• Ed Sheeran Defends Spotify Because It Ultimately Helps Him To Play More Live Shows

    Criticism over streaming music services like Spotify is really nothing new. A multitude of artists have come forward to complain about the royalties that are paid out for services such as these. There has been a lot of back and forth dialog over whether or not digital sales have actually cost artists cold, hard cash that used to come from fans buying good old CD's. Ed Sheeran is one artist that believes streaming services ultimately have helped him to do that thing that he loves most- play live.
  • Ed Sheeran Says "Thinking Out Loud" Video Off 'X' Is The Best He's "Ever Done And Probably Ever Will Do"

    On September 19, Ed Sheeran tweeted that he was shooting the video for his single "Thinking Out Loud," that day, and now he's revealed more about what fans can expect. In an interview with MTV, he said the romantic ballad off his most recent album, X, will be "simple" and "extravagant" at the same time. "It's the best video I've ever done and probably ever will do," Ed told MTV. "It's incredible, and I don't say that lightly. It's legit."
  • STREAM iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas: Taylor Swift, One Direction, Weezer, Lorde and More Live

    This weekend, Las Vegas will be taken over by the power of pop music. And rock. And country. And hip-hop. Tonight (Sept. 19) and tomorrow (Sept. 20), the iHeartRadio Music Festival will rock the Vegas strip, with performances from some of the biggest acts in music, such as Taylor Swift, One Direction and Nicki Minaj. And for those of you who are unable to travel to the City of Sin can stream the concert from the comfort of your own home.
  • Usher Talks Working with Drake & Nicki Minaj On New Album, Details On The UR Experience Tour

    Earlier this week, Usher announced that his upcoming album UR "isn't scheduled anymore," though it had been slated for release later this year. The singer told Billboard that he was taking his time with the album, which is set to feature Chris Brown, Drake, Skrillex, Ed Sheeran, Nicki Minaj, and more. Usher recently spoke with XXL to give more details on the record, who he's been working with, and what to expect from his upcoming The UR Experience Tour.
  • New Usher Album, 'UR,' Delayed Indefinitely

    Usher fans may have to wait a little longer to hear the pop star's next album. In an interview with Billboard, the singer said that he's taking some more to work his next effort, titled UR, which was reported to be coming out later this year.