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Phillip Phillips, Gym Class Heroes + More Support Hurricane Victims at 'Restore the Shore' Special

Nadine Cheung — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:20:55 +0000

Phillip Phillips, Gym Class Heroes and many more celebrities joined forces on Nov. 15 for MTV's live Restore the Shore benefit to raise money for the coastal towns of New Jersey, which were ravaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Travie McCoy Reveals Katy Perry Breakup Helped Him Beat Drug Addiction

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:45:52 +0000

It's been a while since Travie McCoy from Gym Class Heroes and Katy Perry were an item, huh? We kinda almost forgot they were a couple long ago, but since breaking up and her marriage (and divorce) from Russell Brand, McCoy has opened up about his time with his ex.

Daryl Black Wins Over the Judges with 'Stereo Hearts' on 'X Factor'

Alexandra Capotorto — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 02:41:15 +0000

You still with us, 'X Factor' fans? We know how you feel. We had to DVR 'Modern Family' too, but at least Daryl Black was a refreshing audition to watch!

Gym Class Heroes Issue Gritty 'Martyrial Girl$' Video

Scott Shetler — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:36:19 +0000

Gym Class Heroes take their music to a dark warehouse in the new video for ‘Martyrial Girl$,’ an intense rock-edged song from their most recent album, ‘The Papercut Chronicles II.’ Gym Class Heroes are pretty cool if you ask us, but in the video, they’re unable to gain entry into a ritzy nightclub with a [...]

Gym Class Heroes Perform 'Stereo Hearts' With Patrick Stump on VH1 Unplugged

Scott Shetler — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:52 +0000

Gym Class Heroes were invited to film a VH1 Unplugged special last month, which was a cool honor, but one that also presented some logistical problems for the band, given that all six of their hit singles to date feature guest artists singing the hook. How would they perform those songs live? Enter Patrick Stump, the former Fall Out Boy frontman and early GCH producer, who stepped in for Adam Levine on the unplugged version of 'Stereo Hearts.'

Top 20 Songs: Week of July 2-8, 2012

Cristin Maher — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:21:59 +0000

This week, the Top 20 Songs airing on our weekend radio show are a mix of older and newer jams. Both Matchbox 20 -- we are so pumped to hear them on the radio again -- and Gym Class Heroes are making debuts on PopCrush's Top 20 Songs countdown, with their latest singles 'She's So Mean' and 'The Fighter' coming in at No. 18 and No. 20, respectively. Meanwhile, Carly Rae Jepsen holds on to the No. 1 position, while One Direction, Maroon 5, Gotye and fun. keep up their Top 5 reign.

Gym Class Heroes Profile Olympic Gymnast in 'The Fighter' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:29:56 +0000

Gym Class Heroes' video for 'The Fighter' has our vote for Feel Good Video of the Year. The clip features not only the band performing alongside Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, but there is footage of Olympic hopeful and 19-year-old Bronx-born, Puerto Rican gymnast John Orozco. He declares "I'm a fighter" at the very beginning. He means fighter in the figurative sense; he's not a boxer!

About to Pop: Gym Class Heroes, Bean + More Singles

Cristin Maher — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:08:39 +0000

First off, we'd like to congratulate the Wanted, whose new song 'Chasing the Sun' won in the latest About to Pop competition. This Saturday and Sunday (May 19 and 20), fans will get to hear the quintet's second U.S. single blasting through their speakers on PopCrush's weekly radio show. Now, the time has come for five fresh songs to battle it out in this week's About to Pop challenge, with singles from Gym Class Heroes and pop newcomer Bean making the cut.

Gym Class Heroes Perform 'The Fighter' With PS-22 Chorus

Jessica Sager — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:49 +0000

At a recent show at Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y., Gym Class Heroes gave some lucky kids a memory that will last a lifetime. The band performed their new single, ‘The Fighter, with the PS-22 school chorus. “Anybody out there ever been bullied?” frontman Travis McCoy asked the crowd. “Put your fists in the [...]

Adam Levine Performs 'Stereo Hearts' With Gym Class Heroes on 'Today'

Nadine Cheung — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:51:45 +0000

Adam Levine hit the stage with Gym Class Heroes on Friday morning (Feb. 3) to perform ‘Stereo Hearts’ live in Indianapolis, Ind. in anticipation of the Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. The premiere of NBC’s hit singing competition show, ‘The Voice,’ will air immediately after the big game. “We’re sticking with the program, we really [...]

Travie McCoy + Neon Hitch Endure Long-Distance Relationship in Gym Class Heroes' 'A—Back Home' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:07:05 +0000

While touring is the most direct and necessary way for a band to spread the word about its music and does wonders for a career, it sure is hard on a musician's personal life. Gym Class Heroes' video for 'A—Back Home' does a good job of illustrating that point, as singer Travie McCoy is on the road and pining.

Gym Class Heroes + Neon Hitch Bring 'A– Back Home' to 'Jimmy Fallon'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:12:35 +0000

Gym Class Heroes debuted their brand new single 'A-- Back Home' with redheaded gypsy chanteuse Neon Hitch on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' this past Thursday (Dec. 8.) The song is reggae-flavoredand will transport port you to the islands, Rihanna-style, if only for four minutes. But it's just as catchy as the smash hit 'Stereo Hearts,' which embeds itself in to your cranium after one listen.

