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This year, R&B and rap were recognized in a big way at the 2014 Grammys. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis really took over the genre for the awards. In addition to just taking home multiple trophies, they made a huge impression during their performance when Queen Latifah joined them to officiate the marriages 33 couples and Madonna joined in. When asked what Latifah thinks about the winners in the Best New Artist category, she told Los Angeles Times: "Macklemore & Lewis are hugely successful with Grammy after Grammy for making good music and for talking about things that matter to people." -
Grammys 2014: Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Justin Timberlake and Jay Z compete with Rihanna [POLL]
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. -
The Evolution of Hip-Hop at the Grammy Awards and What It Means for 2014
Gone are the days of hip-hop being solely contained to stoops of New York City and other inner cities across the country. Hip-hop has evolved into an international language of creative expression. Just about anywhere you go, hip-hop will follow. From advertisements to the runways in Milan, hip-hop cannot be escaped and it is a force to be reckoned with. -
Grammys 2014: Best Rap Album, will Kanye West take home the prize again?
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. Next up: Best Rap Album -
Jay Z is being sued for at least $600 million over Brooklyn Nets name
Jay Z, the NBA and developer Bruce Ratner are being sued for $600 million over The Brooklyn Nets' name, according to RadarOnline. A displeased entrepreneur claims that he trademarked the name "Brooklyn Nets" long before the basketball team ever left New Jersey for Brooklyn. -
Jay Z and Beyoncé top Billboard's Power 100 List
Billboard has released its annual list of the 100 most powerful figures in music, and once again, actual performers don't play much of a role. However, in one of the few spots on the list performers were able to grab, they grabbed a pretty good post: Jay Z and Beyoncé were named the most powerful "individual" in music. -
University of Missouri offering class on Jay Z, Kanye West's relationship in the fall
You can already attend the Church of Yeezus, and now you'll be able to study about rapper Kanye West and his relationship with Jay Z. The University of Missouri will soon be offering a class entitled simply: Jay Z and Kanye West, which will take a look a the two emcee's relationship as their careers have skyrocketed. -
HBO developing EDM comedy with Jay Z, Will Smith, Calvin Harris and ‘Trainspotting’ author Irvine Welsh
Grammy-nominated DJ Calvin Harris has teamed up with Jay Z and Will Smith to develop a half-hour HBO comedy series called Higher. With Harris' help, Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh is writing the script, which is set in the world of electronic music, according to Deadline. -
Grammys 2014: Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Who Should Win vs. Who Will Win [POLL]
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. -
Grammys 2014: Best Rap Performance, Who Should Win vs. Who Will Win [POLL]
Music Times considers who should (and eventually will) win Best Rap Performance at the 2014 Grammys. -
Beyoncé, Jay Z and Bruno Mars added to Grammys lineup [VIDEO]
Music's biggest night is going to be graced by the industry's most powerful (and wealthy). According to a new promo from this year's Grammy network CBS, superstars Jay Z and Beyoncé have been confirmed to perform. -
Taylor Swift tops North American concert market during 2013, Rolling Stones most efficient
Billboard released its highest-earning tours list nearly a month ago, but the North American numbers might be more relevant to Music Times' American readers. Taylor Swift took the top spot in her home continent, followed by the worldwide no. 1, Jon Bon Jovi.
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