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Drake Open To Making Music With LeBron James
Back in April, Cleveland Cavaliers basketball star LeBron James recorded a remix to Jay Z's "F**kwithmeyouknowigotit" during a private studio session with his childhood friend Sian Cotton. They titled the track "Kingdom," and James raps about docking his yacht off the coast of France, having "money cribs, and whips" and most importantly two NBA Championship rings. Now TMZ reports that LeBron fan and Toronto MC Drake is open to collaborating with James on a track. -
Ed Sheeran Says "Thinking Out Loud" Video Off 'X' Is The Best He's "Ever Done And Probably Ever Will Do"
On September 19, Ed Sheeran tweeted that he was shooting the video for his single "Thinking Out Loud," that day, and now he's revealed more about what fans can expect. In an interview with MTV, he said the romantic ballad off his most recent album, X, will be "simple" and "extravagant" at the same time. "It's the best video I've ever done and probably ever will do," Ed told MTV. "It's incredible, and I don't say that lightly. It's legit." -
Keyshia Cole Reveals Deluxe Tracklist For Upcoming Album, 'Point Of No Return'
As previously reported, Keyshia Cole's upcoming sixth studio album, Point of No Return, is due out October 7. The 11-track (13 for deluxe version) effort features production from Mike WiLL Made-It, Stargate, Mario Winans, and RedOne as well as appearances from Wale, August Alsina, 2 Chainz, Future, Juicy J, and Gavyn Rhone. -
Austin Mahone Planning Early 2015 Release For Debut Full-Length, Says EP 'Secrets' Was "Like A Little Side Project"
Back in May, Austin Mahone released his debut EP Secrets, which he is currently promoting on tour. Now he has revealed plans for an early 2015 release of his first full-length album. In an interview with Billboard, he said that he is excited to be headed to Miami to work on the effort after a string of Brazil tour dates in October. -
Nicki Minaj Visits August Alsina In Hospital, Gives Update That "No Love" Collaborator Is "Doing Better"
Last Monday, August Alsina was hospitalized after he collapsed and fell off stage during his performance of "Testimony Live" at New York's Irving Plaza. Doctors said he had suffered multiple seizures onstage, which were likely brought on by exhaustion and dehydration. After waking up from a three-day coma, Alsina posted about the status of his health in a photo on Instagram. Many of his fans and friends have sent him well wishes, the latest being his "No Love" collaborator Nicki Minaj, who paid him a visit in the hospital. -
Drake, Murda Mook Rap Battle? The OVO Rapper Told 'Total Slaughter' Champ It Would Be "The Biggest Battle In History" [WATCH]
A month ago, Murda Mook posted a photo on Instagram of himself and Drake laying down plans for a rap battle. The photo shows both Drake and Total Slaughter champion Mook in the club with their hats flipped backward and giving each other the stare down. -
Madonna, Nicki Minaj Collaboration? "Anaconda" Rapper Posts Selfie With "the Queen" [PHOTO]
Are Nicki Minaj and Madonna working together again? Late last night the "Anaconda" femcee posted a selfie with Madonna on Instagram with the caption, "My trip to New York isn't the same unless I bump into the Queen. #BitchItsMadonna." -
Axwell / Ingrosso Announce Debut Album, Sign To Def Jam Recordings [LISTEN]
Following the breakup of EDM hot shots Swedish House Mafia, two-thirds of the group, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso, got together to form the super duo Axwell / Ingrosso. The two debuted a track on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 and have been performing their material on tour across the globe, including sets at Governors Ball in New York and Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas as well as a residency in Ibiza. -
T.I. Drops New Track "I Do The Most," Shares 'Paperwork' Tracklist
T.I. is preparing to release his star-studded new album, Paperwork, but in the meantime he will be dropping a new mixtape later tonight with the Hustle Gang, who he has partnered with at Grand Hustle Records. In anticipation for the G.D.O.D. 2 mixtape release, T.I. has shared the first track "I Do The Most," featuring Yung Brooke, Young Dro, Spodee, and Shad Da God. -
August Alsina Comes Out Of Three-Day Coma Following Collapse At New York Concert [PHOTO]
As previously reported, R&B crooner August Alsina collapsed and fell off stage during his performance of "Testimony Live" at New York's Irving Plaza on September 15. He was taken out of the venue on a stretcher. Following this incident, his personal security sent out a message on Instagram, updating fans on his status saying he is "OK and making a full recovery." We've now come to find that the fall might have been more serious than originally thought considering it put the singer in a coma for three days. -
