If a passion for music and a knack for writing make a career, then color Amanda Hensel lucky. She is the product of writers -- apparently when you add two news journalists together, you get one music journalist. She currently resides in 'the live music capital of the world,' where she snagged a journalism degree from the University of Texas. Although she's grounded in Austin, Hensel's name travels -- in her short career, she has cited her passion writing for AOL Music Blog, Fringe Magazine, the Houston Press and various other publications.
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‘Glee’ Cast, ‘Black or White’ – Song Review
If there's anyone who understands the meaning behind Michael Jackson's 'Black or White,' it's Gleeks -- so we know they'll be especially excited to get a first listen at the 'Glee' cast version of the early '90s smash.
Shane Harper Announces Track Listing for Self-Titled Debut Album
Move over, jealous boyfriends! There's a new boy in town and he's got two things you don't: a guitar and a brand new album. Shane Harper will become the new 'Mr. Steal Your Girl' when he unveils his self-titled debut album on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14.
Nicki Minaj and LL Cool J Release Grammy Promo
It seems that the pop stars are just excited about this year's big Grammy event as we are. Following Taylor Swift's lead, Barbie queen Nicki Minaj has popped up in a photo alongside the 2012 Grammy Awards host, LL Cool J.
‘Glee’ Cast, ‘Bad’ – Song Review
The members of the 'Glee' cast are continually using their voices for good -- and in this case, 'Bad.' On Tuesday, Michael Jackson will return from the dead to take over the hit FOX show, in spirit anyway, and we're totally digging the glee club's version of his 1987 hit.
Cortez Shaw Unleashes Snappy Adele Cover on ‘American Idol’
When Cortez Shaw stepped up to the plate to perform Adele's 'Someone Like You' on 'American Idol,' he stunned the judges. For one, he's a guy. Second, his delivery was nothing like the original tune, and it took a while for Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler to get an idea of what, exactly, he was singing.
Kristine Osorio Gives Original Spin to Adele’s ‘One and Only’ on ‘American Idol’
28-year-old Kristine Osorio headed to the 'American Idol' auditions on a mission: to succeed. Armed with Adele's 'One and Only' and a sad back story, succeed she did!
Amy Winehouse Line Gets Mixed Reviews During Paris Fashion Week
Jean Paul Gaultier was trying to pay the utmost respect to the late Amy Winehouse with his clothing line, inspired by the singer, but after setting it on the runway in Paris on Wednesday, some people are wondering if he was able to pull it off.
Florence + the Machine Cover Q Magazine
Florence Welch sports a fresh spring look on the cover of Q Magazine's March issue. The Florence + the Machine frontwoman surrounds her green eyes with bright blue shadow for all to see -- a nice change from barely there or bare -- and it's got us aching for blue skies and green grass.
Madonna 2012 Super Bowl Performance to Include LMFAO
Word on the street is that Madonna won't be the only one party rockin' at the 2012 Super Bowl -- LMFAO is expected to join her. And by word on the street, we mean that's what will.i.am is claiming.
What Music Video Is This Picture From?
These two tween girls seem pretty excited about the text messages they just received, don't they? That's because they've just been invited to the party of the year by one of pop music's biggest heartthrobs!
While these girls in particular aren't the stars of the music video in question, one teenage female does steal the singer's heart, which has him singing his relationship promises all over a pac