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Taylor Swift has some of the most dedicated fans in the world, which she knows and occasionally rewards with presents and other surprises. T. Swift's most recent act of generosity was helping superfan Rebekah Bortniker pay off some of her student loans. The "Shake It Off" singer sent Bortniker a care package that included a check for $1,989 — an obvious reference to her new album, 1989. -
O.A.R., Scott Weiland, More To Play Sundance Film Festival in June
The Sundance Film Festival announced its music lineup this weekend, and the curious assortment of players includes O.A.R., Scott Weiland, violinist Lindsey Stirling, Allen Stone, John Fulbright, Jamestown Revival, and several others. -
Lil Wayne Announces 'Sorry For The Wait 2' Mixtape Release Date
Weezy fans, Lil Wayne has some great news for you. The "Start A Fire" rapper has revealed the release date for his upcoming mixtape Sorry For The Wait 2. Regardless of what the Green Bay Packers do this weekend, win or lose presumably, S4TW2 will be released this Tuesday, Jan. 21. He made the announcement with a video previewing a remix of ILoveMakonnen's tune "Maneuvering." -
Nirvana Stories You Probably Haven't Heard: Writer Charles R. Cross Shares Memories About Band, Kurt Cobain
Besides Dave Grohl and Krist Noveselic, there may be no one in the world who knows more about Nirvana than journalist/author Charles R. Cross. The writer worked at Seattle's music magazine, The Rocket, when the band was starting out. He's written three books about the iconic grunge group, including the 2001 biography of frontman Kurt Cobain. Cross discussed some lesser-known Nirvana facts with The Huffington Post recently, much to the delight of fans. -
Hear Frank Ocean's Moving Cover of Aaliyah's 'At Your Best (You Are Love)' [LISTEN]
On Jan. 16, treasured R&B/soul singer Aaliyah would have turned 36, and to honor her life, Frank Ocean covered the One In A Million singer's rendition of "At Your Best (You Are Love)," an Isley Brothers track from 1976 that was covered by Aaliyah in 1994. Frank Ocean took to his active Tumblr account to share the stripped-down and soulful cover. The Channel Orange singer dishes a moving falsetto, which he titles "You Are Luhh," that is a fitting tribute to the R&B singer who was taken from us too soon. His version seems to transition at the end into something unrelated — possibly new music from Ocean. Listen to the rendition below via Ocean's Tumblr. -
Yaya DaCosta Talks Lifetime's Whitney Houston Biopic Ahead of Tonight's Premiere, Says Playing the Singer Was 'Daunting'
Lifetime's biopic of legendary diva Whitney Houston gets its national television debut tonight (Jan. 17). The film's star, Yaya DaCosta, spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the film and the "daunting" task of portraying the beloved singer. Angela Bassett, who worked with Houston on 1993's Waiting to Exhale, directed the TV movie. -
Seth Avett, Jessica Lea Mayfield Announce Tour Dates in Support of Elliott Smith Covers Album
When news broke that Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield were dropping an entire album of Elliott Smith covers, our first question was, "When are they coming to town?" The answer is "soon." -
D'Angelo Headlining New York Apollo Theater for First Time Next Month
D'Angelo fans, the Black Messiah is coming out of hiding and is preparing to go back on the road again. Before he heads out on tour in Europe next month, he has announced a headlining show at the historic New York City venue Apollo Theater in Harlem on Feb. 7. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. EST. -
Mark Ronson Remembers First Time He Met Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse and Adele
Mark Ronson has been slowly rising to stardom in both America and the UK over the past decade, and his recent hit "Uptown Funk" (featuring Bruno Mars) has put him on the cusp of "household name" status. -
Joey Bada$$ Previews Action Bronson Collab "Run Up On Ya" Featuring Statik Selektah From 'B4.DA.$$' [LISTEN]
Joey Bada$ really can't wait for people to hear the new material on his album. Just a few days before the release of 'B4.DA.$,' Joey Bada$, real name Jo-Vaughn Virginia Scott, has unveiled one of the most eagerly awaited collaborations on the album -- "Run Up On Ya" featuring Action Bronson and Elle Varner with production from Statik Selektah. Whereas his last single, "Teach Me," alongside Canadian songstress Kiesza, was a more upbeat, funky jam, "Run Up On Ya" is back to what fans have expected from Scott with a subtle and effective instrumental crafted by Boston beatsmith Statik Selektah and a guest verse from Action Bronson -
Lil B Saved by Teen From Apartment Fire
Lil B is a treasured item of our musical generation. So when his apartment building caught fire, somebody had to be there to save the based god. According to a report, Lil B and six others were saved by 15-year-old Mateo Ysmael who ran through the building to wake everyone up so they would get out in time. -
Pink Floyd's Nick Mason Takes Aim at Apple over U2's Surprise 'Songs of Innocence' Release
U2 caught a lot of flak for releasing their album Songs of Innocence for free with the help of Apple. Pink Floyd's Nick Mason thinks that isn't fair. The drummer recently spoke to GQ, expressing his issues with Apple and the fact that the Irish rock band took most, if not all, of the criticism regarding the whole debacle.
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