Demi Lovato Enlists Motivational Speaker To Open For Her On Tour [WATCH]
Demi Lovato has always made it a point to inspire her fans with positive messages. Last year, she released the self-help book, Staying Strong, which is full of quotes and daily affirmations based on her past struggles. Now she is taking that spirit on the road. Instead of having a musical act open for her on tour, she has enlisted motivational speaker Spencer West, who lost both his legs at a young age, to warm-up her fans prior to her performances. -
Kacey Musgraves Talks Follow Up To 'Same Trailer Different Park', Plans To Begin Work Soon On Sophomore Album
Kacey Musgraves blew critics away with her debut album Same Trailer Different Park. The effort peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart, No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and won a Grammy Award for best country album. In a new interview with The Tennessean, the country singer announces she's about to begin work on the follow-up to her debut and will be teaming up once more with songwriters and co-producers Luke Laird and Shane McAnally, who were instrumental in shaping her first record. -
John Legend, Lee Ann Womack Tape CMT Crossroads Concert Featuring "All Of Me," "I Hope You Dance," And More
The CMT Crossroads concert series, which pairs country acts with artists from a different genre, has enlisted country star Lee Ann Womack and R&B singer John Legend for their latest performance. According to CMT.com, the singers traded fan favorites as well as new material for the episode, which is set to premiere September 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CMT. The session was recorded inside the Factory at Franklin in Tennessee. -
Junk Mail: Chris Brown's 'X' Reviewed By Email
Welcome to Junk Mail, where a few Music Times staffers casually email back-and-forth about each week's biggest release throughout the work day. This week Carolyn Menyes, Kyle Dowling, Caitlin Carter chat about Chris Brown's new album, X. Feel free to join in the conversation in the comments section, and check back next week for more. -
Paul McCartney Dropping Expanded Version Of 'New,' With Previously Unreleased Songs [TRACKLIST]
Paul McCartney has announced the release of an expanded edition of his latest album, 2013's New. The new version will include two CDs and a DVD, presented as a hardback book, NME reports. -
One Direction's Harry Styles Is A Big Fan of Kacey Musgraves
Yesterday we reported that Hilary Duff wanted to do a duet with Harry Styles, but today we've caught wind that the One Direction heartthrob might have his eyes on another female artist: Kacey Musgraves. Styles took to Twitter yesterday afternoon to share his current guilty pleasure. -
2014 Global Spin Awards: Kid Capri, DJ Premier, Funkmaster Flex, And More Talk Future Of DJing, Honoring Its Role In Music Industry
The nominees for the 2014 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, were announced today . The official awards show will be held on November 18 at the New World Stages in New York and will also feature a weekend-long celebration complete with DJ Clinics, panels, and DJ battles. -
Sky Ferreira Reveals Charli XCX Collaboration, Says It Will "Sound Very TATU"
Sky Ferreira revealed that she is working with Charli XCX on a new track together, which she is comparing to the sounds of Russian pop duo t.A.T.u., who are best known for their debut single "All The Things She Said." -
Childish Gambino Explains Drake Rivalry, Performs "Sober" for First Time [WATCH]
Childish Gambino is hard at work on his third album, STN MTN / KAUAI, and is coming off the Hot 100 hit "3005" from his most recent record, Because The Internet. Now he feels like he is on top of his game and is no longer threatened by another actor-turned-rapper: Drake. As Billboard notes, Gambino (born Donald Glover) spoke with Hot 97's Pete Rosenberg last night at the Grammy Museum's Clive Davis Theater in downtown L.A. about his career and later took the stage to perform a short 5-song set, which included his freshly released track "Sober," for a small group of attendees. -
Harry Styles And Hilary Duff Duet? "Chasing The Sun" Singer Wants To Record Song With The One Direction Heartthrob [WATCH]
It has been seven years since Hilary Duff dropped an album, but she is hard at work on her fifth studio effort. She has already released its lead single "Chasing The Sun" as well as the second single "All About You." She recently detailed the progress of the new record with MTV, assuring fans it is "pretty much done." -
Bill Murray Turns Up To Birthday Party in Charleston, Dances To "Turn Down For What" [WATCH]
