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The contestants tonight, April 1, were charged with a big task: Sing the tunes of American Idol's godmother, Kelly Clarkson. If that wasn't reason enough for the Idol faithful to get excited, Ryan Seacrest also promised a new twist in the competition. Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban settled in for what turned out to be a night of impressive vocals. -
What So Not, George Maple Unveil 'Gemini': First Single from Upcoming EP As Flume Leaves Duo [LISTEN]
Stop the presses -- What So Not have unveiled a brand new track "Gemini" with the help of their Future Classic running mate, Australian singer, songwriter George Maple. "Gemini" is the lead single from the duo's upcoming EP, which is the final chapter in the pair's time together as Flume departs from What So Not and leaves it in the capable hands of Chris Emoh Emerson, known professionally as Emoh Instead. The track is the perfect collaboration between What So Not and rising vocal talent as her serene voice floats across a piano build with soft drums gracefully cresendoes into a myriad of synths, snare rolls and fxs. Listen to the track below. No further word on the rest of the EP as of yet. -
T-Pain Explains Why Aaliyah Collaboration Didn't Make Mixtape 'The Iron Way,' Robert Pattinson, FKA twigs Engagement April Fools' Joke
T-Pain, real name Faheem Rashad Najm, sat down with Vulture to discuss his recently released mixtape, his evolution as a person over the past few years from an auto-tune only artist to someone who can show off his talents beyond the mechanized voice and revealed what happened to the rumored Aaliyah collaboration that was set to be a part of his tape, The Iron Way. At the end of the interview, Najm coyly revealed that FKA Twigs, an artist who he looks to for inspiration had recently become secretly engaged to her movie star boyfriend Robert Pattinson. He caused a huge stir with these comments, which happened to come on April first and T-Pain probably deserves the award for biggest troll of the day after he revealed he was just messing with everyone. -
Second N.W.A. 'Straight Outta Compton' Biopic Trailer Unveiled Ahead of August 14 Release [WATCH]
The second official trailer for N.W.A.'s highly anticipated biopic "Straight Outta Compton" has been released. The two minute and 30 second trailer gives fans another view into the lives of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, DJ Yella, MC Ren and Arabian Prince as they changed hip-hop and pop culture with their abrasive and revolutionary lyrics that helped sparked spark the counter-culture gangster rap movement. -
Jay Z Answers Questions About TIDAL Streaming Service Following Press Conference with Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Daft Punk, Madonna
On Monday, Jay Z held a press conference to announce the launch of his TIDAL streaming service as a partnership with Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Daft Punk and Madonna, among others. Many questions were left unanswered so Hov took the time to break things down in depth. -
Erica Mena Parts Ways with 'Love & Hip-Hop' After 4 Years, Pens Open Letter to Fans
The fifth season of VH1's Love & Hip-Hop wrapped earlier this week and Erica Mena has announced her decision to part ways with the show. After four years, Mena took to social media to pen an open letter to fans. -
J. Cole's ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ Album Goes Platinum After Signing As an Owner of TIDAL
J. Cole's latest album 2014 Forest Hills Drive has gone platinum. The big news comes after the rapper signed as an owner of TIDAL. -
J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar Joint Album Update: 'King Kunta' Rapper Confirms Collaboration In Hot 97 Interview
Kendrick Lamar sat down with Hot 97 earlier this morning for an in depth interview about his new album To Pimp A Butterfly. During the 40 minute conversation, Lamar revealed that he still plans to record a collaborative album with J. Cole. You know, basically every fans dream. -
Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars' 'Uptown Funk' Sets Hot 100 Record as Natalie La Rose 'Somebody' Breaks Into Top 10
"Uptown Funk" is gonna give it to ya, all you other songs from the 2010s. For the 13th week in a row, the Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson Uptown Special single tops the Billboard Hot 100, setting the record for the longest-reigning No. 1 song of the decade. And while there seems to be no end in sight for the dominance of the funky throwback anthem, a newcomer, pop singer Natalie La Rose emerges in the top 10 with her single "Somebody" featuring Jeremih. -
Eminem New Album: Detroit Rapper To Drop Metal Record Under Different Moniker, Shares First Single [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]
After Eminem teased a new song in the trailer for Southpaw, fans began to speculate about plans for a new album. Unfortunately, the Detroit rapper had already shot down rumors of a new Eminem album for 2015 back in January. Marshall Mathers, however, will be putting out a new album, just not a rap album and not under the name Eminem. Earlier today, a rep for the rapper revealed that his next project will be a metal album with his new band Woorhed (pronounced as Warhead). -
GRiZ Releases Album 'Say It Loud' Featuring Talib Kweli and The Floozies Ahead of World Tour [LISTEN]
Colorodo electro-funk producer and performer GRiZ -- real name Grant Kwiecinski -- has released his fourth artist album 'Say It Loud.' The 11-track LP features collaborations alongside Talib Kweli, The Floozies, Orlando Napier, Manic Focus and others. It is his first album since 2013's 'Rebel Era.' The album has all of the funk bass fans want with the sexy sax that Kwiencinski adds on top as his unique touch. Stream the album below on SoundCloud and download it for free on his website. The release comes ahead of a world tour. -
Tool's New Album Leaks Online... In Cruel April Fools' Day Prank as Band Works on '10,000 Days' Follow-Up
Tool's first new album in over 10 years remains shrouded in mystery. After a series of lawsuits, the "Schism" band is finally back in the studio, updating fans on its 10,000 Days follow-up. And then... today (April 1), there sprung a massive leak of new music.
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