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Another track has surfaced from Major Lazer's upcoming album Peace Is The Mission. The fifth track from the 9-song LP, "Powerful" features the vocals of pop sensation Ellie Goudling and reggae singer Tarrus Riley. The track shows the diversity found in the album, with a much more subdued and soulful approach by Diplo and the Picard Brothers on the instrumental, while the female vocalists take control of the tune. Isley Juber and Fransisca Hall asisted on the writing. -
Lady Gaga's Contemporary Icon Status Cemented by Songwriters Hall of Fame Award
Haters may want to deny Lady Gaga's icon status, but the Songwriters Hall of Fame begs to differ. Today (April 23), the hall announced that the recently engaged pop star will be receiving its first ever Contemporary Icon Award. -
Was Harry Styles Going to Quit One Direction Before Zayn Malik? Lance Bass Says "Yes"
Was Harry Styles planning to quit One Direction and go solo before Zayn Malik ambushed the band with his decision to leave last month? If former NSYNC member Lance Bass is to be believed, the answer is yes. In a new interview with Meredith Viera, the boy bander revealed that the 1D hunk was all set to leave and had been working on tons of solo material. -
CHVRCHES Singer Lauren Mayberry Forcefully Responds To Online Rape Threat
The internet has helped unlocked some of the greatest technological advances this world has ever seen and brought people together like never before. However, with all of the great that the internet has done for humanity, it also allows the scourge of society to be heard in ways the weren't previously possible. One of these individuals thought it was a good idea to threaten CHVRCHES signer Lauren Mayberry with rape on Twitter. Whether or not they "truly" meant it is irrelevant, the thought and writing were disgusting and should be put down at every turn. She responded to this outburst with a post of her own, calling out the online commenter and challenging any misogynists in the process, saying, "women will not be shamed and silenced and made to disappear. I am not going anywhere. So bring it on motherf*ckers. Let's see who blinks first." -
Frederica von Stade Uncovers Dark Family Secrets in 'A Coffin in Egypt,' to be Staged by Chicago Opera Theater
Ricky Ian Gordon’s opera 'A Coffin in Egypt,' written for legendary mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, is coming to the Harris Theater in Chicago on April 25, 29 and May 1 and 3. Von Stade will reprise her tour-de-force portrayal of Myrtle Bledsoe, grande dame of Egypt, Texas, in this Chicago Opera Theater production. -
Travis Barker Of Blink-182 Has Joined Yelawolf’s Band Following 'Love Story' Release
Yelawolf dropped his sophomore album Love Story this week, following up 2011's Radioactive. The 18-track effort is mostly absent of features save for his mentor Eminem on their collaboration "Best Friends." However, there is one guest joining Yelawolf for the live version of his new work: none other than Blink-182 drummer extraordinaire Travis Barker. -
Sia 'Fire Meets Gasoline' Music Video: Heidi Klum & 'Game of Thrones' Star Pedro Pascal Star in Fiery Romance Tale
Heidi Klum is using Sia's 1000 Forms of Fear track "Fire Meets Gasoline" to show off her new lingerie line. Today (April 23), the sexy and fiery music video was released, starring the supermodel and Game of Thrones actor Pedro Pascal as a couple in the throes of an intense love affair. -
CRSSD Electronic Music Festival Damages to San Diego Park Worth $64K; Nothing on Lollapalooza
Waterfront Park, the host of the CRSSD Electronic Music Festival in San Diego, is looking at more than $64,000 in repairs following the March event. The county says that promoter FNGRS CRSSD will foot the bill . -
Dawes Perform 'Things Happen' on 'The Late Show' as David Letterman Joins the Band
For Dawes, sometimes "Things Happen," and last night (April 22) that thing was a performance on one of the final episodes of The Late Show with David Letterman. Ahead of its new album All Your Favorite Bands, the Los Angeles rockers took the stage on CBS to play for Letterman, who had only glowing things to say. -
Alabama Shakes' New Album 'Sound & Color' Set to Debut at No. 1, Outselling Yelawolf & 'Furious 7'
Shawn Mendes and the Furious 7 soundtrack will be getting a little competition from down south next week on the Billboard 200. It seems as though soulful rock band Alabama Shakes is destined for its first No. 1 record next week with its sophomore album Sound & Color. -
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Likely To Win Lawsuit Against YouTube Co-Founder Over Leaked Engagement Video
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's lawsuit against one of YouTube's co-founders should move forward, according to a new court report (via Billboard). Chad Hurley, who was present at the couple's October 2013 elaborate engagement where West proposed with the help of a 50-piece orchestra playing Lana Del Rey's "Young And Beautiful" at San Francisco's AT&T Park, uploaded footage of the moment online. -
Better Deal Than Mayweather-Pacquiao: Grateful Dead Last Concerts Available for Pay-Per-View
The pay-per-view event of the year will be Floyd Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao next weekend...but music fans will have even better options now that the Grateful Dead has announced its "Fare Thee Well" concert series at Soldier Field in Chicago will be available via a Live Alliance-produced pay-per-view showing.
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