• Mark Ronson, Mystikal 'Feel Right' Music Video: Elementary School Goes Crazy for Talent Show

    After "Uptown Funk" topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 weeks earlier this year, it's just a matter of fact that the music of Mark Ronson's music can bring the whole world to its dancing feet. And, in the new music video for the Mystikal featuring track "Feel Right," a down and out "nerd" wins over his ambivalent elementary school classmates by rapping the latest funk-fueled fiery track from Ronson's album Uptown Special.

  • Jack Ü Performs During Clippers vs Rockets Halftime Show [WATCH]

    Yesterday saw another great day in playoff basketball as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Chicago Bulls on a Lebron James Buzzer beater to tie the series at 2-2 and then the Los Angeles Clippers handily defeated the Houston Rockets at home to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. However the storylines do not stop there with the two games - each stadium had major musicians come and perform to try and inspire their team to victory. Kanye West showed up at the United Center to do pre-game introductions and perform "All Day" during a TV timeout. He was one-upped by Diplo and Skrillex who performed as Jack Ü during the Clipper's halftime break.

  • Beijing Music Festivals Moved, Cancelled as Government Cracks Down

    Beijing, one of China's largest urban areas, has seen its host of music festivals across a number of genres drop as the authorities are making it almost impossible for large groups of people to gather for any reason. The cause for the cancellations isn't the usual paranoia from the government, but rather fear that potential disasters at such events could result in a black eye for the Central Government, which is located out of the city. Analysts have traced the crackdown to the New Year's event where 36 Shanghai citizens were killed in a stampede. President Xi Jinping ordered an investigation into culpability for the tragedy, and now no government official wants bad news coming to his desk.

  • Evgeny Kissin's Chopin, Krzysztof Penderecki World Premiere Commemorate Armenian Genocide Centennial at Carnegie Hall on May 26

    Virtuoso pianist Evgeny Kissin will be leading a special concert at Carnegie Hall entitled "With You, Armenia" in commemoration of the centennial of the Armenian genocide at the hands of the Ottoman Turks some 100 years ago. As Classicalite contributor James Inverne duly lets us know, the concert will juxtapose Armenian composers with works by Chopin and, surprise, will feature the world premiere of a newly composed work by Krzysztof Penderecki. Poland's greatest living composer, as per the 'Guardian,' yes, Mr. Penderecki is all too familiar with historical horrors--and how to honor them.

  • Jamie xx, Young Thug "I Know There's Gonne Be (Good Times)" Leaks From 'In Colour'

    The most intriguing track from Jamie xx's upcoming album In Colour has surfaced onto the web. It is not the complete version, but the Young Thug-assisted "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" has leaked. According to The Fader, the leak is not the final version that will appear on the album, which also features Popcaan. However what we have heard from the song in the leaked version, Jamie xx, real name Jamie Smith, starts things off with a well-selected soul sample and a laidback, summer beat filled with bells and soft percussion.

  • Taylor Swift 'Bad Blood' Music Video Cast Expands: Lena Dunham, Kendrick Lamar & More Added to '1989' Clip

    At this point, it seems like there aren't many stars who aren't making an appearance in Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" music video. Last week, the "Style" singer revealed that her latest 1989 music video would feature her BFFs Lily Aldridge, Zendaya and Hayley Williams but over the weekend even more superstars were added, including a fellow pop star, an actress, a writer/director and a surprising name from hip-hop.

  • Major Lazer Releases "Too Original" Ft. Elliphant & Jovi Rockwell From 'Peace Is The Mission'

    Major Lazer continue to unveil new music from their upcoming album Peace Is The Mission, slated for release in three weeks on June 1. The trio of Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire has another big one on their hands in "Too Original" with the dancehall and Caribbean-influenced rhythms that have set this group apart from other electronic acts. The addition of Swedish singer and rapper Elliphant gives the track another edgy element to it. Jamaican singer / songwriter Jovi Rockwell brings the song right to the island as the two singers trade verses before letting Major Lazer take over with distorted and pitched synths in the drop.

  • Metallica, Nicki Minaj, More Headlining 2015 X Games in Austin

    Metallica has been announced as the headliner for the 2015 X Games Super Stage, playing on a bill that features Nicki Minaj, Talib Kweli, Kid Ink, the Glitch Mob, Pennywise, Deltron 3030 and Joywave. The news was revealed during an interview between the band and skateboarding icon Tony Hawk.
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