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Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of. This week we look at André Rieu and his collection of Italian standards. -
Beyonce's "7/11", "Ring Off" Leak Ahead of Platinum Edition of Self-Titled Album [LISTEN]
Christmas is here early, y'all! Or at least the Black Friday shopping rush to get all the best new music of the season. "7/11" and "Ring Off," two new songs from the platinum edition of Beyoncé's self-titled album have leaked in full online. -
Sankeys Brooklyn Closing after Just Three Weeks of Operation; Sankeys Manhattan Had Similar Fate During 2013
Sorry to get the hopes of Brooklyn electronic music fans up: It seems that a chapter of the esteemed Sankeys nightclub chain in the borough was short-lived. Officials from the Sankeys company released a statement Thursday announcing that the Brooklyn chapter would be closing after a mere three weeks of operation. And no, that's not typical: Even if only a few people showed up on opening night, you can normally expect a venue to operate for at least a few months before investors kill the idea. So what's up? -
Selena Gomez "Do It" Leaks Online: New Song from 'For You' Compliments Justin Bieber's Sexual Abilities [LISTEN]
When Selena Gomez released her heartbreaking single "The Heart Wants What It Wants," she gave a little bit of insight about why she stayed with her on-again, off-again (currently off, by the way) boyfriend Justin Bieber: she loves him deeply. In the new single "Do It" from her forthcoming best-of album For You, she gives another reason why she stays with pop's resident bad boy - he's really, really good in bed. -
Carla Bruni Leading Band Aid France with "Noel Est La" (Christmas Is Here) to Raise Funds for Fight against Ebola
One of the laments we brought up during our 30th anniversary Band Aid coverage was that Bob Geldof stuck to citizens of the UK and the Commonwealth when drafting talent for the several versions of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" that exist. Carla Bruni—musician, former first lady of France and current model—decided to take such things into her own hands, helping to organize Band Aid France for the same purpose of raising funds to combat the spread of Ebola in Africa. -
One Direction Big Winner at Billboard Touring Awards, While Katy Perry and Lionel Richie Also Take Home Prizes
Everyone knows that most performers make most of their money off of touring so it seems logical to have an awards show that reflects those who do it best. -
OPINION: New Billboard 200 Metrics Incorporate Streams and Digital Downloads into "Album Sales"...and That Doesn't Work
Billboard has altered the formula for its Billboard 200 chart to reflect the translation of digital downloads and song streams into "album sales." It ain't right. -
Fox Wins American Idol Lawsuit from Black Contestants Alleging Racial Discrimination in Dismissal from Competition
The verdict is in for a case from 11 former contestants on American Idol that alleged the show used race as a discriminating factor in the elimination of the plaintiffs, and it seems Fox is off the hook, based largely on statutes of limitations. -
Bay Area Rapper Mistah F.A.B. Announces 7th Annual Turkey Giveaway As Birdman Prepares For Holiday Food Distribution in New Orleans and Atlanta
The hip-hop community is most certainly in the giving spirit this holiday season. Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. recently announced his 7th annual turkey giveaway as Birdman prepares for his food distribution day in New Orleans and Atlanta. -
Kid Cudi Says Rap Isn't An 'Impressive Field To Be In Anymore' After A$AP Yams Calls 2014 The Genre's Worst Year
Kid Cudi recently took to Twitter to air out his feelings on the current state of rap. In the midst of his tweets, Cudi said rap isn't an "impressive field to be in anymore." He tweets come after A$AP Yams called 2014 the worst year in rap. -
Riff Raff Joining Golden Hare Group, Home Of Kygo: Wants To Be The 'EDM Bieber'
There are few people as polarizing in the music industry as RiFF RAFF. Horst Christian Simco, better known as RiFF RAFF or Jody Highroller, has made a big career move and decided to switch his management team. He is moving from his current group to the new kids on the block -- the Golden Hare Group. He will be joining Norwegian rising dance music star, Kygo, and Australian DJ / producer Thomas Jack on the roster headed by Myles Shear. -
Jack U (Skrillex & Diplo) Featuring Kiesza 'Take U There' Remixes Leak; TJR, Felix Cartal Included [LISTEN]
Diplo & Skrillex's duo, Jack U, has sprung a leak in the remixes of their debut single featuring Kiesza, "Take U There." It appears that the four remixes from TJR, Felix Cartal, Vindata and Modern Machines have found their way onto the web and are streaming for your listening pleasure. Details of the remix EP have been around and a few previews have even been floated out there by the artists. Now the full versions are out, streaming on YouTube.
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