• Michael Jackson Gets Bollywood Treatment in Viral Video from India

    The best of American and Indian pop music has come together in the most recent mashup to go viral, as a team of artists from both countries have combined Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and A.R. Rahman's "Chaiya Chaiya," a popular track from a 1998 Bollywood film.

  • David Letterman's Last 'Late Show' Also Means Paul Shaffer's Disbanding the CBS Orchestra

    When funny man Late Show host David Letterman called it quits, so, too, did his sidekick/bandleader Paul Shaffer disband the CBS Orchestra. While everyone else is paying attention to Letterman's retirement, it's easy to overlook another painful fact that Classicalites will soon have to get used to--the end for America's most pithy bandleader, Paul Shaffer.

  • Jack White Defends TIDAL: "It's Not About The Rich Getting Richer"

    The story of newly relaunched streaming service TIDAL has been one of ups and mostly downs thus far in its fledgling nearly two-month old lifespan. The Jay Z-acquired company has faced a constant stream of criticism not necessarily for the product, but for the marketing its message. Fans and industry observers have criticized it as elite, being represented at a now infamous press conference with 16 of the most powerful and wealthy musicians in the world who proclaim they want artists to earn more for their product. Hov has been doing a lot of the public relations campaign on behalf of the company, running townhall-style meetings and even going on long Twitter rants. Now one of the more silent partners thus far, Jack White, has answered some of his fans questions in a Q&A on his label's website.

  • B.B. King to Be Honored in Memphis, Buried at Mississippi Hometown

    B.B. King attained fame the world over thanks to his role as one of the most influential blues guitarists ever, but his body will return to his humble Mississippi hometown for his burial. His remains will be housed at the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola, MS.

  • 'Pitch Perfect 2' Soundtrack Sales Up, Snoop Dogg 'Bush' Numbers Down

    'Pitch Perfect 2' might not have a "Cups" yet (technically Anna Kendrick does perform her song on the new soundtrack but it's not a Hot 100 smash anymore) but it still managed something that the previous film's song collection didn't: topping the albums charts. The record, boosted by medleys featuring dozens of hit songs, won the sales battle this week by moving 91,000 copies.

  • Lady Gaga / Kendrick Lamar 2012 Track 'Partynauseous' Leaks [LISTEN]

    Taylor Swift may have grabbed Kendrick Lamar for her "Bad Blood" music video but Lady Gaga has been in touch with the Compton rapper for way longer than it was cool: The emcee grabbed the pop star to deliver a hook for a track that didn't end up on his 2012 album 'good kid, m.A.A.d city': "Partynauseous." The track seems to have leaked for those wondering what that collaboration might sound like.

  • Paradiso Festival 2015 Lineup: Alesso, Martin Garrix, Skrillex Headline

    As electronic music spread across the United States like wildfire, festivals popped up along with it. One of the new events was Paradiso Festival, which takes place in the stunning Gorge Amphitheater in Washington State. Paradiso has announced its 2015 lineup, which will feature acts like Martin Garrix, Arty, Alesso, Armin van Buuren, Skrillex and others.

  • David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, Afrojack "Hey Mama" Video Goes 'Mad Max'

    David Guetta has released the music video for his collaboration with Nicki Minaj and Afrojack "Hey Mama." The track with little promotion has become one of the biggest songs in the world at the moment, flying up the charts and getting tons of radio play. The music video channels one of the biggest movies in the United States right now Mad Max with its cinematography and costume design. It could also be a weird camp at Burning Man. Guetta noted the similarities in an interview with Billboard, saying "I'm a big Mad Max fan so this video is perfect for me."
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