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Talk about paying homage. Elite Daily recently recruited French Montana to recreate Budweiser's "Wassap" commercial using his signature "HAAN" ad lib as he preps his new album 'Mac & Cheese' and gears up for a tour with Jeremih. -
Angie Martinez Signs Management Deal With Roc Nation Following Big Sean, Sports Division Signs Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver Dez Bryant
Angie Martinez is the latest to join the Roc Nation family. The radio personality reportedly signed a management deal following Big Sean's signing. The sports division of RN recently signed Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant. -
Guvera Opens as First International Streaming Service in India; App Available for Nation's Booming Smartphone Market
Controversy over streaming and its payments to performers and songwriters can only continue but musicians have to take solace knowing that as more and more get access to services such as Spotify, their royalty payments can only go up (or they can see it as a sad sign that streaming isn't going anywhere). Either way, Australian service Guvera made its debut in India this week, opening the mobile streaming app to more than 1.25 billion people -
Aloe Blacc Demonstrates via Avicii's "Wake Me Up!" That Streaming Services Are Awful for Songwriters
There are plenty of reasons for us to argue in support of streaming services such as Spotify and Pandora as music fans not in a band. If not the high payouts, then at least you're getting better promotion and at least you're being paid a small amount, which is better than nothing. Then again, a performer like Aloe Blacc can quickly demonstrate that streaming leaves some music professionals in the cold. Namely, songwriters. -
One Direction 'FOUR' Leaks Online After Brazilian Retailers Sell New Album Early; Directioners React on Twitter
Like Directioners on Twitter said, it wouldn't be a One Direction abum cycle if there wasn't a major premature leak. Yesterday (Nov. 6), 11 days before the "Steal My Girl" band's new album FOUR was set to be released, an ultra low quality version of the LP leaked online. -
Oral Arguments Heard on 'American Idol' Racism Lawsuit; 12 Contestants Allege Show Was a "Non-Competition"
The first stages of a trial against American Idol and its promoters kicked off October 6 as Judge Naomi Buchwald heard oral arguments alleging that the show partook in racial discrimination over the course of its existence. The suit is being brought by 12 former contestants, all black, who believe that they never actually had a shot in the "false" competition. -
NOFX's "Fat" Mike Peters Beats Down Stage Rusher at Sydney Concert; Pair Make Up Later on Twitter
NOFX is not one of the punk concerts where we normally fear for our safety but that doesn't mean you can shouldn't expect repercussions for your nonsense. This is what one fan in Sydney found out when he jumped on stage to hang out with his idol, frontman and guitarist "Fat" Mike Burkett. -
Phil Rudd Murder-for-Hire Charge Dropped by Prosecutors, Not Enough Evidence Against AC/DC Drummer
Only a day after AC/DC's Phil Rudd was arrested on charges of trying to procure the services of a hit man, the charges against the drummer have been dropped. -
Big Sean Debuts New Video Through His App And VEVO, Following #IDFWU Photo Editor, Naya Rivera Diss Track "I Don't F--k Wit U" [WATCH]
Last month, Big Sean unveiled his #IDFWU photo editor following the release of the presumed Naya Rivera diss track "I Don't F--k Wit U." Now, the single is getting the video treatment, which the Detroit rapper debuted through his new app. -
UME Festival Releases Official Trailer [WATCH]
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A$AP Rocky Clarifies His Hood By Air, Been Trill Diss on 'Multiply,' After Founder Responds To New Video & Fans Sell Clothes
Last month, A$AP Rocky released his new video for "Multiply" and dropped some head scratching bars that left fans selling their clothes. Now, Rocky is ready to clarify his Hood By Air and Been Trill diss after one of the clothing line's founders responded to the shade. -
Baauer Releases New Documentary 'Searching For Sound' [Watch]
You know Baauer for the Harlem Shake, but you are about to get to know him for so much more. He has now released a 27-minute documentary, in conjunction with Red Bull, about his very unique process for creating an album.
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