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The UK is home to some of the world's most acclaimed music festivals—from Glastonbury to Isle of Wight to Reading and Leeds—but it's independent festival scene is equally lucrative for the region's economy. A study from Association of Independent Festivals suggests that over the past five years, this collection of events has contributed more than $1.5 billion to the cause. -
Shaggy Competes In Rap Battle Competition With Steve Higgins On Fallon [WATCH]
They call him Mr. Boombastic, say he fantastic, and he proved them right last night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. That's right, Shaggy stopped by the show to compete in a "Shaggy Off." But can anyone do Shaggy better than Shaggy? Well, Fallon wanted to find out. -
Common Joins 'Suicide Squad' Cast Alongside Jared Leto, Will Smith & More
Oscar-winning rapper/actor Common will be joining David Ayers's Suicide Squad, the Warner Bros. action film featuring DC Entertainment super-villains. The exact role Common will play is currently being kept under wraps, but we'll let you know as soon as it's revealed. Fellow musicians Jared Leto and Will Smith have already signed on for the parts of the Joker and Deadshot respectively, The Hollywood Reporter revealed. -
Diplo: Justin Bieber is "Controlled" By His Fans, Reveals 'Where Are U Now' Was Originally Intended for 'Journals' Follow-Up
Everyone knows that Justin Bieber's fans are, well, enthusiastic. And even his collaborators have taken notice. In a new interview, the Biebz's "Where Are U Now" partner Diplo opened up about working with the polarizing pop star, noting that he may never be able to make the exact kind of music that he wants to because he will always have to appeal to the Beliebers. -
Will John Mayer Tour With Bob Weir, Other Grateful Dead Members After 'Fare Thee Well' Shows?
We just got done reading about how the Fast and Furious franchise might come back with an eighth film despite the death of Paul Walker, due to the overwhelming sales success of the newest film. Now we see that the Grateful Dead, or some variation of the band, may continue touring later this year despite all the hype built up for the group's supposedly final five shows during July...and John Mayer might be involved. -
Jessie J Illuminates at Barden University in 'Pitch Perfect 2' 'Flashlight' Music Video [WATCH]
The real musical stars of Pitch Perfect 2 may very well be the a cappella singing Barden Bellas, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of room for other new music on the soundtrack. Today (April 24), Jessie J visited Barden and released the video for her new single "Flashlight," and we think that she'd fit right in with Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and co. -
System of A Down Plays First Armenian Show to Mark 100th Anniversary of Genocide [WATCH]
System of A Down has preached about plenty of political issues over the years but one has always been close to their hearts: The band, comprised entirely of Armenian-American members, has always pushed for the recognition of the injustices against Armenians in Turkey during 1915 to be labelled as genocide. The band finally played its first show in Armenia as the nation prepares to mark the hundredth anniversary of the tragedy on April 24. -
Frank Ocean Legally Changes Name from Christopher Breaux to Stage Name Ahead of New Album 'Boys Don't Cry'
Frank Ocean is now... Frank Ocean. After a long battle in the courts, the "Bad Religion" singer has officially legally changed his name to his onstage moniker, bidding adieu to Christopher Edwin Breaux. -
NU'EST Announces First American Solo Show for Dallas, Immediately After Toronto Kpop Con
K-Pop act NU'EST has announced its first American solo show and fans of the quintet will need to head to Texas to check the band out. The group will play at Gilley's in Dallas, and so far no other American tour dates have been announced. -
Iggy Azalea on Britney Spears' 'Pretty Girls' Music Video: Geena Davis, Narratives & No Dancing for Her
The music video for Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea's new song "Pretty Girls" is only 11 days away (not like we're counting...), but the video's director is opening up about the concept surrounding the throwback, fun-filled music video. And, the director just so happens to be Azalea herself. The video has plenty of influences from the '80s, including some unlikely inspiration from Geena Davis. -
Vin Diesel Confirms 'Furious 8' Without Paul Walker; 'Furious 7' Breaks Records and Soundtrack Soars
Mixed feelings at Music Times as Universal has indicated that it's planning another sequel for the Fast and Furious franchise, despite the death of star Paul Walker. Vin Diesel, Walker's friend and costar throughout the franchise, discussed the forthcoming film while attending CinemaCon. -
Quentin Alexander of 'American Idol' Season 14 Opens Up About Harry Connick Jr., Controversial Elimination
Quentin Alexander may have been voted off American Idol season 14 in what seemed like shady circumstances, but the inventive New Orleans singer isn't letting it faze him. In a new interview, he's opening up about his mini-battle with judge Harry Connick Jr., his exit from the show and whether or not the producers played the role.
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