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One of the main criticisms of a rapper like will.i.am, Pitbull or Iggy Azalea is that they're lyrics are too shallow and repetitive. And, well, those haters wouldn't exactly be wrong. In a new statistical study of some of hip-hop's biggest names, it's been revealed that the likes of the Black Eyed Peas frontman, the Grammy-nominated Azalea and even Kanye West are some of the most repetitive rappers out there. -
Tupac and Outkast Were Going to Work Together, According to Handwritten Letter [PHOTO]
We know Tupac Shakur was one of the most beloved rappers of the '90s (and, as evidenced by his shooting death, one of the most hated), but we had no idea he was this benevolent. 'Pac apparently had plans to include several artists -- including Outkast -- in a new project he called ONE NATION, according to a handwritten letter -
Spoon Announces North American 'They Want My Soul' Tour Dates [SCHEDULE]
Spoon is not done with the road. Led by Britt Daniel, the band is charging ahead after finishing a lengthy tour engagement to wrap up 2014. The Texas group is still touring behind their 2014 album, "They Want My Soul," which we gave generally positive reviews last summer. -
XXL Class of 2014 Member Jarren Benton Is All-Verses-No-Hooks on EP 'Slow Motion Vol. 1'
XXL Class of 2014 member Jarren Benton has all the verses and none of the hooks on 'Slow Motion Vol. 1' EP. -
Grammys 2015 Best Pop Vocal Album Nominees, Who Should Win & Will: Ariana Grande and Ed Sheeran Attempt to Beat Out Sam Smith's 'In The Lonely Hour'
Though the Grammys are all about every genre, if we're being real, it's all about the pop music. So, when it comes to the pop music categories, the stakes are high. For Best Pop Vocal Album, there are some powerhouse nominees, two of which are up for Album of the Year (Ed Sheeran's x and Sam Smith's In The Lonely Hour). Add in megastars like Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Coldplay, and there's a category that's too close to call. -
Van Halen Releasing First Live Album Featuring David Lee Roth; Where Did Band Record Landmark Album?
Van Halen will be releasing its first ever live album featuring primary vocalist David Lee Roth, an announcement that might surprise those less obsessed with the band's catalogue. The group had previously released only Live: Right Here, Right Now in 1993, featuring controversial replacement vocalist Sammy Hagar, who came into the group following the firing of Roth, who was present for the band's most acclaimed albums including Van Halen and 1984. The new release will jump on the bandwagon of live albums recorded in Japan, titled Tokyo Dome Live In Concert. -
Imagine Dragons 'Smoke + Mirrors' Tour: "Radioactive" Band Announces 2015 Schedule
The Las Vegas quartet are charging ahead with Smoke + Mirrors, the follow-up to their international smash Night Visions. The full-scale marketing scheme now includes a massive tour that will put the band on the road for two full months this summer. -
Nate Ruess Talks Solo Career, Album During Fun. Hiatus
There will not be a new fun. album. There will not be a long list of tour dates announced. There will be no fun. at all, actually. That's because Nate Ruess broke up the band late last summer. -
Royal Blood Tour Dates Announced Between Appearances at Coachella, Governors Ball and Bonnaroo
Royal Blood has already let the world know they'll be in the United States this year thanks to a few festival appearances but the group also revealed a full-on summer tour across the pond to fill the time in between, as well as posting some new B-sides on YouTube. -
Will Smith, Jimmy Fallon Beat Box "It Takes Two" on 'The Tonight Show' [WATCH]
Just days after a Fresh Prince throwback with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jimmy Fallon decided to bring the show's former star -- Will Smith -- onto The Tonight Show to recreate some serious '80s magic. -
Adrienne Bailon Engaged To Roc Nation Exec Lenny Santiago, Makes Announcement On 'The Real' [WATCH]
Adrienne Bailon is officially engaged. The former Cheetah Girl and current host of daytime talk show The Real said, "Yes," to her new fiancé Lenny Santiago, a Roc Nation music exec. Bailon, 31, revealed the news during a taping of The Real, which will air Feb. 9. She surprised co-hosts Loni Love, Jeannie Mai, Tamar Braxton, and Tamera Mowry, who were flipping through pages looking for the latest Hollywood gossip when Bailon said there was an important story that hadn't been included. -
Grammys 2015 Best Alternative Album Nominees, Who Should & Will Win: Arcade Fire and St. Vincent Make It a Close Call
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