• Shazam Reveals Hit Prediction Data: Is Omi's 'Cheerleader' Next?

    Predicting what songs will be a hit can be an inexact science. Sometimes some songs seemingly come out of nowhere to become summer hits like Nico & Vinz "Am I Wrong" or the Robin Schulz remix of Mr. Probz "Waves." Staying ahead of trends and knowing which artists are set to break through, while also paying attention to those already established hit-makers is key, but with music becoming more data driven, we are able to predict with more accuracy the probability of the next big song. One of the main predictors in the music industry is Shazam, since a user Shazaming a song is a strong sign of interest in that one track. Cait O'Riordan, VP of product, Music and Platforms at Shazam spoke at the Strata Hadoop World 2015 Conference in London to discuss how the platform predicts a song's success and showed that the next one might Omi's single "Cheerleader."

  • Kanye West, Damon Dash Drop 'Too Honorable' Film Trailer Featuring Cam'ron, Styles P, Murda Mook [WATCH]

    Kanye West and Damon Dash have teamed up for a new entrepreneurial venture: film. As previously reported they already worked on the film Loisaidas together, and now they are set to executive produce the film Too Honorable, an action-packed shoot 'em up flick featuring Cam'ron, Styles P, Smoke DZA, Eishia Brightwell, Julito McCullum, Nicholas Turturro, Daniel Jenkins, Michael Rispoli, Smokey Suarez, Oschino Vasquez, and Murda Mook. Dash also acts and directs in the film, and his cousin Stacey Dash (Clueless) also has a featured role. The movie will hit theaters on May 25, although it's unclear whether it will receive a limited or wide release. You check can out the trailer below.

  • UPDATE: Kanye West Not in Talks to Host TV Show on New Vice Channel

    Vice Media made a big announcement recently regarding its new TV channel. The company is planning to launch a channel through A&E Networks - it will replace the History Channel's H2. Vice co-founder Shane Smith added just last week that Kanye West may have his own show on the network, NME notes.

  • The Who Confirmed to Be Final Glastonbury 2015 Headliner

    The Who have been confirmed as the final headlining act at the Glastonbury Music Festival, just a few days after rumors flew regarding the legendary rockers performing on the Pyramid Stage. Paul Weller will serve as the opener for the group on Sunday, the last night of the event.

  • The Who Rumored to Be Final Glastonbury 2015 Headliner

    Glastonbury's 2015 lineup hasn't been fully revealed yet, leading many to speculate on what act will close out the music festival's final night, and British daily The Sun reports that its sources indicate The Who will be the final act. The festival has yet to comment on the situation but it seems fitting that one of the great live acts of all time will close out Glastonbury in its homeland as part of its final (and 50th anniversary) major tour.

  • Kanye West Changes 'So Help Me God' Album Title -- Is It Final?

    When it comes to Kanye West, always expect the unexpected. The "All Day" rapper announced today that he was changing the title to his highly anticipated upcoming album, 'So Help Me God.' According to a tweet sent out today, Yeezy is changing the name of the LP to 'SWISH.' He did not offer an explanation for the name change, but it could be an acronym for a longer phrase.

  • Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Likely To Win Lawsuit Against YouTube Co-Founder Over Leaked Engagement Video

    Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's lawsuit against one of YouTube's co-founders should move forward, according to a new court report (via Billboard). Chad Hurley, who was present at the couple's October 2013 elaborate engagement where West proposed with the help of a 50-piece orchestra playing Lana Del Rey's "Young And Beautiful" at San Francisco's AT&T Park, uploaded footage of the moment online.
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