• U2 Perform 'October' for First Time in 25 Years [WATCH]

    For their eight-night run at Madison Square Garden, U2 decided to kick off their first performance on Saturday night with a track they haven't performed live since the Lovetown tour in November of 1989-"October." Hailing from their 1981 LP of the same name, the dynamic duo of Bono and Edge launched into the rare track in the middle of their set on the E stage.

  • Beyoncé and Jay-Z Land Emmy Nomination for "On The Run"

    Jay-Z and Beyonce might just be adding another win to their long list of accomplishments. The multi-millionaire couple was nominated for an Emmy in the category of Outstanding Special Class Program for their "On the Run" Tour special that aired on HBO.

  • Louis Tomlinson, Lorde, Keith Richards and More Music Superstitions

    Mike Tyson and Joan Jett began an interesting interchange on this day 30 years ago: The rock star called the up-and-coming boxer before his bout with Larry Sims, whom Iron Mike would crush. Tyson saw the call as an omen of good luck, and insisted that Jett call him before every match for nearly five years. He finally broke the streak during 1990 before facing Buster Douglas...and ultimately lost the fight, a first for his career. The guitarist may not have been the superstitious one in this case, but plenty of musicians have their own good luck ceremonies before concerts. Here are five, including Lorde, Louis Tomlonson and more.

  • 7 Most Influential '90s Soundtracks: 'Clueless,' 'Pulp Fiction' and More

    Clueless fans everywhere are celebrating the 20th birthday of the iconic '90s film, and those with a bent for music are listening to its acclaimed compilation, including the Beastie Boys, Radiohead, Coolio and more (or maybe they're re-watching Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" tribute). It's a solid collection to be sure but there are other films that had an even bigger impact musically. Here are six soundtracks from the decade that left a footprint in both the music AND film industries, ranked by influence.

  • Young Thug and Mike WiLL Made It Drop New Single 'I Need Chickens' [LISTEN]

    Young Thug's "Lifestyle" may be changing soon, based on crazy charges that he and Birdman may have been behind a murder attempt on Lil Wayne. That hasn't seemed to hurt his flow however, as the performer released two new Mike WiLL Made It-produced tracks: "Pacifier," earlier this week, and now "I Need Chickens."

  • Chief Keef's Capo Memorial Concert Cancelled Due To 'Meddling Priest'

    Chief Keef was trying to flip over a new leaf by organizing a memorial charity concert following the death of Glo Gang partner Capo as well as a one-year-old who was killed in connection to the event, however a "meddling priest" caused the event to be postponed, according to the emcee.

  • Eminem Talks Role on South Paw Soundtrack ; Plus Praises Kendrick Lamar & Lil Wayne

    As we near closer to the release of film, Southpaw rapper Eminem talks about his role as Executive Producer on the soundtrack, as well as having a track on the project with Gwen Stefani. The rapper who once penned a letter to Tupac, sings the praises of fellow artists he admires like Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar. In a candid interview with Time, Eminem answers the question on if he has a project in the works, as well as what other artists he's currently listening to and more.

  • Hardwell Looks for 'World's Biggest Guest List' for Mumbai Charity Show

    Hardwell has set out to break the record for the "World's Biggest Guest List" with a show scheduled for December in Mumbai. The record, to clarify, won't measure how many fans actually show up at the concert but rather how many get to watch for free thanks for being on the performer's personal guest list. Sign-ups for the list are available at the website for the United We Are Foundation. a charitable cause founded by the DJ and the Anna Agency.

  • Taylor Swift '1989' Tour Not to Blame for Nationals/Dodgers Cancellation in D.C.

    Taylor Swift's "1989" tour isn't to blame for an electricity problem at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. according to representatives from the MLB team. The pop star had been the last act to play at the venue before the Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers met for a night game on July 17, but a power outage caused the stadium's lights to fail, forcing the game to be suspended. Nationals All Star Max Scherzer implied, jokingly (we think), that Team Swift may have been to blame.

  • Maroon 5 China Tour Cancelled, Reportedly Due to Dalai Lama Tweets

    Maroon 5 was set for a short tour in China this September but "Sugar" may have been too sweet for the authorities, who have reportedly prevented the band from playing its scheduled Beijing and Shanghai shows. The story, as suggested by CNN and other media sources, is that a tweet from keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael addressing the Dalai Lama may be to blame.
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