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Blake Lively Looks Smoking Hot At The 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert

Monte — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:41:33 +0000

With the star-studded lineup hitting the stage for last week's Hurricane Sandy Relief show dubbed 12-12-12, one star turned more heads than others. It wasn't Sir Paul McCartney rocking out with Nirvana nor was it The Stones or the Boss winning the battle for my attention span. It was ultra cutie Blake Lively who showed up looking H-O-T. Check out the photos!

Courtney Love Speaks Out Against Nirvana 'Reunion' At 12-12-12 Concert

Joe Robinson — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:00:31 +0000

Before yesterday's so-called Nirvana reunion with Paul McCartney at the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Concert in New York, Courtney Love told TMZ that she was "not amused" by McCartney's involvement, adding that "if John were alive it would be cool." She later commented about the event on the Facebook page for author Mark Yarm’s book 'Everybody Loves This Town: An Oral History of Grunge,' posting several notes in her typically rambling and borderline incoherent style. She later returned to the page to respond to some who had commented on her post.

Courtney Love Slams Surviving Nirvana Members' '12-12-12′ Performance With Paul McCartney

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:00:50 +0000

Last night at the ’12-12-12′ Hurricane Sandy benefit concert, Paul McCartney performed an original song with the three surviving members of Nirvana. The musical collective wrote the song ‘Cut Me Some Slack’ during an impromptu jam session for Dave Grohl‘s upcoming ‘Sound City Studios’ documentary, later debuting the track live at the televised benefit. Although [...]

Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters Perform 'Comfortably Numb' at 12-12-12 Sandy Benefit

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:06:40 +0000

During tonight's 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief at New York City's Madison Square Garden, some amazing, you-had-to-be-there pairings took place on the venue's historic stage. Case in point: Roger Waters of Pink Floyd fame performing 'Comfortably Numb' with Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder.

Paul McCartney + Nirvana Members Perform New Song 'Cut Me Some Slack' at 12-12-12 Concert

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:12:54 +0000

Throughout the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief at New York City's Madison Square Garden, a monumental bulk of talent occupied the grand stage. During the charitable event, which lasted for over five hours, legendary artists such as Bruce Springsteen, the Who and the Rolling Stones performed for a worldwide audience, but the true highlight of the night was the collaboration between Beatles legend Paul McCartney and Nirvana members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear (touring member) on the new song 'Cut Me Some Slack.'

Chris Martin, Michael Stipe Perform 'Losing My Religion' at 12-12-12 Sandy Benefit

Kenneth Partridge — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:55:15 +0000

Coldplay singer Chris Martin joined forces with R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe for a special performance of 'Losing My Religion' during the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden. According to NBC anchor Brian Williams, who appeared onscreen soon after to solicit donations, the team-up was a surprise even to those involved with the planning, and Martin himself seemed humbled to share the stage with one of his heroes.

Adam Sandler Reworks 'Hallelujah' at 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Concert

Joe Robinson — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:45:41 +0000

Comedian Adam Sandler was his typical hilarious self last night (Dec. 12) at the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief in New York City, bringing much-needed comic relief in the form of 'Sandy, Screw Ya,' a colorful reworking of the Leonard Cohen classic 'Hallelujah.' The song featured racy lyrics about the superstorm and its impact on New York City.

Zakk Wylde Recording Hurricane Sandy Benefit Song With Members of Sevendust + Candlebox

Chad Childers — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:53:59 +0000

Several members of the hard rock community are mobilizing to help those in need by recording a benefit track to raise funds for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The collective, which consists of Black Label Society's Zakk Wylde and JD Deservio, Sevendust's Morgan Rose, Candlebox's Kevin Martin and New York outfit the Infinite Staircase, will record the as-yet-untitled song with plans to release it as an iTunes exclusive on Jan. 8.

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder Playing With Roger Waters At 12-12-12 Sandy Benefit

Joe Robinson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:46:04 +0000

Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder will join Roger Waters to perform the Pink Floyd classic 'Comfortably Numb' at the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy relief concert set to take place tonight Madison Square Garden in New York City, Waters revealed during an appearance last night on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.' Vedder, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Coldplay's Chris Martin were added to the concert's lineup late last month, joining a star-studded bill that also includes everybody from Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen to Kanye West and the Who.

Paul McCartney Fronting Nirvana Reunion at 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit?

Kenneth Partridge — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:59:38 +0000

Paul McCartney will stand in for the late Kurt Cobain and front a Nirvana reunion at tonight's 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit at New York's Madison Square Garden, according to rumors sweeping the Internet. The story stems from Britain's Sun newspaper, which reports that Dave Grohl asked the Beatles legend to "jam with some mates," and that those additional musicians wound up being Nirvana bassist Krist Novaselic and guitarist Pat Smear, who sometimes performed with the Seattle trio.

Stream Tonight's Live 'Concert For Sandy Relief'

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:45:54 +0000

Today's date marks the very last time that we will have three consecutive matching numbers: 12-12-12. One way we are commemorating this is by helping those who were and continue to be affected by October's hurricane Sandy. Over a dozen musical acts will be coming together to put on a benefit show at New York City's Madison Square Garden.