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Sia Covers 'California Dreamin'" For 'San Andreas' Movie Soundtrack [LISTEN]
Sia has once again floored us with her impressive vocal talents. She took on the classic 1965 single "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & The Papas for the soundtrack to the upcoming film San Andreas. Her take trades in the slow-burning folk sound for a version backed by haunting orchestral instrumentals, complete with choir. The second verse speeds things up with a hard-driving drum machine and other layered production elements that takes you through the rest of the song. -
Kendrick Lamar Named Generational Icon By California State Senate
Good Kid Proud City. Kendrick Lamar was honored yesterday by the California State Senate, who named him the 35th Senate Districts Generational Icon. Fellow Compton native Senator Isadore Hall III presented Lamar with the honor and praised his rise from local rapper to global star. He commended his continued ties to his neighborhood and contributions to helping keep kids in school and off the streets. -
ASAP Rocky Shares Alternate 'A.L.L.A.' Cover, Featuring His Face With Yams' Birthmark
Over the weekend, A$AP Rocky shared the cover art for his upcoming new album At.Long.Last.A$AP or A.L.L.A., which featured a trippy, distorted image of the late A$AP Yams' face, distinguishable by his birthmark and cross tattoo as a memorial for his fallen friend. However, it appears that cover isn't the only one. Late last night, the rapper posted to Instagram another black-and-white cover image, which features his face with Yams' birthmark in purple over it. -
Taylor Swift Pens Letter To Fan Whose Mom Died: "You've Lived Through My Worst Fear"
Taylor Swift is once again getting personal with fans. As previously reported, Swift recently revealed that her mother had been diagnosed with cancer. So when one of her Swifties wrote a note about how Swift's music got her through the death of her mother, the 1989 singer comforted her with a letter of her own, which is now going viral on Tumblr. -
'Bessie (Music From The HBO Film)' Features Historic & Contemporary Recordings, Queen Latifah Performances
The official soundtrack for the upcoming from HBO biopic Bessie has been given a May 12 digital release via Legacy Recordings. The biographical film, starring Queen Latifah as blues legend Bessie Smith, will premiere on HBO this Saturday, May 16. You can purchase the soundtrack here. -
Snoop Dogg Watches 'Game of Thrones' For "Historic Reasons"
Back in March, Snoop Dogg dropped a song called "Lannister's Anthem" as part of the Catch The Throne mixtape for the HBO series Game of Thrones. In an interview with the New York Post, he spoke about his love for the epic show. -
Miley Cyrus, Laura Jane Grace, Joan Jett Perform 'Androgynous' For Happy Hippie Charity's Backyard Sessions
Earlier this week, Miley Cyrus launched her Happy Hippie Foundation's Backyard Sessions. The charity seeks to help issues affecting homeless youth, LGBT youth and other vulnerable populations. The sessions feature Cyrus teaming with another artist for a special performance straight from the Bangerz singer's backyard. So far she's performed "Different" with Joan Jett and a solo cover of Dido's "No Freedom" in honor of late transgender teen Leelah Alcorn. Now she's again enlisted Jett along with Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace for a cover of The Replacements' "Androgynous." -
Willow Smith's "F Q-C #7" Video Showcases Her Different Chakras [WATCH]
Willow Smith continues her slinky neo-soul sound on a new self-produced single called "F Q-C #7" -- pronounced "Frequency Number Seven." Along with the song, she also unveiled its video, which she also directed. The clip sees the youngest Smith child wearing different colors and donning face paint, which she said represents her different Chakras. -
Tim McGraw To Star In TNT Drama 'Robbers' After 'Tomorrowland' Role
Tim McGraw proved he was a double threat upon debuting his acting chops in the film version of Friday Night Lights where he played an alcoholic father. Since then, Hollywood has sought out the country singer for a variety of roles; however, McGraw is picky with the projects he chooses. With his next film, Disney's Tomorrowland, hitting theaters soon, McGraw has revealed that he'll be gracing the silver screen and executive producing in a new drama series called Robbers, which will appear on TNT, Rolling Stone reports. -
Tame Impala Share New Song "Eventually" Off Upcoming Album 'Currents' [LISTEN]
Tame Impala is prepping the release of their third studio album Currents. After having previously released the tracks "Let It Happen," "Cause I'm A Man," and "Disciples," the band is back with a new song called "Eventually," which explores the hardships of breaking up with someone and thinking it would have been easier had you never met. -
ASAP Rocky 'Everyday' Feat. Rod Stewart, Miguel, Mark Ronson Drops At Red Bull Music Academy Talk
