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Ariana Grande reveals India.Arie inspiration
Music News - 15 Aug 2014 06:30
Ariana Grande's has opened up on her role models, including Madonna, Helena Bonham Carter and Freddy Krueger.
Bieber, Gomez 'attend bible class'
Music News - 15 Aug 2014 06:30
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber were spotted attending bible study together, it is claimed.
Kanye 'wants to build a cathedral'
Music News - 15 Aug 2014 06:30
Kanye West wants to build a church as a tribute to his mother, daughter and wife, it is claimed.
Watch Björk's Biophilia Live Trailer
Stereogum - 15 Aug 2014 01:33
Björk’s ambitious Biophilia project has been ongoing since 2011, when the compositions were first released as a series of apps. That was followed up with a two-year-long worldwide tour, which has now been turned into ...
Def Jam 30th Anniversary Concert to Feature Rick Ross, Jhene Aiko, 2 Chainz, Ashanti + More
The Boombox - 15 Aug 2014 23:49
Historic rap label Def Jam will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a big concert and a commemorative box set of the label's classic hits.
Watch Rare Footage of Kanye West Working on His Demo With Rhymefest [VIDEO]
The Boombox - 15 Aug 2014 23:24
Take a look back at Kanye West's humble beginnings in this video, which showcases a recording session with Rhymefest circa 2002.
Diplo Defends Kandi Ban Following Mad Decent Block Party Deaths
Stereogum - 15 Aug 2014 22:19
Earlier this month, two of the kids who had gone to the Maryland date of Diplo’s Mad Decent Block Party festival died of drug-related issues, and many more were hospitalized. As a result, festival organizers have tight...
Harry Potter Wants to Be Iggy Pop Now
SPIN - 15 Aug 2014 20:17
It's been a while since the Harry Potter film saga ended, so excuse any misinterpretations, but the young wizard was a bit of a punk, no? His style was a little off-kilter but
Lenny Kravitz: Mom's still with me
Music News - 15 Aug 2014 10:30
Lenny Kravitz feels wonderful when he thinks about his late mother and is gearing up for the release of his tenth studio album.
Music Review: Xavier de Maistre Makes His New York Debut
The New York Times - 15 Aug 2014 23:46
In his New York debut, the harpist Xavier de Maistre played Smetana, Fauré, Liszt and others on Thursday as part of the Mostly Mozart Festival.
Facing KISS Boycott, Gene Simmons Apologizes for Telling Depressed People to Die Already
SPIN - 15 Aug 2014 23:25
After Nikki Sixx and most sentient beings aware of the controversy slammed Gene Simmons for disparaging comments he made about depression and suicide, the loud-mouthed KISS frontman took to Facebook to issue a formal ap...
Aerosmith Tour to Resume Following Drummer's Heart Procedure
Rolling Stone - 15 Aug 2014 23:22
Aerosmith will resume their Let Rock Rule tour on Saturday at the Gorge in George, Washington. They had previously canceled the tour's appearance at Concord, California's Concord Pavilion this past Wednesday so drummer J...
A Word With: Porter Robinson: Porter Robinson Releases 'Worlds,' His First Album
The New York Times - 15 Aug 2014 23:12
Porter Robinson, a 22-year-old D.J. from Chapel Hill, N.C., is reaching past electronic dance music in his first full-length album.
Eminem & Sia's "Guts Over Fear": Hear Another Clip Of The 'Equalizer' Soundtrack Song
Idolator - 15 Aug 2014 23:08
Back in June, a snippet of new Eminem/Sia collaboration “Guts Over Fear” surfaced in a preview of upcoming Denzel Washington flick The Equalizer. Now there’s a brand new trailer for the movie, which opens September...
Quotes of the Week: Farewell to Robin Williams, Killer Mike Stands Up For Ferguson and Too Many Kardashians on the Dancefloor
SF Weekly - 15 Aug 2014 22:57
"You have such an incredibly beautiful soul. I love you but you already knew that.... [
Lady Gaga's Asian Fashion Game Is Not Of This World: 7 Pics
Idolator - 15 Aug 2014 22:56
Lady Gaga has always had a bonkers approach to fashion but the outfits she has rocked on the Asian leg of her ArtRave tour are next-level insane. And we’re not talking about stage costumes. This is what Gags wears whil...
Guy Fakes Way Into Every Major Festival, Makes Awesome Movie About It
SPIN - 15 Aug 2014 22:50
How does someone sneak into every major festival, join Mumford & Sons on tour as their personal photographer, and get his documentary aired on MTV? From the looks of the trailer for Marcus Haney's No Cameras Allowed .....
Sneaker of The Week: Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Sport Blue'
The Boombox - 15 Aug 2014 22:42
If you skim any 'Top Fifty-'leven Sneakers' list you will see the Air Jordan 3 Retro planted firmly somewhere in slots one through five. So it's pretty justifiable that Nike's upcoming 'Sport Blue' release would land in ...
Pop: George Cables Leads a Jazz Trio
The New York Times - 15 Aug 2014 22:37
The pianist George Cables, a first-call jazz sideman in the '70s and '80s, will lead the bassist Essiet Okon Essiet and the drummer Victor Lewis at the Village Vanguard.
Johnny Marr shares video for 'Easy Money' - watch
NME - 15 Aug 2014 22:37
The track is the first to be taken from his second solo album 'Playland'
Classical Music: Steven Schick Takes On 'The Mathematics of Resonant Bodies'
The New York Times - 15 Aug 2014 22:36
A virtuoso percussionist and consummate showman, Steven Schick leads a solo recital on Wednesday at the Clark Studio Theater at Lincoln Center.
Stevie Nicks Asks Fans To Design New Shawl
Rolling Stone - 15 Aug 2014 22:24
Fleetwood Mac frontwoman, solo artist and textile enthusiast Stevie Nicks is asking fans to design a shawl befitting of her legacy of flowy garments. The singer has partnered with Talenthouse for a competition that will ...