• Joni Mitchell Explains Why She Doesn't Want Taylor Swift to Play Her in a Biopic

    Bad things sometimes happen to Taylor Swift. Back in November, Joni Mitchell explained that she did not want the young pop star portraying her in a biopic that was also slated to include the stories of Carole King and Carly Simon. Swift had reportedly been signed on to the film, based on the book Girls Like Us, since 2012, but Mitchell didn't see it working with the "Shake It Off" singer. In a recent interview with New York Magazine, the folk legend explained why.

  • XS, Hakkasan, Marquee Lead List of Top-Grossing US Nightclubs in 2014

    Nightclubs may complain about rising booking fees from artists, but it appears they are not hurting as a result. "The Nightclub and Bar Media Group," a trade publication, has released its list of the 100 top-grossing nightclubs in the U.S. in 2014. Topping the list are Las Vegas megaclubs XS, Hakkasan and Marquee and the trend continues throughout the list of major urban bottle service venues.

  • Shirley Manson of Garbage Slams Kanye West After 'Only One' Rapper Disses Beck, The Grammys for Beyoncé Album of the Year Win

    Everyone has a hot take on Kanye West's post-Grammys rant, when he slammed the award show and Beck because Beyoncé lost Album of the Year to the alt-rocker's Morning Phase. After the "Only One" rapper said Beck did not respect artistry, everyone from the Beyhive to Beck himself has had something to say, and now Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson has shared her opinion, blasting West for being the real one who does not respect art.

  • Beyoncé Talks Personal, Political Connection to "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" Grammy Performance [WATCH]

    Despite losing the Album of the Year award to Beck, Beyoncé reigned supreme in the performance realm of the Grammys. She introduced the gospel standard "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" to a legion of pop fans and followers in a show-stopping tribute to the civil rights movement. Bey talked about the political message of the song following the ceremony in a video clip, revealing her personal connection to the standard as well.

  • Rascal Flatts Talk 2015 Summer Tour, Vegas Residency, Putting 'New Flavor' on Hit Songs

    Rascal Flatts will be spending much of 2015 on the road, but they are making Las Vegas their home away from home this month. Gary LeVox and Co. have a Vegas residency at The Hard Rock from Feb. 25 to March 14 before they head out to see the rest of America on a summer tour. Guitarist Joe Don Rooney told "Billboard" that this year's shows will focus on a different style of live music by putting a "new flavor" on hit songs.

  • Jack Ü Album Will Be Released 'This Month,' According to Diplo

    The Grammys may be over, but the fallout from interviews, comments and events that transpired is still reverberating throughout the industry. CBS caught up with producer/DJ Diplo, who was on hand with Madonna to see her perform the song they did together, "Living for Love," from her upcoming album "Rebel Heart" and asked him a few questions. Among other things, he was asked about his upcoming projects, and he gave a more concrete timeline to the long-awaited Jack Ü album with Skrillex that fans have been eagerly waiting for, saying it will be released "this month."

  • Katy Perry: God Told Me 'I Got You' Before Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show

    When Katy Perry's gospel career failed to gain much traction in the early 2000s, she turned to pop and never looked back. But it is clear God still plays an important role in her life: He apparently spoke to her before the internationally televised Super Bowl XLIX halftime show, after all, telling her, "I got you."

  • Rick Ross Confirms Wale 'Album About Nothing' March 31 Release Date

    Maybach Music head honcho Rich Ross was on hand yesterday for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards and on the red carpet he stopped to talk to Billboard for a quick interview. Rozay was asked about upcoming projects in 2015 and he was quick to mention the upcoming Wale LP The Album About Nothing, will be released on Mar. 31.
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