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Pharrell, Cara Delevingne Preview New Song Ahead Of Chanel Campaign Launch [WATCH]
Pharrell Williams is no stranger to the fashion industry, and now he will continue his infiltration by partnering with Chanel alongside model Cara Delevigne to be the faces of the brand's Paris-Salzburg 2014/15 Métiers d'Art campaign, which debuts in Salzburg on Dec. 2 -
J. Cole Gives Tour Of Childhood Home, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina, In New Video [WATCH]
Last week, J. Cole surprised fans with the announcement of a new album due out December 9 named 2014 Forest Hills Drive after the last home he lived in as a child in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina. The release will not be preceded by any singles or videos, though some lucky fans will get to hear the album early at Cole's childhood home. -
Regina Spektor Debuts Two New Songs During Doctors Without Borders Benefit Show [WATCH]
Regina Spektor debuted two brand new songs during a benefit concert in New York for Doctors Without Borders. As Gigwise points out, she played a piano-driven ballad reportedly titled "Stay" as well as a folksy song on acoustic guitar with her husband Jack Dishel called "Party Upstairs," which they performed together for the first time. -
Charli XCX Drops New Punk-Fueled Song "Breaking Up" Ahead of 'Sucker' Release [LISTEN]
Charli XCX is prepping the release of her upcoming sophomore album Sucker. In anticipation, a new song has surfaced called "Breaking Up." The punk-inspired track follows the style of her recently released singles "Gold Coins" and "London Queen" but has the big poppy chorus we've come to expect after songs like "Boom Clap" and "Break the Rules." The best part is her line, "You say you love me, okay let's rock." -
T-Pain Premieres New Pop Song "Coming Home" Live, Sans Auto-Tune [WATCH]
T-Pain has dropped a brand new track in anticipation for his new album, Stoicville: The Phoenix, which does not yet have a release date. The song, called "Coming Home," premiered live on The Morning Express with Robin Meade today. The performance featured footage of military personnel and their families, and the song showed a notable departure from his iconic hooks on club anthems. The song once again showcased T-Pain's Auto-tune free vocals and is more of a pop song than a hip-hop cut. -
G-Unit Drop Video For Kidd Kidd's "Big Body Benz" Featuring 50 Cent And Lloyd Banks [WATCH]
G-Unit have released a new video for their Ky Miller-produced track "Big Body Benz," one of the two new bonus tracks of the deluxe physical edition of the group's Beauty of Independence EP, available exclusively at Best Buy. Kidd Kidd takes the lead on this one with 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks also on the cut (Tony Yayo and Young Buck sit this one out). -
The Taylor Swift Experience Coming To Grammy Museum On '1989' Singer's 25th Birthday In December
Taylor Swift has been nominated for 19 Grammy awards and has won seven of them, including 2010's Album of the Year for Fearless. Basically, anytime Swift has a new album, you can expect a nomination or two, and her new album, 1989, is in line for potential nomination come December. The Grammys are starting to see a pattern here, and have now given the "Shake It Off" singer her own exhibit in Los Angeles' Grammy Museum called The Taylor Swift Experience. -
One Direction Talk New Album 'FOUR,' Rumors, Disguises, Weddings, And More On Ellen [WATCH]
One Direction released their latest album, FOUR, earlier this week and have been hitting the press circuit hard in support of the record. This morning, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson stopped by Ellen to chat about their life, address rumors, and giveaway free stuff, including tickets to the AMAs and concert tickets, to a crying 1D super-fan. -
Timbaland Breakfast Club Interview: Producer Talks Aaliyah Biopic, State of Music, And New Artist Tink [WATCH]
Timbaland stopped by Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club to talk about his disappointment with the poorly received Aaliyah biopic, which Wendy Williams recently defended. Timbaland doesn't do many interviews, but he took this opportunity to speak on the film about his former collaborator and friend. That wasn't all he spoke about, however. He also touched on what his standards are for working with other artists, the current state of music, and a new artist named Tink who has "saved my life." -
