Lyricists Aren?t Always Poets: Some of the Worst Song Lyrics

2010-03-16T21:14:13Z

Lyrics are often considered as poetry for the masses; in turn, those who write lyrics are considered as poets. This idea may not be true all the time, but it is applicably to a few notably artists. Norah Jones, Tupac, Jewel, and Paul McCartney are noted writers of lyrics (and creators of music too, of course), and their lyric...

Grammy Awards Show

2010-02-01T14:45:36Z

From left, Drake, Eminem, and Lil Wayne perform at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

The Life Path of Eminem

2010-02-22T12:59:27Z

If ever there was a single moment of total transformation, it was the moment of Marshall Mathers' birth. In that instant, Marshall Mathers stepped through a door in time into a new reality - the reality of human life. The most vital number in Eminem's numerology chart is based on the date of his birth - Tuesday October 17th 1972, the instant when the curtain went up in Marshall Mathers' life.<br><br>Marshall Mathers was b...

Best Workout Songs of the Decade

2010-02-22T17:20:00Z

<div><p>As the new decade quickly approaches, a number of music publications have unveiled their Best of the 2000s lists. The diversity of profiled artists proves the last 10 years were prolific for numerous genres. This makes it nearly impossible for any two sources to agree on the absolute best album or song. However, at MensFitness.com, we have very strict criteria for rating a song: Does it pump us up?&...

Elton John says he's helping Eminem fight drugs

2010-02-23T07:03:38Z

<div id="subtitle">Elton John says he's helping Eminem fight drug problems; says rapper doing well</div><div><p>Elton John says he has been helping American rapper Eminen fight drug problems for more than a year.</p><p>John says Eminem is succeeding in his well-publicized battle against substance abuse.</p&g...

Britain Elton John Eminem

2010-01-02T04:45:09Z

FILE - Rapper Eminem performs at a concert celebrating the launch of the video game "DJ Hero" in Los Angeles on in this June 1, 2009 file photo. Elton John said Saturday Jan. 2, 2010 he has been helping American rapper Eminen fight drug problems for more than a year. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Eminem named artist of decade on U.S. charts

2010-02-23T13:57:38Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Eminem has earned Billboard's artist of the decade title, just slightly more than 10 years after he made his Billboard Hot 100 debut.</p><p>The decade-end artist recap ranks the best-performing acts of the past 10 years (from December 4, 1999, to Novembe...

50 Cent poised to self destruct in latest album

2010-02-24T01:03:56Z

<div><p>US rap star 50 Cent's fourth and latest album, titled "Before I Self Destruct" and featuring a much-awaited duo with Eminem, is getting mixed reviews from the critics.</p><p>Released a few days ago, his first album since 2007 lacks the musician's legendary Midas touch though Eminem provides some redeeming sparkle, critics said this week.&lt...

Jackson, Swift face off at American Music Awards

2010-02-24T01:55:32Z

<div id="subtitle">Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift are top contenders at American Music Awards</div><div><p>Janet Jackson kicked off the American Music Awards with a medley of some of her bigge...

Eminem New Albums

2009-11-20T13:16:43Z

FILE - In this May 19, 2009 file photo, Eminem performs at the Sound Board theater located inside the MotorCity Casino, Hotel in Detroit. (AP Photo/Gary Malerba, file)

Eminem says 'Relapse 2' now will come out in 2010

2010-02-24T02:47:18Z

<div id="subtitle">Eminem's 'Relapse 2' album, originally scheduled for 2009, is getting pushed back to next year</div><div><p>Eminem's comeback year of 2009 was expected to include the release of two new albums.</p><p>That turned out to be only partially true.</p><p>"Relapse," the Detroit rapper'...

Voodoo music fest kicks off Halloween weekend

2010-02-24T12:37:11Z

<div id="subtitle">Eminem, KISS, to headline Voodoo music festival in New Orleans, kicking off Halloween weekend</div><div><p>Rapper Eminem performs along with KISS this weekend at Voodoo Experience, the punk and rock music festival to be held amid the live oaks and lagoons at Ne...

Jackson scores 5 American Music Award nominations

2010-02-24T19:28:12Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson picked up five American Music Awards on Tuesday, almost four months after his sudden death turned him into the biggest-selling artist of the year, organizers said on Tu...

Voodoo Experience returns to New Orleans

2010-02-24T22:38:04Z

<div id="subtitle">Voodoo Experience returns to New Orleans Halloween weekend</div><div><p>The Voodoo Experience alternative music festival returns to New Orleans for the three-day Halloween weekend with a diverse lineup that includes Eminem, Kiss,

Eminem's music publisher, Apple settle dispute

2010-02-24T23:41:39Z

<div id="subtitle">Eminem's music publisher settles lawsuit with Apple over digital rights to rapper's songs</div><div><p>Apple Inc. and the music publisher for Eminem have settled a lawsuit over the digital downloading rights to many of the Detroit rapper's songs, a lawyer said Friday.</p&...

Eminem publisher takes Apple to court over rights

2010-02-25T04:03:18Z

<div id="subtitle">Apple defends its right to sell Eminem's music on iTunes as trial over copyright begins</div><div><p>An attorney for Apple Inc. defended the company's use of Eminem's songs on iTunes in court on Thursday, as a trial got under way to determine who had the right to offer dig...

Apple, Eminem headed for trial as talks break down

2010-02-25T03:47:41Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc and Eminem have failed to settle a lawsuit over whether the rapper's songs can be downloaded on the iTunes music service, paving the way for a federal trial to begin on Thursday.</p><p>

Eminem Apple

2009-09-22T14:01:16Z

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 picture, Eminem accepts the "Best Hip Hop Video" award during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. Eminem's music publisher wants a bigger slice from Apple. Eight Mile Style LLC is suing Reuters) - U.S. artists Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon led the nominations for November's MTV Europe Music Awards with five apiece, one ahead of comp...

2009 MTV Video Music Awards - Show

2009-09-13T20:56:31Z

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Lady Gaga accepts the award for "Best New Artist" from Eminem during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in

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