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The music industry, it is a-changin'. Especially around the Christmas season, when we audiophiles go out shopping for our fellow music-loving friends. A study done by the BPI, a trade body that oversees the music industry in the UK, shows that a majority of survey-takers would indeed enjoy music as a gift for the holidays. One change that continues however is what format they would prefer that music in. -
'Beyoncé' music videos for 'Drunk in Love,' 'XO' premiere on VEVO [WATCH]
If there's one drawback to this era in Beyoncé's career, it's that new music videos are no real surprise. When the pop megastar released her surprise fifth studio album Beyoncé on Friday (Dec. 13), the 14-song record was accompanied by 18 music videos -- one for each song and four bonus tracks. So, when a new single is announced, if you're one of the 617,000 people who have already purchased Beyoncé, you already know exactly what the visual component to the song will look like. -
Ray Price dead, wife confirms; could new album be on the way?
Following more than a day of speculation as to the health of country icon Ray Price, his family confirmed Monday evening that the renowned vocalist had passed away. It had been previously reported on Sunday evening by the star's son that he had passed away from pancreatic cancer, but that turned out to be untrue. The current report has been confirmed by Price's wife, Janie. Price had been under hospice care at his home in Mt. Pleasant, TX, because of the cancer. He was 87 years old. -
Oscars list 75 songs nominated for Original Song Award, including five from 'The Great Gatsby'
The Oscars have named 75 songs in contention for the Original Song Award, according to Billboard. Five songs from The Great Gatsby, four of the five Golden Globe nominees and another 66 songs are eligible for the award at the 86th Academy Awards. -
John Mayer, Katy Perry release 'Who You Love' music video featuring plenty of bull riding [WATCH]
John Mayer and Katy Perry are not afraid of showing off their relationship a little bit. Today (Dec. 17), the musical couple stopped by Good Morning America to debut the music video for their first official duet "Who You Love," and the official visual is (luckily) not as cheesy as one would expect it to be. -
Eminem and Rihanna release 'The Monster' video [WATCH]
Yesterday Eminem teased a clip for the Rihanna-assisted "The Monster." Today, he released the full video. In it, Rihanna plays Em's therapist, trying to help him confront the skeletons in his closet. -
Beyoncé's liaison with iTunes means Target won't stock 'Beyoncé'
Beyoncé's unannounced album stunt wasn't to everyone's liking (it was just to most people's liking). One group that was unamused was Target stores. The superstore chain decided on Monday that as it wasn't given the same opportunity to market the album as iTunes (the only outlet selling Beyoncé upon its release), it will blackball the record altogether. -
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2014 inductees: Nirvana, Kiss, Peter Gabriel, Hall and Oates, Cat Stevens, Linda Ronstadt and more
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced the class of 2014. Next year, Nirvana, Kiss, Peter Gabriel, Hall and Oates, Cat Stevens and Linda Ronstadt will be inducted, according to Rolling Stone. The E Street Band will be given the Award for Musical Excellence and Beatles manager Brian Epstein and original Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham will be recipients of the Ahmet Ertegun Award for non-performers. -
Dave Matthews and Jakob Dylan have teamed up to start a new band called The Nauts
Dave Matthews and Jakob Dylan have a new project that also includes Bob Dylan guitarist Charlie Sexton, his brother Will Sexton and drummer Brady Blade. The new band, called The Nauts has already been underway at Brady's Blade Studios in Shreveport, LA. -
12 Days of Christmas: 8 Best Versions and Parodies of 'Twelve Days of Christmas'
Just eight days remain until Christmas, and since this series is titled after the 12 Days of Christmas, how about we look at the traditional carol based off the ultimate Christmas countdown? Originally written as a traditional carol in the 18th century, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" has an unknown origin (thought to be from France or England) and has become a major holiday player over the years. With cumulative lyrics, the song has lent itself to numerous parodies and covers over the years. -
Late Night Rundown: Musical guests of late night television for December 16 through December 20
Can't get enough of your favorite bands on late night television? Check and see who is performing this week, and don't forget to come back and see what we have to say the next day! The week of December 16 through December 20... -
'Beyoncé' breaks iTunes records by selling over 617,000 copies in three days, new album aiming for No. 1 on Billboard 200
Beyoncé is just breaking all kinds of records. After surprise-releasing her fifth studio album on Friday (Dec. 13) at midnight, the "XO" singer has shattered iTunes sales records and is aiming for a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200.
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