Gym Class Heroes Frontman Travie McCoy Recovered From Illness

Scott Shetler — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:11:50 +0000

Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy has finally recovered from a stomach virus that sent him to the hospital and forced his band to cancel a number of tour dates earlier this month. Drummer Matt McGinley told Spinner that McCoy’s illness, which first surfaced during a European tour, was more serious than some realized. “I [...]

Adam Levine Performs 'Moves Like Jagger' With Christina Aguilera + 'Stereo Hearts' at 2011 American Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:54:51 +0000

In the middle of Maroon 5's performance of their catchier-than-a-cold smash single 'Moves Like Jagger' on the 2011 American Music Awards, the camera cut to the crowd where besties Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were on their feet, singing along and grooving like they were a pair of fans at a Maroon 5 concert. Hey Adam Levine, Taylor and Selena dig you and your song. Maybe it's high time you collaborate with them, too?

Travie McCoy Talks Gym Class Heroes Tour + Album

Scott Shetler — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:44:27 +0000

Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy is gearing up for a long tour behind his band’s new album, ‘The Papercut Chronicles II.’ “Usually when we put out a record, we like to tour for at least three, four years,” McCoy tells Billboard. “If that’s the case, I’ll be 34, 35 when it’s over. I think [...]

Gym Class Heroes Discuss Adam Levine Collaboration, Sequel Album 'The Papercut Chronicles II'

Scott Shetler — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:54:18 +0000

Gym Class Heroes Discuss Sequel Album + Adam Levine Collabo

Gym Class Heroes, 'The Fighter' Feat. Ryan Tedder – Song Review

Scott Shetler — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:14:44 +0000

Ryan Tedder joins Gym Class Heroes on ‘The Fighter,’ a new song about never giving up in life that appears on ‘The Papercut Chronicles II,’ the upcoming album from Gym Class Heroes that hits stores on Nov. 15. Frontman Travie McCoy raps about staying positive, no matter what your situation in life: “There’s no reason [...]

Patrick Stump vs. Gym Class Heroes – Sound Off

Cristin Maher — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:00:19 +0000

Patrick Stump beat out Britney Spears in our 'Sound Off' yesterday, raking in more than 80% of the votes. Congrats to Patrick and his tune 'This City' for dominating! Today, our 'Sound Off' series gets a little more personal, as we pair Patrick Stump's Lupe Fiasco-featured track 'This City' versus his pals in the Gym Class Heroes' collabo track with Adam Levine, 'Stereo Hearts.'

Gym Class Heroes, 'A— Back Home' Feat. Neon Hitch – Lyric Video Premiere

Scott Shetler — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:02:25 +0000

Gym Class Heroes enlist the vocal assistance of Neon Hitch on their brand-new song, ‘A— Back Home,’ which you can hear (and watch per the lyrics video) exclusively on PopCrush. Hitch introduces the track with the hook, “I don’t know where you’re goin’ or when you’re comin’ home / I left the keys under the [...]

Gym Class Heroes, 'Life Goes On' Feat. Oh Land – Song Review

Cristin Maher — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:41:49 +0000

Gym Class Heroes have released yet another track from their highly-anticipated upcoming album ‘The Papercut Chronicles II.’ This time around, Travie McCoy has teamed up with Danish singer-songwriter Oh Land for their symphonic song ‘Life Goes On.’ ‘Life Goes On’ has many musical layers, giving the song a big, anthemic feel. The song — which [...]

Gym Class Heroes, 'Martyrial Girl$' – Song Review

Scott Shetler — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:59:58 +0000

Gym Class Heroes get in touch with their rock side on ‘Martyrial Girl$,’ a track from their next record, ‘The Papercut Chronicles II.’ The song opens with a military-style drum beat and wailing guitars as frontman Travie McCoy says, “I’m officially goin’ in … And refusing to come out … Unless I’m bloody.” Guitar riffs [...]

Gym Class Heroes Announce North American Tour Dates

Scott Shetler — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:38:44 +0000

Frontman Travie McCoy and Gym Class Heroes are embarking on a six-week North American tour starting October 12 in Tampa, Florida. Idolator reports that the group will play 26 concerts across North America with opening act the Dirty Heads. The itinerary includes six different House of Blues locations and a single Canadian date at Kool [...]

Gym Class Heroes Get Shadowed in New 'Stereo Hearts' Video Feat. Adam Levine

Nadine Cheung — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:52:01 +0000

Gym Class Heroes have released a new video for their Adam Levine-assisted single ‘Stereo Hearts’ in which the hip-hop group’s shadows are more animated than their real-life counterparts. Frontman Travie McCoy is hanging out on his stoop with an old-school boombox that begins blasting the latest single. The sunny day lends itself to creating larger-than-life [...]

Gym Class Heroes, 'Stereo Hearts' Feat. Adam Levine – Song Review

Scott Shetler — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:05:42 +0000

One year after releasing a solo album, Travie McCoy is back with his boys in Gym Class Heroes, whose new single 'Stereo Hearts' features Maroon 5 singer and 'The Voice' judge Adam Levine.

3OH!3 and Gym Class Heroes to Headline 2011 Warped Tour Line-Up

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:16:38 +0000

Veterans 3OH!3 and Gym Class Heroes are scheduled to headline the 2011 Vans Warped Tour, which marks the 17th annual traveling circus of music mayhem. 3OH!3 and Gym Class Heroes will lead Hellogoodbye, Jack’s Mannequin, Relient K, and Simple Plan on the 42-city tour, which kicks off June 24. Both 3OH!3 and GCH are seasoned [...]