• Coldplay Honor WWI Veterans in 'All Your Friends' Video [WATCH]

    Coldplay honored those who lost their lives during World War I in a new video for the song "All Your Friends."The track is a bonus tune from the band's May release "Ghost Stories," "Rolling Stone" notes. It is a slow burner that plays over old footage from WWI, showing troops during battle. The video comes just in time for the U.K.'s Remembrance Day — Nov. 9 — its version of the United States's Veterans Day — Nov. 11. No member of Coldplay appears in the video, which ends with a uniting message."In memory of all those from all nations who fought in the First World War," the final post reads.Coldplay will release the video with their "Ghost Stories Live" package, out Nov. 24. The CD/DVD will highlight the band's recent jaunt, with footage from their performance at Sony Studios in Los Angeles.

  • Take That Announce 2015 UK Tour as Trio [FULL SCHEDULE]

    Take That is one of Britain's all-time greatest pop groups, with five straight No. 1 albums and 54 international No. 1 hits.The former five-piece is now a trio with a new record, III, due Dec. 1. Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen will be taking their revised show on the road for a 24-date U.K. tour in 2015."We've always been very proud of our live shows and are very excited to be touring again next year," the group said in a statement, according to Hello. "Playing live is something we love the most about what we do and we're looking forward to putting on the most amazing show we can."

  • 5 Songs Sympathetic with Germans Divided by the Berlin Wall: Pink Floyd, Steve Earle, David Crosby and More

    If you've used Google today (or you're just on top of your historical dates), you know that November 9 marks the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Check out our list of huge concerts that were staged at the iconic structure and also consider these other five great tracks about walls. We're not talking about "99 Bottles of Beer on The Wall" here, we mean songs that approach walls in the same spirit as the German protestors who tore down the barrie holding them back from their neighbors.

  • Chance the Rapper Plays Cartoon Bob Marley in Adult Swim's 'Black Dynamite' [WATCH]

    Chance the Rapper and Erykah Badu recently appeared in cartoon form as Bob and Rita Marley in an episode of Adult Swim's "Black Dynamite."The show, a spinoff of the one of the greatest films ever made, is full of NSFW brouhaha and graphic language. You can watch the unofficial stream below, via Pitchfork, or check out the official stream with a cable/satellite subscription.

  • 18,000 Nurses in California Ready to Strike This Week Over a Lack of Ebola Preparedness Training

    Ever since two Texas nurses tested positive for the Ebola virus after caring for Thomas Eric Duncan, our attention has been sharply focused on making sure that health care providers have the necessary training to safely treat future patients. Several facilities across the country have gone to great lengths in an attempt to force administrators to make sure the proper training is offered and, in some cases, nurses who feel unprepared have voted to strike.In northern California, there are 18,000 nurses in 21 hospitals and 65 clinics owned by Kaiser Permanente who are planning a two-day strike beginning Tuesday, Nov. 11. According to Charles Idelson, a spokesman for National Nurses United, the union's contract with nonprofit Kaiser expired in August and was extended until October.

  • Jimmy Page Explains Why 'Houses of the Holy' Was Not Titled 'Led Zeppelin V'

    After releasing four self-titled albums accompanied by Roman numerals, Led Zeppelin opted to call their fifth effort "Houses of the Holy," which baffled some fans. Jimmy Page gave a simple explanation for the name change recently."It goes 'I,' 'II' and 'III,' as you say, but then 'IV,' there's still four symbols, so it still goes in digits [like 'IIII'], you see," Page said during a Q&A with fans on SiriusXM, "Rolling Stone" reports. "But [the fifth album] wasn't going to be 'Led Zeppelin Victory Sign [V].' So 'Houses of the Holy'.""It's about all of us being houses of the Holy Spirit, in a sense," he added about the title.Fans have tried to explain the subtle move for years, with some saying it had to do with Page's fixation with occultist Aleister Crowley and others pointing out that Houses just sounded different from the first four records, "Consequence of Sound" notes.