J. Cole Opens Up About Stereotypes In His The Fader Interview Ahead Of '2014 Forest Hills Drive' Release [WATCH]
J. Cole is set to drop his third LP, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, on Dec. 9 without any singles or videos leading up to the release. The accelerated release plan is a credit to Cole's loyal fans, who were invited to visit his old house in North Carolina to listen to the album ahead of the release (a la Taylor Swift). They were also treated to his Dollar And A Dream Tour — a series of six shows put together for his day-one fans with a $1 price tag per ticket. Being exposed to those fans and their diverse backgrounds has given Cole an interesting perspective on the world. In a new interview with The Fader, Cole opens up about stereotypes and how others perceive him. -
Queen Latifah To Host Nobel Peace Prize Concert Honoring Winners Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai
Queen Latifah has been announced as the host for the annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert, which will be held Dec. 11 in Oslo, Norway. The concert honors Kailash and Malala Yousafzai, who were chosen by the Norweigian Nobel Committee for "their struggle against the oppression of children and young people, and for the right of all children to education," Billboard reports. -
André 3000's 2014 Outkast Reunion Tour Jumpsuits To Be Featured In Art Exhibit Called 'i feel ya' [SLIDESHOW]
André 3000 performed in jumpsuits with script on them as well as a "sold out" tag during Outkast's 2014 reunion tour. The words he wore asked fans big questions such as, "across cultures, darker people suffer most. why?" "art or fart?" "have you stopped growing?" and Mike Brown-inspired "can one rest in peace & violence?" Some suits didn't ask questions but rather just made statements such as "thinking deeply about shallow sh*t," "everything is temporary," and "I forgive you, now your turn." Now fans can immerse themselves in his message at a new art exhibit (not a fart exhibit, in this case). As Pitchfork reports, André 3000 and the Savannah College of Art and Design in Miami have teamed up for an exhibition called i feel ya: SCAD + André 3000 Benjamin. The exhibit will run from Dec. 23 through Dec. 14 at Miami's Mana Miami and will display all 47 of the rapper's jumpsuits. -
One Direction Perform "What Makes You Beautiful" Parody For The Letter "U" On Sesame Street [WATCH]
One Direction returned to Sesame Street to perform an adaptation of their seminal hit "What Makes You Beautiful." It's all about the letter "U," which they point out to their young fans is a "useful" letter as it begins words such as utensil, udon, unibrow, unicorn, utensils, underwear, unicycle, uncles, urns, and more. Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson are out promoting their latest album FOUR, which dropped earlier this week. This isn't the first time the 1D members have appeared on the PBS program. Earlier this year, Styles and Payne stopped by the show to sing the "ABCs." -
Tyga Cancels Ciroc-Sponsored Gig After Kylie Jenner Was Refused Entry Into Venue
Although he's denied a romantic relationship with her, Tyga reportedly cancelled a gig last night because he wasn't allowed to bring his rumored 17-year-old girlfriend Kylie Jenner to the club. According to TMZ, he refused to play his Ciroc-sponsored pre-birthday celebration held at Greystone Manor in West Hollywood because the venue wouldn't allow Jenner inside. He reportedly called the venue beforehand to get permission for her to come to the event, but they wouldn't allow it because she is underage. He even tried to push back his performance to 1:30 a.m. in an attempt to get her him, but when that failed, the rapper simply didn't show up. -
Idris Elba Previews Five Tracks Off Upcoming 'Mi Mandela' Nelson Mandela Tribute [LISTEN]
Idris Elba who played the late Nelson Mandela in last year's Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, has combined his talents as an actor, musician, producer and DJ for his new project, an album of original material in tribute to Mandela. The 11-track effort, titled mi Mandela, is due out Nov. 24 on Elba's own 7wallace imprint in conjunction with Parlophone Records. In anticipation of the release, Elba has released five songs for streaming — lead single "Aero Mathata," "You Give Me Love" feat. Maverick Sabre, "So Many People" feat. Shaun Escoffery, "Thank You For Freedom" and "Tree" feat. Audra Mae & Cody ChesnuTT, Billboard reports. -
