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SXSW Fatal Crash Claims Third Victim

3/18/2014 11:30 AM ET | Filed under: Sad Sad • SXSW

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Sad news from Austin.

The SXSW crash has officially claimed another victim.

After Rashad Charjuan Owens allegedly struck 25 people at the music festival with his car as he attempted to evade police, two people were declared dead on the scene with several severe injuries reported.

We're sad to say 26-year-old Sandy Thuy Le has succumbed to her injuries and is the third casualty of the tragedy, joining

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Perez Hilton's Epic 7th Annual One Night In Austin! Relive The Party HERE!!

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SXSW has come and gone, but there is no doubt that we made some lasting musical memories at our 7th Annual One Night In Austin!

The tide was high with the legendary Blondie on the stage, but our other acts including A Great Big World, Ingrid Michaelson, and Betty Who weren't too shabby either! LOLz!

Still, the best part of the AH-mazing evening had to have been sharing our melodic heaven with the thousands of attendees who helped us raise $37,500 for VH1's Save The Music!

And we couldn't have accomplished ANY of it without our sponsors: Hello Products, The Naked Grape, Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, Guess Eyewear, and TY KU!

Whether or not you were able to join us for the extravaganza, we took PLENTY of snaps for us to relive the greatest One Night In Austin yet!

CLICK HERE to see the gallery, "Perez Hilton's Epic 7th Annual One Night In Austin! Relive The Party HERE!"

[Image via Iggy Rahay.]

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Tyler, The Creator's Crazy Riot At SXSW Caught On Camera! See The Insane Anarchy HERE!

3/17/2014 11:20 AM ET | Filed under: Legal Matters • SXSW • Scary!

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WHOA.

There is no describing the riot that Tyler, The Creator inspired at his SXSW show on Saturday in Austin.

Thankfully, we have the chaos all on camera!

The Odd Future rapper evidently chanted "push" into the microphone as a herd of his fans pushed down doors and security.

Yeesh! We know he likes to cause trouble like joy riding with Justin Bieber, but we'd say the city already had their fill the night before with that fatal drunk driving accident.

Perhaps next time Tyler should think about the safety of his fans??!

Ch-ch-check out the mayhem that led to his arrest…AFTER THE JUMP!!!

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Set Times! One Night In Austin!

3/15/2014 1:10 AM ET | Filed under: Music Minute • One Night In... • SXSW

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It's the big day!!!!!!

Our 7th annual "One Night In Austin SXSW showcase is TODAY - at the Austin Music Hall!!!

The full lineup has been announced and it's ridiculously awesome! By far THE BEST party of all SXSW!

AND, even better than that is 100% of all the tickets we sold is going DIRECTLY to benefit the vital work of the Vh1 Save The Music Foundation, which is helping to ensure that music education remains in our classrooms!

It's gonna be a super fun and super long night - just how we like it! So come early and stay late! It's gonna be a night you'll never forget!

Perez Hilton's 7th Annual One Night In Austin

4:00PM - Doors Open

4:35 PM - Juliette Ashby

5:15 PM - MisterWives

5:55 PM - Kesington Kross

6:35 PM - LIZ

7:15 PM - Lindsey Stirling

8:20 PM - Blondie

9:25 PM - Mary Lambert

10:10 PM - Ingrid Michaelson

10:55 PM - American Authors

11:45 PM - A Great Big World

12:30 AM - Betty Who

In between sets, DJs Clinton Sparks, Aaron LaCrate and Jeffrey Tonnesen will keep the energy high and the mood fun!

We can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The DJs! One Night In Austin!!!

3/14/2014 12:30 PM ET | Filed under: Music Minute • One Night In... • SXSW

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We are just TWO days away from our big SXSW showcase this weekend!

Our 7th annual "One Night in Austin" concert is taking place this Saturday at the Austin Music Hall, and we are so thrilled with the lineup!

Previously announced performers include Blondie, A Great Big World, Ingrid Michaelson, American Authors, Mary Lambert, Betty Who, Lindsey Stirling, LIZ, MisterWives, Kesington Kross and Juliette Ashby.

