• Action Bronson 'F**k That's Delicious': 'Mr. Wonderful' Cooks Pizza With Mario Batali [WATCH]

    Yes, you read that headline right: Action Bronson and Mario Batali get in the kitchen together and make some pizza. Mr. Bronson is riding high on the release of his major label debut album 'Mr. Wonderful,' which serves as the inspiration for their time in the kitchen together. Bronson meets the famous Italian chef at his massive Italian food store and restaurant Eataly to cook some pizza, talk music and, of course, eat on his show 'F**k That's Delicious.'
  • 5 Surprising Hip-Hop Ghostwriters: Will Smith, Dr. Dre and Jim Jones Had Curious Helpers with These Hits

    The hot news in hip-hop today is the rumor that Compton rapper Skeme may have ghostwritten songs for Iggy Azalea, including "Fancy," the no. 4 song of 2014. This news probably surprises no one, despite denials from the performer herself and mentor T.I. that anyone else had a hand in crafting her hits. And if anyone is that shocked or appalled by the news...perhaps they should check out the history of hip-hop. You'll be surprised at how many songs are actually written by the least likely of performers. Here are just a few examples.
  • Ad-Rock Of Beastie Boys Dishes On Iggy Azalea, 'Blurred Lines' Verdict, State Of Rap Music & More Ahead Of 'While We Were Young' Release

    Adam Horovitz, aka Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys, stars in Noah Baumbach's new film While We Were Young. In support of his role, the 48-year-old spoke to the Daily Beast about the state of New York City, the Beastie Boys being considered OG rappers, today's rap music, Iggy Azalea's cultural appropriation criticism, the "Blurred Lines" lawsuit, and the possibility of working with Mike D again, among other topics. Here are some things we learned:
  • Ultra Music Festival 2015: Is Justin Bieber Performing Alongside Diplo, Skrillex This Weekend?

    Miami is slowly filling up with ravers, DJs and aspiring music professionals at the Winter Music Conference as the city heats up with parties day and night gearing up to the big show: Ultra Music Festival 2015. One of the mainstage headliners, Skrillex might be getting some company on his massive stage as he closes out the whole festival Sunday night, March 29, with a 10 p.m. set time. In a series of tweets, it appears as though he might be joined by Jack Ü partner Diplo and Justin Bieber on stage, who would perform alongside together their single "Where Are Ü Now."
  • 'American Idol' Qaasim Middleton Save: Scott Borchetta Says Judges May Regret Using It Last Week

    The judges on American Idol - Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. - used their one "save" of the season to keep the eccentric performer Qaasim Middleton in the competition last week. Mentor Scott Borchetta told Taste of Country that the panel may end up regretting that decision. The Big Machine label head was not putting down Middleton's talent, though. He just thought it was a little early in the show to use the save.
  • Justin Timberlake, Bobby Brown, Zayn Malik and More: 5 Boy Bands After The First Member Left

    Zayn Malik has announced that he's leaving One Direction, a declaration that Directioners have been fearing for weeks, following in the rumors of his infidelity and general dissatisfaction. We're not suggesting that the group is officially done, but the history of boy bands suggests that when one member decides to leave the fold, that's a good indication the honeymoon, and often the group itself, is over. Here are five cases of major members leaving a boy group and what happened afterward. Featuring One Direction, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and more.
  • Tink Drops 'Ratchet Commandments' Video Feat. Timbaland Ahead Of Debut Album [WATCH]

    Earlier this month, Tink released her single "Ratchet Commandments" off her upcoming debut album. Now the song's music video has arrived, and it features the Chicago femcee dressed as a preacher, an ancient Egyptian queen and a post-apocalyptic-looking teacher while she instructs other woman how not to be ratchet. Her mentor Timbaland also makes appearances throughout the Dave Meyers-directed clip.