• Live Review: Rachel Yamagata Reflects on 'Happenstance' at Music Hall of Williamsburg to End U.S. Tour

    "I was so angsty back then," Rachel Yamagata commented on Tuesday night (Nov. 18) at The Music Hall of Williamsburg. On the final night of her latest tour, the jovial yet introspective singer-songwriter was looking back in time, performing her 2004 debut album Happenstance in full to celebrate its 10th anniversary. To a packed audience full of diehard fans, Yamagata relieved her Happenstance, telling personal anecdotes about the album and reflecting about her early 20s all the while.

  • NBC Puts the Brakes on New Bill Cosby Comedy Series After Netflix Shelves Special That Was Scheduled to Begin Streaming Next Week

    It has been a devastating day for business in the life of comedic legend Bill Cosby. In the last several days he has watched as several old rape claims against him have been met in the media by a new rash of claims from women who have now gone on the record to tell their own alleged personal accounts of suffering at his hands.At first, Cosby's attorney simply denied that his client had done anything wrong and then insisted these old claims were baseless. But by late last night things shifted when the self-proclaimed world's first supermodel, Janice Dickinson, said Cosby had raped her back in 1982. Cosby's attorney came out swinging, but it was too late to save two new projects he has been working on.First, Netflix announced that it is shelving a special show Cosby had already filmed for it. It was scheduled to begin streaming next week and it is now on hold. If Cosby somehow pulls out of this scandal with his career at all intact, then there is a chance Netflix will show his special. Unfortunately, that is not going to be the case for Cosby's other deal.NBC was working on a new Cosby project that would have been executive produced by "The Cosby Show's" Tom Werner. In it, Cosby was supposed to star as Jonathan Franklin, head of a multigenerational family, who would use his humor and life experience to guide his daughters, sons-in-law and grandkids. It kind of sounded like an updated spin on the formula that worked so well 25 years ago. Unfortunately, it will never see the light of day because NBC has killed it completely.

  • Jeezy Shares Music Video For "Black Eskimo" [WATCH]

    Jeezy has shared the music video for his Seen It All track "Black Eskimo," which you can check out below. The Motion Family-directed clip features Jeezy rapping in semi-black and white (the only color that shines through is gold, of course) against a bare white backdrop, featuring appearances masked women, a snake, some huskies, and for some reason, a stove (though there might be some old-fashioned misogyny attached to that last one).

  • Peter Capaldi Will Return for the Ninth Season of 'Doctor Who' While Jenna Coleman's Future Remains Uncertain

    If you are a fan of Peter Capaldi, then you will be thrilled to know that the actor has been confirmed to play the Time Lord in "Doctor Who" for the upcoming ninth season. Showrunner Steven Moffat confirmed that Capaldi's spin as the 12th doctor will extend for at least a second year. Unfortunately, Jenna Coleman's future still remains in question. She has portrayed Clara Oswald, the doctor's companion for the last two seasons, but there has been intense speculation that the upcoming Christmas episode will lead to her character's exit from the show.A DVD launch party for the recently completed eighth season of "Doctor Who" brought the cast back together, and in an interview Capaldi admitted that he was invited to read for the role of the eighth doctor back in 1996 and actually declined. Capaldi explains that he loved the role so much that he did not want to be crushed by going for it and then not getting it.

  • Idris Elba Previews Five Tracks Off Upcoming 'Mi Mandela' Nelson Mandela Tribute [LISTEN]

    Idris Elba who played the late Nelson Mandela in last year's Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, has combined his talents as an actor, musician, producer and DJ for his new project, an album of original material in tribute to Mandela. The 11-track effort, titled mi Mandela, is due out Nov. 24 on Elba's own 7wallace imprint in conjunction with Parlophone Records. In anticipation of the release, Elba has released five songs for streaming — lead single "Aero Mathata," "You Give Me Love" feat. Maverick Sabre, "So Many People" feat. Shaun Escoffery, "Thank You For Freedom" and "Tree" feat. Audra Mae & Cody ChesnuTT, Billboard reports.

  • Taylor Swift, Tiësto and Avicii Made How Much from Soda Sponsorships in 2014?

    When you think of beverage sponsorships, you may think of athletes working with Gatorade or energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster with just about every professional extreme sports athlete in the world. That bridge has crossed over to the music world, and though this is not new the sponsorship deals are starting to balloon at a rather eye-popping rate.Superstar artists like Avicii, Taylor Swift and Tiësto have all developed a compelling brand that connects with millennials, which large beverage companies want to be attached to. The amount of money they are paying to these artists you may not believe.

  • Solange And Son Dance To Rae Sremmurd's "No Flex Zone" At New Orleans Wedding [WATCH]

    Everyone expects the bride to dance with her father at a wedding, but Solange took it up a notch at her New Orleans wedding by performing a choreographed dance to Rae Sremmurd's hit "No Flex Zone" with her 10-year-old son Daniel Julez. Dressed in white, they both egged each other on and showcased their smooth moves. Beyoncé, Jay Z, and Janelle Monáe were in attendance enjoyed the performance along with other friends a family members. The adorable routine ended with a big hug and cheers.

  • A Brief History of Law Enforcement and Hip-Hop Award Shows: T.I., Rick Ross, Jeezy and More Get Dusted Up

    Many, many agencies have called out hip-hop performers for merely being storytellers and not the actual "gangstas" their music portends. Incidents and events at awards shows have backed up the stories they tell like perhaps no other platform can. Today marks the tenth anniversary of Yung Buck's legal troubles following the 2004 VIBE Awards (read more below). Check out a history of police intervention at awards shows below.
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