  • Alicia Keys to Perform at EMAs

    The rich get richer and the MTV EMAs add another massive talent to its roster of performers tonight. It was announced yesterday that the legendary and supremely talented Alicia Keys will be joining the MTV European Music Awards tonight, according to MTV.MTV has made a big push with the MTV EMAs, in its 20th year, in the past few years, and the channel is going all in. Possibly the most talked-about person on the planet, Nicki Minaj, will be hosting the whole affair, where we will see appearances from Enrique Iglesias, Ed Sheeran, Kiesza, Charli XCX, Ariana Grande and more. There will also be a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during the show.In a statement to Billboard, Bruce Gillmer, MTV EMAs executive producer, spoke about the event and what to expect.

  • Comedian Kevin Hart Films Reaction to Nicki Minaj's 'Only' [WATCH]

    Even comedian Kevin Hart got caught off guard by Nicki Minaj's raunchy lyrics from her new track "Only" featuring Drake and Lil Wayne.During a morning drive a few days ago, Hart decided to share his feelings about the song with his Instagram followers in a short video post — see below — MTV News notes. As he bobs his head to the intro, Hart makes it known that he digs the track."This shit right here bangs," he says.After Minaj drops a line about a hypothetical threesome with her Young Money pals involving eating a part of her body like a cupcake, Hart gives a hilarious reaction. And for the record, "Music Times" does not condone Instagramming while driving like the comedian.

  • Huge Concerts at The Berlin Wall: David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters and More

    It's bizarre to think that at some point not too long ago, the Berlin Wall still served as a brutal barrier between East and West Berlin. East Germans could be killed for trying to cross the barrier, forbidden from visiting (or fleeing) to the other side. As with nearly all major world events, musicians were among the most proactive activists in demonstrating against what the structure represented. Check out five huge shows that have occurred at the site both before and after its fall 25 years ago.

  • Run the Jewels Lead Explicit Chant Against Sun Kil Moon at Fun Fun Fun Fest [WATCH]

    Fun Fun Fun Fest was just that Saturday, Nov. 8, when El-P and Mark Kozelek met prior to sets by Run the Jewels and Sun Kil Moon.Here was the encounter from El-P's perspective, according to Stereogum:"So I introduced myself and said, 'Hey, I'm a fan. We're the guys that are going to be interrupting your set today with how f--king loud our crowd is.' [...] And he said, 'What's your name?' And I said, 'Run the Jewels,' and — I swear to God — he said, 'Suck my d--k, Run the Jewels.' And I said, 'Suck my d--k, Sun Kil Moon.' And I'm actually a fan of this dude's record."El-P then asked the crowd to chant, "Suck my d--k, Sun Kil Moon." Before moving onto the next song, El-P reiterated, "We mean that with all due respect. I'm actually a fan of your music."

  • Garth Brooks Plays a Tear-Jerking Rendition of New Song 'Mom' on 'Good Morning America' [WATCH]

    Garth Brooks is getting ready to release his first studio album in 13 years with "Man Against Machine," out Tuesday, Nov. 11. The singer recently stopped by "Good Morning America" to play the tender new tune "Mom."Don Sampson and Wynn Varble wrote the tear-jerker about a conversation between God and a newborn baby about to meet their mother for the first time, "Rolling Stone" notes. Brooks, along with host Robin Roberts and the rest of the audience, got a little emotional during the rendition, which is understandable. The dual threat of the singer's crisp, country voice and lyrics that pull at your heartstrings is enough to get anyone going."So hush now baby, don't you cry," Brooks sings in the video below. "'Cause there's someone down there waiting whose only goal in life / Is making sure you're always going to be all right / A loving angel, tender, tough and strong / It's almost time to go and meet your mom."

  • Calvin Harris Cancels Performance at EMAs Due to Health Concerns

    Another day, another DJ down with a sickness. Avicii has been in the news because he has had to take extended time off from touring due to lingering health concerns. Now Calvin Harris, on the eve of the MTV European Music Awards in his home country of Scotland, has to cancel his performance due to health concerns, according to "Billboard."MTV confirmed the news yesterday via its Facebook page, saying, "Hey #MTVEMA fans — we have some really sad news. Calvin Harris has taken ill and will not be able to perform at tomorrow's show. He sends his sincere apologies. Get well soon, Calvin!"Harris did not confirm himself.He is nominated for the best U.K./Ireland act and the best electronic act.
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