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Few labels have been so proficiently efficient as XL Recordings, in terms of turning our consistently quality work from such a small roster of performers. The label-which currently counts Adele, Radiohead and Jack White as members-is releasing a 25th anniversary compilation, titled Pay Close Attention, that features music from throughout its existence. The title is a reference to a Kool Keith sample used by label member The Prodigy for the track "Out of Space." -
Drake Calls Kendrick Lamar 'Legendary' At OVO Fest [WATCH]
Last month at J. Cole's Dollar & A Dream Tour in Los Angeles, guest artist Drake declared that he and Cole were "the only two kings in the game right now." Some people interpreted that a slight toward another rapper who once claimed the throne for himself, Kendrick Lamar. -
Vanilla Ice Doesn't Like New 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Effort from Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J and Ty Dolla $ign
There's at least one person who doesn't like the song "Shell Shocked" from the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and his opinion may be more important than anyone's: Vanilla Ice, the performer who delivered the track "Ninja Rap," which appeared in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of The Ooze" and has become the unofficial theme song for the film series in the minds of a generation. -
Queen: Producer Confirms New Freddie Mercury Material
Last July, producer William Orbit (Madonna, Britney Spears) announced that he was working on a Mercury/Michael Jackson single that could now be part of the new album. Then last week, Orbit took to Twitter to put classic rock fans on the edges of their seats. -
Ariana Grande, The Weeknd's 'Love Me Harder' Snippet Shared On Instagram [LISTEN]
Ariana Grande has released a 15-second clip of her upcoming The Weeknd collaboration, "Love Me Harder," on Instagram. Set as the third single off Grande's forthcoming sophomore release, My Everything, the song features both artists performing a duet. -
Farmer Derek Klingenberg Calls His Cows Home with Lorde's 'Royals' Trombone Cover
This week's newest viral video involves Lorde. And cows. This week's newest viral video involves Lorde. And cows. Unfortunately the New Zealand pop star herself doesn't make an appearance but her hit "Royals" does. -
Thelonious Sphere Monk, III Talks Father Monk's 100th Birthday Plans and Denzel Washington Biopic
With three years to spare before his father's 100th birthday, Thelonious Sphere Monk III is already planning several celebrations. According to a recent interview with the Huffington Post, T.S. Monk, III is coordinating the Monk, Sr. centennial with International Jazz Day: -
Keke Palmer Will Be Broadway's First Black 'Cinderella'
The singer, actress, talk show host and former child star will be the first African-American to play the 'Cinderella' title role in the Broadway musical. -
(Le) Poisson Rouge to Host 'Strange & Beautiful Festival: The Music and Art of John Lurie' in September
(Le) Poisson Rouge, one of Classicalite's favorite West Village venues, has booked quite the talent for "Strange & Beautiful Festival: The Music and Art of John Lurie." This unique hybrid fest will honor its actor/musician/painter namesake with a gallery exhibition at (L)PR, three concerts... -
Beyonce, Alan Freed: 'Drunk In Love' Singer's Leotards Push Rock 'N' Roll Pioneer From Hall Of Fame
Rock 'n' roll DJ legend Alan Freed's cremains have been removed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to make room for a Beyoncé exhibit. Freed was a Cleveland DJ in the '50s who coined the term "rock 'n' roll," and was a major reason the Hall of Fame is in Cleveland in the first place. -
Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias Extend Fall Tour With Breakout Star J Balvin As Opener
Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias will be going on a co-headlining tour in September, and today they announced that it has been extended. The national tour will now be comprised of 24 shows instead of its previous 15. -
Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore To Tour With New Band Featuring Bandmate Steve Shelley, My Bloody Valentine's Debbie Googe [SCHEDULE]
Thurston Moore has formed a new band with former Sonic Youth bandmate Steve Shelley, My Bloody Valentine's Debbie Googe and James Sedwards. Moore is best known as the singer, songwriter and guitarist in Sonic Youth. They go by the Thurston Moore Band and will be touring beginning August 16.
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