• One Direction, Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX Will Be Final Musical Guests on 'Saturday Night Live' for 2014

    "Saturday Night Live" has some big things planned for the end of 2014. Not only will James Franco, Martin Freeman and Amy Adams be hosting the final three episodes of the year, but they will be joined by Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX and One Direction. Fans can expect holiday hijinks the entire month of December, especially the Dec. 20 episode with Adams and "Story of My Life" singers 1D.The group performed on the show last December, joining host Paul Rudd (below), "Billboard" noted. Minaj made her last SNL appearance in 2011, when she guested on The Lonely Island's song "The Creep." Dec. 13 will mark XCX's first time on the show.December 20, Amy Adams returns to host #SNL for the 2nd time, and is joined by musical guest @onedirection! #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/x6lbCsFVJl — Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) November 20, 2014

  • The Flaming Lips Reunite With Yoko Ono For Cover Of John Lennon's "Merry Xmas (War Is Over)" [LISTEN]

    A few weeks ago, The Flaming Lips released their 14th studio album 'With a Little Help from My Fwends,' a full-length tribute to the Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,' and today, Nov. 20, the psych-rockers have shared another tribute: a cover of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Christmas classic "Merry Xmas (War is Over)," which you can check out below. As can be expected from Wayne Coyne and his crew, the track is a psychedelic reinterpretation of Lennon and Ono's original, replacing the acoustic guitars with synthesizers, and even features Ono herself on backing vocals.

  • Childish Gambino Drops a New Verse on Selah Sue's 'Together' [WATCH]

    Belgian singer Selah Sue has shared the lyric video for her single "Together," featuring a guest verse from Childish Gambino, which you can check out below. At first, the song has some ethereal, electronic R&B production that sounds like a more accessible version of FKA Twigs, though it eventually morphs into a more energetic club track with some tinny trap beats thrown in for good measure. Childish Gambino delivers his verse with a crazed, breathless flow, dropping in references to Kanye West and even a "Chapelle's Show" sketch.You can check out the lyric video for Selah Sue's "Together" featuring Childish Gambino here:

  • Diplo Reveals Major Lazer Album Collaborators, Song with Madonna and Nicki Minaj Also Features SOPHIE

    Diplo is known for his collaborations across the music world. Whether it is his work with Usher, MIA, Skrillex or Vybz Cartal, Diplo has his hand in just about every musical cookie jar. Now, in a recent interview with "In the Mix," he provides some clarity on one of the collaborations with Madonna that will feature Nicki Minaj and now-revealed SOPHIE. He also lists some new collaborators who will be a part of the upcoming Major Lazer album, like Ellie Goulding, Gwen Stefani and others.

  • Dada Life’s Olle Cornéer Cancer Diagnosis: 'Freaks Have More Fun' DJ Pens Facebook Note for Fans

    Terrible news has struck the dance music community. According to a post on Dada Life's website and Facebook. Olle Cornéer, one half of Swedish electro house duo Dada Life, has been diagnosed with cancer. He received the diagnosis in September and immediately underwent surgery to remove the cancerous cells. He is still undergoing chemotherapy to try and beat back the vicious disease.This unfortunately reminds the dance community of one taken too soon: Paul from the Bingo Players, who passed just six months after his diagnosis with cancer. Judging by the tone of this post from Olle, it appears that he was hopeful for a full recovery.Get well, Olle, and our thoughts and prayers are with you!Read his full note below:

  • Song for Those Buried in Snow in Buffalo and Elsewhere: Metallica, Ralph Stanley and More Sympathize with Your Plight

    The northern regions of New York are being, in some cases literally, buried by snow. Our own Carolyn Menyes has brought light to Interpol being stuck in its own tour bus for 30 hours due to the weather and we're continuing a trend with a playlist surrounding snow. Not happy snow, like "Walking in A Winter Wonderland," not snow as in cocaine a la Jeezy and Black Sabbath, snow: The stuff that will trap you in your home and cause parties of pioneers to resort to eating each other.

  • Michael Phelps Is Still in Rehab as His Girlfriend, Taylor Lianne Chandler, Admits to the Press That She Was Born a Boy

    It might be a really good thing that Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is still away at rehab because he may need a bit of extra support. Taylor Lianne Chandler has come forward, claiming to be Phelps's most recent girlfriend. She recently detailed their alleged love affair to a popular tabloid, and now she has taken things a step further, divulging some personal information about herself. Chandler claims she actually was born a boy, a little fact she admits she never has actually told Phelps.According to the "Daily Mail," Chandler was born a male in name only, and is actually intersex, which means she had male genitalia but no testicles while also having a uterus and no ovaries.The "Mail" said she took to her Facebook to explain things to everyone, saying, "I was never a man, never lived as a man. No one can say they knew me as a man or produce a photo of me as a man. There are people that remember me as an androgynous child at times because of what was forced upon me."

  • Joey Bada$$ Reveals Release Date, Artwork for Debut Album 'B4.DA.$$' in Trailer [WATCH]

    Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$ has revealed the release date and album cover — which you can see above — for his long-awaited debut album "B4.DA.$$." In a brief album trailer posted to YouTube, which you can check out below, Joey revealed that the album is set to drop Jan. 20, which also happens to be Joey's 20th birthday. In a message posted beneath the video, Joey explains why releasing the album on his birthday was so important to him."Peace young world this is the Badmon Jozif and I just want to thank all of my supporters and fans for being so patient with me as I finished my first album," Joey begins. "The wait is finally almost over and the release date is locked and loaded.""After discovering my birthday falls on a Tuesday (the day of the week all albums drop) next year I decided to save the album drop for then (1.20.15)," Joey writes. "I thought it was the best time to cause a shift. It's always been a goal of mine to drop a project on my birthday, and the premonition has finally come into fruition. The number 120 is very unique and symbolic to me as well. My 1st album on my 20th birthday this was destiny."

  • J. Cole Opens Up About Stereotypes In His The Fader Interview Ahead Of '2014 Forest Hills Drive' Release [WATCH]

    J. Cole is set to drop his third LP, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, on Dec. 9 without any singles or videos leading up to the release. The accelerated release plan is a credit to Cole's loyal fans, who were invited to visit his old house in North Carolina to listen to the album ahead of the release (a la Taylor Swift). They were also treated to his Dollar And A Dream Tour — a series of six shows put together for his day-one fans with a $1 price tag per ticket. Being exposed to those fans and their diverse backgrounds has given Cole an interesting perspective on the world. In a new interview with The Fader, Cole opens up about stereotypes and how others perceive him.
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