• Barack Obama Hand Picks Summer #POTUSPlaylist on Spotify

    If you've ever given a thought to President Barack Obama's summer playlist, you're not alone and the curiousity can finally be put to rest. On Friday morning, the White House unveiled the summer #POTUSPlaylist on Spotify, complete with over 180 minutes of tunes and 40 tracks. One was crafted for the daytime and another chosen for specifically for nightfall, both hand-picked by Obama himself who's currently vacationing in Martha's Vineyard.

  • Marilyn Manson & Billy Corgan Cover Cyndi Lauper's 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' [Watch]

    90s alternative music legend Billy Corgan and shock rocker Marilyn Manson covered Cyndi Lauper's chart topper "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" during their tour finale in Nashville. Recently wrapping up the tail end of their appropriately titled "End of Times Tour," the co-headliner's rendition of the well-loved 80s anthem was prefaced by a dramatically staged performance of the title track of the former Christian schoolboy's second studio album.

  • Will Smith to Produce New Sitcom with 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Similarities, Not Reboot

    Rumors circulated the Internet on Thursday concerning well-loved 90s sitcom, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," getting flipped, turned upside down, into a modern day reboot. The show's star, Will Smith, confirmed that there he'll be producing a new family show that will draw similarities from the preceding sitcom, which was misinterpreted as a full-on "Fresh Prince" reboot, EW reports. It wouldn't be so out of the ordinary, considering the current reboot fad with "The X-Files," "Twin Peaks" and "Fuller House" on the way.

  • Stream Keith Richards' Digitally Released Solo Albums 'Talk is Cheap' and 'Main Offender'

    Ahead of the release of his first solo album in over 20 years, "Crosseyed Heart," Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has made his first two solo records available for digital streaming for the first time ever. Previously only available in physical form, 1988's "Talk Is Cheap" and 1992's "Main Offender" have received full digital releases via Richards' own Mindless Records label will stream starting today, August 14.

  • Patti Smith Plans For 'M Train' North American Book Tour

    Rock legend Patti Smith announced details related to her book tour for "M Train" earlier this month. The highly anticipated follow up to 2010's "Just Kids," which was recently slotted for adaptation into a series by Showtime, seamlessly meshes the world of rock and roll with the realm of the literary.

  • Is EastSide Boobie The Next Meek Mill? Talks 'Struggle Rap' & More! [Exclusive Interview]

    Louisville, Kentucky's Clarksdale Projects very own, rapper EastSide Boobie, is gaining quite a buzz in the underground world of rap as Hip Hop's "Struggle Rap" star. As far as dealing with personal struggles, EastSide Boobie opens up to MusicTimes exclusively to talk about turning away from the fast life of money and drugs to pursue his music career shortly after releasing his mixtape, 'Anti Rat Musik 4.'

  • Music Times Talks to Peter Wolf about New Solo Work, the J. Geils Band and More

    Peter Wolf made a name for himself as the vocalist of the J. Geils Band but he'll be releasing a new solo album in 2016. We caught up with him prior to his more famous band's tour stop at New York's Beacon Theatre, He talked about his music, his art work, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the beauty of a good harmonica player.

  • Ariana Grande Sees Largest Jump in Unpopularity Besides Bill Cosby in 2015

    Ariana Grande has had a rough 2015 in the public eye, and the results show it. Earlier this week, the annual Q Scores for what pop culture things people do and do not find favorable were released, and second only to accused sexual predator Bill Cosby, the "One Last Time" singer has seen the biggest dip in favorability.

  • Neon Indian Announces Latest LP 'VEGA INTL. Night School,' Shares New Single 'Slumlord"

    Chillwave all-star Neon Indian (Alan Palomo) recently shared news of a forthcoming studio album, 'VEGA INTL. Night School,' set to drop October 16th on Mom and Pop/Trangressive. The long anticipated follow up to 2011's 'Era Extraña,' Neon Indian's third full length will undoubtedly showcase Palomo's penchant for washed out lo-fi, buzzing chords and hypnotic synth.

  • Miley Cyrus Admits 'Hannah Montana' Role Gave Her Anxiey, Body Dysmorphia

    Hannah Montana may have been the vehicle that launched Miley Cyrus to superstardom, but that doesn't mean the Disney show was a glowing experience for her. As Cyrus graces the cover of the September issue of Marie Claire, she opened up about her experiences as a child actor, which included body image issues, 12-hour days and getting her first period on the set of her hit show.

  • 'Man from UNCLE' Music Composer Daniel Pemberton: Soundtrack Score, 'Steve Jobs' Movie & More!

    Fans of director Guy Ritchie movies know that music plays a huge part in the experience of the story. In the 2015 summer blockbuster The Man from UNCLE, theatergoers will hear one of the best scores and a slick and sexy soundtrack to help move the spy thriller along. Daniel Pemberton is the man responsible for the soundscape to capture the action, humor and story of the film, and we were lucky enough to speak with the talented composer in a brand new, exclusive interview! Keep reading to learn about Pemberton's score, his work on the upcoming Steve Jobs project and more!
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