• Nirvana Stories You Probably Haven't Heard: Writer Charles R. Cross Shares Memories About Band, Kurt Cobain

    Besides Dave Grohl and Krist Noveselic, there may be no one in the world who knows more about Nirvana than journalist/author Charles R. Cross. The writer worked at Seattle's music magazine, The Rocket, when the band was starting out. He's written three books about the iconic grunge group, including the 2001 biography of frontman Kurt Cobain. Cross discussed some lesser-known Nirvana facts with The Huffington Post recently, much to the delight of fans.

  • Hear Frank Ocean's Moving Cover of Aaliyah's 'At Your Best (You Are Love)' [LISTEN]

    On Jan. 16, treasured R&B/soul singer Aaliyah would have turned 36, and to honor her life, Frank Ocean covered the One In A Million singer's rendition of "At Your Best (You Are Love)," an Isley Brothers track from 1976 that was covered by Aaliyah in 1994. Frank Ocean took to his active Tumblr account to share the stripped-down and soulful cover. The Channel Orange singer dishes a moving falsetto, which he titles "You Are Luhh," that is a fitting tribute to the R&B singer who was taken from us too soon. His version seems to transition at the end into something unrelated — possibly new music from Ocean. Listen to the rendition below via Ocean's Tumblr.

  • D'Angelo Headlining New York Apollo Theater for First Time Next Month

    D'Angelo fans, the Black Messiah is coming out of hiding and is preparing to go back on the road again. Before he heads out on tour in Europe next month, he has announced a headlining show at the historic New York City venue Apollo Theater in Harlem on Feb. 7. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. EST.

  • Joey Bada$$ Previews Action Bronson Collab "Run Up On Ya" Featuring Statik Selektah From 'B4.DA.$$' [LISTEN]

    Joey Bada$ really can't wait for people to hear the new material on his album. Just a few days before the release of 'B4.DA.$,' Joey Bada$, real name Jo-Vaughn Virginia Scott, has unveiled one of the most eagerly awaited collaborations on the album -- "Run Up On Ya" featuring Action Bronson and Elle Varner with production from Statik Selektah. Whereas his last single, "Teach Me," alongside Canadian songstress Kiesza, was a more upbeat, funky jam, "Run Up On Ya" is back to what fans have expected from Scott with a subtle and effective instrumental crafted by Boston beatsmith Statik Selektah and a guest verse from Action Bronson

  • Lil B Saved by Teen From Apartment Fire

    Lil B is a treasured item of our musical generation. So when his apartment building caught fire, somebody had to be there to save the based god. According to a report, Lil B and six others were saved by 15-year-old Mateo Ysmael who ran through the building to wake everyone up so they would get out in time.

  • Björk Announces Set of 'Vulnicura' Shows in New York City

    Iceland's greatest musical export, Björk, has announced her first tour dates of 2015 — a slate of shows in New York City where she will be taking on some more intimate venues in Carnegie Hall and the New York City Center. It will kick off a short residency in the Big Apple during March as she unveils her exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art on the same day as her first show at Carnegie Hall, March 7.

  • Bill Cosby Will Never Have a Job With NBC Again

    Bill Cosby may have issued a statement earlier this week reassuring his remaining fans that his career is far from over, but ultimately, his ability to continue working is in the hands of other people and that is a real problem. If just one or two women had made allegations against the comedic legend, then he likely would be given the benefit of the doubt, but with more than 15 women coming forward, Cosby is going to have to have a real uphill battle.

  • Mötley Crüe Biopic 'The Dirt' Moving Forward: Focus Features Picks Up Jeff Tremaine-Directed Film

    Although Mötley Crüe is currently on its final ride, the group's biopic based on the 2001 memoir The Dirt: The Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band recently found new life thanks to Focus Features. The production company snagged the film, which has Jackass mastermind Jeff Tremaine attached to direct with a script by Rich Wilkes (Airheads) and Tom Kapinos (Californication). The search for actors will begin soon.
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