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The judges on American Idol - Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. - used their one "save" of the season to keep the eccentric performer Qaasim Middleton in the competition last week. Mentor Scott Borchetta told Taste of Country that the panel may end up regretting that decision. The Big Machine label head was not putting down Middleton's talent, though. He just thought it was a little early in the show to use the save. -
Justin Timberlake, Bobby Brown, Zayn Malik and More: 5 Boy Bands After The First Member Left
Zayn Malik has announced that he's leaving One Direction, a declaration that Directioners have been fearing for weeks, following in the rumors of his infidelity and general dissatisfaction. We're not suggesting that the group is officially done, but the history of boy bands suggests that when one member decides to leave the fold, that's a good indication the honeymoon, and often the group itself, is over. Here are five cases of major members leaving a boy group and what happened afterward. Featuring One Direction, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and more. -
Zayn Malik Quits One Direction: Twitter Reactions Range from Support to Suicide Watch for Directioners
The world of One Direction was rocked today (March 25), when just a week after leaving the band's On The Road Again Tour, Zayn Malik officially quit the boy band. The former fivesome is known almost as much for their rabid fanbase as their sweet, sweet brand of pop music. So, it's safe to safe 1D fans are freaking out on Twitter. -
Tink Drops 'Ratchet Commandments' Video Feat. Timbaland Ahead Of Debut Album [WATCH]
Earlier this month, Tink released her single "Ratchet Commandments" off her upcoming debut album. Now the song's music video has arrived, and it features the Chicago femcee dressed as a preacher, an ancient Egyptian queen and a post-apocalyptic-looking teacher while she instructs other woman how not to be ratchet. Her mentor Timbaland also makes appearances throughout the Dave Meyers-directed clip. -
'Ludaversal' Ludacris Talks Children, 'The Devil Wears Prada' With 'Elle': Calls Film One of His Favorites
'Ludaversal' rapper Ludacris recently talked about raising his children and one of his favorite movies of all time: 'The Devil Wears Prada' in a recent interview with 'Elle.' -
Beyonce Has An Abandoned Album Inspired by Afrobeat Pioneer Fela Kuti, According to The-Dream
Does Beyoncé have a full album somewhere on the cutting room floor? According to The-Dream, the answer is yes. In an official annotation of the track "End of Time," Bey's frequent producer revealed that she has a full record's worth of material from her 4 era that has never seen the light of day, and it was all inspired by Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. -
Stream Carl Craig, Green Velvet 'Unity': Chicago and Detroit Legends Release Surprise Album on Relief Records
Stop the presses: Dance music just got a surprise album. Detroit techno legend Carl Craig and Chicago house music legend Green Velvet have released a new, collaborative, surprise album titled 'Unity.' Released on Relief Records, the longtime home of Green Velvet, the seven-track album combines the best of both worlds from these two artists's warm, pulsating beats, steady tech-y bass lines, sporadic bells and synths with horns, helping to give more weight to the tunes. Some tracks eschew more toward the side of Craig's techno roots and some toward Velvet's house background, but there is a clear middle ground met between these two electronic music greats. Stream it now. -
Zayn Malik Quits One Direction: 'Night Changes' Band to Continue as Four-Piece for Tour, New Album 2015
After plenty of speculation from fans, the inevitable has come true: Zayn Malik has officially left One Direction. The band announced the news today (March 25) in a lengthy Facebook posts with statements from 1D, Simon Cowell and Malik himself. -
David Byrne Tribute: Watch Talking Heads Covers by Sharon Jones, O.A.R. and Glen Hansard at Carnegie Hall
The David Byrne tribute concert at Carnegie Hall last night, March 24, included some special guests performing tunes by the Talking Heads. Sharon Jones, O.A.R. and Glen Hansard were on hand to honor the singer, who also unleashed a cover of "Uptown Funk" with a marching band. The show benefited music programs for underprivileged children, 'Consequence of Sound' noted. -
Neko Case North American Tour Dates: New Pornographers Singer Will Hit the Road in April
The New Pornographers singer and solo act Neko Case will hit the road in April for a short North American tour that kicks off at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley with Alabama Shakes. Following a gig in St. Paul April 25, Case will join the 'Brill Bruisers' band for a few dates before going solo again in June. She will wrap up the trek June 20 at the Clearwater Festival in New York, 'Consequence of Sound' noted. -
Meghan Trainor, FULLBEAUTY Team Up for Plus-Size Endorsement Deal 'Cause She's 'All About That Bass'
Meghan Trainor declared that she was fully supportive of full-figured women in her breakthrough single "All About That Bass," and now she's carrying that body-positive message through into endorsement deals. Earlier this week, it was announced that the "Dear Future Husband" singer and FULLBEAUTY Brands are teaming up for a fashionable partnership in 2015. -
Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt "Warlord Leather": 'Mr. Wonderful,' 'I Don't Like S**t, I Don't Go Outside' Rappers Share Track
Just when you thought this week could not get any better for hip-hop releases, Earl Sweatshirt and Action Bronson do even more to cap off their huge weeks. The pair has teamed up with noted producer and frequent Bronson collaborator The Alchemist on the bonus track "Warlord Leather." Both rappers released albums this week: Action Bronson made his major label debut with 'Mr. Wonderful' and Earl Sweatshirt dropped his depressingly titled 'I Don't Like Sh**t, I Don't Go Outside.'
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