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Hayley Williams is one of few women in the contemporary rock genre who can claim national prominence. Much of that is due to Paramore's recent pop hit "Ain't It Fun," but Williams and pals have been slowly building an impressive discography and ravenous following since 2004. -
Ariana Grande is Finally Being Taken Seriously and She's Pumped
If you think Ariana Grande doesn't realize how quickly she ascended to the top of the pop game, you're mistaken. The 21-year-old former Disney Channel star was recently named a Billboard Women In Music Honoree, and she spoke about her meteoric rise and how it has "blown her mind." -
Jhene Aiko's 'Enter The Void' Tour Rocks New York City's Best Buy Theatre With SZA, Willow Smith and The anternet [REVIEW]
Wednesday night, Jhene Aiko rocked the stage at the Best Buy Theatre in the New York City Times Square area. The star's powerhouse performance was followed up by teenage sensation Willow Smith, The Internet, and New York's own SZA. -
J. Cole Contemplates Success On A Late Night Bike Ride In '2014 Forest Hills Drive (Intro)' Video [WATCH]
Following the leak of his latest album 2014 Forest Hills Drive yesterday, J. Cole has shared a video for the opening track "Intro." The clip shows Cole riding around New York City on his bike, reflecting on how his life was much simpler back when money and success were just a dreams. The contemplative track features calming piano, jazzy horns, and Cole's soulful crooning. It's good to see the Fayetteville rapper hasn't let fame go to his head. -
Billy Corgan Talks Kurt Cobain, Nirvana: "He Really Was That Talented"
Billy Corgan is one of the oddest survivors of the grunge era — too much of a black sheep to fit snugly into the '90s revival circuit, yet earnest enough to still try and make music people will like. He recently spent much of an interview talking about former rival, Kurt Cobain. -
James Franco, Nicki Minaj Channel 'Peter Pan Live!' in 'Saturday Night Live' Promos [WATCH]
Whether or not you want to forget or relive NBC's Peter Pan Live! from last night, James Franco and Nicki Minaj aren't about to let you forget. The The Interview actor and the "All Things Go" rapper are teaming up this weekend as the respective host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live and they're channeling a bit of the boy who never grows up in their new promos. -
Elton John To Perform During 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015'
Elton John will perform at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015, Billboard reports. He is set to perform his anthem "I'm Still Standing" during the show, which begins at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and will be televised live from the legend's Dec. 31 show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. The show continues until 2:13 a.m. -
goodbyemotel Talks New Album 'iF,' 4-D Live Music Experience, Iconic Cover Artist Storm Thorgerson, And Other Ongoing Projects [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Aussie-born, New York-based rock band goodbyemotel is finally ready for their close-up. After years of lineup changes, experimentation and development, they've found the foundation upon which they plan to build their legacy, and out of that has come their new album, iF. -
Label Splits Far More Intense Than Current Lil Wayne Drama: Dr. Dre and Death Row, The Game and G-Unit and More
Depending on how much faith you put in social media, it seems Lil Wayne is hellbent to get away from Cash Money Records due to the label allegedly refusing to release his Tha Carter V. Depending on how much faith you put in statements from management, it seems that Weezy won't be jumping ship. We're more inclined to believe the latter...after all, Cash Money kind of owns Wayne's personal label Young Money. Regardless, there have been uglier splits than this is the history of hip-hop. Here are a few of the most dramatic: -
Beanie Sigel Shot in New Jersey, 'Feel It in the Air' Rapper Suffered Gunshot Wound to the Back
Beanie Sigel was shot earlier this morning (Dec. 5) outside of his home in Pleasantville, N.J. The rapper suffered a gunshot wound to the to the back and was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, NBC Philadelphia 10 reports. Sigel, whose real name is Dwight Grant, is reportedly still in surgery. -
Stevie Wonder Speaks Out On Ferguson, Eric Garner, Guns [WATCH]
Upset after another controversial grand jury decision on Wednesday, Stevie Wonder let his Seattle audience know where he stands on the issues of race, police brutality and gun control. In a crowd-shot video from the show, Wonder sounded off on those topics while steadily playing the "Living for the City" backdrop. -
Taylor Swift Named 'Woman of the Year'; '1989' Singer Explains Switch to Pop, New York and Why She's Single
Swift's 1989 sold more than one million copies in its first week, and it feels as if she's done at least that many interviews since destroying the charts in late October.
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