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Madonna Is Studying the Koran 

Madonna was born a Catholic and popularized the Kabbalah practice when her interest in that faith became publicized. Now, the singer is studying The Koran, which is Islam's Holy Book. Madge is dating Muslim Brahim Zaibat and has been reading the text and learning more about the religion. "I am

One Direction's Perfume Breaks Records 

One Direction's Our Moment perfume has broken records and has become the fastest-selling scent. Retailer The Perfume Shop said it sold a bottle a moment, and confirmed that it is the most successful fragrance in terms of first-week sales. The company had to hire additional staff to deal with the

Listen to This Minor Alps' Song "Far From the Roses" 

Children of the '90s, perk up your ears, as Minor Alps, the collaborative vision of alt rock goddess Juliana Hatfield and Nada Surf's Matthew Caws, have unveiled "Far From the Roses," the latest song off the duo's forthcoming album Get There, out October 29 on Barsuk Records. The pair will embark

Listen to Sol Invicto's "11.0" 

New music time! Today, we present Sol Invicto's "11.0" from Initium II. Enjoy! The project features The Deftones' guitarist Stephen Carpenter. And that's all we will tell you. Keepin' the mystique, yo! Listen below: Did you dig Sol Invicto's "11.0?" —Maggie Pannacione10.17.13

Imagine Dragons to Embark on 2014 Arena Tour 

Rockers Imagine Dragons will embark on their 2014 Into the Night arena tour. The Naked and Famous, Nico Vega and X Ambassadors will serve as support, the latter two bands for select dates. On October 22, the band will release a remix bundle of their current single "Demons," which includes remixes, a