• MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' Somehow Blames Hip-Hop for OU SAE Racist Chant

    If you are having a great day, then you probably should not watch the below discussion MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' had earlier today, March 11, because it is just depressing. The roundtable discussion found a way to blame hip-hop and alcohol, notably Waka Flocka Flame, after video of students in OU's SAE fraternity surfaced, yelling racist chants on a school bus.

  • 5 Bands with Most UK No. 1s during The '60s: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Some More Surprising Acts

    Tom Jones rose to the top of the UK singles chart with "It's Not Unusual" 50 years ago today, marking the first time the vocalist would top the charts across the pond. He would only go on to do it twice more, including during 1967 with "Green, Green Grass of Home." Topping the British charts twice is great but it wasn't nearly enough to land a spot on the Official Chart Company's records of the most no. 1 singles during the decade (The OCC began tracking singles during 1969, but has the charts archived by New Music Express and Record Retailer going all the way back to 1952). American listeners may be surprised to learn about acts such as Gerry and The Pacemakers, The Shadows and Cliff Richard.

  • Sean "Diddy" Combs Producing New Music For Kanye West, Pusha T, The Weeknd, A$AP Ferg & More

    Bad Boy Records mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is going back to his first love - music production. However, it's only for a limited time. In between running his REVOLT TV network, his liquor brands DeLeón tequila and Cîroc vodka, his apparel brands and other ventures, he is taking time to produce for a handful of hot artist including Kanye West, The Weeknd, The Lox, Pusha T, A$AP Ferg, and Cassie.

  • The Trailer for 'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck' Shows the Nirvana Frontman's Journey From Child to Icon [WATCH]

    The trailer for the upcoming 'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck' documentary offers a brief preview of what looks to be an extremely important rock 'n' roll film. The doc, the first made with the cooperation of the Cobain family, features previously unreleased music and artwork by the man who reluctantly gave a voice to an entire generation. Family, friends and bandmates like Nirvana's Krist Novoselic were interviewed for the film, directed by Brett Morgen.

  • Stream Diplo's Remix of PC Music's QT "Hey QT"

    In between all the touring with Major Lazer and promotion he has been doing for Jack Ü and his dancehall-inspired project, Diplo is still finding the time to put together remixes of an eclectic range of pop and indie songs. His latest remix is for one of pop's biggest rebels, QT, and her single "Hey QT."

  • Drake's Studio Donation to Philadelphia High School Now Put to Use [WATCH]

    Drake was so moved by Diane Sawyer's ABC News special in 2013 "Hidden America" featuring Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia that the Grammy-winning rapper donated a new recording studio to the school. The school can now use the donated studio in light of its recent music teacher hire.

  • McDonald's Agrees to Pay SXSW Showcase Performers After Ex Cops's Facebook Post Blasted Fast-Food Giant

    McDonald's has wilted under public pressure after it was revealed by North Carolina band Ex Cops that the fast food giant, valued at $90.3 billion in 2013, had asked the band to play for free at its SXSW showcase in exchange for potential varying degrees of promotion. Due to the public relations nightmare for an event that is supposed to be a marketing tool to youngsters, who unfortunately for the company are more socially aware, McDonald's decided to pay all the musicians who will be performing at its SXSW showcase. The American fast-food firm released the following statement to Billboard on the matter.

  • 7 Celebrity Wedding Singers: Elton John, Ellie Goulding and Whitney Houston Play Sometimes Surprising Nuptials

    Lady Gaga's wedding to actor Taylor Kinney sound like it will be swinging joint, as her Cheek to Cheek costar Tony Bennett has confirmed that he'll be performing at the event when it occurs later this year. One benefit to being a celebrity is having the connections and money to book amazing nuptial entertainment. Check out how The Royal Couple, Kanye West and Rush Limbaugh celebrated their big days.
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