• REVIEW: Kurt Elling, 'Passion World' (Concord Jazz)

    Every single one of singer Kurt Elling's 10 previous albums has been nominated for a Grammy Award (he won in 2009). Now comes album #11, 'Passion World,' five years in the making, is a world music potpourri of intriguing images, melodies, sadness and surprise.

  • Biggest Contracts in Music History: Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Michael Jackson and More

    Stevie Wonder struck it rich 40 years ago on this day when he signed what was, at that point in history, the most lucrative music contract ever: $13 million for seven years and seven albums for Motown/Tamla Records. Granted, things have gotten bigger in the four decades since—both in terms of payouts and inflation rates. Here are the five biggest contracts signed in music history, not adjusted for inflation. Understand that many of these deals won't ever be surpassed due to the increasingly smaller likelihood that a performer or band will sign for such lengthy periods. Jay Z, Lil Wayne and more cash in.

  • Bruce Springsteen Makes Surprise Appearance at U2 Gig

    For the eighth and final gig of U2's Madison Square Garden residency, it was only expected that Bono and company would continue recent tradition by introducing a surprise guest. Previously having brought out Lady Gaga as well as Jimmy Fallon and the Roots, rumors sparked that Bruce Springsteen would be the next guest to step foot on the New York City stage.

  • U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour Provides Intimate Setting For Fans

    A lot can be said about Irish rock quartet U2, but one of their most talked about accolades is their ability to sell concert tickets. The band's iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE is reaching fans in more personal ways than ever before and that is sure to sell even more tickets as fans clamor for the chance to see the rockers live.

  • U2 Play 'Two Hearts Beat As One' Live for First Time in 26 Years [WATCH]

    About a month ago, U2 sound-checked "Two Hearts Beat as One," a song they haven't played live since the Dublin's Point debut in December 1989. Fans have impatiently awaited the moment they'd dust off the song for a live version and at Monday night's Madison Square Garden gig, the wondering was put to an end.

  • U2, Lady Gaga Give Powerful 'Ordinary Love' Performance at Madison Square Garden

    When you go to see U2 on its iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour, you certainly expect to see one stadium act but not two. During its eight-night residency at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sunday night (July 27), the legendary rock band was joined onstage by pop star Lady Gaga for a touching rendition of the Oscar-nominated Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom track "Ordinary Love."

  • Jimmy Fallon and The Roots Join U2 On Stage at MSG [WATCH]

    Madison Square Garden is hosting U2's latest string of residency shows in New York and to make each night unique from its preceding gig, the group brought out special guests Jimmy Fallon and The Roots on their third night of eight--all under the watchful eye of some high profile celebrities.

  • U2 Perform 'October' for First Time in 25 Years [WATCH]

    For their eight-night run at Madison Square Garden, U2 decided to kick off their first performance on Saturday night with a track they haven't performed live since the Lovetown tour in November of 1989-"October." Hailing from their 1981 LP of the same name, the dynamic duo of Bono and Edge launched into the rare track in the middle of their set on the E stage.

  • 8 Songs More Popular Live: Bruce Springsteen, U2, Bob Marley and More

    Bob Marley and The Wailers played a concert at Lyceum Theater on this date 40 years ago, which included the iconic version of the song "No Woman No Cry" that more fans are now familiar with, thanks to its inclusion on 'Legend.' The song had appeared on the equally iconic album 'Natty Dread' during 1974, but its inclusion ten years later on the posthumous compilation propelled it to new heights, earning a ranking as the no. 37 song of all time by Rolling Stone. It's not the only song that has gathered even more fame as a live cut. Here are seven other iconic numbers that still receive more play in their live forms, from Bruce Springsteen, U2, Eric Clapton and more.

  • U2 Unveil 'Song For Someone' Short Film Starring Woody Harrelson

    Disappointingly enough, Woody Harrelson didn't reprise his detective persona in True Detective season 2 alongside Matthew McConaughey, but the 53-year-old quickly found a unique acting gig--this time in U2's "Song for Someone" short film in which he jumps sides of the law.

  • Grateful Dead Set Soldier Field Attendance Record From U2 at 'Fare Thee Well'

    Everyone knew that the Grateful Dead's "Fare Thee Well" concert series at Soldier Field in Chicago was going to be a historic event, but now the record books also confirm that the shows are the most attended event in the stadium's history. Obviously Deadheads (and live music fans in general) are looking forward to tonight's grand finale, but the totals were reported Saturday from the night before, revealing that 70,764 fans had shown up for the night. Considering that every night sold out, the attendance should be similar for the following two shows as well.

  • The 7 Highest Music Incomes of The Last 5 Years; Dr. Dre, One Direction and More

    Forbes released its annual Celebrity 100 list this week, a feature that ranks celebrities of all stripes—music, film, sports—by how socially active they are and how much they bring in. Although a number of factors add up to the final ranking, we all know that net worth is the most interesting aspect of the chart. This year's musical champ was Katy Perry, who brought in $135 million over the last 12 months, trailing only boxers Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao overall. Music Times is looking back over the last five years and finding out what seven musicians had the biggest paydays during that span.

  • 5 Triple Crown Horses and Music to Match: Michael Jackson, U2 and More

    Fans of horse racing finally got the Triple Crown they had been waiting 37 years for when American Pharoah won at Belmont this weekend, capping off a Spring that included wins at the Preakness Stakes and the Kentucky Derby. It was the first time a horse had won the "Big 3" since Affirmed during 1978, with the horse in question finally sealing the deal in the third race. We say "finally" because it's not as if attempts at the Triple Crown are rare—13 horses won the first two legs of the Crown in the years since 1978—however the lengthier Belmont course often wore down on the hopeful horses. Music Times doesn't know much about racing, but we wanted to pay tribute to the last five Triple Crown winners with a comparable musical act, including Michael Jackson, U2 and more.
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