• Beijing Music Festivals Moved, Cancelled as Government Cracks Down

    Beijing, one of China's largest urban areas, has seen its host of music festivals across a number of genres drop as the authorities are making it almost impossible for large groups of people to gather for any reason. The cause for the cancellations isn't the usual paranoia from the government, but rather fear that potential disasters at such events could result in a black eye for the Central Government, which is located out of the city. Analysts have traced the crackdown to the New Year's event where 36 Shanghai citizens were killed in a stampede. President Xi Jinping ordered an investigation into culpability for the tragedy, and now no government official wants bad news coming to his desk.

  • Evgeny Kissin's Chopin, Krzysztof Penderecki World Premiere Commemorate Armenian Genocide Centennial at Carnegie Hall on May 26

    Virtuoso pianist Evgeny Kissin will be leading a special concert at Carnegie Hall entitled "With You, Armenia" in commemoration of the centennial of the Armenian genocide at the hands of the Ottoman Turks some 100 years ago. As Classicalite contributor James Inverne duly lets us know, the concert will juxtapose Armenian composers with works by Chopin and, surprise, will feature the world premiere of a newly composed work by Krzysztof Penderecki. Poland's greatest living composer, as per the 'Guardian,' yes, Mr. Penderecki is all too familiar with historical horrors--and how to honor them.

  • Jamie xx, Young Thug "I Know There's Gonne Be (Good Times)" Leaks From 'In Colour'

    The most intriguing track from Jamie xx's upcoming album In Colour has surfaced onto the web. It is not the complete version, but the Young Thug-assisted "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" has leaked. According to The Fader, the leak is not the final version that will appear on the album, which also features Popcaan. However what we have heard from the song in the leaked version, Jamie xx, real name Jamie Smith, starts things off with a well-selected soul sample and a laidback, summer beat filled with bells and soft percussion.

  • Taylor Swift 'Bad Blood' Music Video Cast Expands: Lena Dunham, Kendrick Lamar & More Added to '1989' Clip

    At this point, it seems like there aren't many stars who aren't making an appearance in Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" music video. Last week, the "Style" singer revealed that her latest 1989 music video would feature her BFFs Lily Aldridge, Zendaya and Hayley Williams but over the weekend even more superstars were added, including a fellow pop star, an actress, a writer/director and a surprising name from hip-hop.

  • Major Lazer Releases "Too Original" Ft. Elliphant & Jovi Rockwell From 'Peace Is The Mission'

    Major Lazer continue to unveil new music from their upcoming album Peace Is The Mission, slated for release in three weeks on June 1. The trio of Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire has another big one on their hands in "Too Original" with the dancehall and Caribbean-influenced rhythms that have set this group apart from other electronic acts. The addition of Swedish singer and rapper Elliphant gives the track another edgy element to it. Jamaican singer / songwriter Jovi Rockwell brings the song right to the island as the two singers trade verses before letting Major Lazer take over with distorted and pitched synths in the drop.

  • Metallica, Nicki Minaj, More Headlining 2015 X Games in Austin

    Metallica has been announced as the headliner for the 2015 X Games Super Stage, playing on a bill that features Nicki Minaj, Talib Kweli, Kid Ink, the Glitch Mob, Pennywise, Deltron 3030 and Joywave. The news was revealed during an interview between the band and skateboarding icon Tony Hawk.

  • 'American Idol' Season 15 Will Be Its Last: FOX Cancels Reality Competition

    American Idol's 15th season will officially be its last. After a massive run with eight years as the No. 1 show on television and launching the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Phillip Phillips, Jennifer Hudson and countless other singers, today (May 11), FOX announced that the stage will finally dim its lights next year.

  • Grammy Ceremony to Be Broadcast on Monday Night for First Time in 2016

    Things will be somewhat different for the Grammy Awards as the 58th annual showing of music's biggest night will take place on a Monday instead of the traditional Sunday evening, according to an announcement from CBS. This marks the first time in the show's history that the final ceremony will take place on a Monday.
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