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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Megaupload Founder Arrested, Found Hiding With Shotgun
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom was arrested earlier this week, just after the site was shut down by the Department of Justice -- but he didn't go down without a fight. Police officers found Dotcom, real name Kim Schmitz, hiding in a safe room in his home with a loaded shotgun in hand.
Gavin DeGraw Talks ‘Sweeter’ and Ryan Tedder, Denies Being a Sex Symbol
Gavin DeGraw has maintained a strong presence in pop rock since he introduced himself to the world, literally, with his 2004 smash 'I Don't Want to Be.' Rather than crash and burn like many of the stars who find the alternate one-hit-wonder fame, the New Yorker has kept himself planted in a steady stream, offering the world a little piece of his heart in the form of a successful single every few y
New Music Releases – February 2012
The second month of the year is typically pretty dull, except this year. The new music releases in February 2012 will bring a few special albums that will have you crushin' harder than you ever could on your Valentine's Day date.
Brittany Kerr Slides Through With Joss Stone Cover on ‘American Idol’
Brittany Kerr has a lot going for her in the looks department, which is a surprise to no one given her side job as an NBA dancer. But tonight, she strove for something more -- a place in Hollywood as the future 'American Idol.'
‘Tent Girl’ Amy Brumfield Channels ‘Superwoman’ Alicia Keys for ‘American Idol’ Audition
Amy Brumfield may live in a tent in the woods, and may not even own a TV, but that doesn't mean she's not 'American Idol' worthy.
Gabi Carrubba Delivers Maroon 5 Cover on ‘American Idol’ Premiere
'American Idol' premiered Wednesday with a two-hour audition special, and while the show was packed with the talented -- and not so talented -- Gabi Carrubba had no trouble standing out with her Maroon 5 cover.
LMFAO’s ‘Sexy and I Know It’ Gets Dramatic Peter O’Toole Makeover by Ira David Wood
Nothing says funny like an older person, who is likely out of touch with today's pop culture, reading modern song lyrics. Today, we've got Ira David Wood spurting out the lines to LMFAO's 'Sexy and I Know It' -- Peter O'Toole style.
Helen Mirren Praises ‘Glee’ Star Kevin McHale for His ‘Great Voice’
We're amped up about Helen Mirren's appearance on 'Glee' next week, and apparently, she was pretty excited to check out the show, too. In a new interview with OK!, the 66-year-old British actress dished on her visit to the set ... and even spilled that she's got a favorite 'Glee' character.
Watch a Sneak Peek of NeNe Leakes on ‘Glee’
Sam Evans, it's time to meet your swim coach! In this B-roll tape leaked from the 'Glee' set, Sam (Chord Overstreet) comes face to face with his new swim coach, portrayed by 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star NeNe Leakes for the first time, giving us just a little insight into what extracurricular activity life will be like this season at McKinley High.
Lana Del Rey Gives Fans Extra Tunes on ‘Born to Die’ Deluxe Edition
Lana Del Ray will give fans just what they want on the deluxe edition of her forthcoming 'Born to Die' album: more music.