• Major Lazer Remix Stromae "Ave Cesaria" Before 'Peace Is The Mission' Release

    Major Lazer are busily preparing for the release of their second full-length artist album Peace Is The Mission, releasing singles from the album, as well as stand alone tracks and remixes. The trio just released a new, free remix for Belgian, singer, songwriter, producer Stromae's 2013 song "Ave Cesaria." Diplo, Walshy Fire and Jillionaire flip the track on its head with swirling horns and a halftime, swinging beat.

  • Jamie Foxx Defends His 'Star-Spangled Banner' Performance From Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight

    Jamie Foxx wasn't feeling the love following his performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Saturday, May 2 for the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight. Viewers took to social media to criticize the rendition, but the actor/singer recently revealed there were more problems then just the creative choices he took. Foxx told Access Hollywood, among other outlets, that there were technical issues that contributed to the lackluster showing.

  • UPDATE: Kanye West Not in Talks to Host TV Show on New Vice Channel

    Vice Media made a big announcement recently regarding its new TV channel. The company is planning to launch a channel through A&E Networks - it will replace the History Channel's H2. Vice co-founder Shane Smith added just last week that Kanye West may have his own show on the network, NME notes.

  • Jon Stewart Raps Eminem To Mock New GOP Presidential Candidates

    Earlier this spring, noted political commentator and comedian Jon Stewart announced that he would be stepping down from his post as the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show, which he has been hosting for the past 17 years. One of the main reasons is that he didn't want to go through the madness of another presidential campaign cycle, which with another 17 months to go, is in full swing for both parties. He is not shying away from attacking the new candidates, notably the vast field of new GOP hopefuls. This past week saw the announcement of three new candidates on the right - Ben Carson, former HP CEO Carly Fiorina and Fox News commentator and 2008 candidate, Mike Hukabee. Stewart discussed their hopes or lack thereof with the aid of Eminem, rapping the lyrics to his classic 2000 collab with Dr. Dre "Forgot About Dre" and "My Name Is."

  • Fetty Wap Clears Up Rumors About Left Eye After 'Trap Queen' Performance On Tonight Show' [WATCH]

    Fetty Wap has been blowing up thanks to his hit "Trap Queen" and now he wants to clear up speculation of how he lost his left eye. TMZ caught up with the New Jersey rapper outside of Rockefeller Center after his debut late night performance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. While many rumors have circulated that he was involved in a firecracker accident or was shot in his face with a shotgun, the real answer isn't as scandalous. Wap revealed that he lost his eye to glaucoma, a condition he was born with, at six months old and that at age 12 he had reconstructive surgery. However, he no longer wears the prosthesis because he "didn't want to look everybody else."

  • 'American Idol' Finale: Chris Brown, Ricky Martin, The Jacksons Added to Lineup

    FOX is gearing up for the Season 14 finale of American Idol and there's a laundry list of talent slated to perform. The cable network recently announced that Chris Brown, Ricky Martin and some members of the Jackson family will join Steven Tyler, Fall Out Boy and Vance Joy on the final episode. Contestants Jax, Clark Beckham, Rayvon Owen and Nick Fradiani will sing tonight, May 6, to see who makes it to the finale.

  • U2 Performs On NYC Subway Platform Ahead Of Friday's 'Tonight Show' Appearance [WATCH]

    Commuters passing through New York City's Grand Central Station yesterday witnessed a surprise performance by U2 for the band's upcoming appearance on The Tonight Show. Sporting disguises complete with wigs and bucket drums, the band performed near the shuttle stop before eventually revealing their true identity. The audience, which included Jimmy Fallon and celebrity chef Mario Batali, ended up joining in on a sing-a-long of the band's 1988 hit "Angles of Harlem" off their album Rattle and Hum.

  • Junk Mail: Mumford & Sons 'Wilder Mind' Album Review

    On its own merits, Wilder Mind is a very commendable The National record. I think some people may complain about the relationship-heavy lyrics, but I'm personally always down for a breakup album. Against the merits of Mumford & Sons' first two albums, I'd probably just totally leave Wilder Mind behind. I miss the banjo and the piano and the passion so much.

  • Hip-Hop Changed US Pop Music More Than The Beatles, Study Claims

    The Beatles are considered by many to be one of the best and most influential rock bands ever. They helped revive rock n' roll, revolutionized modern songwriting and turned fans onto psychedelic rhythms. However, those claims may not be as true as they seem. According to new study by a group of London academics focusing on musical patterns in the US pop charts from 1960 to 2010 the foursome were not as influential as many have thought. According to the researches, The Beatles did not create a musical revolution in the charts, but rather their styles were already established before the artists from the British Invasion, including the Rolling Stones arrived. The real revolution arrived 30 years later when hip-hop became mainstream on the charts.
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