• University of Texas Offers Beyonce, Rihanna Feminism Class for Spring 2015

    If you've ever wanted to examine Beyoncé's "Drunk in Love" lyrics or analyze Rihanna's always fascinating fashion choices for college credit, soon you will be in luck - assuming you attend The University of Texas at Austin. For the university's spring semester in 2015, the African-American studies program will offer a class titled "Beyoncé Feminism, Rihanna Womanism."

  • T.I. Breakfast Club Interview: Rapper Talks 'Paperwork,' Iggy Azalea-Snoop Dogg Beef, Ebola, Doe B's Death And More [WATCH]

    T.I. stopped by Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club in support of his new album Paperwork, which dropped yesterday. He talked about his trip to Africa (no, he wasn't worried about Ebola), the evolution of his music, his protectiveness over his family, his upcoming albums, his role in the movie AntMan, the career of his son Domani (D-Money), his thoughts on the death of Doe B, his involvement in the Iggy Azalea/Snoop Dogg beef, the possibility of a tour, and more. Here's what he had to say:

  • Lecrae Adds Three Shows to the Anomaly Tour

    The Anomaly Tour with Lecrae and Andy Mineo has been so successful that Premier Productions, and Live Nation have added a few dates in. Still running through November 21, where it will wrap up in Atlanta, the tour will now be making extra stops in three more cities.

  • Jean-Paul Sartre, Existentialism and Music That Lives It: The Doors, Pink Floyd and...Drake?

    Jean-Paul Sartre was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature 50 years ago, which he immediately turned down, citing that no author "should allow himself to be turned into an institution." A somewhat ironic argument considering the institution that his arguments have become in the world of philosophy. Although not the inventor of existentialism, Sartre was at the apex of the doctrine during its rise in popularity following World War II. Music Times gathered a few songs that can be seen as representing Sartre's thought process and we hope that all you philosophy majors will lay off if we blur some lines. This is dense stuff.

  • Kenny G Visits Hong Kong Protests, Angers Chinese Government

    Smooth jazz superstar Kenny G has come under fire by the Chinese government for his involvement in Hong Kong’s ongoing Occupy Central pro-democracy movement. As reported by the "South China Morning Post," the 56-year-old saxophonist made an appearance at the city’s main protest site, posing for photos with fans and sending out a tweet wishing for a peaceful resolution to the protests, which upset the Chinese government.

  • Devo to Release Lost Live Album 'Miracle Witness Hour,' Share Live Version of 'Uncontrollable Urge'

    Legendary post-punk band Devo has announced the release of a new live album, "Miracle Witness Hour," which was recorded in Cleveland all the way back in 1977 prior to the release of the band's debut album "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!" The album is set for release Dec. 1 and will include liner notes written by founding member Gerald Casale. You can also listen to a live version of "Uncontrollable Urge."

  • Tyga Doesn't Get Along with Drake and Nicki Minaj, Calls Them 'Fake'

    In a recent interview with "Vibe," California rapper Tyga dished on some tension within his label Young Money Entertainment, even going so far as to say that his problems with the label are personal. Elaborating on some tweets he sent out a few weeks ago about being held "hostage" by Young Money, Tyga revealed that he dislikes some of his labelmates, specifically calling out its two biggest stars and calling them fake. "I don't really get along with Drake," he revealed. "I don't really get along with Nicki [Minaj]."
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