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90′s Music Invades St. Cloud this Saturday Night at the Paramount Theatre [VIDEO]

Chad Taylor — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:47:38 +0000

Fans of 90's music won't want to miss the show this Saturday night (May 18th) at the Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud. Grammy Award Winners All 4 One headline along with the multi-platinum selling R&B group Hi-Five and local openers 90 Proof.

Shakira Leaving 'The Voice' Next Season

Jessica Sager — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:42 +0000

Good thing Christina Aguilera is coming back to 'The Voice' next season, because the panel will be down one pint-sized, fiery blond superstar. Shakira confirmed that she won't be returning for the NBC hit's fifth season.

Kevin Jonas talks all things 'Jonas' and Life in front of the Cameras [AUDIO] [VIDEO]

Chad Taylor — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:46:51 +0000

What do you get when you mix a pop sensation, reality TV star and E! Correspondent? Kevin Jonas. The 'Jonas Brothers' have sold over 20 million albums worldwide and most recently celebrated the success of their new single 'Pom Poms' debuting at number one in 16 countries on iTunes.

90s One Hit Wonders

Mark Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:56 +0000

As in the 90′s there were plenty of one-hit wonders, so I thought to at least get some of the well known ones I’d add a part two to the 90′s One-Hit Wonders.It seemed like some of them were either horrible or you’re going “What?, that was a one-hit wonder?” Well thanks to MTV for [...]

90′s One Hit Wonders, Part Two – Lou Bega, "Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of,,,)" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:47 +0000

The original song is from 1952 by Perez Prado (a Cuban-Mexican bandleader) . Perez was known as the 'King of the Mambo,' in fact; he recorded several mambos, he would simply number them and "Mambo No 5" was one of eight in a series.

90′s One Hit Wonders, Part Two – The Verve, "Bitter Sweet Symphony" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:44 +0000

This was the only hit for The Verve, however: it seemed to keep on hitting as Nike used this in commercials. Allen Klein got royalties from those. Richard Ashcroft (lead singer) wrote the lyrics, which are a somber look at the doldrums of everyday life: “You’re a slave to money, then you die.” [...]

90′s One Hit Wonders, Part Two – Los Del Rio, "Macarena"" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:38 +0000

Los Del Rio (Antonio Romeo Monge and Rafael Ruiz) are a Spanish flamenco-pop duo. “Macarena” was the first hit for Los Del Rio since 1962 and their only hit in the US. In 1993 the song was originally released on a Spanish label, the following year the American label BMG bought the Spanish label and [...]

90′s One Hit Wonders, Part Two – Tag Team, "Whoomp!" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:32 +0000

A raunchy version was “Woot, There It Is” by the Rap group ’95 South’ and released about a month before Tag Team came out with “Whoomp!” A lawsuit was almost in pursuit, but… Thinking maybe that Tag Team ripped it off, consider what David Watson at their record label said “According to the U. S. [...]

90′s One Hit Wonders, Part Two – Shawn Colvin, "Sunny Came Home" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:30 +0000

Shawn was born in South Dakota on the 10th of January, 1956. She is self taught on the guitar by age 10 and she got her break singing backup for Suzanne Vega. This song references a woman who does some repair work to the oven, then uses the gases to burn her house down by [...]

90′s One Hit Wonders, Part Two – Eagle-Eye Cherry, "Save Tonight" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:27 +0000

This song expressed a strong statement defining the values of the night, relationships and ultimately life, one you may or may not remember.The singer has plans to leave the next day and he wants to cherish his one last night spent with his true love. He explains that you just can’t fight change, all you [...]

90′s One Hit Wonders, Part Two – New Radicals, "You Get What You Give" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:26 +0000

Gregg Alexander (Singer/Songwriter) wrote, “You Get What You Give”, about people who aspire to be famous, and Gregg’s negative attitude toward the world of “celebrity.” He’s saying that people should just be themselves instead of their aspiration to be someone else. Controversy arose as the closing lyrics accused the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Beck, Courtney [...]

90′s One Hit Wonders, Part Two – Deep Blue Something, "Breakfast At Tiffany's" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:23 +0000

Four college students from the University of North Texas formed Deep Blue Something and “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” was their only hit, and they did not release another album until 1998, titled ‘Byzantium.’ Todd Pipes (lead vocals) inspiration to write this song came after seeing Audrey Hepburn in the film ‘Roman Holiday’, but he thought “Breakfast [...]

90′s One Hit Wonders, Part Two – Tal Bachman, "She's So High" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:16 +0000

Canada's native Tal Bachman is the son of Randy Bachman, who is famous for his work in The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive. "She's So High" is Tal's first single - his sound is far more mellow than his father's.

90′s One Hit Wonders, Part Two – Jimmy Ray, "Are You Jimmy Ray?" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:08 +0000

“Are You Jimmy Ray?” peaked at #13 on the U.S Billboard charts and #13 on the U.K. singles chart, it sold over 500,000 copies in the U.S. alone.Jimmy Ray a native of England released his self titled LP in the U.S. in of March 1998, oddly enough it was never released in the U.K. The [...]

90′s One Hit Wonders, Part Two – Len, "Steal My Sunshine" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:07 +0000

Another song where sampling was put into play, as you listen to “More, More, More” by The Andrea True Connection you’ll hear what I mean. Len is from Toronto, and this song hit #1 in his native Canada. You’ll find the song featured in the 1999 movie Go staring Katie Holmes, it’s on the soundtrack [...]

St. Cloud's '90 Proof' Open 'Class of the 90′s' this Saturday Night [AUDIO] [VIDEO]

Chad Taylor — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:59:38 +0000

90 Proof is the ultimate 90's experience, they cover everything from Matchbox Twenty to Stone Temple Pilots and everything in between. The Central Minnesota based band are quickly becoming one of the premiere bands in the area and will open 'Class of the 90's' this Saturday night at the Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud.

'The Voice' Live Show Recap: The Top 12 Perform

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:20:39 +0000

On tonight’s (May 13) live edition of ‘The Voice,’ the Top 12 performed for America’s votes. There are no more coach’s saves. It’s all up to the voting viewers. The show tapes in L.A., which is in the grip of a heat wave that knocked out the air conditioning at the studio. So the coaches [...]

One Direction Cover Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On' [Video]

Jessica Sager — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:49 +0000

One Direction have been covering quite a few pop classics recently -- first Blondie's 'One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks),' then the Backstreet Boys' 'I Want It That Way.' They're adding another pop heavy hitter to their rotation: 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion!

Minnesota Teen Inspires 'Celebrities' To Go Up in the 'Clouds' [VIDEO]

Chad Taylor — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:51:23 +0000

I first learned about Zach Sobiech late last year and his song 'Clouds' is inspiring people all over the globe. He's a brave 18 year old from Stillwater, MN who's battling osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, he was first diagnosed with a short four years ago at the age of 14. He wanted to find a way to say goodbye to family and friends, so he picked up a guitar and did it through his music. The video for 'Clouds' has amassed over 2 million views and now celebrities are paying tribute to the young man who doesn't have long to live.

'The Voice' Playoff Round Recap: Top 12 of Season 4 Revealed

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:15:28 +0000

On the third episode of ‘The Voice‘ this week (May 8), the Top 12 of Season 4 was revealed. Two members of each of the four teams were saved by America and its votes. Then the corresponding coach had to chose between the bottom two, sending one member home. Each coach will have three members [...]