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Hold on to your horses, because the Faster Horses 2015 initial lineup has been announced. Today (Jan. 22), the annual country music festival in Brooklyn, Michigan, announced its first round of performers, and it features some big names. We're talking Carrie Underwood level big. -
DJ Jazzy Jeff Turns 50: Celebrating His Best Contributions to The Fresh Prince, Including "The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff" and "Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble"
Happy birthday to one of the most underrated figures in hip-hop: Jeffrey Allen Townes AKA DJ Jazzy Jeff. Music Times felt that the DJ deserved a shout-out on his 50th anniversary. How is he one of the most underrated hip-hoppers? For one thing he was the DJ and the guys with the microphones nearly always get an undue level of credit. Secondly, he was the DJ for Will "the Fresh Prince" Smith, who was bound to be the center of attention no matter what he does. Third, Jeff wasn't just a famous DJ...he was a highly influential one as well. Music Times has gathered five songs from the DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince catalogue that showcase the other guy in the group. -
Even Fergie 'Got Sick' of Listening to The Black Eyed Peas During the Band's 'I Gotta Feeling'/'Boom Boom Pow' Reign
The Black Eyed Peas ruled pop radio in 2009 with two wildly popular hits, "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling." The group released one album following that period of stardom, 2010's The Beginning, before members pursued solo careers. Fergie, aka Stacy Ferguson, is arguably the most prominent member of the group, and she recently told The Guardian that it was tough performing those songs night after night. -
Madonna Releases Statement On 'Rebel Heart' Hacker Arrest In Israel
As previously reported, a former contestant on an Israeli television vocal competition was arrested yesterday in Tel Aviv under suspicion of hacking into Madonna's computer. Now the Rebel Heart singer has responded to his arrest. -
Shaun White Announces Air + Style 2015 Lineup: Kendrick Lamar, Diplo, The Flaming Lips, Steve Aoki Headlining
Shaun White is bringing the winter sport showcase Air + Style to Los Angeles, California, in a month's time Feb. 21 and 22. To go along with the surreal scene of snow — fake or not — in Los Angeles that is not on a movie set, he has curated an all-star musical lineup of acts that will perform over the two-day event. Some of the headliners include Los Angeles native Kendrick Lamar, L.A. resident Diplo, Steve Aoki, The Flaming Lips, Edward Shape and The Magnetic Zeros and others. -
Amazon Series 'Mozart in the Jungle,' Starring Gael García Bernal and Malcolm McDowell, Hires Real Musicians to Mime to a Soundtrack
Mozart in the Jungle, the new Amazon series starring Gael García Bernal and Malcolm McDowell, focuses on the highs and lows of classical musicians trying to make it in New York, but they may not be practicing what they preach. A recent article in the New York Times reveals the show is outsourcing the music used in the program. -
Mezzo-Soprano Sara Murphy and Pianist Michael Sheetz Perform in Sacred Music in a Sacred Space’s Caritas Concert Series Benefiting the LifeWay Network
Mezzo-soprano Sara Murphy and acclaimed pianist Michael Sheetz will perform at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City as part of the Sacred Music in a Sacred Space’s Caritas Concert Series. All proceeds from the event will benefit the LifeWay Network, which combats human trafficking. -
Anderson & Roe, Fresh Off of 2015 Album Release of 'The Art of Bach,' Performing at SubCulture
Anderson & Roe, the piano duo known for their 2014 album "An Amadeus Affair," will be playing a show titled “Point & Counterpoint,” showcasing songs from their new album "The Art of Bach," released by Steinway & Sons, at SubCulture. -
Scott Weiland Forms Supergroup Art of Anarchy with Members of Guns N' Roses and Disturbed, Says They Won't Tour
Scott Weiland has apparently been a busy guy. The singer has been working on a new release with The Wildabouts titled "Blaster," out March 31, while also recording an album with the supergroup Art of Anarchy. The band features former Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Disturbed bassist John Moyer and brothers Jon and Vince Votta on guitar and drums. While Art of Anarchy's debut is also due this spring, Weiland is more focused on his solo career. -
J. Cole Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend Melissa Holt?
J. Cole is reportedly engaged to his longtime girlfriend Melissa Heholt, HotNewHipHop reports. The Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper hasn't spoken much about their relationship in the media, but the two reportedly first met when attending St. John's University in Queens, New York, and have been together throughout his ascent to fame. Cole reported asked her to marry him with a four-carat diamond ring. -
Sam Smith, Boyfriend Jonathan Zeizel Break Up: "Stay With Me" Singer Announces Split Before "Like I Can" Performance on Tour
They seemed to have it all: a music video, a trip to Sea World in Australia over Christmas, dashing good looks - but it seems like crooner and Grammy nominee Sam Smith couldn't make his new boyfriend Jonathan Zeizel stay with him. On Tuesday night (Jan. 20) at a concert in Toronto, the "I'm Not The Only One" singer announced that he and his man of one month had broken up. -
Taylor Swift Defends Fan Against Internet Troll: '1989' Singer Won't Stand for Mean Comments
There is no in between with Taylor Swift. You either love her so much that you blog about her or you hate her so much that you throw shade any chance you get. This is the world we live in. Swift returned all the love over the holidays during what social media dubbed "Swiftmas." The "1989" singer sent care packages to some lucky fans who then uploaded videos of themselves opening the gifts. After one troll wrote a hateful comment on Lucy Ashton's video, Swift came to her fan's defense, BuzzFeed notes.
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