Solange And Son Dance To Rae Sremmurd's "No Flex Zone" At New Orleans Wedding [WATCH]
Everyone expects the bride to dance with her father at a wedding, but Solange took it up a notch at her New Orleans wedding by performing a choreographed dance to Rae Sremmurd's hit "No Flex Zone" with her 10-year-old son Daniel Julez. Dressed in white, they both egged each other on and showcased their smooth moves. Beyoncé, Jay Z, and Janelle Monáe were in attendance enjoyed the performance along with other friends a family members. The adorable routine ended with a big hug and cheers. -
Jaden Smith Releases New Album 'CTV2' For Free On New 'Jaden Experience' App Following Pull Quote-Worthy Interview
Jaden Smith has been making headlines today for his and Willow's outlandish interview with T Magazine, but he also dropped his new album, CTV2, in a nontraditional way: for free via a new app aptly titled Jaden Experience. The app's icon features a black-and-white photo of Smith's face. -
Bob Marley To Front Global Marijuana Brand 'Marley Natural'
Bob Marley and marijuana have been put in the same sentence for decades, and now his name will officially be attached to the first global brand of marijuana. It will be called Marley Natural, "a premium cannabis brand rooted in the life and legacy" of the reggae legend and the Marley Family, who has recently licensed a variety of lifestyle products but hasn't until now moved into the sale of the plant itself. -
Prince Royce Releases First English-Language Single "Stuck on a Feeling" Featuring Snoop Dogg [LISTEN]
Prince Royce has released his first English-language single "Stuck on a Feeling" with help from Snoop Dogg. The track shows a different style for the 25-year-old Latin star, trading in his signature bachata-rooted acoustic style for a rhythmic, urban pop sound. Royce has a new album due out next year on RCA Records with "Stuck on a Feeling" available for purchase on Nov. 24. -
L.A. Rapper Crown Revisits The Brooklyn Roots That Influenced His New EP 'Love My People' [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE]
Los Angeles-based, Brooklyn-raised rapper Crown's journey into hip-hop is at once familiar and very unique. Born in Brooklyn, he moved with his family to Panama, where they lived for four years. He returned to his hometown in New York by the time he was a teenager, and at the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Air Force to ensure he didn't fall victim to the street life that was so prevalent around him. He spent the next nine years serving his country in Iraq and living on bases across the globe. -
Amy Vachal Talks New EP 'Crinkle Bloom,' Performs "Broke Into Words" and Let The Morning Bring Word" [EXCLUSIVE]
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Amy Vachal just released her latest EP Crinkle Bloom on Rockwood Music Hall Records. She sat down with Music Times for our Studio Sessions to talk about her career beginnings, what inspired the new record, and what her plans are for the future. She also treated us to performances of "Let the Morning Bring Word" and "Broke Into Words." -
Ryan Cabrera Talks New Single "House On Fire," Reality TV, Ryan Gosling Tattoo, Dating Ashlee Simpson, 'The Bling Ring', Dave Matthews Fandom And More [EXCLUSIVE PODCAST]
Although you haven't seen him on reality television in a while, Ryan Cabrera is still making music, and has new material on the way. He just released his latest single "House on Fire" and has a full-length album tentatively planned for March 2015, after which he'll go on tour with his full, four-piece band for the first time since 2008. Music Times sat down with Cabrera following the release of his new single to talk about what he's been up to recently, and why now is the right time to release a new record. His new music isn't all we talked about, though. We also got the scoop on his Ryan Gosling tattoo and his pop culture/Disney inspired artwork, why he's such a big fan of Dave Matthews, what really happened between him and E! reality stars who inspired Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring, how he ended up dating Ashlee Simpson, his thoughts on his iconic early-2000s hair, and more. -
