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Critic's Notebook: When New York's Nightclubs Were Secret Empires
The New York Times - 22 Dec 2016 01:40
Two new books, "No Sleep: NYC Nightlife Flyers 1988-1999" and "No Half Steppin'," take a look at clubs in the 1980s and '90s.
Ariana Grande and Stevie Wonder Joined by 'Sing' Animated Characters in 'Faith' Music Video
AceShowbiz - 22 Dec 2016 06:28
The 23-year-old songstress is seen interacting with animated characters from the film, while the 'Overjoyed' hitmaker classically sits in front of the piano and belts out his verse.
J. Cole's Manager Says Controversy Over "Déj Vu" Beat 'Was None of Our Concern'
Complex - 22 Dec 2016 05:27
J. Cole's manager Ibrahim 'Ib' Hamad says there was no hesitation to release "Déj Vu," despite its similarities to Bryson Tiller's "Exchange."
Watch Migos Perform For The Most Lit Crowd Ever, In Nigeria [VIDEO]
Hip-Hop Wired - 22 Dec 2016 00:04
It’s official, Migos are a worldwide phenomenon. Watch this video where Quavo, Takeoff and Offset rock a crowd in Nigeria. This is the first time in a while where just about everybody in the world wishes they were at a...
Poker Names To Keep An Eye Out For In 2017
The 405 - 22 Dec 2016 18:48
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Watch Billie Joe Armstrong Perform "Ordinary World" on Conan
SPIN - 22 Dec 2016 16:57
A makeup-less, mellow Billie Joe Armstrong appeared with just an acoustic guitar on last night's Conan, performing "Ordinary World," the closing track from Green Day's Revolution Radio and one of the original songs Armst...
Watch a Full-Length Bon Iver Performance in Brooklyn
SPIN - 22 Dec 2016 17:24
Earlier this month, Bon Iver performed a series of five concerts at Brooklyn's Pioneer Works, a converted warehouse space. NPR Music was on hand to film the second show, which took place December 4, and it's now availabl...
Kanye West to KRS-One: The 10 Most WTF? Quotes of 2016
The Boombox - 22 Dec 2016 16:33
2016 had no shortage of crazy celebrity quotes.
EX-PEARL JAM Drummer Blasts ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
Blabbermouth - 22 Dec 2016 06:37
According to The Pulse Of Radio, ex-PEARL JAM drummer Dave Abbruzzese has taken to Facebook to once again blast the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, following the official announcement of the band's induction into the Hall on...
Slick Rick's 'Children's Story' Causes Uproar At Virginia School [VIDEO]
The Boombox - 22 Dec 2016 00:49
A Virginia mom is not happy with "A Children's Story" being taught at school.
Photo Gallery and Review: RA in Residence with Fabric
XLR8R - 22 Dec 2016 01:25
Rumours of London's creative demise have been greatly exaggerated. For despite the gloomy headlines lamenting the loss of a number of the UK capital's most celebrated nightspots--this event itself was originally conceive...
Eminem Previews New Track 'What Time Are You Suckin' It' as a Joke
AceShowbiz - 22 Dec 2016 10:05
The 44-year-old Detroit emcee joked that the song was meant for DJ Whoo Kid, but it was originally created for Paul Rosenberg.
Chance the Rapper Is Now Big Enough to Be an Answer on Jeopardy!
SPIN - 22 Dec 2016 01:06
To say Chance the Rapper blew up this year is an understatement. He's now big enough to be the answer to a Jeopardy! question. Chance the Rapper came up during a recent episode of the game show, as the response to a clue...
Sean Paul Remixes Justin Bieber & DJ Snake's "Let Me Love You"
Idolator - 22 Dec 2016 16:09
Sean Paul’s comeback continues.
Nicole Kidman 'barely knew' Keith Urban when they married
Music News - 22 Dec 2016 13:30
Nicole Kidman admitted her friends and family thought the marriage was "a huge mistake".
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton get cooking for Christmas
Music News - 22 Dec 2016 00:30
The couple will be spending its second Christmas together.
ABRA - "Bounty"
Stereogum - 22 Dec 2016 17:42
The atmospheric goth-soul singer and producer ABRA had a breakout year in 2016, releasing an absolutely entrancing EP called Princess. And it looks like her 2017 could be even bigger. Recently, The FADER pointed out that...
Detroit Street Named After Stevie Wonder
Stereogum - 22 Dec 2016 16:44
A Detroit street has been renamed after Stevie Wonder. The legendary musician returned to his hometown yesterday morning for a ceremony to commemorate the renaming of Milwaukee Avenue, where Wonder spent his childhood, t...
Nine Inch Nails - "Burning Bright (Field On Fire)"
Stereogum - 22 Dec 2016 16:30
We only just learned about this a few days ago, but tomorrow, Nine Inch Nails will return with the new EP Not The Actual Events. It's the first music that Trent Reznor has released under the NIN name since the great 2013...
Eminem Previews New Hook For Next Cut
Hip-Hop Wired - 22 Dec 2016 19:44
Is Eminem reverting back to his Slim Shady persona for his next single? This past Tuesday (December 20), Eminem appeared on Shade 45's annual "Hanukkah Radio" special along with Paul Rosenberg and DJ Whoo Kidd and threw ...
Hannah Diamond - "Make Believe"
Stereogum - 22 Dec 2016 15:58
We last heard from UK singer and PC Music future-pop avatar Hannah Diamond when she released her "Fade Away" single a few months ago. Today, she's followed it up with "Make Believe," a shimmering love song that almost fe...
Beach Slang - "2000 Light Years Away" (Green Day Cover)
Stereogum - 22 Dec 2016 17:03
Green Day appear on the cover of the latest issue of the UK rock magazine Kerrang!, and the magazine includes a CD that features bands like Twin Atlantic and Waterparks covering Green Day's songs. For our purposes, thoug...