plain White T's) to appear on reality dating show, 'Ready For Love'

Tim Lopez, guitarist of Plain White T's, is set to appear on NBC's new reality dating show, Ready For Love. You can read his cast member bio via the network's website. The new series premieres tomorrow, April 9 on NBC at 9 p.m. EDT. Watch Lopez's “Meet Tim” video clip, below.

Video Friday Fives: Crown The Empire on their favorite television shows to watch on the bus

We here at AP know you internet denizens love lists. And we know that folks in bands have other interests beyond cranking out decibels. So here’s Friday Fives, a column that solicits a list of five subjects from a number of various rockers. In our first ever video fives list, CROWN THE EMPIRE tell us their […]

List: Punks on the small screen, 14 musician television appearances

A couple weeks ago, AltPress brought you a list of musician movie appearances. This week, we thought we’d scale the screen down a bit and highlight the times when our television and music worlds have collided and we’ve had to rub our eyes and do a double-take. “Is that-?” Yes. Enjoy! CONTRIBUTORS: Scott Heisel [SH] […]

Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) to host "Best Ink 2" on Oxygen

Oxygen Network has revealed that Fall Out Boy bassist/Black Cards founder Pete Wentz will host the second series of their tattoo competition reality show, “Best Ink.” Of Wentz's role in the show, Oxygen says, “The contestants are guided through the competition by musician and tattoo enthusiast, Pete Wentz, who is the new host this season.”  […]

Watch: 'American Idol' screaming audition

[Photo: Elisa Rodriguez, ER Photography] Stephanie “Isis” Sanson, screaming vocalist for L.A.-based post hardcore band You Only Live Once caused quite a spectacle on American Idol tonight as she destroyed the room and left with middle fingers blazing following a screamed rendition of Adele's “Set Fire To The Rain.” Check out the audition video below. […]

Cassadee Pope wins 'The Voice'

Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday has been named winner of season three of NBC's The Voice. Pope, whose time on the show was spent on country vocalist Blake Shelton's team, performed songs by Miranda Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne and more throughout the episodes, which lead to her topping iTunes charts and to her eventual […]
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