2014 Global Spin Awards: Kid Capri, Funkmaster Flex, and DJ Premier Talk About Their Legacies, The State Of The Industry, And More [EXCLUSIVE]
The third annual Global Spin Awards — an awards show that honors and recognizes the world's most dynamic and talented DJ's for their contribution to the culture of music and entertainment — takes place tomorrow (Nov. 18) at New World Stages in New York. Ahead of the ceremony, Music Times spoke with DJ Premier, who won this year's Legendary DJ Award, Funkmaster Flex, who won the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Kid Capri, who took home the Lifetime Achievement award in 2013. They spoke with us about their legacies, the state of DJ culture, and more. Here's what they had to say. -
Stream goodbyemotel's New Album 'iF' In Full Ahead of November 18 Release [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]
Aussie-born, New York-based rock band goodbyemotel will release their highly anticipated album iF worldwide on Tuesday, November 18, but you can stream it ahead of time exclusive here at Music Times. -
VH1 You Oughta Know Live In Concert Recap: Sam Smith, Aloe Blacc, Chvrches, Bleachers, And More [WATCH]
VH1's "You Oughta Know" franchise has been highlighting artists on the rise and serving as a "who's hot" barometer since 2005. This year, for the second time, they put on the You Oughta Know Concert, hosted this year by Nicole Richie of VH1's Candidly Nicole. Aloe Blacc, Sam Smith, Echosmith, American Authors, Chvrches, A Great Big World, Mary Lambert, Tove Lo, KONGOS, Vance Joy, and Bleachers. -
Flying Lotus Debuts New Kendrick Lamar Verse On "Eyes Above" During San Diego Show [WATCH]
Back when he was promoting his new album, Flying Lotus revealed that he and Kendrick Lamar had collaborated on several songs together, though only one, "Never Catch Me," appeared on his album You're Dead! last month, which left fans wondering what happened to the rest. Last night at his show in San Diego, the producer debuted a verse from one of his Lamar collaborations, "Eyes Above," which as Complex points out appeared on the album without Lamar for undisclosed reasons. -
Erykah Badu Sings Touching Cover Of Colbie Caillat's "Try" With Her Daughters [WATCH]
Erykah Badu has teamed up with some adorable collaborators — her daughters. In a video posted to YouTube, Badu and her daughters Puma and Mars perform an a cappella version of Colbie Caillat's "Try." Badu posted the YouTube video to her Facebook page with the caption "Do you like you?" referencing the song's message of non-conformity and self-love. It has now been shared more than 91,850 times with more than 180,000 likes. -
Video Of Father Singing The Beatles' "Blackbird" To His Dying Son After Mother Dies In Childbirth Goes Viral [WATCH]
New father Chris Picco lost both his wife and his newborn son within a matter of days this week. But through this tragedy, he found comfort in singing the Beatles' classic "Blackbird" to his son Lennon James in the NICU of Loma Linda University Hospital in California. The video of his moving performance, which was posted by a friend of his, has now gone viral. -
Justin Bieber Unfollows "The Heart Wants What It Wants" Singer Selena Gomez On Instagram
Justin Bieber is very selective of who he follows on Instagram. He follows an intimate group of people including Drake, Kendall Jenner, and Cody Simpson with a total of 45 on his list. Because of this, his Beliebers take notice when that number goes up or down. On Wednesday, his list went down one follower to 44. As J-14 points out, Bieber was no longer following his on-again-off-again girlfriend Selena Gomez on the social media site. Gasp! -
Taylor Swift Label Head Says She Made Less Than $500K Last Year on Spotify
Taylor Swift pulled her catalogue from Spotify last week, and the streaming giant's co-founder Daniel Elk responded earlier this week saying that the 1989 songstress would have made $6 million from Spotify streaming by the end of the year. Now Swift's label boss, Scott Borchetta, is claiming in an interview with TIME that last year his label only made $496,044 from her domestic Spotify streams, a number drastically smaller than what Elk suggested they could expect this year. According to a Spotify representative, the global payout last year was $2 million.
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