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Some of music's biggest acts are getting an early Christmas gift of gold and platinum. Today (Dec. 11), the RIAA released its list of songs and albums that have gone gold or platinum over the last two months, and the long list features both familiar names and some unexpected gems. -
CONFIRMED: La Scala's Next Post-Barenboim Conductor Will Be…Riccardo Chailly
There will be cheers and champagne today, after confirmation that Chailly will, in fact, take over in Milan come 2015. -
Classicalite Recording News: Vittorio Grigòlo Duets with Jackie Evancho on ’O Holy Night’ from New Album ‘Ave Maria’
Just in time for the holidays, Italian tenor Vittorio Grigòlo has released Ave Maria on Sony Classical, a recording of sacred music that includes a duet with Jackie Evancho on "O Holy Night." -
The Wanted cancel European dates after Max George leaves North American tour
Bad news for fans of the UK's other boy band: The Wanted have been forced to cancel all of its "mainland" European tour dates for 2014. No reason was given for the cancellation, but many suspect it has something to do with member Max George leaving the group during its North American tour due to "attend some family matters." No further details were shared in that ordeal either. -
The Column: Royal Opera's New 'Parsifal' is a Radical and Truly Visionary Production
It may have divided opinion, but Classicalite's contributing editor was riveted by Covent Garden's big new production for Wagner's anniversary year. -
Ylvis' 'The Fox' tops YouTube's trending video of 2013 list: Psy, Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry own music video list [WATCH]
So, what does the fox say? In 2013, it seems like the answer is "massive viral success." YouTube announced its top trending videos of 2013, and Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis topped everything off with their ridiculous hit single, "The Fox." -
Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton and Florida Georgia Line win big at American Country Awards
Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan were the big winners at the American Country Awards on Tuesday night. The event was broadcast live from the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas. -
Kanye West can't believe he has only two Grammy nominations this year
Kanye West's Yeezus received two Grammy nominations this year. It is up for Best Rap Album, competing with Drake, Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and its track "New Slaves" is up for Best Rap Song. But is this enough of a nod for an album that has topped most Best of 2013 lists? West doesn't think so. -
Burial releases new EP, 'Rival Dealer' [STREAM]
London's Burial (born William Bevan), considered to be one of the world's best electronic producers, has delivered on his announcement to release a new EP by the end of 2013. The new effort, called, Rival Dealer, consists of three tracks that span 28 minutes. In anticipation for its official December 16 release via Hyperdub, the three songs are streaming in full now. -
Beyoncé's new album could drop in 2014
According to Rolling Stone, Beyoncé's new album might finally drop next year if Columbia Records chairman Rob Stringer's recent comments are true. "At some point, Beyoné will put a record out, and when she does, it will be monumental," he told Hits Daily Double. He did not, however, divulge specifics on a release date for the follow up to 2011's, 4. Although the singer has not released any true "singles," she has released about four teasers throughout 2013. -
The Roots play with Big Daddy Kane, Raekwon, Sufjan Stevens and many others
The Roots really went for it this year with the annual holiday jam session, also known as the OkayPlayer's Annual Holiday Party at Brooklyn's Brooklyn Bowl. It marked the fifteenth anniversary of the OkayPlayer website, which Questlove helped to found, and the show delivered by offering appearances from Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon, beat-boxing mastermind Rhazel, and an unannounced appearance from Sufjan Stevens. -
Of Monsters and Men release "Live From VatnagarÐar" exclusively on iTunes
Today, Of Monsters and Men released a new EP Live From Vatnagarðar exclusively on iTunes. The Icelandic quintet that made quite the impression with the full-length album My Head Is An Animal is now sharing live recordings of 7 songs played in Iceland's Syrland studio.
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