• Stromae Plays 'Papaoutai' in New York Times Square and on Subway [Watch]

    Belgian electro pop artist Stromae is a massive artist in Europe and yet has struggled to garner an audience in America. Thanks to Pitchfork, a number of confused New Yorkers are more aware of the pop star after a number of impromptu performances of his hit song "Papaoutai" around the city including Times Square and the subway.

  • Louis Tomlinson, Lorde, Keith Richards and More Music Superstitions

    Mike Tyson and Joan Jett began an interesting interchange on this day 30 years ago: The rock star called the up-and-coming boxer before his bout with Larry Sims, whom Iron Mike would crush. Tyson saw the call as an omen of good luck, and insisted that Jett call him before every match for nearly five years. He finally broke the streak during 1990 before facing Buster Douglas...and ultimately lost the fight, a first for his career. The guitarist may not have been the superstitious one in this case, but plenty of musicians have their own good luck ceremonies before concerts. Here are five, including Lorde, Louis Tomlonson and more.

  • Lorde, Taylor Swift Sing 'Royals' at 1989 D.C. Stop, Gush Love on Social Media

    Fans who flock to Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour now sort of expect to see some superstar guests - the "Bad Blood" singer has brought out everyone from Nick Jonas to the U.S. Women's Soccer Team - but last night (July 13) at the Washington, D.C., show, one of Swift's many BFFs, Lorde made her duet debut with her own smash hit "Royals."

  • 8 Big City Mayors Sing Lorde, LL Cool J, Idina Menzel and More [VIDEO]

    Philadelphia citizens and hip-hops fans got a gift over the weekend when Mayor Michael Nutter joined The Roots onstage at the Philly Fourth of July Jam to perform the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight." His performance was flawless and he ended the performance by dropping the microphone and exiting the stage. It was, truly, one of the best musical performances from a politician that we've ever seen, but mayors-on-the-mic is all the rage recently, perhaps inspired by Barack Obama and his many soulful appearances. Here's seven other city heads that have stood in the spotlight...willingly or otherwise.

  • Disclosure Talks 'Caracal,' Sam Smith, Lorde Collaborations, Live Show

    UK house/garage brother duo, Guy and Howard Lawrence, are gearing up for the release of their second artist album Caracal on Sept. 25. The pair has already unveiled the recording and music video for the LP's first single "Holding On" featuring the vocals of Grammy award winning Jazz musician Gregory Porter. Details are emerging about the shape and sound of the album and a new live show that will kick off with two arena concerts this fall in the United States.

  • Lorde Reportedly Split With Manager Scott Maclachlan Ahead Of Sophomore Album

    Lorde has reportedly parted ways with her manager Scott Maclachlan, the Auckland-based man who discovered her and was instrumental in guiding Ella Yelich-O'Connor's rise to international stardom as Lorde, according to the New Zealand Herald. The split reportedly took place about a month ago for reasons that are not yet known. It is also unclear who will manage the "Royals" singer going forward.

  • Lorde's New Album Inspired by Robyn's 'Dancing on My Own'

    Lorde is in the midst of writing her second studio album, and it seems as though she's finding some inspiration from Robyn. Today (May 7), the "Yellow Flicker Beat" singer posted a lengthy note on her tumblr about her love of music and revealed that "Dancing On My Own" has inspired her Pure Heroine follow-up.
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