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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Backstreet Boys’ A.J. McLean Pays Roughly 40K for Vampire Photo of Lindsay Lohan
Backstreet Boys member A.J. McLean has purchased a photo of a bloody-mouthed Lindsay Lohan straddling over 'Vampire Diaries' star Michael Trevino. The shot was taken by acclaimed photographer Tyler Shields.
Christina Aguilera Talks ‘The Voice’ on ‘Today,’ Delivers ‘Top Ten’ on ‘Letterman’
Christina Aguilera appeared on the 'Today' show Tuesday morning, telling host Matt Lauer that she was not into singing competition shows like 'American Idol' before signing on as a coach for 'The Voice.' A night earlier, she appeared on 'Late Show With David Letterman' to deliver the 'Top Ten' list.
‘The Voice’ to Return for Second Season on NBC, Followed by New Musical Drama ‘Smash’ Starring Katharine McPhee
NBC announced its 2011-2012 primetime lineup on Sunday, and it's good news for 'The Voice.' The hit singing competition will be back for a second run, coming in as a mid-season show on Mondays. Following 'The Voice' will be 'Smash,' a new musical drama starring 'American Idol' runner-up Katherine McPhee.
Kesha, Far East Movement, OneRepublic, Ne-Yo Join Performance Lineup for Billboard Music Awards
The upcoming Billboard Music Awards has just added a lot of star power, as Kesha, Far East Movement, OneRepublic and Ne-Yo have been have been tapped to bolster the May 22 event's performance roster.
Mos Def Bringing Acting Chops to ‘Dexter’
Rapper-actor Mos Def has inked a deal to guest star in the upcoming sixth season of 'Dexter.' The hip-hop renaissance man will appear in a multi-episode arc on the Showtime thriller.
Beyonce Presents Preview of ‘4,’ Delays ‘Run the World (Girls)’ Video
Beyonce offered a select group of fans a preview of her upcoming album, '4,' by hosting a listening party at Sony Music's offices in New York on Wednesday. The superstar singer played five of the albums songs, and talked about the album at the event.
Teenage Singer Julia Eason Jazzes Up ‘The Voice’
Julia Eason, an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Palos Verdes, Calif., wowed Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green with her performance of Duffy's 'Mercy' on 'The Voice.'
Vicci Martinez Edges Niki Dawson in ‘Perfect’ Battle on ‘The Voice’
For his team's first battle on 'The Voice,' coach Cee Lo Green chose to match Vicci Martinez up against Niki Dawson. The two were forced to face off with a dueling performance of Pink's 'Perfect,' leaving the winner to remain in the competition and the loser eliminated.
Nakia Brings Bluesy Vibe to the ‘The Voice’
Nakia, a burly, bearded singer from Austin, Texas, rocked the house with his audition of Cee Lo Green's 'Forget You' on 'The Voice,' eventually landing a spot on none other than Cee Lo's team.
Niki Dawson Living Out ‘Teenage Dream’ on ‘The Voice’
Niki Dawson may not have the experience of a lot of the other contestants on 'The Voice,' but she proved that she can command the stage with her audition performance of Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream.'