Poet and Pariah: Malady, Music, and Mayhem

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Soccer: Eric Bailly to Manchester United, Aubameyang nearing deal with Manchester City

The latest news, rumors, and speculation following some of the biggest names in the transfer window.

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Soccer: transfer rumors and speculation

Jamie Vardy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and others: where will they wind up at the end of the transfer window?

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Adding an answer to the Arsenal

Alvaro Morata: is the striker from Juventus the way to go for Arsenal as they look to acquire more talent?

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Soccer Aid 2016: highlights of this year's event

Jose Mourinho makes his first appearance at Old Trafford with celebrities and football greats looking on.

Jose Mourinho makes his first appearance at Old Trafford for charity event.

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Exclusive Interview with MTV's Tony Raines

Exclusive Interview with MTV’s Tony Raines

Ashely caught up with Real World: Skeletons and The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines alum Tony Raines to get all the details on Challenge life, home life, and life in general.

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Exclusive Interview with Abram and Michael Boise from The Challenge: Bloodlines

Exclusive Interview with Abram and Michael Boise from The Challenge: Bloodlines

For casual and die-hard Challenge fans alike, one way or another you’ve witnessed the moxie, malice, and mayhem that Abram has brought along with him to every challenge since his very first Road Rules appearance. Whether it’s the classic feuds and competitions with The Miz, or more recent ones with Johnny Bananas, Abramhas captivated viewers for more than a decade with his care-free approach to…

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Exclusive Interview with Violetta Millerman from Real World: Skeletons

Exclusive Interview with Violetta Millerman from Real World: Skeletons

Ashley caught up with Real World alum Violetta Millerman to discuss her experiences on the show, her life philosophy, and extensive travel plans. Watch the interview below:

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Exclusive Interview with Big Brother 17's Johnny Mac

Exclusive Interview with Big Brother 17’s Johnny Mac

We’ve taken a break from The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines to bring you an exclusive interview with Big Brother alum Johnny Mac. Dentist by day, Metal-enthusiast, and all-around Mac of all trades by night, Johnny talked about his experience on the show, as well as his many ventures both in and out of the office:

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Exclusive Interview with Shane Raines from MTV's The Challenge: Bloodlines

Exclusive Interview with Shane Raines from MTV’s The Challenge: Bloodlines

Ashely sat down to an interview with The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines alum Shane Rainesfor a rather candid take of life on the show. Shane was as enigmatic in the interview as he was on the the show, giving us the inside scoop on both he and his brother’s experience in Turkey. You can catch the entire interview below, and be sure to catch our interview with Tony next week Monday at 7PM…

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Exclusive Interview with Candice from MTV's The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines

Exclusive Interview with Candice from MTV's The Challenge: Bloodlines

The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines is the 27th season of the MTV original. The twist this season involves cast members competing both with and against loved ones en route to the ultimate prize for those that make it to the final challenge. Ashley sat down with cast member Candice (cousin of Real World: Las Vegas castmate from 2011 Leroy Garret) to discuss everything about her experience on…

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3 By Design premiere new song 'Someone Like You'

3 By Design premiere new song ‘Someone Like You’

Los Angeles-based rock band 3 By Design recently premiered a new track written by drummer Kent Diimmel. Performed live and unplugged at Dani P’s in Oceanside recently, ‘Someone Like You’ features shimmering acoustics and the universal narrative of love and loss echoed through the modern rock vocals of Jon Goodhue:

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In Memoriam: Scott Weiland

In Memoriam: Scott Weiland

Its been reported and confirmed that the former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman died in his sleep while on tour with his band The Wildabouts. While the shock of such news is still fresh and, frankly, unbelievable at this point in time, let us remember the profound impact that this man has had, the music he made, and the countless lives he touched and spoke to as a result.…

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Exclusive Interview with Parasight

Exclusive Interview with Parasight

With an average age of roughly 16 years, UK five-piece Parasight embody a sound and style that goes well beyond those years. Having recently released their debut single ‘Shattered Glass’ through Sound-Hub Records, and having already played countless venues, these lads are primed to introduce their vintage sound to modern audiences.

Evan Morgan (EM): First off, for anyone that hasn’t heard your…

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Single Review: Plum 'Light Years, Dark Years'

Single Review: Plum ‘Light Years, Dark Years’

As the first single off of the soon-to-be-released debut EP from Denver Psychedelic rockers Plum, ‘Light Years, Dark Years’ is an acid trip down memory lane. Vintage sounds mix with modern times to bring together the stylings of this trance-inducing trio. Classic licks, riffs, and effects permeate the entire track — right down to the groovy guitar solo — leaving listeners with a heavy dose of…

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Adele sings 'Hello' with Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, and classroom instruments

Adele sings ‘Hello’ with Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, and classroom instruments

For all those stateside still hungover from the food coma of the holiday, and all others who may have already seen this last week, Adele joined Jimmy Fallon and The Roots in the Tonight Show music room to perform her newest hit single ‘Hello’ with classroom instruments, and, well, the end result is epic, to say the least:

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Single Review: Anavae 'Feel Alive'

Single Review: Anavae ‘Feel Alive’

With the London-based Alternative Rock duo Anavae currently in the studio working on new material, we take a look (and a listen) back at their single ‘Feel Alive’ which was released last March.

At the heart of it, the pair manage to blend equal parts EDM with hard-hitting Rock and angelic Pop — a three-pronged melodic masterstroke…

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Album Review: Whitemoor 'Pause And Effect'

Album Review: Whitemoor ‘Pause And Effect’

As the latest release from UK Indie Rock outfit Whitemoor, ‘Pause And Effect’ is a deeply atmospheric offering layered with an abundance of texture and tonality — a sonic tonic for all reflect on pause and effect.

As the album opener, ‘Hollywood’ is a magnum opus straight out of the gate. There’s so much going on that it quickly overwhelms the listener in awesome. Though the track itself is…

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