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U2's "Songs of Innocence" tour has had a number of interesting events/incidents already, but the band's humor took the fore on Wednesday when the band brought on a Bono-impersonator for the song "The Sweetest Thing." -
Watch Kendrick Lamar Perform "These Walls" From 'To Pimp a Butterfly' on Ellen
Kendrick Lamar has been pretty quiet since the release of his critically acclaimed album To Pimp A Butterfly. He has done some radio and TV spots in the wake of the LP, but he saved most of it in the months leading up to its release to hype the album. In the wake of his new "Bad Blood" remix with Taylor Swift, which saw the star-studded music video premiere during the Billboard Music Awards, K.Dot is doing a little more press, including a rare TV spot on daytime TV with Ellen, Swift's demographic. He took the opportunity to perform one of his funkier tracks "These Walls" on the program and then sit down for an interview. -
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Praises Tomorrowland "Dignity"
Tomorrowland is one of the most global festivals in the world. Individuals from over 214 countries requested tickets in 2014, the highest number ever for a music festival according to the Huffington Post. Attendees are known for bringing their flags to the event and representing their country in harmony with the tens of thousands of other people surrounding them. That ability to unite people from many different races, ethnicities, religions and nationalities under one common purpose - music - has caught the eye of the United Nations and its Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon who has praised the festival's efforts for "dignity." -
Nas, J.Cole, Wale, Raekwon Headline One Love Hip-Hop Festival
Labor Day Weekend in Calgary is about to get a whole lot better for hip-hop fans. Organizers for a brand new festival in the area, One Love Music Festival have announced the lineup, which will include an array of hip-hop legends and some of the hottest acts currently going in the genre. Among those tabbed to perform at the one-day festival will be Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon, east coast icon, Nas, 2014 Forest Hills Drive rapper J. Cole, DMV rapper Wale and others. -
Paul McCartney Was Almost on 'Friends' as Ross' Father-In-Law
Paul McCartney already has a pretty long resume, from his work with The Beatles to Wings to spending "FourFiveSeconds" with Kanye West and Rihanna. But, Sir Paul almost had another talent to add to his ever-growing list: one of the Friends. In a new interview, the casting director Leslie Litt revealed she wanted the legendary singer to play the father of Ross' ill-fated wife Emily Watham. -
Jenny Lewis Recreates Child Actor Days with Fred Armisen, Vanessa Bayer & More in 'She's Not Me' Music Video
It's not often that Jenny Lewis brings back her child actor past, but she brought it out in full force today (May 27) for the release of her new music video "She's Not Me." But, just like "One of the Guys," she's not doing it alone. She got some help from Fred Armisen, Vanessa Bayer, Zosia Mamet, Feist and Leo Fitzpatrick to recreate scenes from The Golden Girls and Troop Beverly Hills. -
Young Thug Next Mixtape May Be Titled 'Carter V' Ahead Of 'Hy!£UN35'
Regardless of what you think of Young Thug's music, his ability to stay in the public eye is remarkable. In a recent interview the "Stoner" rapper managed to stir up some fresh controversy dealing with his old nemesis, though he would have you think otherwise, Lil Wayne. In an interview with NDO Radio, Thugger revealed that he plans to release a mixtape in the coming months before his album Hy!£UN35 arrives in August. As another jab at Lil Wayne and Cash Money, he says he wants to name the tape Carter V because Lil Wayne hasn't dropped his album yet and is unclear on what they are doing. -
Muse Perform 'Psycho,' 'Mercy' Live on 'Later... with Jools Holland' Ahead of 'Drones' Release [WATCH]
Muse is prepping for the release of its new album Drones on June 9 and the tour that will inevitably follow follow-up to The 2nd Law. For fans who don't want to wait months to peek Matt Bellamy and co. live, this week the rockers appeared on Later... with Jools Holland to perform new songs "Mercy" and "Psycho" for the BBC Two program. -
Taylor Swift 'Bad Blood' Vaults Atop Hot 100 as Music Video, Sales See Massive Increases
Looks like there's some new blood on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, and by that we mean Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood." After the premiere of her much-hyped music video and a new remix by Kendrick Lamar, the pop superstar has scored her third No. 1 single from 1989 and unseated Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again" from the top of the charts. -
Run the Jewels Expand Tour: Killer Mike & El-P Set for 12 New North American Shows
It seems as though Run the Jewels will never stop touring. Still running behind the release of its new album Run the Jewels 2, today (May 27) the "Close Your Eyes (And Count to F*ck)" rappers announced 12 new dates in North America. -
NiFi Music Fest 2015: Green Day, Kings of Leon & Miranda Lambert Lead New Kentucky Festival
There's another new music festival on the way this summer, and this time, the music is coming to Kentucky. Today (May 27), Nitro Fidelity has announced a partnership with Speedway Motorsports Inc. to usher in the inaugural NiFi Music Festival. For the first festival, big names like Green Day, Kings of Leon and Miranda Lambert have been tapped. -
Azealia Banks, Common & Jill Scott Casted in RZA-Directed Hip-Hop Drama 'Coco'
Azaealia Banks is ready to step away from the microphone and behind the camera. Today (May 27), it was announced that the Broke With Expensive Taste rapper will be starring in a new movie entitled Coco directed by Wu-Tang Clan's RZA.
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