Spencer Kaufman is the Editor-in-Chief of Loudwire. He grew up playing stickball and basketball in Brooklyn, N.Y., before graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Communication Arts. He has been a professional music journalist for more than a decade in New York City. He digs punk, hardcore and industrial music, and fondly remembers the time Iggy Pop landed on him after a stage dive. His favorite movie is 'Taxi Driver' and he once played in a fictional college band called the Raging De Niros.
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Scotty McCreery Checks in With George Strait’s ‘Check Yes or No’ on ‘American Idol’
'American Idol' contestant Scotty McCreery followed his personal choice of Montgomery Gentry's 'Gone' in the first round of the finals tonight with his own idol George Strait's selection of his hit 'Check Yes or No' in round two.
Justin Timberlake Pokes Fun at Self in Unaired Mozart ‘SNL’ Skit
In a skit that didn't air on 'Saturday Night Live' this past weekend, host Justin Timberlake made fun of his own career while dressed up as composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Anchors Aweigh! Miley Cyrus Gets New Tattoo
We hope you're sitting down for this one, kids! Miley Cyrus, yeah, that's right, the Miley Cyrus … Wait for it … Got another tattoo!
Nicki Minaj + Britney Spears Share Stage at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards
Nicki Minaj sang her song 'Super Bass' on the Billboard Music Awards before kicking off a remix of Britney Spears' 'Till the World Ends' that ended with Brit Brit making her second guest appearance of the night.
Kesha ‘Blows’ Away Audience at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards
Kesha offered up some acrobatic moves for her medley of 'Animal' and 'Blow' at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday Night.
Far East Movement, OneRepublic, Snoop Dogg Team Up for Medley on 2011 Billboard Music Awards
A performance featuring OneRepublic, Far East Movement and Snoop Dogg rocked the stage tonight at the Billboard Music Awards.
Taio Cruz Performs ‘Break Your Heart’ and ‘Dynamite’ at 2011 Billboard Music Awards
Taio Cruz served up his massive dance hits 'Break Your Heart' and 'Dynamite' at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas tonight, after taking home the award for Hot 100 Song of the Year for 'Dynamite.'
Cee Lo and His Piano Flip in Mid Air for ‘Crazy’ Medley at 2011 Billboard Music Awards
Cee Lo Green has delivered some crazy performances during his career, but he may have topped them all with a gravity-defying gig on tonight's Billboard Music Awards.
Pitbull, Ne-Yo Deliver ‘Give Me Everything’ on the 2011 Billboard Music Awards
Pitbull and Ne-Yo took over the stage at the Billboard Music Awards with a high-energy performance of their hit 'Give Me Everything.'
Justin Bieber Wins Digital Artist of the Year at Billboard Music Awards
Justin Bieber took home the Digital Artist of the Year trophy at the Billboard Music Awards tonight. The teen sensation beat out Rihanna, Akon, Eminem, Lady Gaga for the honor.