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What's Holding Up the Apple-Beats Deal?
Earlier this month, news broke of Apple's intent to acquire Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion. According to Billboard, the news was expected to have been confirmed by the week of May 12. However, their sources are now saying it should be confirmed sometime this week. -
Win Bulter Responds To Arcade Fire's 'We Exist' Video Criticism
As previously reported, Arcade Fire released a music video earlier this month for their Reflektor track "We Exist," featuring Andrew Garfield (The Amazing Spider-Man 2) dressed in drag. -
Lana Del Rey Shares Second 'Ultraviolence' Single 'Shades of Cool' [LISTEN]
Lana Del Rey has revealed the second single from her upcoming album, Ultraviolence. Titled "Shades of Cool," the track was produced by Rick Nowels, the Grammy-winning songwriter and producer who co-wrote "Summertime Sadness" and "Young and Beautiful" with Del Rey. -
Solange's Digital Sales Up, Jay Z and Beyoncé's Ticket Sales Down Following Elevator Altercation
Following the infamous elevator footage that rocked the Internet earlier this month, Jay Z, Beyoncé and Solange have been working to clear their names in the public eye. They've released statements explaining and apologizing for the incident. However, the confrontation has impacted the family's sales for better and worse. -
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West And Guests Post Photos From Kimye's Wedding Weekend In Paris
Love is in the air this weekend as Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are set to make a trip down the aisle. The couple and their friends and family have been posting photos from their time abroad on Instagram. -
UPDATE: Paul McCartney Expected to Make Full Recovery After Health Scare
As previously reported, Paul McCartney was hospitalized for a viral infection following the cancellation of the entire Asian leg of his Out There tour. A statement from McCartney's camp (via Radio.com) further explains the former Beatle's current condition. -
Tupac Shakur's Last Words Were, 'F--k You,' Police Officer Reports
Tupac's final words have been revealed by a police officer in an interview with Vegas Seven, HipHopDX reports. The officer, Chris Carroll, says he heard the last words ever spoken by the legendary rapper on September 7, 1996, the night he was shot in Las Vegas. -
Eminem Is Spotify's Most Streamed Artist Of All Time
Eminem is Spotify's most-streamed artist of all time, and his frequent collaborator, Rihanna, is the most streamed female artist of all time, USA Today reports. The two have amassed more than 137 million streams with their hit "The Monster" and more than 111 million streams with "Love the Way You Lie." -
Junk Mail: Coldplay's 'Ghost Stories' Reviewed Via Email
Music Times writers share an office area of roughly 45 sq. ft, which makes having face-to-face conversations totally impossible. Junk Mail is these millennials attempt to discuss and review the week's hottest album releases... without needing to look at each other. This week: Ryan Book, Caitlin Carter, Joey DeGroot, and Carolyn Menyes e-mail back and forth about Coldplay's Ghost Stories. -
Robin Thicke Releasing New Album In July
Robin Thicke will follow up his first No. 1 album Blurred Lines with a new album due out July 1 through Star Trak/Interscope Records, Billboard reports. -
Paul McCartney Reportedly Hospitalized Following Viral Infection
As previously reported, Paul McCartney had to cancel his entire Japan Out There tour due to an illness. Now that illness has reportedly landed him in the hospital. According to USA Today (via Consequence of Sound) the 71-year-old former Beatle is suffering from an undisclosed viral infection. -
Nicki Minaj Laughs At Forbes’ Article About Iggy Azalea Running Hip Hop, Tells Them To Leave Hip Hop Journalism To The Blogs
As previously reported, Iggy Azalea was the basis for a controversial headline on Forbes this week that claimed, "Hip Hop is Run By A White, Blonde, Australian Woman" (later changed to "Hip-Hop's Unlikely New Star: A White, Blonde, Australian Woman"). One person, however, does not agree with the article: Nicki Minaj. -
Destiny’s Child Reunites On Michelle Williams’ Gospel-Dance Track, 'Say Yes'
Destiny's Child isn't quite getting back together, but this is good enough. Michelle Williams released a new single yesterday called "Say Yes," which features both Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland. As Idolator reports, the track (now taken down) is "an infectious gospel club-banger." -
Pearl Jam Announces 2014 U.S. Tour Dates [SCHEDULE]
Pearl Jam have announced a 12-city U.S. tour starting in October in Cincinnati, Ohio, following up their summer jaunt in Europe and appearance at Austin City Limits. The tour is in support of last year's Lightning Bolt, the band's 10th studio album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. -
Governors Ball Reveals 2014 Schedule Full of Conflicts
Governors Ball has revealed the schedule for its 2014 edition, which takes place June 6-8 at Randall's Island Park in New York City. As always, there are a few conflicts that you'll have to overcome, and unfortunately for some, the headliners are not playing unopposed, so those choices are where things get a little tricky. -
