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The NAACP has announced the nominees for the 2015 Image Awards, which honor outstanding people of color in film, television, music, and literature. Among the music category nominees are Beyoncé, who nabbed four nominations including Outstanding Female Artist for Beyoncé Platinum Edition and Outstanding Song For "Pretty Hurts;" Pharrell, who's up for four awards including Outstanding Male Artists and Outstanding Album for G I R L; and Kendrick Lamar, who is up for three awards including Outstanding Male Artist. -
John Legend's Ferguson, Eric Garner Op-Ed Calls for End to "Structural Racism"
John Legend is a rare breed in these times: a chart-topping artist (his single, "All of Me," hit No. 1 this spring) who doesn't hesitate to stand up for his political values. This month, he wrote an op-ed in Billboard that focused on Ferguson, Eric Garner and flaws in the American justice system, saying that "the problems of structural racism are old and ongoing." -
"You've Lost That Loving Feeling": 50 Years of The Righteous Brothers Classic and Five Covers, from Elvis to Hall & Oates
Fifty years ago on this date, The Righteous Brothers made one of its most important contributions to music culture (outside of the amazing band name "The Righteous Brothers"): The duo released its hit track "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'." As with any classic pop track released during the '60s, a number of huge names took their turns at covering the original hit. We'll leave it up to you whether any of those covers live up to the original...all we know is that none of the performers involved in the covers had better names then the men who originated the track. -
'The Voice' Season 7 Finale: Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Hozier & More to Join Final Four on Stage
Next week, The Voice season seven will finally wrap up after months of competition, and Gwen Stefani, Adam Levine, Pharrell and Blake Shelton won't be the only major stars on the show. Today (Dec. 12), the NBC singing competition announced the guest appearances on the finale, and it's going to be a jam-packed night. -
Hood Trillionaires: Emcees Such as Bun B and Childish Gambino Grapple with 12 Zeroes
The U.S. government itself "only" has a budget of $1.1 trillion. That hasn't stopped these rappers from thinking in the 12-zero range however. -
Imagine Dragons' "I Bet My Life" Music Video Takes Boy on a Waterfall Journey [WATCH]
They always say, don't go running around a swimming pool. But also, it may be wise to not pick a fight by a massive dam. In the new music video for Imagine Dragons' latest single "I Bet My Life," two young rascals fight, forcing one into the Roosevelt Dam and sending him on a glorious, bizarre adventure -
Acme Feed & Seed 'Trapped Above Ground' Curator Guthrie Trapp Talks 'Getting The Cool Kids'
The weekly Wednesday night bill at one of America's hottest venues has already featured names such as John Oates, Alan Jackson and "Big Al" Anderson, while Trapp describes himself as "executive producer/host/curator/house band leader/guitar player." -
Acme Feed & Seed: How One of America's Hottest New Venues Is Turning Nashville On Its Head
Elite food options and four themed floors of entertainment make Acme Feed & Seed the current "it" place in Nashville. The roof provides a beautiful view of the Cumberland River and the Tennessee Titans' pro football stadium. But don't get it twisted; music is the centerpiece. -
Iggy Azalea Pokes Fun at Rumors She Was Born a Boy Named Cody on Twitter: "I'm More of a Liam"
Iggy Azalea just can't keep herself away from crazy rumors and drama. After a year of feuds with Azaelia Banks and Snoop Dogg, fake tweets from "Demi Lovato," rumors about her songwriting merits and comments about her "Booty," Azalea is now facing accusations about her gender... -
iLoveMakonnen EP Re-Release: Drake Makes Official OVO Announcement
This has been as big a year for iLoveMakonnen as any year has been for anyone, ever. We're sure of it. The dude went from nobody to a viral star to an OVO artist in the blink of an eye, mostly thanks to his Internet hit "Tuesday." Now, Drake is re-releasing Mak's self-titled EP on Dec. 15. -
Keith Urban 'American Idol' Season 14: Judge Talks Missing Tapings, New Show Wrinkles
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J. Cole, A Tribe Called Quest's Ali Shaheed Talk 'Be Free,' Kendrick Lamar and '2014 Forest Hills Drive'
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