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OMI Brings 'Cheerleader' to 'Fallon', Explains Song Meaning

OMI's surprise hit "Cheerleader" rose to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with little to no promotion from the singer himself. But, as the Jamaican jam holds on to the top spot, OMI is finally getting into the game and last night (July 14), he stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform his sunny summer hit with a little bit of help from The Roots.
Nick Cave's Son Dies in England After Falling from Cliff

The son of singer Nick Cave passed away yesterday (July 14) after falling from a cliff in Brighton, England.
AlunaGeorge Signs with Major, Interscope, Announces American Tour

AlunaGeorge has raised eyebrows in the alt-music world and thanks to some big name collaborations, has become a go-to in the world of EDM as well. Those developments led to the London duo signing with major label Interscope after the success of its 2013 debut, Body Music. The pair also announced an American tour for 2015, featuring dates with Zedd and Todd Terje.
Violinist Kevin Yu's Company, Coregami, Develops 'Gershwin' Shirt for Musicians

For ensemble musicians and beyond, performing in concert attire can be restraining. For violinist Kevin Yu, the confines of formal wear during a show has inspired a new "Gershwin" shirt by the musician and his company Coregami.
Rich Homie Quan Drops New Music 'Break A Table' [LISTEN]

Following the success of his single "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)," Rich Homie Quan has decided to drop some new music. His latest offering is titled "Break A Table."
Judge Denies Retrial for Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and 'Blurred Lines'

The legal saga between Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams versus Marvin Gaye's estate continues as a judge has rejected the defendants' call for a new trial in the battle over "Blurred Lines," the bestselling song of 2013.
Tupac Shakur Center Displays Fan Letter from Young Eminem to Rapper's Mother

If you enjoyed the fan letter that a young Dave Grohl sent to Minor Threat's Ian MacKaye, then have we got one for you: a note sent from a young Eminem to the mother of Tupac Shakur. Granted, the emcee wasn't a child anymore (as was the case with Grohl), but it reportedly comes from a very early point in Eminem's career.
Boosie Badazz Releases Video for "I’m Sorry" from 'Touchdown 2 Cause Hell'

Following a five year bid in prison, Boosie Badazz has issued an apology to his loved ones in his recently released video for "I'm Sorry" from Touchdown 2 Cause Hell.
Future Responds to OG Maco's Tweets That He Has Destroyed Lives [WATCH]

Last week, OG Maco sent #FutureHive into an uproar when the "U Guessed It" rapper tweeted that Future has destroyed lives by making it cool to be a drug addict. Future responded during a recent interview.
College-Aged Thom Yorke Performs 'High and Dry' in Unearthed Video [WATCH]

Before the days of Radiohead, Thom Yorke was a college student struggling to reach fame with his University of Exeter band, Headless Chickens. Recently unearthed archival footage posted to YouTube shows Yorke and his college band performing a earlier version of Radiohead's Sophomore album 'The Bends' hit, "High and Dry."
Lana Del Rey Releases New Dreamy Love Song 'Honeymoon' [LISTEN]

After much anticipation, Lana Del Rey is back to deliver her signature dreamy pop sound. She teased snippets of the single earlier in June, but now her song "Honeymoon" is finally out.
Pathway to Paris Performances To Include Thom Yorke, Flea and Patti Smith

Radiohead's own Thom Yorke is among the billed artists to perform at December's Pathway to Paris. Also helming performances by iconic singer songwriter Patti Smith as well as Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea, the event will focus on an array of topics, mostly concerning climate change.