• After 25 Years, Ann Curry Is Finally Leaving NBC News

    Ann Curry's departure from NBC News has been nearly three years in the making. She has been gut-level unhappy at the network ever since being canned from her "Today" co-anchor spot, a firing that caused tons of backlash and months of controversy. While she was cut from the morning program she had spent 15 years with, she stayed with the network, basically making tons of money to do little. Rather than take the $12 million-a-year paycheck for minimal work, Curry started planning her exit, and on Monday, Jan. 12, it was confirmed that she is leaving the network.Curry will be beginning a new media start-up project that is backed by NBC Universal. She will also now be a free agent when it comes to reporting. She might pop up on NBC in the future, but she can also work for whatever outlet she pleases."This is about reaching for the edge of the future in journalism, which we know is undergoing an irrevocable transition. In today's world of fragmented media, this is the time to seize the opportunity to improve the way we distribute and even tell stories. I want to expand my drive to give voice to the voiceless to emerging platforms and produce both scripted and non-scripted content, in addition to continuing to report on-air about stories that matter," said Curry in an official statement about her new position.

  • Steve Angello Talks 'Wild Youth,' Size in the Park Expansion, Creativity in Dance Music and More with Pete Tong at IMS Singapore [WATCH]

    In December, Steve Angello was invited to Singapore to be a keynote speaker at the International Music Summit, a conference specializing in dance music founded by Pete Tong. He sat down for a 40-minute chat with Tong during IMS Singapore to discuss a variety of pertinent topics in the dance music scene today, including creativity or lack thereof from new artists, his upcoming artist album "Wild Youth" and where he see things headed in the future.Speaking about his album, Angello dishes on the style and sound he is attempting with what will be his true debut LP."it's electronic music, its not dance music. It's an attempt to create a hybrid of all of the music I love and all [the] music I have been inspired by throughout all of these years, and I have made them into songs. I am not trying to do pop. A lot of producers are trying to go towards the whole EDM/pop clash, and this is different. It's more indie, melancholic, darker, but still some big songs," he said.The pair try and peel back the many layers on the difficult topic on creativity in dance music today and why there seems to be something lacking from many new producers.Talking about his comments to "Mixmag," Angello said DJs should pay their dues in clubs and that club culture is still important to dance music.

  • Derek Hough Announces He Is Leaving 'DWTS' to Star in 'New York Spring Spectacular' at Radio City Music Hall

    Fans of Derek Hough are no doubt feeling a mix of emotions as it has been confirmed that he will be sitting out Season 20 of "Dancing with the Stars." Of course, the five-time Mirrorball Champion has no intention of just taking a breather: Instead, he landed a great gig that will allow him to expand his brand and show off more of his talent. It has been confirmed that he will hit the stage for a seven-week run as the male lead in "New York Spring Spectacular" opposite Laura Benanti.Harry Weinstein, producer of this new production, confirmed Hough's involvement, saying, "We are so thrilled to have Derek Hough joining the cast of 'New York Spring Spectacular.' Derek has been entertaining us for years on TV, and we are very excited to bring this talented performer to New York City to light up the Radio City Music Hall stage."

  • Tupac Shakur Movie to Begin Production in 2015;, Casting Yet to Be Announced but Due to Shoot during June

    Looks like shooting on a Tupac Shakur biopic will finally begin rolling later this year, as producer Randall Emmett told Collider that the film is ready to begin shooting in June. Plans originally set the film to begin shooting during early 2011 before a lawsuit brought things to a halt: Production company Morgan Creek and Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur, traded lawsuits debating whether a deal had been agreed upon or not. After a settlement was reached, Ajeni got some creative control as one of the film's executive producers.

  • Rock in Rio Las Vegas Adds Sam Smith, Charli XCX and Jessie J to Pop Weekend Already Featuring Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran

    The biggest music festival debut in the United States this year may very well be Rock in Rio, which will head to Las Vegas for two huge weekends in May. The festival added more firepower to a show already featuring headlining sets from Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Metallica and more. Sam Smith, Charli XCX, Jessie J, Bleachers, Tove Lo, Empire of The Sun and Echosmith are the latest performers to be added to the lineup as of Tuesday.

  • Life In Color Announces World Tour Featuring Diplo, Dillon Francis, DVBBS, Bingo Players & More

    The world's most famous paint party, Life In Color, is going on their most ambitious world tour to start 2015, expanding from their traditional base in the United States, primarily with the college aged crowd and into the South American market. The "Big Bang — The Creation of Color" tour is anticipated to cover 130 cities in 50 countries. The first phase has been announced for the winter and spring in the US and South America, hitting countries like Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Puerto Rico, in addition to the United States. LIC will host already announced DJs like Diplo, Bingo Players, Dillon Francis, Party Favor, DVBBS and more.

  • 'Parks and Recreation' Recap & Review: NBC Comedy Kicks off Final Season in the Future

    By the end of Season Two, NBC's Parks and Recreation, the ugly cousin of the network's monster hit The Office, was heading toward uncertainty. Despite a cast led by Saturday Night Live alum Amy Poehler and some promising talent in Chris Pratt and Nick Offerman, the show just wasn't performing well. Thankfully, the crew's salvation came in the form of a pregnancy.

  • Stream Above & Beyond 'We Are All We Need' In Full On iTunes Radio [LISTEN]

    U.K.-based trance super-trio Above & Beyond have partnered with iTunes radio to stream their upcoming studio album "We Are All We Need" in full a week ahead of its scheduled release date on Jan. 20. The full 16-track album is available for streaming in its full glory. The first album since the trio's 2011 defining effort, "Group Therapy," they look to build on their already well-established success and create another chapter in their storied career.

  • The Garden Festival Completes 2015 Lineup of Final Edition

    In recent years, Croatia has become the place to vacation and attend festivals for European youth, but there have been those who saw the trend before it happened and capitalized. The Garden Party is an eight-day extravaganza at The Garden Tisno on the central Croatian coast. The festival is going out with a bang having already announced Seth Troxler and DJ Harvey in November, it has completed its full lineup with well over a hundred DJs and live acts that will be performing over the eight days in Croatia. The festival will take place from July 1st to July 8th.

  • Bonnaroo 2015 Lineup List: Headliners And More Revealed During Social Media Megathon

    Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival will be announcing their 2015 lineup throughout the evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST. Although the festival usually announces their artists in February, they sped up the announcement this year with a social media megathon. Fans can uncover artists on the bill by calling 1-844-ROO-2015. If they get through, they will be given the name of an act to announce on their social media accounts with the hashtag #Bonnaroo. Tickets for the festival go on sale Jan. 17. The event takes place from June 11 to 14 in Manchester, TN. We will be updating the lineup list here as they are announced. Stay tuned below!
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