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Afropunk Festival Reveals 2014 Lineup: D'Angelo, Body Count, Trash Talk, And More
New York City's annual Afropunk Festival will return to Brooklyn this August 23-24 for its 10th edition. Topping the this year's bill are D'Angelo, Shabazz Palaces, Trash Talk, Ice-T's reanimated metal band Body Count, the Internet, SZA, Cold Specks, Clipping, Fishbone, and more. -
Wu-Tang Clan Post Advertisement Looking For Unpaid Social Media Intern
Despite the pending multi-million dollar paycheck they'll receive from their one-of-a-kind album, it looks like Wu-Tang Clan can't afford to pay an intern. However, if you're cool with working for free so that you can be compensated in perks, then they might have just the job for you. According to a post on Craigslist (via Radio.com), The Wu are looking for a social media intern to be based out of New Jersey. -
Willie Nelson Teases Duet With Kacey Musgraves
Willie Nelson has been touring this month with Kacey Musgraves and Alison Krauss. In a new interview with CelebStoner (via Radio.com), Nelson revealed that he and Musgraves are planning to collaborate on a record. -
Ma$e Says New Album, 'Now We Even,' Will Feature Kanye West, Rick Ross, Puff Daddy, And More
Ma$e released his breakout solo album, Harlem World, 17 years ago. Now the Harlem rapper says he finally has the right follow-up for it, Radio.com reports. -
Bow Wow Changes Name To Shad Moss, Says Stage Moniker 'Does Not Fit Who I Am Today'
He already shed the Lil' from his stage name back in 2002, but now Bow Wow is dropping the canine moniker all together. -
Trey Songz Streams 'Trigga' Early, Releases Video For Track 'Let Me Change Your Mind' [WATCH]
Trey Songz is set to release his sixth album, Trigga, next week. Today, MTV shared the forthcoming effort to stream in full, and Songz released the video for the track "Change Your Mind." -
Aaliyah Biopic Will Reportedly Detail Her Controversial Relationship With R. Kelly
As previously reported, Lifetime is set to begin work on a made-for-TV biopic about the late R&B artist Aaliyah. Now, the New York Post reports that the film will detail her controversial relationship with R. Kelly. -
Metallica's Lars Ulrich Defends Glastonbury Booking, Criticizes Portrayal Of UK Metal Fans
Metallica is set to headline UK's Glastonbury Festival on Saturday; however, their booking has brought about mixed responses from festival-goers. In response to the negative comments about their slot, Lars Ulrich spoke with BBC 6 Music (via NME) about his thoughts on how UK metal fans are portrayed. -
Tupac Shakur Wrote Heartfelt Letter To Public Enemy's Chuck D While In Prison
Public Enemy's Chuck D has shared a letter that Tupac Shakur wrote to him, in which he talks about the respect he had for the emcee. As Rolling Stone reports, Chuck tweeted, "Letter from Pac, but you should have seen mine." -
Lana Del Rey Responds To Frances Bean Cobain's Criticism
Lana Del Rey has responded to Frances Bean Cobain's criticism that she was romanticizing dying young in her interview with The Guardian, NME reports. -
Kendrick Lamar Gives Update On Sophomore Album
Kendrick Lamar recently sat down with 93.7 The Beat's Devi Dev while in Houston to chat about the pressures facing him following the critically acclaimed release of his major label debut, good Kid, m.A.A.d City. -
Adele To Pull A Beyoncé For Release Of Upcoming Album, '25'
It has been three years since the release of Adele's hit-filled album 21 came out. Earlier this month, the UK crooner teased a follow-up in a photo posted to Twitter that read "Bye bye 25... See you again late in the year x," complete with a thumbs up and a smile. The post seemed to suggest that her next album would be titled 25, and according to the Daily Star (via Refinery 29,) the it could drop at any moment. -
Kelly Clarkson Shares First Photo Of Newborn Daughter, River Rose, On Twitter
Kelly Clarkson and her husband Brandon Blackstock welcomed their new baby River Rose earlier this month. Now, Clarkson has introduced her daughter via a photo on Twitter. -
Prince Has A Second Studio Album In The Works, Featuring Rita Ora And A Song Inspired By A 'Purple Rain' Meme
As previously reported, Prince signed a new record deal with his former label Warner Bros. back in April. Part of the contract promised the release of "long-awaited, previously unheard material" as well as "a brand new studio album." Over the past few months, Prince has teased new music and the release of his full-length Plectrum Electrum, but now the Minneapolis Star Tribune (via Consequence of Sound) reports that there are actually two new studio albums in the works. -