Bill Murray is a man of the people. He has a habit of showing up to parties where he would appear not to belong and making them a bit more memorable. Last weekend, however, he was officially invited to a birthday party in Charleston, S.C., and turned up to everyone's amusement then danced to "Turn Down For What." -
Big Sean Talks Relationship With Ariana Grande: "The Chemistry Between Me And Her When We Work Is Great" [WATCH]
When footage surfaced of Big Sean and Ariana Grande backstage at the 2014 MTV VMAs, people speculated they were dating. The new Roc Nation signee caught up with MTV to talk about the "Problem" singer following his release of four new tracks. However, he only spoke of their musical chemistry. -
Kim Kardashian-West Responds To Husband Kanye's Australian Concert Wheelchair-Gate: "The Media Twists Things"
After Kanye West's wheelchair-gate, his wife Kim Kardashian-West has remained by his side to defend him against media reports. As MTV points out, the reality star took to Instagram yesterday to post her thoughts on what went down on the Brisbane, Australia stop of her husband's Yeezus Tour. She claims the fan footage that surfaced on the Internet clears 'Ye, who was accused of insensitivity for allegedly asking handicapped fans to stand during his concert, of any wrongdoing in the incident. -
Lindsay Lohan Claims She Wheeled Whitney Houston’s Corpse Into The Morgue During Probation
In a recent interview with The Telegraph, Lindsay Lohan claims she was the one who wheeled Whitney Houston's dead body into an L.A. morgue following her death by accidental drowning. Back in 2012, the actress was performing community service at the morgue for violating her probation from drunk driving after a theft conviction. -
Boyz II Men Announce New Album, 'Collide,' Share Tracklist, Song "Losing Sleep" [LISTEN]
Boyz II Men have announced the release of a new album called Collide. According to Billboard, the album "represents a left turn in the group's 23-year career" in that it contains no ballads. -
Yusuf/Cat Stevens Announces New Album 'Tell 'Em I'm Gone,' Tour Dates, Tracklist [LISTEN]
Yusuf, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer formerly known as Cat Stevens, has announced the release of his first music in five years. Titled, Tell 'Em I'm Gone, the effort is due out October 27 via Sony's Legacy Recordings. The release is part of a deal that covers future releases of new recordings, exisiting catalog titles, previously unreleased live material, and new videos. Yusuf will also perform six North American shows in support of the album during the early winter. -
SBTRKT Releases "Look Away" Featuring Chairlift’s Caroline Polachek Along With Interactive Visuals Ahead of 'Wonder Where We Land' Release [WATCH]
SBTRKT's new album, Wonder Where We Land, features a handful of collaborations, each with a different feel. We've already heard the bubbly Big Apple tribute "New Dorp. New York" featuring Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig, the soulful Sampha-aided "Temporary View," the Warpaint-assisted "War Drums," the tight, atmospheric "Higher" featuring MC Raury, and the menacing "Voices In My Head" featuring A$AP Ferg and Warpaint. Now we see the UK producer (born Aaron Jerome) teaming up with Chairlift's Caroline Polacheck on the track "Look Away." -
Tweedy’s Debut Album 'Sukierae' Streaming In Full Ahead Of Official Release [LISTEN]
Tweedy, composed of Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy and his 18-year-old son Spencer on drums, are set to release their debut album, Sukierae, on September 23 via dBpm Records (pushed back from original September 16 date). In anticipation, the album is now streaming in full over at NPR. -
One Direction Announces "Steal My Girl" To Be Next Single From Upcoming Album 'FOUR'
One Direction has announced the first single from their upcoming album, FOUR. Co-written by Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne, as well as the collaborative team behind "Best Song Ever," the song called "Steal My Girl" is due out September 29, according to a press release. -
Neil Young, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Florence + The Machine, Tom Jones, And More To Play 2014 Bridge School Benefit [LINEUP]
The Bridge School Benefit will continue this year despite yearly headliner Neil Young having filed for divorce from Pegi Young, the co-founder of the Bridge School. Now two students from the school have announced the lineup via a YouTube video (see below). This year's event will include Neil Young, Pearl Jam, Florence + The Machine, Tom Jones, Soundgarden, Norah Jones' new group Puss N Boots, and Band of Horses. Pegi Young, who fronts her own band the Survivors, will also perform.
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