• Avicii 'Stories' Album Review: Junk Mail

    Avicii expanded his musical palate on Stories. He helped change the pop conscious in 2013 by fusing EDM and country (though Rednex "Cotton Eye Joe" was a pioneer). Now he continues that trend with tracks like "City Lights" and "Broken Arrows," but also builds on that with more hip-hop, reggae and disco influenced songs. There are definite future hits in here that will join "Waiting For Love" on the radio, but as an album it can get a little messy and was slightly top-heavy.
  • 'Empire's' Grace Gealey Talks Turning Down "Pretty" Roles, Gives Rejection Advice

    As one of 'Empire's' new break out stars, Grace Gealey has a lot to be thankful for with her recent success, starring alongside Taraji P Henson and Terrence Howard. During a recent radio interview, the actress explained that though her success didn't happen overnight, she takes her career and the roles that she plays very seriously; and will turn down offers that only cast her as "the pretty one." She also added words of wisdom and advice for aspiring actors who have faced their share of rejection as did she in the beginning of her career.
  • Kendrick Lamar Announces 8-Date Kunta's Groove Sessions Tour

    Despite releasing one of the most highly touted albums of the year, Kendrick Lamar has not gone on an extensive world tour. He has done a fair amount of festival gigs in the United States and some shows in and around the Los Angeles area, but the major world arena or stadium tour one might expect from someone his status hasn't happened yet. Today, he announced a new tour, "Kunta's Groove Sessions" that will take the To Pimp A Butterfly rapper to eight different cities for eight shows.