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2 Chainz announced today that he'll be releasing a new EP, Freebase, in time for summer. Due out May 5, the five-song effort will strictly feature street raps, Billboard reports. -
7 Musicians with Tax Problems: R. Kelly, Robin Thicke, and more
Happy tax day! If you feel stressed out and miserable that you waited until the last minute to do your taxes (if that's the case, stop reading this and get back to your taxes), don't feel so bad; even the rich and famous are awful at paying the IRS. Here are seven musicians that have run into trouble with Uncle Sam. -
Juan Gabriel enters hospital with pneumonia, must delay tour performances in California
Mexican music icon Juan Gabriel needs to take a few more days before continuing his first string of shows in the United States in nearly seven years. The vocalist was hospitalized on Monday morning in Las Vegas after playing a show at the Mandalay Bay. Doctors diagnosed Gabriel with pneumonia after he complained of fever and heavy congestion. -
Spotify releases report on what average office-dweller listens to at work, and when
Here comes today's surprise breaking news of the day: People listen to music at work. Streaming services such as Spotify are making this ever easier, and the service took the time to conduct a survey and figure out just what we office dwellers are listening to, and when. -
John Luther Adams wins Pulitzer for music for 'Become Ocean'
As journalists that may or may not have graduated from Columbia University, we get a little excited when it comes time to hand out the Pulitzers. As a music writer, we can never expect to win one, but at least we can nod knowingly when the committee gives the prize for the Pulitzer's music category. This year's Pulitzer music prize went to composer John Luther Adams for his piece "Become Ocean." The piece was original performed by the Seattle Symphony, and premiered in June of 2013. -
Seven great movie scores by rock musicians: Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, and more
Since Hollywood always seems desperate to get people to go to the movies, it’s strange that they wouldn’t hire popular musicians to score their films more often, as that could draw in a completely different group of people that otherwise wouldn’t care about a particular film. I’m sure there are plenty of Nine Inch Nails fans who are anticipating David Fincher’s Gone Girl simply because Trent Reznor co-wrote the score. Here are seven other rock (and alternative) musicians who wrote excellent film scores. -
Court rules Katherine Jackson must pay $800,000 in legal fees for AEG Live following Michael Jackson wrongful death suit
It's been a while since we've written about the Jackson family's lawsuit against AEG Live, but things may be winding down for good. Superior Court judge Yvette Palazuelos ruled Monday that Katherine Jackson, mother of pop star Michael Jackson, should pay $800,000 of the legal fees for AEG Live, whom she had sued for allegedly negligently hiring doctor Conrad Murray. -
Rumors imply AC/DC may be done; Guitarist Malcom Young suffering from blood clot in the brain?
The rumor mill is in full force with regards to AC/DC, and the buildup of information seems to suggest that one of the classic rock band's members might be ill to such a degree that the band won't ever perform again. Again, we warn in advance that these are just rumors for the time being. -
Ellie Goulding, Damon Albarn and Aloe Blacc highlighted by Tribeca Film Festival award-winning music videos [WATCH]
Interactive music videos are all the rage in music at the moment, and the Tribeca Film Festival wasn't about to let the times get away from it. As part of a contest, more than 125 videos were submitted from around the world in consideration for use with songs by Ellie Goulding, Damon Albarn and Aloe Blacc. -
Justin Bieber misses court date following appearance at Coachella with Chance the Rapper
As previously reported, Justin Bieber made a surprise appearance during Chance the Rapper's set at Coachella over the weekend. Apparently, this trip led to him being unable to appear in court yesterday in Toronto, where he faces a recent assault charge. -
Tracklist revealed for Michael Jackson's new posthumous album, 'Xscape'
Tracklist for Michael Jackson's 'Xscape' has been released. The release of Michael Jackson's highly anticipated posthumous album Xscape is just one month away. -
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have reemerged for a performance at the Jordan Brand Classic. Don't call it a comeback! Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have been pretty quiet since their Grammy sweep back in January, but the duo has reemerged for a performance at the Jordan Brand Classic.
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