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An all-star lineup showed up to pay tribute to Billy Joel in November and the PBS special aired last night (Jan. 2). The singer-songwriter received the prestigious Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by the Library of Congress. Boyz II Men, Kevin Spacey and Tony Bennett performed a few choice numbers while LeAnn Rimes, Josh Groban and Natalie Maines also joined in on the celebration. Joel took the stage for some of his tunes as well. -
Zedd Reveals New Year's Resolutions for 2015
Zedd's rise to one of the preeminient crossover pop/dance producers has been remarkable since the release of "Clarity," but it has not totally seemless. When you pick up the level of fame and fortune Zedd has in the past two years, you are inevitably going to have some "haters" who want to criticize your every move. Zedd has grown a massive fan base, with over seven million fans on his social networks, but has inevitably picked up some detractors along the way there to offer their two cents on his life and career. He offered some wisdom on how to block out the haters and his New Year's Resolution for 2015. -
2014's Top Sellers Exclude Hip Hop Entirely
While it is not a huge surprise to learn that, overall, 2014 was not the most fruitful year in terms of album sales, with a decline of 11 percent from 2013, it is unfortunate that the genre of hip hop did not see any love whatsoever in the top 10 best-selling album list. -
Birdman Reportedly Owes His Condo Association $12,000, Accused of Bouncing Checks
Birdman hasn't been having the best of luck the last couple of months, with recent claims from his condo association in Miami Florida, the Ivy Condo Association, stating that the co-founder of Cash Money Records owes over $12,000 in unpaid fees and bounced checks. -
Pete Doherty Leaves Rehab in Thailand, Libertines Frontman is Reportedly Writing New Music with the Band
Libertines frontman Pete Doherty left a rehabilitation center in Thailand after a brief stint trying to get clean. The musician had a setback in December when someone sent him heroin for the second time and he relapsed. After receiving a treatment plan that included methadone, exercise and counseling, Doherty is back with his bandmates recording new music. -
Master P and Lil Wayne Working Together on 'Power' Track, No Limit Forever and Cash Money Mending Relationship? [LISTEN]
Master P has big plans for 2015. The No Limit Forever founder released a clip recently where he raps on a new track featuring Lil Wayne titled "Power." Master P plans on including the tune on his upcoming mixtape, AllHipHop notes. The collaboration may serve as a peace treaty of sorts between Master P's No Limit brand and Cash Money, which famously beefed during the 1990s. It could also be a sign of P moving in on Weezy, who has been critical of Birdman and the YMCMB. -
Jim Rome's Disrespectful Marching Band Tweet During Sugar Bowl Starts Social Media Frenzy with #MarchOnRome
Jim Rome instantly became the enemy of every marching band in the world after posting one disrespectful tweet. The CBS Sports Radio personality made a generalization of members, calling them "dorks" and sparking immediate backlash via social media with #MarchOnRome. The Washington Post picked up on the tweet, which has since been deleted, during the Ohio State-Alabama Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. -
Mike Jones Drops New Mixtape 'Money Train,' Stream All 15 Tracks from the Houston Rapper [LISTEN]
Houston rapper Mike Jones released a mixtape to start off the New Year, marking a return of sorts to the recording scene. All 15 tracks on Money Train are available as a free download via DatPiff.com. The effort features Slim Thug, A1 The Supergroup and Yung Deuce. The effort is a mix of new songs and freestyles. -
See How Drake Celebrated New Year's Eve At Marquee Las Vegas [WATCH]
If you wanted star power for your New Year's Eve parties, Las Vegas had it. With Iggy Azalea, Alesso, Calvin Harris, Drake, Snoop Dogg, Steve Angello and others in town, any venue across town was going to have something everyone. As Calvin Harris took over mega-club Hakkasan and Iggy Azalea headlines new club, Drai's, Drake was at Marquee doing his thing in a tux leading clubbers into 2015. It was caught on camera and put into an official recap where you can see the highlights of the night including a short performance of several big tracks from Drake's landmark 2014. -
Fall Out Boy Surprised By Mainstream Resurgence: 'We Thought That Was the End of Radio For Us'
One of pop's most unlikely comeback stories, Fall Out Boy, have successfully transitioned from their old punk roots to dance music, and stayed on top of the charts while doing so. -
Unreleased Rihanna Song 'World Peace' Leaks
Fans are patiently, or impatiently, waiting on a new album from Barbados pop star, Rihanna. It is widely believed and speculated that the follow up to 'Unapologetic' will arrive in 2015, after a three-year drought in album releases. The "Diamonds" star is kicking off 2015 with fresh speculation about new music as an unreleased track, "World Peace," has leaked out onto the web. It is unknown whether or not this is actually album material or just an unreleased demo that has managed to make its way out of the Rihanna camp. -
Zakk Wylde Wants Pantera Reunion: 'I'm Just a Phone Call Away'
Since guitarist Dimebag Darrell passed away a little more than 10 years ago, Pantera has remained off the touring circuit. Singer Phil Anselmo, bassist Rex Brown and drummer Vinnie Paul survived Darrell, whose guitar work was key in the development of '80s and '90s heavy metal.
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