The Black Keys 'Feel Embarrassed' for Jack White After Email Leaks Slamming Dan Auerbach
The Black Keys and Jack White are famous for their rivalry, but apparently they also have a common enemy: TMZ. -
R.E.M. Releases 131 Rare Tracks From Their Time at Warner Bros. [TRACKLIST]
In addition to the release of their 1991 and 2001 MTV Unplugged sets and 50 rare cuts from their time at I.R.S. Records, R.E.M. has now unleashed a massive 131-track collection of B-sides, covers, live tracks, and non-album gems compiled from their time at Warner Bros. The anthology is titled Complete Rarities: Warner Bros. 1988-2011, Consequence of Sound reports. -
Jenny Lewis Announces New Album, 'The Voyager' [TRACKLIST]
Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley frontwoman, Postal Service collaborator) has announced the release of her upcoming solo record, the follow up to 2008's Acid Tongue, titled The Voyager. The effort is due out July 29 via Warner Bros, Rolling Stone reports. -
Fun Fun Fun Fest Announces 2014 Lineup with Judas Priest, Nas, Neutral Milk Hotel, Death Cab for Cutie and More
The lineup has been revealed for the 2014 Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas. The lineup has been revealed for the 2014 Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas. -
Tour Journals: Jimkata frontman Evan Friedell talks the challenge of compiling a setlist
Welcome to Tour Journals, a Music Times segment where we ask some of our favorite up-and-coming bands to send us a dispatch from the road. This time around, we've asked Jimkata frontman Evan Friedell to keep a journal on tour with him. Last week, he went behind the scenes of his first "hometown" show in New York City. This week, he talks about the challenge of coming up with setlists. Check back next week for more! -
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian will reportedly wed in Florence, Italy next Saturday
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have revealed the location of their highly anticipated wedding - but good luck trying to crash it. -
Justin Timberlake helps recreate Michael Jackson's best dance moves in 'Love Never Felt So Good' video [WATCH]
Michael Jackson's posthumous album Xscape dropped this week, and now a video for the Justin Timberlake collaboration "Love Never Felt So Good" has been shared. It features a number of dancers and Timberlake himself recreating famous scenes from Jackson's famous videos, including "Bad," "Beat It," and "Billie Jean." -
Phish announces new album, 'Fuego,' shares new track 'Waiting All Night' [LISTEN]
Phish has announced the release of its first album in almost five years. Their twelfth studio album, titled Fuego, is due out June 24, according to NPR. -
Riot Fest announces 2014 lineup for Chicago and Denver
Riot Fest has announced the lineups for its Chicago and Denver festivals, which take place September 12-14 and September 19-21 respectively. -
Damon Albarn releases video for 'Mr. Tembo,' featuring baby elephant [WATCH]
Damon Albarn released his excellent debut solo album Everyday Robots last month, and now he's shared a video for his heartwarming track "Mr. Tembo." The song pays tribute to an orphaned baby elephant that he met in in Mkomazi, Tanzania while traveling in Africa. -
The Roots' album '...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin' streaming in full [LISTEN]
The Roots new album, ...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin, came out today and is streaming now in full over at Pitchfork. -
Bob Dylan announces new album, shares cover of Frank Sinatra's 'Full Moon and Empty Arms' [LISTEN]
Seventy-two years old and still going, Bob Dylan has managed to write more material during his time on the road. Now, he's announced a new album, the follow up to 2012's Tempest, set to arrive later this year, according to Rolling Stone. -
Neil Young records cover songs in Jack White's voice-o-graph booth on Fallon [WATCH]
Neil Young and Jack White stopped by The Tonight Show last night and made history. White brought along his refurbished 1940s-era Voice-o-Graph recording booth for Young to use in recording a live cover of Willie Nelson’s song “Crazy” and Ivory Joe Hunter’s “Since I Met You Baby,” which were simultaneously pressed to vinyl. After the show, the newly pressed vinyl was played on a turntable. -
The Black Keys take over 'Letterman' in celebration of 'Turn Blue' [WATCH]
After their lackluster performance on Saturday Night Live last weekend, The Black Keys brought it for their dual Letterman performances. In celebration of the release of their eighth studio album, Turn Blue, Dan Auerbach, Patrick Carney and company took the stage outside the Ed Sullivan Theater for both The Late Show and the Live on Letterman webcast series. -
LouFest announces 2014 lineup with OutKast, Arctic Monkeys, Cake and more
As a St. Louis native, I always get excited to see how LouFest grows each year. With the 2014 lineup, it appears the festival is ready to hang with the big dogs. Now in its fifth year, the two-day festival takes place September 6-7 at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri and boasts a lineup topped by OutKast and the Arctic Monkeys.
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