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Kelly Clarkson was the big winner on the Billboard 200 this week with the debut of her album Piece by Piece, which sold 97,000 equivalent copies and held off the competition. The effort helped the pop star get even with Carrie Underwood for the title of most no. 1 albums by an American Idol alumni...the country star and Clarkson both have three to their names. This was an especially nice peak for the latter as it was her first no. 1 since 2009, with two other releases in between. -
The Worst Music Tattoo Ever? You Need to See This Typo-Ridden Bon Jovi Body Art Tribute to Believe It
A viral image has gotten many viewers to declare one fan's Jon Bon Jovi tribute tattoo as the "worst music tattoo ever," and that's quite a feat considering the many horrific pieces of ink we've seen. -
Kanye West Laptop Stolen(?) and Kim Kardashian Tribute "Awesome" Leaked from 'So Help Me God'(???)
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian fanatics are stoked this morning as a new track titled "Awesome," apparently a tribute to the mother of North West, has leaked online. This comes in the aftermath of the reported theft of the rapper's laptop from a Paris Fashion Week event, leading many to believe that the thief may have posted the track. -
Tony Bennett Confirms at Least One More Lady Gaga Performance...at Pop Star's Wedding to Taylor Kinney
Tony Bennett has confirmed that he'll be part of the entertainment during Lady Gaga's eventual wedding, proving that when it comes to planning your nuptials, it's about who you know and not what you know. -
Gaye Family Aims to Prohibit 'Blurred Lines' Sales Until Songwriting Credit Agreement Made with Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams
Marvin Gaye's family celebrated yesterday when a jury announced it had found Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams guilty of copyright infringement for the hit song "Blurred Lines," and that the pair would pay $7.3 million to the late soul singer's estate. The family demonstrated a day later that it wasn't messing around, declaring that it would look to ban further sales of the song. -
Raekwon and Ghostface Killah Will Review Your Mixtape if You Crowdfund 'The Purple Tapes Files' Documentary
Wu-Tang Clan standouts Raekwon and Ghostface Killah may have come up with one of the best crowdsourcing rewards ever for its campaign in support of The Purple Tape Files, a documentary on the former's acclaimed 1995 album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx: Those who donate $200 will get the chance to have the hip-hop duo review your mixtape. -
5 Biggest Musical Benefactors of Apple Advertising: U2, Feist, Jet and More Win When Pushing iProducts
The kings of Cupertino formally announced their new Apple Watch today, as well as the new Macbook Pro and a partnership between the software/hardware company and HBO Now this afternoon, a press conference that broke Twitter for a good 20 minutes. Check out a short list of the musicians—such as U2, Jet and Feist—who have benefitted from Apple advertising placement. -
Billboard Hot 100 vs. Official Charts Company by Decade: Madonna, 50 Cent, Celine Dion and 40 Years of No. 1s
Few people realize just how different the music across the pond is from that we listen to in America, that the Hot 100 doesn't exist in the UK and that it's equivalent to our singles chart doesn't just feature a whole bunch of American artists with even more One Direction and Ellie Goulding tracks. Music Times is looking back at the last five decades of music, and at the no. 1 hits on May 9 every ten years on the spot, going back to 1975. The ultimate contest, of course, is which country has better taste. Featuring tracks from Madonna, 50 Cent, Celine Dion and more. -
Red Bull Music Academy Bringing FKA Twigs, George Clinton, A$AP Rocky and THE Best Noise Event on East Coast
The Red Bull Music Academy New York has announced its third lineup and things are looking as great as ever, as FKA Twigs, George Clinton and A$AP Rocky are among the biggest names featured. -
Murder Conviction Brought for Killer of Wayne Mills, Influencer of Blake Shelton, Jamey Johnson and More Nashville Musicians
The man alleged of having murdered influential country performer Wayne Mills during a 2013 bar altercation in Nashville has been found guilty. According to Saving Country Music, the jury in the case deliberated for around two hours before finding Chris Ferrell, the owner of the bar where the incident occurred, guilty. Sentencing will take place on April 10. According to The Boot, he is looking at 15 to 25 years behind bars. -
Future Music Festival Asia Cancelled as Expected when Singapore Refuses Licenses for Staging; Miscommunication to Blame?
The Future Music Festival at the Singapore Changi Exhibition Centre has been cancelled, less than a week before it was set to begin. Admittedly, most saw this development coming even as organizers Livescape insisted last week that they were dead-set on pushing forward with the event. Acts including Avicii, The Prodigy, Afrojack and Fatboy Slim will have their weekends freed up as a result. -
'Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage' Bringing Orchestral Concert Tour and Video Footage to 100 Cities During 2016
'Star Trek' fans are still lamenting the death of Leonard Nimoy but they can look forward to a brighter tomorrow, as 'Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage' will bring the orchestral history of the television franchise to more than 100 cities during 2016. -
Mick Jagger Representing UK at Eurovision in Vienna...Er...Maybe an Impersonator Named Alex Larke
The Rolling Stones will represent the UK at Eurovision this year when the European pop music contest heads to Vienna. Maybe just Mick Jagger actually. Er, maybe just a professional Mick Jagger impersonator. Alex Larke, a 35 year-old vocalist for a Rolling Stones cover group, The Rolling Clones, will head to Austria this year for the competition. -
10 Questions with Japanese Rock Stars Vamps: Hyde and K.A.Z Discuss Anne Rice, the Budokan and The Rocker "Look"
Music Times got online to chat with Vamps ahead of its next trip to the United States, discussing the best pop culture vampires, shopping for the band's "look" and theoretically touring with Yellow Magic Orchestra members. The band will be touring in support of 'Bloodsuckers' with Sixx A.M. and will play at the Rock on The Range music festival in May. -
5 Musical Fans for 20 Years of MLS Soccer: Macklemore, Rivers Cuomo, and More with Their Favorite Squads
Music Times celebrates 20 years of MLS professional soccer with some of the biggest musical fans, including Rivers Cuomo and the Los Angeles Galaxy, Macklemore and the Seattle Sounders and more.
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