• Spotify Charts Most Popular Keys in 30 Million Song Catalogue (Hint: It's Major)

    Spotify's Insights blog took to the streaming service's massive music catalogue with the intent of figuring out what keys were most popular among the 30 million tracks. Every song is based around one of 12 possible notes, as well as a mode (generally major for "happier" music and minor for "sad"). That results in nearly every piece of Western music being played in one of 24 possible keys. Jazz pianist Kenny Ning moonlights as a data analyst for Spotify and he charted the results of what he found. So what key was most popular?

  • James Last, 'King of Easy Listening,' Tarantino Favorite, Dead at 86

    James Last, the iconic bandleader known as the "King of Easy Listening" (and, more catchily, the "Emperor of Elevator Music") has died at the age of 86, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The musician had reported during 2014 that he was ill although he never specified the ailment.

  • Tonys 2015 Performances Bring Big Sales for 'Something Rotten,' 'Fun Home'

    The 2015 Tony Awards have already registered on the Billboard 200 as several of the plays and musicals that won awards have seen a boost in sales thanks to the primetime broadcast last Sunday night. The cast albums for 'Something Rotten,' 'An American in Paris' and 'Fun Home' were among those most affected in the recent sales charts.

  • Prince Charles Claims That Princess Charlotte is a Much Easier Baby Than George Was

    Can you believe that Princess Charlotte is already six weeks old? Of course, in the days since her birth we have heard precious little about how Kate Middleton, Prince William and little Prince George have adjusted to the new royal arrival. Just as when George was born nearly two years ago, the family has been pretty private while adjusting to their new normal. Of course the media wants any info available on Charlotte and thankfully, her doting grandfather, Prince Charles has offered up a bit of information.

  • Dave Grohl Breaks Leg at Concert; Foo Fighters European Tour Cancelled?

    Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters were in a sticky situation after the frontman fell from the stage during a show in Gothenburg, Sweden, breaking his leg in the process. That said, the guitarist reassured fans that the show must go on, and the band did just that, with drummer Taylor Hawkins taking over at the fore while Grohl was transported to the hospital.

  • Sigur Rós to Stream 1999 'Agaetis Byrjun' Release Show at Icelandic Opera House

    In commemoration of the 16th anniversary of 'ágætis byrjun,' Sigur Rós will live stream rare concert footage from the exact day they released their 1999 sophomore album. On June 12, 1999, Iceland natives headlined the Icelandic Opera House for an 11-song-set. The 92 minute gig will be available to stream on the band's official website at 5 p.m. EST.

  • Prince Royce Releases Details of English Debut, 'Double Vision'

    Prince Royce has already proven that he can dominate the Latin market with hits such as "Darte un Beso" and now he's setting his sights on the English-language industry with 'Double Vision.' The album will be his first English-language record. The album will drop on July 24.
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