Last month, A$AP Rocky sat down at the Red Bull Music Academy in London to talk about his new album At.Long.Last.A$AP (or A.L.L.A.) and last night he came back for another conversation with the Academy, this time in New York City at the Madiba Harlem Theater. During the talk, he shared a new song called "Everyday," which samples Rod Stewart's "In A Broken Dream" and features vocals from Miguel and production from Mark Ronson. He also confirmed that the album would be dropping June 2. -
Rich Homie Quan Teams With Migos' Offset For New Song "Trap House" Off 'The Leak' Mixtape [LISTEN]
Although Migos members Quavo and Takeoff were recently released on bail, previously convicted felon Offset wasn't so lucky. He remains behind bars with even more charges slapped on due to a prison fight. However, new music has emerged from the incarcerated rapper on a track from Rich Homie Quan called "Trap House," which is featured alongside material from Young Thug, Yak and Birdman on DJ Dubble D and DJ Scooby ATL's upcoming mixtape, The Leak. -
Snoop Dogg Talks 'BUSH's' Lack Of Rap, Iggy Azalea & Macklemore's Role In Hip-Hop, Baltimore Riots & More
Snoop Dogg's new album BUSH is due out next week and is already available to stream. In a new interview with New York Times Magazine, Uncle Snoop dishes about the genres he loves, his thoughts on gang violence and rioting, legalizing marijuana, race relations, and white rappers. Here are a few things we learned: -
Kanye West, Damon Dash Drop 'Too Honorable' Film Trailer Featuring Cam'ron, Styles P, Murda Mook [WATCH]
Kanye West and Damon Dash have teamed up for a new entrepreneurial venture: film. As previously reported they already worked on the film Loisaidas together, and now they are set to executive produce the film Too Honorable, an action-packed shoot 'em up flick featuring Cam'ron, Styles P, Smoke DZA, Eishia Brightwell, Julito McCullum, Nicholas Turturro, Daniel Jenkins, Michael Rispoli, Smokey Suarez, Oschino Vasquez, and Murda Mook. Dash also acts and directs in the film, and his cousin Stacey Dash (Clueless) also has a featured role. The movie will hit theaters on May 25, although it's unclear whether it will receive a limited or wide release. You check can out the trailer below. -
Fetty Wap Talks Drake 'My Way' Remix, Calls OVO Rapper A 'Very Humble Person,' Promises New Music
As previously reported, Drake dropped a remix to Fetty Wap's "My Way" earlier this week on SoundCloud after first teasing his version on Instagram. The New Jersey rapper, who is the first emerging artist to get the Drake remix treatment since Makonnen, sat down with The Fader to explain how the remix came about. -
ASAP Rocky Recalls Mushroom Trips, Lists Earl Sweatshirt, Action Bronson Among Artists He's Digging [WATCH]
A$AP Rocky is prepping the release of new his new album At.Long.Last.A$AP (or A.L.L.A.), which is due out later this month. He hasn't revealed too many details about the project, but has been revealing a lot about his drug experimentation during promotional interviews. In an conversation with Billboard, he recounts the craziest experiences he has had taking psychedelic mushrooms. -
Fetty Wap Clears Up Rumors About Left Eye After 'Trap Queen' Performance On Tonight Show' [WATCH]
Fetty Wap has been blowing up thanks to his hit "Trap Queen" and now he wants to clear up speculation of how he lost his left eye. TMZ caught up with the New Jersey rapper outside of Rockefeller Center after his debut late night performance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. While many rumors have circulated that he was involved in a firecracker accident or was shot in his face with a shotgun, the real answer isn't as scandalous. Wap revealed that he lost his eye to glaucoma, a condition he was born with, at six months old and that at age 12 he had reconstructive surgery. However, he no longer wears the prosthesis because he "didn't want to look everybody else." -
U2 Performs On NYC Subway Platform Ahead Of Friday's 'Tonight Show' Appearance [WATCH]
Commuters passing through New York City's Grand Central Station yesterday witnessed a surprise performance by U2 for the band's upcoming appearance on The Tonight Show. Sporting disguises complete with wigs and bucket drums, the band performed near the shuttle stop before eventually revealing their true identity. The audience, which included Jimmy Fallon and celebrity chef Mario Batali, ended up joining in on a sing-a-long of the band's 1988 hit "Angles of Harlem" off their album Rattle and Hum. -
Frank Ocean Interviewed Lil B For His New 'Boys Don't Cry' Magazine, Nabil Elderkin Confirms
Late last year, Lil B teased a collaboration with Frank Ocean, and although music from the two has yet to surface, the Based God did contribute to Ocean's forthcoming magazine, Boys Don't Cry, which is due out in July. Nabil Elderkin shared a photo on Instagram of the Oakland rapper with the caption, "That's a Rap wit the sensei @lilbisgod what a bro!" which probed the Fader to ask whether or not the director had shot a Lil B video. Nabil replied their inquiry, revealing that Ocean had interviewed the Based God for his magazine. Elderkin did, however, add that he would "def" do a video with Lil B if the opportunity came up, calling him a "cool bro." -
Lady Gaga Defends Justin Bieber After Giving Him Advice At Met Gala
