• Jamie xx Reportedly Doesn't Clear Persuasions Sample...Except He Totally Did

    In an age where similarities between songs can be the cause of multimillion-dollar lawsuits, you better make damn sure you get your samples cleared. The most recent case of alleged, or at least suggested, foul play was Jamie xx's "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)," which features a prominent sample of The Persuasions' 1972 hit "Good Times." Last week band member/manager Jimmy Hayes stated that the sample hadn't been cleared...but he was wrong.

  • Marina Abramovic Apologizes to Jay Z About 'Picasso Baby' Music Video Comments

    It seems as though Marina Abramovic may have to eat some crow as a part of her next performance art piece. Earlier this week, the performance artist criticized Jay Z for "completely using her" for the concept of his "Picasso Baby" music video and never delivered on a donation for her organization. But, lucky for the rapper, he kept tally, proving that he did come through on his promise.

  • Lady Gaga's "ARTPOP": Pop Star Releases Debatably Sexy Video for Single "Applause" [WATCH]

    What's that Lady Gaga fans? The lyric video for the pop star's first single "Applause" off of her upcoming album "ARTPOP" wasn't overblown enough for you? Admittedly, Gaga has set a pretty high standard for glam (and budgets) when it comes to music videos. Fortunately, the official video for the single debuted Monday morning, and it's probably exactly what fans were looking for.

  • 'Girls' Star Jemima Kirke Jumps All over Jay-Z During 'Picasso Baby' Video Shoot, Has To Be Removed by Security [VIDEO]

    In a room full of artists and performers, there's no doubt that Jay-Z was the most recognizable face. The rapper had assembled a crowd of artists to a gallery in Chelsea to watch as he shot a music video for single "Picasso Baby." Someone there needed a little bit more attention however, or was just feeling a little too arty for security's comfort. Jemima Kirke, an actress in the HBO program "Girls," was removed after literally jumping all over the rapper.
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