• Diplo Talks Working With Rihanna, Major Lazer Success Online

    According to his snapchat, Diplo was at the big fight last night between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. However, when he isn't being a high roller in Las Vegas, the "Express Yourself" DJ is touring around Europe with Major Lazer in anticipation of their new album, 'Peace Is The Mission,' which is slated for release on June 1. While he was in London, Diplo had a chat with The London Evening Standard to discuss some of his recent milestones, including working with Madonna, Skrillex and even Rihanna, while also talking the success Major Lazer has had over the past few months.

  • Jamie Foxx and More: Ranking 2015's National Anthems at Sporting Events

    We had a realization while watching the Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao fight last night: Amid all the spectacle at the "fight of the century," the rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" turned in by Jamie Foxx was somewhat a spectacle unto itself. In fact, our national anthem can easily be converted into an overwrought piece of showmanship when handled awkwardly, and nowhere is it handled more awkwardly than at major sporting events. We decided to look at seven versions of the national anthem—from Josh Groban to Queen Latifah—from seven of the largest sporting events so far during 2015 and rank them for both talent and sincerity.

  • Kanye West Changes 'So Help Me God' Album Title -- Is It Final?

    When it comes to Kanye West, always expect the unexpected. The "All Day" rapper announced today that he was changing the title to his highly anticipated upcoming album, 'So Help Me God.' According to a tweet sent out today, Yeezy is changing the name of the LP to 'SWISH.' He did not offer an explanation for the name change, but it could be an acronym for a longer phrase.

  • Disclosure Unveils "Bang That" From 'Settle' Follow Up

    Disclosure has officially unveiled the first track from their forthcoming album. Friday night, the deep house brother duo took to the BBC Radio One airwaves with Annie Mac to give the world a first listen at their new single, "Bang That." Guy and Howards Lawrence have not come up with a name for the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut LP, 'Settle,' but they assured Annie Mac on the air that the album would arrive sometime in 2015. Listen to "Bang That" here and you can purchase it on iTunes.

  • Flo Rida, Gwen Stefani, Black Eyed Peas and More: Digital Download Landmarks

    Five years ago today, the Black Eyed Peas' single "I Gotta Feeling" were confirmed by Nielsen Soundscan as the bestselling song in the history of digital downloads, having become the first song in history to pass the 6 million-download mark. In the five years since, the track has continued to become the first song to break both the 7 million and 8 million-download mark as well, maintaining its role as the most downloaded song ever. It got us thinking however: What songs were the first to pass the respective million marks? Flo Rida, Gwen Stefani and more pitch in to history.

  • Skrillex, Tempa T Spotted Working in the Studio Together

    With the busy summer festival season soon getting under way, Skrillex is making the most of his last two months hopping from studio to studio working with a variety of different artists. April revealed a collaboration between the 'Recess' producer, Jahlil Beats and Tom Morello and now, according to a few videos and posts on social media spotted by Fact Mag, Skrillex is in the studio working with UK grime rapper, Tempa T.

  • One Direction, Katy Perry Top Billboard's Music 'Money Makers' List [FULL LIST]

    Forbes is usually the go-to for celebrity earnings and net worth but Billboard has assembled its own "money makers" list based exclusively on what performers brought in from musical earnings, such as live revenues and album sales (no sponsorship money or other other jobs outside of the industry...sorry Dr. Dre). When considered for music-based earnings, One Direction topped the chart for the last year, bringing in $46 million. Zayn Malik may want to reconsider some recent career decisions.

  • Ultra Music Festival Could Face Trouble Due to Toxins Found at Bayfront Park

    The Ultra Music Festival's ability to host an event at Bayfront Park in Miami may be at risk and for once it's not the fault of the event itself or its attendees. Although Ultra was under a watchful eye after a drug-related death during the 2014 event, now it seems that an entirely different kind of toxin might be in play: The area has been labelled a "poison park" after the discovery of arsenic in the soil.

  • Tame Impala Frontman Kevin Parker Shares New Track 'Disciples' on Reddit [LISTEN]

    Following their freshman and sophomore albums 'Innerspeaker' and 'Lonerism,' Australian psychedelic rock band Tame Impala will shortly see the release of their third LP, 'Currents.' Talking to fans through a Reddit Ask Me Anything, front man Kevin Parker divulged detailed stories as well as the third track off of 'Currents.'

  • Roger Waters Calls Silicon Valley Executives 'Rogues and Thieves'

    With the recent emergence of Jay Z's Tidal and the steady popularity of Spotify, artists have been flocking to support or challenge streaming services. The latest to combat music streaming is Pink Floyd front man Roger Waters, who calls Silicon Valley executives "rogues and thieves" concerning change within the music industry.
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