• The Muppets Parody Naughty By Nature's 'Hip Hop Hooray,' Kermit the Frog Raps Like Treach in Video [WATCH]

    Sometimes the best musical moments are the ones that never actually happened. The Muppets never performed Naughty By Nature's 1993 anthem "Hip Hop Hooray," but thanks to Mylo the Cat's YouTube account, now they have ... sort of. The parody video features old footage from "The Muppet Show" and various Jim Henson movies where the scenes are manipulated to make it look like Kermit the Frog is rapping like Treach. Fozzie Bear also joins in on the fun.Beaker gives the introduction in the video below before Kermit and Fozzie start jamming in the car scene from 1979's "The Muppet Movie." The video is a ton of laughs for those who grew up during the 1990s when Naughty By Nature was huge and the Muppets were entering their third decade of entertaining. Check it out below, via "Billboard."

  • Madeon Teases Cover Art for New Single 'You're On' Featuring Kyan

    French DJ/producer wunderkind Madeon has made a rare announcement about upcoming music. Today he took to his Facebook page for the first time in a month and a half to reveal the artwork for an upcoming single "You're On" featuring the vocals of California vocalist and musician Kyan. There is no preview as of yet, but it has the same style of artwork as his previous track "Imperium," which could indicate a similar sound or a continued evolution in the Madeon that became popular with tracks like "Finale" and "Icarus."The text is written out in a sort of hieroglyphics, but they have already been deciphered with the last artwork for "Imperium." The song will be released Dec. 8, so after all of this time without new Madeon music, fans will have to just wait one week for a new track. No word on whether it will be released for free, like "Imperium," or through a purchasing portal, but either way, fans will be grateful to hear new music.Fans have been eagerly awaiting the 20-year-old Frenchman's upcoming album, which has been in the works for more than a year. Signed to Columbia Records, the release date has been pushed back several times, and according to "Thump," it is slated for release "early next year."

  • [LIVE STREAM]: Bruce Springsteen and U2, Carrie Underwood, Kanye West to Play 'A (RED) Thank You' Concert for World AIDS Day [WATCH]

    Kanye West, Carrie Underwood and a special configuration of U2 will all be playing the A (RED) Thank You concert tonight, Dec. 1, for World AIDS Day. Bono's organization planned the event in Times Square, but because of his recent bike accident, the iconic frontman will have to sit this one out. Bruce Springsteen and Coldplay's Chris Martin will take turns fronting the Irish rock outfit, which will be billed as "U2 Minus 1." The festivities, presented by Bank of America, start at 7:30 p.m. and we have a live stream of the concert below.(RED) was founded in 2006 by Bono and Bobby Shriver. The organization has raised more than $275 million since its inception for the fight against AIDS. According to (RED)'s website, the world is closer to raising its first AIDS-free generation with special treatments that prevent the disease from spreading from a mother to her child. Tonight's concert is to celebrate the work that has been done so far and promote the cause in order to eradicate the disease."This year is a World AIDS Day like no other," Bono said in a statement. "The world reached a tipping point in the fight against AIDS — more people were newly added to life-saving treatment than were newly infected with the virus."According to U2's website, Springsteen and Martin "graciously donated their time and talents to save the World AIDS Day event from cancellation."

  • 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: 8 Gifts for the Music Lover and Fashionista, Featuring Beyonce, One Direction, Foo Fighters & More

    Today (Dec. 1) is the Christmas shopping season's official Internet kickoff with Cyber Monday, and what better way to celebrate the day of online commercialism than with some music-themed gifts? This year, Music Times has you covered with holiday gift buying guides. We're kicking things off by looking at the best celebrity beauty and fashion products. From hair extensions to makeup to ugly Christmas sweaters, the biggest stars in pop have got you covered.

  • Rappers Aren't Standing Up for Social Issues, Joey Bada$$ Says

    There is plenty of civil unrest right now, but where are the rappers? That is what Joey Bada$$ wants to know. The Brooklyn hip-hopper recently spoke to MTV UK about the lack of direction in America."Right now, we need leaders," he said. "We need someone to listen to."What does that mean, though?"I think that it's very important for artists to raise awareness in situations, especially worldwide situations," he said. "Because I feel like, in today's world, in today's society, we don't have as much civil rights leaders as we used to."Back in the day, a civil rights leader would come on television and he's well-known; everyone knows him, he's like the president. Now, today, it's like, we have very few — and the people of today who have that same stature are musicians. Now, it's rappers who have that stature," he said.

  • BBC Sound of 2015 Longlist Announced

    To be named on the BBC Sound of lists is a pretty big deal. Last year's winner was Sam Smith and past winners have included HAIM in 2013, Jessie J in 2011, Ellie Goulding in 2010, Adele in 2008, Keane in 2004 and 50 Cent in 2003. If you land on this list, your future is probably headed in the right direction, and if you win, your career is most likely going to take off quickly. BBC has now announced the longlist for those artists who are set to make waves in 2015, via MTV.The artists on the BBC Sound of 2015 are James Bay, George the Poet, Kwabs, Lapsley, Rae Morris, Novelist, Raury, Shamir, Shura, Slaves, Soak, Stormzy, Sunset Sons, Wolf Alice and Years & Years. The list spans a whole host of different sounds and styles from pop to grunge to grime.There is talent across the board, but several bands and groups on this list stand out.

  • Kanye West, Carrie Underwood To Perform Tonight For World Aids Day, Chris Martin & Bruce Springsteen To Stand In For Injured Bono

    Following Bono's Nov. 16 bike accident in Central Park, adjustments have been made to the lineup for the World AIDS Day (RED) concert in Times Square tonight. Kanye West and Carrie Underwood will perform at the event while Chris Martin (Coldplay) and Bruce Springsteen will stand in for Bono with U2 members Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr., according to U2's website.

  • Garth Brooks Buffalo Shows: Country Icon Adds New York to Tour Schedule

    Garth Brooks's never-ending comeback tour will be heading north after four January nights in Boston. The legendary country artist recently announced two Buffalo dates — four total shows — March 6 and 7, which should provide plenty of time for all that damn snow to melt.According to WIVB, the shows will be Brooks's first Buffalo appearances in 17 years.From The Boot: "Tickets will cost $56.97, plus $1.28 in tax, a $2.50 facility fee and a $5.50 service charge, for a total of $66.25. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 5 at 10 AM, and there will be an eight-ticket limit per purchase. Tickets will be available through Tickets.com or 1-800-228-6622."

  • 10 Best Album Covers Of 2014: FKA Twigs, St. Vincent, The Roots, And More

    Music lovers often experience album covers before hearing the album itself, so it's pretty appropriate that we're publishing our list of the best album covers of 2014 before our list of best albums of 2014 (stay tuned for that one in a few weeks, by the way). Here are the year's top 10 album covers.
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