Justin Bieber might be the fifth most hated man in the United States, but there's one celebrity that's sticking up for the pop star - Lady Gaga. The Tony Bennett collaborator met up with the "Where Are U Now" singer at the Met Gala on Monday night and apparently gave the *former* trouble maker some advice. She later posted a photo of the two of them to Instagram with a note about what the Biebs is really like in person. -
Nicki Minaj Confirmed For 'Barbershop 3' Role Alongside Common, Ice Cube, Eve & More
The Barbershop franchise is back after 10 years. Following the 2005 spin-off Beauty Shop, a third Barbershop film is in the making, and Nicki Minaj has been confirmed as one of its actors alongside Common, Ice Cube, Eve, Regina Hall and Cedric The Entertainer. The Pinkprint femcee will play the part of Draya, "the sassy new hairdresser of the beauty shop portion of the barbershop," Variety reports. -
Taylor Swift '1989' World Tour Kicks Off In Tokyo With Sold-Out Crowd [SETLIST]
Taylor Swift kicked off her 1989 World Tour in Tokyo earlier this morning (at least for us on the other side of the world) at the Tokyo Dome in front of a 55,000-plus sold-out crowd. The set mostly consisted of songs from her latest effort, however, some old fan favorites such as "I Knew You Were Trouble" and a rock version of "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" also made the cut. Some of Swift's friends including Lena Dunham, Selena Gomez, HAIM, Karlie Kloss and Cara Delevingne even made onscreen cameos during the concert. -
Miley Cyrus, Joan Jett Team Up For Happy Hippie Charity's Backyard Sessions; Perform "Different" [WATCH]
Miley Cyrus is on a mission to help the marginalized youth of America. From brining a homeless teen onstage to accept her MTV Video Music Award to calling out the Indiana governor over the discriminating religious freedom law, Cyrus is ready to use her platform for change with her new Happy Hippie Foundation, an organization that seeks to help issues affecting homeless youth, LGBT youth and other vulnerable populations. -
Drake Names New Nightclub SherClub After Grandparents Rueben And Evelyn Sher
Drake has blessed his city of Toronto with great publicity, his OVO Fest and now a new nightclub. Keeping family first, he decided to name the venue SherClub after his maternal grandparents, Rueben and Evelyn Sher," BET reports. -
Sean "Diddy" Combs' New 3AM Fragrance Ad Reportedly "Too Racy" For Macy Execs [WATCH]
Sean "Diddy" Combs has a new fragrance coming out on May 6 called 3AM, his first new scent in six years. He will promote the new fragrance with a high-profile appearance at Macy's in Herald Square. However, his new ad for the scent is reportedly too racy for Macy's execs, according to Page Six. This almost delayed the perfume's launch because of the need to re-edit explicit scenes with his 28-year-old's girlfriend Cassie. -
James Taylor Pens Ode To Red Sox In New Song "Angels Of Fenway" Ahead Of New Album 'Before This World' [LISTEN]
Boston-native James Taylor gave Red Sox fans quite the treat yesterday for his hometown team's game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. He performed a taste of his upcoming first album in 13 years with the song "Angels of Fenway," an ode to the Boston Red Sox. The iconic singer also threw out the ceremonial first pitch and sang that traditional "America the Beautiful" during the seventh-inning stretch. -
Jamie Foxx Shares Kid Ink-Featuring "Baby's In Love" Ahead Of 'Hollywood: A Story Of A Dozen Roses' Release [LISTEN]
After butchering the National Anthem at the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight over the weekend, Jamie Foxx has shared the official version of his Kid Ink collaboration, "Baby's In Love." -
Beyonce Speaks Out On Baltimore Riots, Asks Fans To Support NAACP's Cleanup Efforts
Beyoncé knows all eyes are on her when she gives an opinion on something, so she is very selective in what she chooses to speak on. However, this afternoon Queen Bey posted two images to Instagram, addressing the violence and rioting that has taken place in Baltimore in response to police misconduct. Using her celebrity to bring attention to the cause, she urged her fans to support cleanup efforts for the city. -
Floyd Mayweather Posting Suge Knight's Bail, Says Former Rap Mogul's Lawyer Ahead Of Pacquiao Fight [WATCH]
When Suge Knight first heard that his bail was set at $25 million, he folded over in his seat and passed out. That number has since been reduced to $10 million, and Knight can breathe a little easier now that Floyd Mayweather has reportedly agreed to put up the bond. Win or lose this weekend in the Fight of the Century against rival Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather is expected to pocket almost $180 million, so he should have plenty to spare for his close friend, the Daily News reports. -
Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) Poses Shirtless, Flaunts Abs As 'Magic Mike XXL' Stripper [PHOTO]
Back in February, it was confirmed that Donald Glover (a.k.a Childish Gambino) would be playing a male stripper in the upcoming movie Magic Mike XXL. Now a shirtless photo of him in costume has surfaced, and our boy is rocking some abs underneath his shiny black suit and fedora.
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