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Duran Duran has confirmed its new album is completed, declaring that the yet untitled album will drop during September, if all goes according to schedule. The new set will come with loads of additional talent, including Janelle Monáe, Mark Ronson, Kiesza, former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante, Mr. Hudson and Nile Rodgers—the Chic guitarist who helped Daft Punk to acclaim on Random Access Memories. -
Dr. Dre Talks N.W.A. Biopic: Rapper Dishes on 'Straight Outta Compton,' Eazy-E and Snoop Dogg [LISTEN]
N.W.A. fans are waiting anxiously for the release the hip-hop trio's biopic, Straight Outta Compton, which is due out in August. Dr. Dre spoke to DJ Big Boy recently, talking mostly about making the movie and former N.W.A. member Ice Cube and Eazy-E. The mogul also talked about recording some of Snoop Dogg's parts for The Chronic while the rapper was in prison. -
Darius Rucker Dishes on New Album 'Southern Style', His Favorite Tracks and Tour Dates
Darius Rucker's new album Southern Style, is set to release March 31. In anticipation for the album drop, Rucker revealed the upcoming tour dates and named a few of his favorite tracks off the new album. -
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Mexican Ozzfiesta Due to Unspecified Surgery; Will Still Play Monsters of Rock Dates
Ozzy Osbourne fans and early vacationers were disappointed to learn that the vocalist had cancelled his Ozzfiesta event at Riviera Maya in Mexico due to an unspecified surgery. Cool Breeze, promoters for the event, posted an announcement on the gig's site indicating that Osbourne would undergo the mystery treatment following his May 2 concert at the Monsters of Rock Festival in Buenos Aires and would require at least four weeks to recover, thus leading to the cancellation of the May 27 Ozzfiesta. -
Music Industry Chooses Date for Shift from Tuesday Release Day to Friday for Summer 2015
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has established when the music industry will making the switch from Tuesday to Friday as the official release date for new albums, establishing that the week of July 10 will be the first to feature new music right before the weekend. -
'Ludaversal': Ludacris Performs "Grass is Always Greener" on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' [WATCH]
Ludacris is getting ready to release his ninth album, Ludaversal, which is out next week. The rapper, who stars in Furious 7, stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform his new single "Grass is Always Greener." The Roots joined Luda for the new tune, which comes a day after the video for another Ludaversal track, "Call Ya Bluff," dropped. -
Kanye West and Dame Dash Confirm Purchase of Karmaloop on Instagram Posts
In light of a series of Instagram posts, Dame Dash and Kanye West may have confirmed their purchase of Karmaloop amidst rumors of their purchase. -
'Thinking Out Loud' Star Ed Sheeran Surprises Excited Couple on Their Wedding Day [WATCH]
A lucky Australian couple did a lot more than exchange their nuptials in front of family and friends on their wedding day. The bride and groom got a surprise appearance and performance from Ed Sheeran himself who performed "Thinking Out Loud," the couple's favorite song. -
MSNBC Apologizes for Guest's 'Let's Go Kill Some Muslims' Comment Regarding Country Music
A guest commenter on the MSNBC program Now With Alex Wagner came on a little hot when she declared that "nothing says 'let's go kill some Muslims' like country music." The quote came from Ebony.com senior editor Jamilah Lemieux, discussing Ted Cruz's recent comments that he had become a country music fan following September 11. -
Madonna's 'Rebel Heart' Drops 19 Places on Billboard 200; Is Album Leak or Aging Fan Base to Blame?
Analysts were surprised when the Empire soundtrack trumped Madonna's Rebel Heart on the Billboard 200, although it managed to take the no. 1 position on the actual albums chart. Even more surprising is how poorly the album has done going forward in its second week. Rebel debuted by selling around 117,000 copies during its first week but immediately dropped to 22,800 copies during its second week, dropping more than 80 percent and 14 places on the Albums chart. More dramatically, the record fell from no. 2 to no. 21 on the Billboard 200. -
Boosie Badazz Releases New Song "Black Rain" As Fans Await 'Touchdown 2 Cause Hell' Album [LISTEN]
Boosie Badazz is back with new music. He recently released a new song entitled "Black Rain" as fans await Boosie's Touchdown 2 Cause Hell album. -
Chris Brown To Kick Off Las Vegas Residency During Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight Weekend
Chris Brown recently shared the good news that his probation has ended and now he's gearing up for the kick off for his Las Vegas residency. Brown will officially start his new gig during Mayweather-Pacquiao fight weekend.
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