• Max Martin, Cecilia Bartoli Win Prestigious 2016 Polar Music Prize

    One of the most influential music figures of the past three decades, Max Martin, is about to get another piece of distinguished hardware to add to his large wall of trophies and platinum records. The Swedish songwriter and producer has been awarded the 2016 Polar Music Prize, an international music award started in 1989 by the late Stig "Stikkan" Anderson of ABBA. Martin is also opera singer Cecilia Bartoli in winning the prize.
  • Chase Bryant Talks Upcoming Album, His Last EP in New Interview

    Chase Bryant’s debut EP and last release, 'Chase Bryant EP,' was enormously successful and has had a long run -- 16 months and counting. It was recently given new life by his second single, “Little Bit of You,” with an accompanying music video that was released this past Friday (Feb. 5). Bryant is also talking about his upcoming album.
  • 'American Crime Story' Malcolm-Jamal Warner Talks O.J. Simpson's Infamous Police Car Chase

    Last night (Tuesday, Feb. 9), FX aired their turbulent second episode of 'American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson' featuring the infamous police care chase that took place on June 17, 1994. Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner portrays Al 'AC' Cowlings on the show, Simpson's longtime friend and the man who drove that white Ford Bronco on Interstate 405. Warner opened up about filming the dramatic scene.
  • Grammys 2016 Best Country Solo Performance, Who Should/Will Win: Can Chris Stapleton Take It?

    The best thing about the best country music out there has always been a meaningful, passionate performance and vocal - and that's what the Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance is made for. This year, country newcomers Cam (with "Burning House") and Chris Stapleton (with "Traveller") are set to battle against some of the genre's most celebrated modern artists Keith Urban "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16"), Carrie Underwood ("Little Toy Guns") and Lee Ann Womack ("Chances Are") for the golden gramophone, making for one of the most exciting genre races of the year.
  • Julian Jordan, Mike Hawkins Follow Martin Garrix To Leave Spinnin Records

    Martin Garrix appears to be setting a worrying trend for his former label Spinnin' Records. Two other artists signed to the label and its management arm MusicAllStars Management have announced that they are also leaving. Dutchman and close friend of Martin Garrix, Julian Jordan is one of those to leave and Megaton Records founder Mike Hawkins is the second.
  • Jermaine Dupri Talks Discovering New Talent on Lifetime's 'The Rap Game'

    Jermaine Dupri has discovered some young stars in his day -- giving both Kriss Kross and Bow Wow their first forays into the music industry -- and now, the legendary producer is set to bring his penchance for A&R to TV with a new show, The Rap Game, which will the careers of young artists.