• Israel-Palestine Conflict: Rihanna, Roger Waters, Eddie Vedder, Waka Flocka Flame, And More Respond On Social Media

    With the growing conflict between Israel and Palestine, many people are turning to social media to voice their opinions, frustrations, prayers, and calls for peace. Most celebrities are keeping silent on the issue to avoid a PR nightmare by choosing sides. However, there are a few outspoken ones who have openly discussed the issue online. Some of them are simply calling for peace in general while others have chosen sides. Eddie Vedder, Rihanna, and more weigh in on the issue.
  • 8 Lyrical Rhymes That Need A Rest

    Because of its confounding structures, the English language is one of the most difficult in which to rhyme, but that hasn't stopped English speakers from writing millions of incredible songs. However, these rhymes pop up in song lyrics so often that they just come across as incredibly lazy. Here are eight lyrical rhymes that need a rest.
  • Beyoncé Tops Forbes Celebrity 100 List

    Just in case you didn't think Beyoncé was in charge, allow Forbes to set you straight. The magazine ranked the pop star at the top of its annual Celebrity 100 list.
  • Review: Shakira, Rihanna Release 'Can't Remember To Forget You'

    What do you get when you mix together one of Latin music's biggest female stars with R&B's reigning singing queen? The answer is: the Shakira/Rihanna collaboration "Can't Remember To Forget You." After only a week of officially waiting, the genre-bending song finally debuted online today (Jan. 13) in all its glory.
  • Pitbull, Ke$ha and 'Timber; Rule Digital Downloads Again

    Last week's Digital Downloads Top 10 (Top 50 for that matter) all saw an increase in sales thanks to the giving of iTunes gift cards, etc. during the holidays. That resulted in this week's inevitable drop off for all of the songs in the Top 10, which all saw a decrease in sales from last week. That doesn't mean sales were bad however: Five songs still broke 200,000 in total downloads, up from the typical two or three.
  • Pitbull, Ke$ha, Eminem and Rihanna End Year Atop Billboard Digital Downloads Chart

    Music Times warned you that the final Digital Downloads' chart of the year would be chalk full of sales thanks to people cashing in on the iTunes/download cards they received for Christmas. And sure enough, it was a huge week. Every song in the Top 50 saw a sales increase, and 46 of those tracks saw rises of more than 100 percent (aka doubling in sales since last week).
  • Albums to watch out for in 2014: Vote For Your Top Pick

    Today we say goodbye to 2013 and ring in the New Year. Here at Music Times, we are looking forward to a lot next year in terms of music. Although not all of these albums have confirmed release dates, they are all rumored to drop, and it's getting us pretty excited. We have linked to sources, so you can check it out for yourself, too. Browse our list of the 30 albums to look forward to in 2014. Let us know which one you are most excited about by voting in our poll below!
  • Bruno Mars and Rihanna Are 'Most Pirated' Performers of 2013

    Looking at a performer's sales is one way to judge who's the biggest name in music. Another way is to check out who's been illegally downloaded the most. Data analysts Musicmetric have looked into the latter and concluded that Bruno Mars and Rihanna are the most tormented performers in the world. Where that places them among the most popular is up to you.
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