• New Order to Release New Album This Fall

    Back in September, synthpop legends New Order announced that they had signed to Mute Records, and in a new interview with "Rolling Stone," the band has revealed that its first album for the label can be expected for fall 2015. This new album, which has yet to be given a title, will be New Order's first with their new five-piece lineup, which includes Bad Lieutenant's Phil Cunningham and Tom Chapman. The album also sees the return of keyboardist Gillian Gilbert, who left the band following their 2001 album "Get Ready."

  • DJ Jazzy Jeff Turns 50: Celebrating His Best Contributions to The Fresh Prince, Including "The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff" and "Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble"

    Happy birthday to one of the most underrated figures in hip-hop: Jeffrey Allen Townes AKA DJ Jazzy Jeff. Music Times felt that the DJ deserved a shout-out on his 50th anniversary. How is he one of the most underrated hip-hoppers? For one thing he was the DJ and the guys with the microphones nearly always get an undue level of credit. Secondly, he was the DJ for Will "the Fresh Prince" Smith, who was bound to be the center of attention no matter what he does. Third, Jeff wasn't just a famous DJ...he was a highly influential one as well. Music Times has gathered five songs from the DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince catalogue that showcase the other guy in the group.

  • Even Fergie 'Got Sick' of Listening to The Black Eyed Peas During the Band's 'I Gotta Feeling'/'Boom Boom Pow' Reign

    The Black Eyed Peas ruled pop radio in 2009 with two wildly popular hits, "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling." The group released one album following that period of stardom, 2010's The Beginning, before members pursued solo careers. Fergie, aka Stacy Ferguson, is arguably the most prominent member of the group, and she recently told The Guardian that it was tough performing those songs night after night.

  • Shaun White Announces Air + Style 2015 Lineup: Kendrick Lamar, Diplo, The Flaming Lips, Steve Aoki Headlining

    Shaun White is bringing the winter sport showcase Air + Style to Los Angeles, California, in a month's time Feb. 21 and 22. To go along with the surreal scene of snow — fake or not — in Los Angeles that is not on a movie set, he has curated an all-star musical lineup of acts that will perform over the two-day event. Some of the headliners include Los Angeles native Kendrick Lamar, L.A. resident Diplo, Steve Aoki, The Flaming Lips, Edward Shape and The Magnetic Zeros and others.

  • Scott Weiland Forms Supergroup Art of Anarchy with Members of Guns N' Roses and Disturbed, Says They Won't Tour

    Scott Weiland has apparently been a busy guy. The singer has been working on a new release with The Wildabouts titled "Blaster," out March 31, while also recording an album with the supergroup Art of Anarchy. The band features former Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Disturbed bassist John Moyer and brothers Jon and Vince Votta on guitar and drums. While Art of Anarchy's debut is also due this spring, Weiland is more focused on his solo career.

  • J. Cole Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend Melissa Holt?

    J. Cole is reportedly engaged to his longtime girlfriend Melissa Heholt, HotNewHipHop reports. The Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper hasn't spoken much about their relationship in the media, but the two reportedly first met when attending St. John's University in Queens, New York, and have been together throughout his ascent to fame. Cole reported asked her to marry him with a four-carat diamond ring.

  • Sam Smith, Boyfriend Jonathan Zeizel Break Up: "Stay With Me" Singer Announces Split Before "Like I Can" Performance on Tour

    They seemed to have it all: a music video, a trip to Sea World in Australia over Christmas, dashing good looks - but it seems like crooner and Grammy nominee Sam Smith couldn't make his new boyfriend Jonathan Zeizel stay with him. On Tuesday night (Jan. 20) at a concert in Toronto, the "I'm Not The Only One" singer announced that he and his man of one month had broken up.

  • Taylor Swift Defends Fan Against Internet Troll: '1989' Singer Won't Stand for Mean Comments

    There is no in between with Taylor Swift. You either love her so much that you blog about her or you hate her so much that you throw shade any chance you get. This is the world we live in. Swift returned all the love over the holidays during what social media dubbed "Swiftmas." The "1989" singer sent care packages to some lucky fans who then uploaded videos of themselves opening the gifts. After one troll wrote a hateful comment on Lucy Ashton's video, Swift came to her fan's defense, BuzzFeed notes.

  • Jordin Sparks Shares New Song 'Double Tap' Featuring 2 Chainz [LISTEN]

    R&B superstar Jordin Sparks has shared a new song from her long-awaited third album "Right Here, Right Now" titled "Double Tap," which you can check out below. The electro-R&B track originally appeared on Sparks's recent mixtape "#ByeFelicia," but this new version is more polished and ready for chart domination. Featuring a guest verse from ATL rapper 2 Chainz, "Double Tap" is about stalking someone on Instagram because that is the age we live in now.
View More
Festivals
Popular Now