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Hot 97 Purchased Power 105′s Domain Name, Owns It Until 2017
The Boombox - 13 Sep 2014 18:57
Hot 97 and Power 105.1 are known to constantly be at odds as two competing New York hip-hop radio stations. The former pulled an almost undeniably shady move on its competitor. Smart, but still shady.
Top 5 Songs of The Week (13th September 2014)
The 405 - 13 Sep 2014 13:38
"I am so busy doing nothing... that the idea of doing anything - which as you know, always leads to something - cuts into the nothing and then forces me to have to drop everything." These are our five favourite songs fro...
Beyonce & Nicki Minaj Perform 'Flawless' Remix in Paris [VIDEO]
The Boombox - 13 Sep 2014 02:14
During the Paris stop of the On the Run tour, Beyonce was joined onstage by Nicki Minaj to perform the 'Flawless (Remix)' live for the first time.
Iggy Azalea's Ex-Boyfriend Says Sex Tape Is Legit [VIDEO]
The Boombox - 13 Sep 2014 18:13
After denying reports that she may have a sex tape in circulation, it appears that Iggy Azalea does, in fact, have a sex tape.
Top 5 Videos of The Week (13th September 2014)
The 405 - 13 Sep 2014 13:07
"You know the message you're sending out to the world with these sweatpants? You're telling the world, 'I give up. I can't compete in normal society. I'm miserable, so I might as well be comfortable.'" These are our five...
Jazz-funk pioneer Joe Sample dies at 75
Miami Herald - 13 Sep 2014 23:26
Pianist and composer Joe Sample, a founding member of the genre-crossing Jazz Crusaders who helped pioneer the electronic jazz-funk fusion style, has died at age 75.
Miley Cyrus Covers Led Zeppelin's "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You": Listen
Idolator - 13 Sep 2014 17:13
Miley Cyrus has flaunted her surprising range as of late, by covering Fleetwood Mac, OutKast, The Beatles (alongside The Flaming Lips, no less) and The Smiths. Now, she continues to surprise with a new, lo-fi cover of "B...
Swift invites fraternity to tour show
Music News - 13 Sep 2014 02:00
Taylor Swift has invited a fraternity on tour with her after being impressed by their lip dub of her song Shake It Off.
Train Aims to 'Get Into People's Lives' with 'Bulletproof Picasso'
Radio.com - 13 Sep 2014 06:01
"Bulletproof Picasso" is Train's seventh studio release. "I want to get into people's lives with this album," said Pat Monahan.
Nicki Minaj performs 'Flawless' with Beyoncé live in Paris - watch
NME - 13 Sep 2014 13:27
Pair performed together as the On The Run tour reaches France
For Tim McGraw, New Album 'Sundown Heaven Town' Is 'a Great Landscape' Full of 'Different Colors and Textures'
Radio.com - 13 Sep 2014 06:01
McGraw's new album "Sundown Heaven Town" hits stores on Sept. 16.
Cosimo Matassa, Whose Studio Created a Rock 'n' Roll Sound, Dies at 88
The New York Times - 13 Sep 2014 04:06
Recording performers like Little Richard and Fats Domino as if they were playing for live audiences, Mr. Matassa was an engineer who became known for "the New Orleans sound."
Twitter Erupts as Nicki Minaj's Offer to School Is Declined
The New York Times - 13 Sep 2014 05:20
Students at the rapper's alma mater, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, post their dismay after a visit falls through.
At New York Fashion Week, D.J.s Match the Music With the Mood
The New York Times - 13 Sep 2014 03:32
Sebastien Perrin, Brad Walsh, Javier Peral and Gillian Sagansky talk about the songs that set the stage for new designs.
Encounters: Barbra Streisand, a Voice to Be Reckoned With
The New York Times - 13 Sep 2014 02:58
Ms. Streisand uses her still formidable pipes to sing duets or to riff on current affairs.
Bob Crewe, Songwriter for Frankie Valli and Four Seasons, Dies at 83
The New York Times - 13 Sep 2014 02:58
Mr. Crewe, who wrote for other music acts as well, was perhaps best known for "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," a No. 1 hit for Mr. Valli.
Whatcha Say: U2, Katy Perry Vs. Taylor Swift And Ariana's Face Got Our Readers Talking
Idolator - 13 Sep 2014 02:30
Well, this week certainly was pop drama, wasn’t it? Taylor Swift and Katy Perry (maybe?) swapped subtweets and shady songs, U2 dropped an unwanted (for some of us?) album on us via Apple and Ariana Grande is (possibly)...
Riding High On "Anaconda," Sir Mix-A-Lot Plans Reunion With The Presidents Of The United States Of America
Stereogum - 13 Sep 2014 02:21
With “Anaconda,” Nicki Minaj brought Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” back into the mainstream pop culture conversation, after it had been relegated to the world of wedding parties and high school dances for dec...
Big Sean Drops Four New Songs, Disses Ex Naya Rivera In "I Don't Fuck With You": Listen
Idolator - 13 Sep 2014 00:11
Guess what? Big Sean has signed up with Roc Nation. And guess what else? The Detroit rapper is celebrating his new home by popping four brand new tracks onto his SoundCloud. The first one, “Paradise,” was produced by...
Kiesza Reveals 'Sound Of A Woman' Album Cover (And, Girl, Those Nails...!)
Idolator - 13 Sep 2014 23:44
What does Sound Of A Woman sound like? Well, Kiesza‘s debut LP isn’t out until October 21, and so far we’ve only heard deep house cuts like "Hideaway," “Giant In My Heart,” “No Enemiesz” and “So Deep.” ...
Wiz Khalifa Covers The Source's Annual Power 30 Issue
The Boombox - 13 Sep 2014 19:55
After nabbing his first No. 1 album with 'Blacc Hollywood,' Wiz Khalifa graces the second cover of the Source magazine's annual Power 30 issue.
Kanye Halts Sydney Show Until Seated Fans Prove They're Disabled
Stereogum - 13 Sep 2014 23:27
The Yeezus tour is making its way through Australia right now and Kanye is catching some flak for some comments he made regarding handicapped people during his show. According to The Daily Mail, he demanded that everyone...