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Jeff Cornell is a veteran media professional, who has covered the music and entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is currently writing for various publication including Variety, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter and Loudwire.com.
During his 16 years at the MTV Radio Network, he helped create the company website, handled all staffing and event coverage and coordination. He wrote music news stories in many musical formats (CHR/Pop, Hip-Hop, Classic Rock, Alternative Rock, Country, Hot AC) as well as entertainment news including feature films and television. Jeff has covered many Hollywood award shows like the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, SAG Awards, Critic’s Choice Awards and high-profile music events including the GRAMMYS, American Music Awards, Billboard Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards.
Jeff has interviewed some of Hollywood’s’ biggest stars and musical artists including George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Jessica Alba, Dave Grohl, Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger and John Densmore of The Doors, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Nick Mason of Pink Floyd, Yes, Fleetwood Mac, Rush, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Beyonce, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Madonna and many, many more.
Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia remembered by musicians, industry veterans and basketball's Bill Walton on the 25th anniversary of his death.
Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of Rush, has died. He was 67. The cause of death, according to a spokesperson, was brain cancer.
The documentary "Truth To Power" lifts the veil on System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian's life, and showcases his tireless activism.
There's something momentous about a Philadelphia Phish concert. Sixty miles span the distance between Princeton, N.J. -- frontman Trey Anastasio's childhood hometown -- and the City of Brotherly Love, so proximity alone was enough to prompt hugs and other hippie sentiments at the Mann Music Center for the Performing Arts.
My ears are still ringing, but it was completely worth it. On Monday night (Sept. 29) I went to my first AC/DC concert at Dodger Stadium and it was every thing I expected it to be and more. It's amazing how some bands elude you, not because you're not a fan but somehow you just miss certain acts as a serious concertgoer.
Metallica changed the face of heavy metal when they released their self-titled fifth album, also known as The Black Album, on Aug. 12, 1991. The monumental effort saw the band step in a more melodic direction than their previous thrash metal sound and helped garner a mainstream following.
Eric Clapton wrapped a two-night stand at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sunday night with a 90-minute set proving that despite his recent health issues, he still has the energy and chops to deliver a memorable concert. Since concluding his 50th anniversary trek last year, the 73-year-old has retired from full-scale touring in favor of spot dates.
Dead & Company made its Florida debut on Monday night with a powerful and emotional show that will be remembered for years to come. The rescheduled date, due to guitarist and vocalist John Mayer's emergency appendectomy in December, couldn't have been more timely following the horrific tragedy in nearby Parkland just 12 days prior.
In 2003, Amir Bar-Lev ("Happy Valley," "The Tillman Story") had just one film under his belt, "Fighter," and a lofty idea for his next project: the definitive Grateful Dead documentary. It was a daunting task that would end up taking 14 years, 11 of them trying to get the band's blessing and the proverbial ball rolling, and another three producing and shooting the film.
Rush closed out its 40th anniversary tour on Saturday night (Aug. 1) at the Forum in Los Angeles, marking the band's 25th show at the venue and bringing what could be its final tour to a triumphant end (the band has hinted that it may be their last time on the road, though nothing has been made official).