• 5 Cases of Ted Cruz in Music: 'The Shining,' Miley Cyrus and Criticism in The Country Genre

    Ted Cruz became the first of many Republican believed to be in pursuit of the White House during 2016, as he formally announced his name as a runner for the GOP nomination for the presidency. Scott Walker, Jeb Bush, Chris Christie and several more right-leaning individuals will probably follow his lead soon enough. Let's focus on Cruz however. Admittedly, there's not much for a music site to say; he doesn't exactly play bass like former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. However, Music Times was able to hunt down five instances where Ted Cruz became a musical figure.
  • Miley Cyrus SXSW: 'Bangerz' Singer Joins Rae Sremmurd, Mike WiLL Made It For '23,' 'Throw Sum Mo,' & 'We Can't Stop' Performances

    Miley Cyrus surprised fans at SXSW when she made an unannounced appearance at the Fader Fort in Austin. She came out at the end of Mike WiLL Made-It's set and launched into her rap verse on their collaborative single "23" before singing her own hit "We Can't Stop." WiLL's EarDrummer label protégés Rae Sremmurd joined Future their SremmLife track "Throw Sum Mo," with Cyrus rapping along to Nicki Minaj's verse. Riff Raff and Two-9 also made appearances, Rolling Stone reports.
  • Miley Cyrus' 'Wrecking Ball' Video Gets Wax Sculpture Tribute At Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

    Miley Cyrus' infamous "Wrecking Ball" video has been brought to life (sort of) thanks to Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. The museum unveiled a wax version of Cyrus suspended from a 90-ton crane in front of the Venetian on Monday. The Bangerz singer is displayed swinging from an wrecking ball (combined weighing 200 pounds) at the end of a 30-foot chain. This time around she is clothed, with the top of her head to the bottom of the wrecking ball standing higher than 10 feet. The wax figure will permanently go on display in the Vegas museum's Music Room.
  • Miley Cyrus Inspiration for Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' According to Pharrell Williams in Lawsuit Testimony

    Things have gotten exciting in the "Blurred Lines" trial as Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams have entered the picture to offer testimony defending their hit song against claims from the Marvin Gaye estate that the no. 1 single is dangerously similar to the soul icon's "Got to Give It Up." Williams, the producer and occasional crooner, took to the stand this week and declared that the first performer he had on his mind when he drafted "Lines" wasn't Gaye at all, but Miley Cyrus.
  • 50 Cent, Jack White, Miley Cyrus Will Also Appear on Upcoming 'Saturday Night Live' Reunion Show

    During the Super Bowl, commercials for the upcoming Saturday Night Live reunion aired, announcing the return of some of the show's favorite comedians and hosts. Musical guests like Kanye West, Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake will also be included in Sunday's festivities. E! recently shared a full list of talent for the show that includes 50 Cent, Jack White and Miley Cyrus, among many others.
  • Jackie Robinson West Has Regional Championship Revoked: Awards Lost in Music, from Miley Cyus, Milli Vanilli and More

    The Little League world took a turn for the sadder yesterday when it was announced that Jackie Robinson West, a team of youth baseball players from the South Side of Chicago, would have its 2014 Great Lakes Regional title revoked. In other words, the coach and other scheming adults incorporated children into a super-team. The players weren't aware what was going on but now they'll suffer the most disappointment, as will their hometown. The revocation of awards is more rare in the entertainment industry than the athletic industry. There are just only so many ways you can cheat. Nonetheless, it's happened. Here are five cases of an award or nomination being revoked in music.
  • Second 'Pitch Perfect 2' Trailer Features Songs by Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus [WATCH]

    The second trailer for "Pitch Perfect 2" dropped today (Feb. 10) and it further proves that Beyoncé's reign over all areas of pop culture is just beginning. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and the rest of their female a capella group take on Bey's "Run the World (Girls)" from her fourth studio effort, '4.' The trailer also kicks off with a botched attempt at Miley Cyrus's "Wrecking Ball" thanks to a wardrobe malfunction by Wilson's Fat Amy.