Ryan Book


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  • Psy's Red Rolls Royce Wrecked in China; Performer Unharmed in Accident

    "Gangnam Style" star Psy was reportedly involved in a car accident in Hangzhou, a city in Eastern China, over the weekend. Although the publicists for the K-Pop star didn't respond to calls for comments, all indications seem to suggest that the performer escape the incident unscathed.
  • Louis Tomlinson, Lorde, Keith Richards and More Music Superstitions

    Mike Tyson and Joan Jett began an interesting interchange on this day 30 years ago: The rock star called the up-and-coming boxer before his bout with Larry Sims, whom Iron Mike would crush. Tyson saw the call as an omen of good luck, and insisted that Jett call him before every match for nearly five years. He finally broke the streak during 1990 before facing Buster Douglas...and ultimately lost the fight, a first for his career. The guitarist may not have been the superstitious one in this case, but plenty of musicians have their own good luck ceremonies before concerts. Here are five, including Lorde, Louis Tomlonson and more.
  • 7 Most Influential '90s Soundtrack Music: 'Clueless,' 'Pulp Fiction' and More

    Clueless fans everywhere are celebrating the 20th birthday of the iconic '90s film, and those with a bent for music are listening to its acclaimed compilation, including the Beastie Boys, Radiohead, Coolio and more (or maybe they're re-watching Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" tribute). It's a solid collection to be sure but there are other films that had an even bigger impact musically. Here are six soundtracks from the decade that left a footprint in both the music AND film industries, ranked by influence.
  • Young Thug and Mike WiLL Made It Drop New Single 'I Need Chickens' [LISTEN]

    Young Thug's "Lifestyle" may be changing soon, based on crazy charges that he and Birdman may have been behind a murder attempt on Lil Wayne. That hasn't seemed to hurt his flow however, as the performer released two new Mike WiLL Made It-produced tracks: "Pacifier," earlier this week, and now "I Need Chickens."
  • Chief Keef's Capo Memorial Concert Cancelled Due To 'Meddling Priest'

    Chief Keef was trying to flip over a new leaf by organizing a memorial charity concert following the death of Glo Gang partner Capo as well as a one-year-old who was killed in connection to the event, however a "meddling priest" caused the event to be postponed, according to the emcee.
  • Hardwell Looks for 'World's Biggest Guest List' for Mumbai Charity Show

    Hardwell has set out to break the record for the "World's Biggest Guest List" with a show scheduled for December in Mumbai. The record, to clarify, won't measure how many fans actually show up at the concert but rather how many get to watch for free thanks for being on the performer's personal guest list. Sign-ups for the list are available at the website for the United We Are Foundation. a charitable cause founded by the DJ and the Anna Agency.
  • Taylor Swift '1989' Tour Not to Blame for Nationals/Dodgers Cancellation in D.C.

    Taylor Swift's "1989" tour isn't to blame for an electricity problem at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. according to representatives from the MLB team. The pop star had been the last act to play at the venue before the Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers met for a night game on July 17, but a power outage caused the stadium's lights to fail, forcing the game to be suspended. Nationals All Star Max Scherzer implied, jokingly (we think), that Team Swift may have been to blame.
  • Maroon 5 China Tour Cancelled, Reportedly Due to Dalai Lama Tweets

    Maroon 5 was set for a short tour in China this September but "Sugar" may have been too sweet for the authorities, who have reportedly prevented the band from playing its scheduled Beijing and Shanghai shows. The story, as suggested by CNN and other media sources, is that a tweet from keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael addressing the Dalai Lama may be to blame.
  • 60 Years of Mouseketeers: Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Miley and More

    Today marks an important anniversary for the most epic day in Disney history: Walt opened the gates of Disneyland to the world, and introduced the Mouseketeers to the world. The preteen performers might seem like a gimmick now, but the lengths at which the Disney company went to recruit talented youngsters has paid off over the years. Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake (and of course Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff and other stars who would go on to fame with other Disney programs and outside careers) are among the biggest names, but some other big names have had their Mouseketeer career forgotten in light of their other achievements. Here are five of the other stars you may not have realized were in Mickey's minor league system.
  • 8 Songs More Popular Live: Bruce Springsteen, U2, Bob Marley and More

    Bob Marley and The Wailers played a concert at Lyceum Theater on this date 40 years ago, which included the iconic version of the song "No Woman No Cry" that more fans are now familiar with, thanks to its inclusion on 'Legend.' The song had appeared on the equally iconic album 'Natty Dread' during 1974, but its inclusion ten years later on the posthumous compilation propelled it to new heights, earning a ranking as the no. 37 song of all time by Rolling Stone. It's not the only song that has gathered even more fame as a live cut. Here are seven other iconic numbers that still receive more play in their live forms, from Bruce Springsteen, U2, Eric Clapton and more.
  • Back of The Billboards: 'Old Dominion' EP by Old Dominion

    Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of. This week we look at 'Old Dominion,' the self-titled debut EP from up-and-coming country band that's tight with Kenny Chesney.
  • Shaq Will Star on TomorrowWorld 2015 Lineup as DJ Diesel [Listen to Set]

    The TomorrowWorld 2015 lineup went live this week and those who didn't Facebook every act listed may have skipped over DJ Diesel, not realizing it's the EDM alias of NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal. Indeed, the former champion and future hall-of-famer will be playing the Atlanta EDM event, and offered a sneak preview of his set on Soundcloud this week (you can also listen below). The Big Aristotle classifies himself as a trap performer, and the set sounds heavy in accordance.
  • Wilco Drops Free, New Album 'Star Wars' by Surprise [LISTEN HERE]

    Wilco went more than four years without a releasing a new studio album, and then promptly dropped 'Star Wars' on Thursday, creating a sensation for alt-rock fans similar to what Drake did with 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late' for hip-hop fans. Even better, the new set is available for free download at the band's website, or for streaming (which you can do at the bottom of this page).
  • Queen Announces New Box Set Featuring All 15 Studio LPs on Vinyl

    The band Queen has announced an encompassing vinyl collection that will feature all of the band's studio albums, including classics 'A Night At The Opera,' 'Sheer Heart Attack' and 'News Of The World.' If you're the kind of collector who prefers your vinyl in more colorful iterations, then you're in luck: Each of the 18 discs will come pressed in a different color.
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