Pearl Jam Breaks Into 'Let It Go' During Performance Of 'Daughter' In Milan [WATCH]
We've seen covers of the track "Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen all over the Internet, but this is one cover we weren't expecting. Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder gave his own take of the ubiquitous song as part of an extended version of the band's own song "Daughter" during their set on Friday at Stadio San Siro in Milan, Italy. -
Katy Perry Offers To Write Hillary Clinton's Theme Song For 2016 Presidential Campaign
Katy Perry has offered to help on Hillary Clinton if she launches a 2016 presidential campaign, CNN reports. -
Funk Fest Announces 2014 Lineup: OutKast, LL Cool J, The Roots, Salt N Pepa, And More
Charlotte, North Carolina's Funk Fest has announced the 2014 lineup. The two-day festival takes place September 12-13 at Metrolina Expo Fairgrounds. -
My Bloody Valentine Working On New EP
My Bloody Valentine plans to record a new EP this fall, according to Kevin Shields. The frontman told NME yesterday that he was "working on some new songs at the moment" that would form the basis of an EP. -
Gerry Goffin, Legendary Songwriter And Ex-Husband Of Carole King, Dead at 75
Hit songwriter Gerry Goffin died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 75. Hit songwriter Gerry Goffin died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 75. -
Tupac Musical 'Holler If Ya Hear Me' Opens On Broadway: What Critics Are Saying
The musical inspired by the lyrics of the late Tupac Shakur, Holler If Ya Hear Me, opened on yesterday on Broadway's Palace Theatre to mixed reviews from critics. -
Kesha Talks Judging ABC's 'Rising Star,' Says Her New Music Will Surprise Fans
Kesha, who recently took the dollar sign out of her name, is known for her party anthems and crazy antics, but according to PEOPLE, she has a few surprises coming in regard to her music. -
Polaris Music Prize Announces 2014 Nominees: Arcade Fire, Drake, Mac DeMarco, And More
Canada's Polaris Music Prize announced the 2014 list of 40 nominees Wednesday night at Calgary's National Music Centre, NME reports. -
Eminem's Total Slaughter Rap Battle Coming To Pay-Per-View
Back in April, we reported that Eminem and his Slaughterhouse crew planned to turn rap battles into a premier television event with the Total Slaughter rap battle "league" (a la MMA, UFC, WWE), which will take over New York's Hammerstein Ballroom on July 12. -
Paul Van Dyk Partners With TOMS For New Shoe And Eyewear Collection
Grammy Award-winning trance DJ/producer Paul van Dyk has entered the world of fashion. He recently partnered with California brand TOMS to put out a line of shoes and eyewear featuring a galaxy-inspired design with van Dyk's signature triangle logo, Billboard reports. -
Lil Wayne Says He Is Dropping Two New Albums This Year And 'Probably' Seven Next Year
In his latest installment of #WeezyWednesdays, rapper Lil Wayne announced that he's been recording so much music that he plans to drop two albums this year. -
New Orleans' Voodoo Experience Festival Reveals 2014 Lineup: OutKast, Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, And More
New Orleans' massive Voodoo Experience has revealed its 2014 lineup. The three-day festival takes place October 31 through November 2 at City Park. -
D’Angelo’s Manager Confirms New Album To Drop This Year
D'Angelo's long-awaited follow-up to the classic 2000 album Voodoo might finally see the light of day after multiple false starts, according to his manager, veteran music executive Kevin Liles. -
Letterman Amazed By Sam Smith's Performance Of 'Stay With Me' On The Late Show [WATCH]
Sam Smith is fresh off the release of his debut album, In The Lonely Hour. In support of the new record, he stopped by The Late Show with David Letterman to perform the emotional "Stay With Me" backed by a string quartet and gospel choir. -
Alt-J Samples Miley Cyrus On New Single 'Hunger of the Pine' [LISTEN]
As previously reported, Alt-J is set to release its follow-up to 2012's excellent debut An Awesome Wave, on September 22 via Warner Music. Now the U.K. trio has revealed the first of 13 tracks, "Hunger of the Pine," featuring Miley Cyrus. -
Aaliyah's Family Wants To Stop Production On Late Singer's Lifetime Biopic Starring Zendaya
As previously reported, an upcoming Lifetime biopic about the late R&B icon Aaliyah, titled Aaliyah: Princess of R&B, filled the role of its leading lady: Zendaya Coleman of Disney Channel fame.
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