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On Friday (Feb. 7), FOX announced that its second reality singing competition, The X Factor, would no longer be a part of the channel's line up after three seasons on air, due to struggling ratings and expensive production costs. Following the news of that cancellation, could the channel's former ratings juggernaut American Idol be next? -
Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks announce new album 'Enter The Slasher House," short tour
In terms of curious "supergroups," it doesn't get much more curious than Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks. The frontman of said group is of course Tare, who perhaps included his name in the title to escape from the attention given to fellow Animal Collective member Panda Bear. Either way, Slasher Flicks also includes Angel Deradoorian, who also didn't get enough credit for her contributions to the Dirty Projectors. Rounding out the group, presumably on drums, is Jeremy Hyman, previously of Ponytail. -
'Dancing With The Stars' names Ray Chew new bandleader and orchestrator
Less than a week after letting go of Harold Wheeler and his orchestra, ABC named Ray Chew as the director of Dancing With The Stars. -
Pure Love going on hiatus; no word on what's next for former Gallows, Hope Conspiracy members
English punk icon Frank Carter is again without a band after the announcement of an "indefinite hiatus" for Pure Love on Monday. Carter was the vocalist for Gallows up until 2011, when he left the band for creative differences. -
Bruce Springsteen tackles AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' [WATCH]
It's always nice to know when one rock legend is a fan of a fellow massive rock legend. It's like the love of music isn't a thing isolated to the laymen, it can be for the big stars too. -
Adam Lambert, Daughtry returning to 'American Idol' for new 'boot camp' round
Two of American Idol's most successful alums are returning to the competition. And, no, they're not looking for a chance to win a record contract -- they're looking to mentor the new crop of Idol recruits. -
Rick Ross' 'Mastermind' receives 16-song tracklist, featuring Kanye West, Jay Z
Rick Ross' long awaited album Mastermind is coming ever closer to an official release. The Maybach Music boss' sixth studio album has finally received an official tracklist, and the record is going to be just as jam-packed with big rap guests as any music fan could guess. -
EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Publicist Bernie Ilson talks about The Beatles on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
It was 50 years ago today when The Beatles made their first appearance in the U.S. on The Ed Sullivan Show. The Fab Four went on to become one of the most iconic bands in music history. It was 1964 and not everyone was convinced that the British group would be a hit, but Bernie Ilson, author of Sundays with Sullivan: How the Ed Sullivan Show Brought Elvis, the Beatles, and Culture to America and one of the original publicists for The Ed Sullivan Show saw the potential, and as a result more than 73 million viewers tuned in. -
Spotify lures The Times subscribers with free premium membership
Spotify hasn't had to deal with much competition in terms of music streaming services. Beats Music, the new product offered by the makers of Beats by Dre headphones, has made ground at an alarming rate and stands to catch Spotify a lot quicker than the latter had planned. The older service isn't taking it lying down however, and will soon be offering premium memberships to thousands of newspaper readers. For free. -
Lana Del Rey accidentally drops 'Ultraviolence' release date in fan video
Lana Del Rey may have let the release date for her next album slip, and for once it doesn't appear to be some sort of publicity stunt. -
Garth Brooks is Headed to Court
He says the $226,000 was a loan; Lisa A. Sanderson says it was a gift. Now the courts will have to decide. -
Kutless - Glory - Album Review
For those who are thinking "another CCM worship album?" never fear - the rock chops are there. These guys can still make music that makes you want to bang your head; now you just want to raise your arms to Heaven while you're doing it! Delivering songs that will work in private worship moments, in church services or in youth group meetings, Glory is pretty glorious.
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