And, now, we are also very excited to reveal the awesome DJs that will be spinning at our big fiesta!

They are….

- Clinton Spark
- Aaron Lacrate
and
- Jeffrey Tonnesen

AND…..

Tomorrow we will be announcing set times!
Tomorrow we will be announcing set times!
Tomorrow we will be announcing set times!

So be on the lookout for that!

100% of all ticket sales will do directly to the Vh1 Save The Music Foundation, whose vital work is helping to keep music education in schools!

Buying tickets to our party will GUARANTEE you admission*… and you will also be doing some good!

Help support the future musicians of America through Vh1's Save The Music Foundation and rock out with Perez and a super stellar lineup of artists!!!

Make sure to tell your friends and….

CLICK HERE to buy your tickets now and ensure your entry! We were sold out last year!!!
CLICK HERE to buy your tickets now and ensure your entry! We were sold out last year!!!
CLICK HERE to buy your tickets now and ensure your entry! We were sold out last year!!!
CLICK HERE to buy your tickets now and ensure your entry! We were sold out last year!!!
CLICK HERE to buy your tickets now and ensure your entry! We were sold out last year!!!

*Please note: Admission is only guaranteed only until 9:00 PM. After that point SXSW badge holders can get in without a ticket, if there is space.

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SXSW Crash Victim Identified As Well As The Suspect Behind The Wheel!

3/13/2014 6:23 PM ET | Filed under: Music Minute • Legal Matters • R.I.P. • Sad Sad • SXSW

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So sad.

There's now at least one face to all the tragedy that happened early this morning at SXSW.

A man drove through a DWI checkpoint and plowed into a crowd left 23 injured and 2 dead at 12:30am, and since then one of the victims has been identified as MassiveMusic employee Steven Craenmehr from Amsterdam.

MassiveMusic posted this one mournful statement on their website:

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Blondie! One Night In Austin!!!

3/13/2014 11:28 AM ET | Filed under: Music Minute • One Night In... • SXSW

Sometimes the snow comes down in June. Sometimes the sun goes round the moon. And sometimes you save the best for…

Surprise!!!!!!!!

Blondie is playing our big SXSW showcase this Saturday!!!!!!

Blondie!!!!!!!!!

Heart Of Glass, Call Me, Rapture, One Way Or Another, The Tide Is High, Maria and their list of hits goes on and on!!!!!!

LEGENDS!!!!!!!!!!

Blondie will rock the Austin Music Hall for our 7th annual "One Night in Austin" concert this Saturday evening!

They join a SENSATIONAL lineup of talent - eclectic and awesome - that includes A Great Big World, Ingrid Michaelson, American Authors, Mary Lambert, Betty Who, Lindsey Stirling, LIZ, MisterWives, Kesington Kross and Juliette Ashby!

100% of all ticket sales will do directly to the Vh1 Save The Music Foundation, whose vital work is helping to keep music education in schools!

Buying tickets to our party will GUARANTEE you admission*… and you will also be doing some good!

Help support the future musicians of America through Vh1's Save The Music Foundation and rock out with Perez and a super stellar lineup of artists!!!

Make sure to tell your friends and….

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*Please note: Admission is only guaranteed only until 9:00 PM. After that point SXSW badge holders can get in without a ticket, if there is space.

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Kendall Jenner & Scott Disick Are Having An Affair?! Not If Khloe Kardashian Has Anything To Do With It...

Wait, Kendall Jenner and Scott Disick are boning?!

Umm, while we don't know how the CRAZY rumor of a Kendall and Scott's affair got started, it's obviously SO not true!

While the lord and the gorgeous model are often seen out together shopping and just hanging, their relationship is more like brother and sister. Considering LD first met Kenny when she was just ELEVEN -- this pairing would be trés creepy if true!

So, instead of getting upset by the rumor, Disick and his partner in crime (and OTHER ALLEGED MISTRESS) Khloe Kardashian, decided to have a little fun on Twitter.

Check out the hilarious exchange (below)!

[Image via WENN.]