• 5 Songs of Rum & Coke, from The Andrews Sisters to R. Kelly, but Not Really Gloria Estefan

    Pitbull and Kesha topped the Billboard Hot 100 during 2013 with "Timber," a single dedicated to drinking and carrying on accordingly. They were obviously not the first act to top the charts with a song about alcohol. In fact, 70 years ago on this day was when the Andrews Sisters dropped "Rum and Coca-Cola," the group's sixth no. 1 hit. Pitbull may not have specifically mentioned rum during "Timber" but you know that as a proud Cuban, he's got to appreciate the sentiments of the Andrews clan. Here are five songs that make the combination of rum and cola a hit.
  • Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars Top Hot 100 for Ninth Week as Pitbull & Ne-Yo's 'Time of Our Lives' Rises to Top 10 Status [VIDEOS]

    Can no one stop the funk? For the ninth week in a row, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk" is giving it to you by topping the Billboard Hot 100. Despite the nine week reign of Ronson and Mars, Maroon 5's new single "Sugar" is coming for the top of the charts as Adam Levine sits on the new season of The Voice and Pitbull's new party-friendly anthem "Time of Our Lives" cracks into the top 10.
  • Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Pitbull: Ranking Previous NBA All Star Game Halftime Shows Before Ariana Grande's Gig

    This year's NBA All Star Game Halftime Show will feature Ariana Grande (and presumably guests) providing entertainment to the fans at Madison Square Garden. Just like the Super Bowl's big showcase, the NBA's version of events has been hit-or-miss throughout its history. Music Times takes a look at the last five NBA All Star Game halftime shows—from Rihanna, Pit Bull, Alicia Keys and more—and ranks them, while hoping that this year's will live up to the best.
  • Most Repetitive Rappers: Kanye West, will.i.am, Pitbull & Iggy Azalea Some of Genre's Biggest Offenders

    One of the main criticisms of a rapper like will.i.am, Pitbull or Iggy Azalea is that they're lyrics are too shallow and repetitive. And, well, those haters wouldn't exactly be wrong. In a new statistical study of some of hip-hop's biggest names, it's been revealed that the likes of the Black Eyed Peas frontman, the Grammy­-nominated Azalea and even Kanye West are some of the most repetitive rappers out there.
  • Ne-Yo Shares Vid for 'Who's Taking You Home' from Album 'Non-Fiction' [WATCH]

    Ne-Yo's upcoming album "Non-Fiction" is set to drop toward the end of the month, so in anticipation the R&B superstar has shared another one of the album's songs, titled "Who's Taking You Home," in the form of a lyric video, which you can check out below. "Who's Taking You Home" is part ballad, part dance-party, filled with semi-romantic longings toward a woman Ne-Yo has met in the club and wants to go home with. You can check out the lyric video for Ne-Yo's "Who's Taking You Home" here:
  • Jeremih Shares Music Vid for 'Don't Tell 'Em' Remix Feat. French Montana, Ty Dolla $ign [WATCH]

    Though French Montana and Ty Dolla $ign's remix of Jeremih's smash hit "Don't Tell 'Em" was released months ago, the three have finally gotten around to releasing a music video for the track, which you can check out below. The Eif Rivera-directed clip features the three artists hanging around a mansion with a beautiful lady, and being a hip-hop video in 2015, there is the obligatory Beats By Dre product placement thrown in for good measure. You can check out the music video for Jeremih's "Don't Tell 'Em" remix featuring French Montana and Ty Dolla $ign here:
  • Ne-Yo Shares 'Make It Easy' from Upcoming 'Non-Fiction' [LISTEN]

    R&B superstar Ne-Yo has shared a new track titled "Make It Easy" off his upcoming studio album "Non-Fiction," which you can check out below. The track features some excellent electro-R&B production, particularly when it comes to the beat, while Ne-Yo stays predictably on top of his vocal game. You can check out Ne-Yo's "Make It Easy" here, via MTV: "Make It Easy" is the fifth song to be shared from Ne-Yo's upcoming album Non-Fiction, following "Coming with You," "She Knows" featuring Juicy J, "Money Can't Buy" featuring Jeezy and "Time of Our Lives" with Pitbull. The album is set for release Jan. 27, though this was pushed back from an original summer 2014 release date — it was also promised Nov. 11. It will be Ne-Yo's sixth studio album overall, his first since 2012's "R.E.D."
  • Kesha Thanks Fans for Their Support During Crazy Year that Included Rehab and Lawsuit Against Dr. Luke

    Kesha has had a very trying year. She spent a few days in rehab for an eating disorder before ditching the dollar sign that use to be in her name. Then there's the whole Dr. Luke lawsuit in which Kesha alleges the producer abused her sexually and emotionally. Dr. Luke has since counter sued for defamation. The "We R Who We R" singer took to Twitter over the holiday to thank fans for sticking by her through it all
  • Jennifer Lopez Covers 'Self' Magazine: 45-Year-Old Shows Off Body, Talks '15 Plans [WATCH]

    Jennifer Lopez has a lot planned for 2015. She is working on new music, she has roles in movies and TV shows and "American Idol" is back for another season. The real news from J.Lo's recent "Self" magazine profile is that at 45 years old, she still has a fantastic figure. She revealed that her new partnership with BodyLab will be designed specifically for women and their diet/exercise needs. First thing's first. J.Lo will resume her judging duties on "American Idol" next year on Jan. 7. It is the show's 14th season and Lopez's fourth, although her appearances were not consecutive. Fans can also see the singer in a new NBC cop show titled "Shades of Blue." Lopez will star in the big-screen thriller "The Boy Next Door" alongside Kristen Chenoweth and Ryan Guzman. She will play a divorced woman who becomes infatuated with a new, young neighbor who has a dark secret. The movie premieres Jan. 23.
  • Pitbull Reworks Taylor Swift "Blank Space": Listen to the AMAs Inspired Mr. Worldwide Remix

    Pitbull's hosting gig at this year's American Music Awards inspired the rapper in more ways than just one. After seeing Taylor Swift get murderous with her live debut of her 1989 single "Blank Space," the "Fireball' rapper just couldn't help himself and had to jump on a new remix. Today (Dec. 15), fans of Swift and Pitbull alike can revel in the Mr. Worldwide remix of "Blank Space."
Real Time Analytics