This morning I was asked by Zune friend @abarcelos via Twitter for some music recommendations. I have my own opinions and those of you following me know what those are. So I thought I would turn to our resident music experts that work here in Zune HQ [thanks to Omid and Paul]. Here are some Thursday music recommendations: Alternative: Peter Bjorn & John – Living Thing Alexandra Hope – Invisible Sunday Art Brut – Art Brut Vs. Satan M. Ward – Hold Time Dan Auerbach record...

Have you heard Eminem's new single, "We Made You?" I really like it. So, for this week's contest, let's go Jessica Simpson to Eminem and see how far apart they really are! And for last week, the winner who found the shortest path between Lady Gaga and James Brown was VTPlaya8701, who got there first in four steps. I'm really starting to believe this "six degrees of separation" thing. As a reminder, here's what you have to do to win the Zune Home A/V Pack *...

I'm back from vacation! This week I get to announce the winners of both week 6 and 7, plus issue a new challenge for week 8! Week 6 was Miranda Cosgrove to Black Sabbath, and Cakiea got there first in just six steps. Week 7 was Coldplay to Nickelback; a few of you got there in just three steps, but SBDuckFan got there first. I'll be contacting both of you about your prizes. So for this week, let's go Lady Gaga to James Brown. That ought to be fun! As a reminder, here's what you have...

This just in. Here is the lineup for the latest in the Zune Green Room series . The Green Room was created to get you behind the scenes with your favorite artists while they are on the road performing. We have some great names on tap - I am personally most excited for Booka Shade. They are pretty impressive live, go check them out. Make sure to check out the past episodes from artists like Common, Oasis, T.I., Duran Duran and more while you are waiting for the latest and greatest each week. The goods...