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Courtney Love not liable for defamation against former lawyer in Twitter case
A jury has found Courtney Love not liable of defamation in a lawsuit brought against her by her former lawyer, Rhonda Holmes. Holmes had accused Love of making false statement about her on Twitter, which suggested that Holmes was "bought off" when she refused to represent Love against the managers of Kurt Cobain's estate. She filed the suit in May of 2011, almost a year after the initial offending Tweet. -
Grammys 2014: Best Rap Album, will Kanye West take home the prize again?
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. Next up: Best Rap Album -
Freaky Friday: Gentlemen Hall cover Kendrick Lamar’s 'Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe'
Welcome to Freak Friday. Each week we highlight a new cover song that we're crazy about. Have suggestions? Send them our way! This week, we give you... Gentlemen Hall covering Kendrick Lamar’s "Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe." -
Jay Z is being sued for at least $600 million over Brooklyn Nets name
Jay Z, the NBA and developer Bruce Ratner are being sued for $600 million over The Brooklyn Nets' name, according to RadarOnline. A displeased entrepreneur claims that he trademarked the name "Brooklyn Nets" long before the basketball team ever left New Jersey for Brooklyn. -
Damon Albarn debuts new 'Everyday Robots' track 'Lonely Press Play' at Sundance Film Festival [WATCH]
Earlier this week, Damon Albarn announced his debut solo album Everyday Robots and released a video for the title track/lead single. Now a new track has surfaced from a fan at Albarn's recent solo set at Sundance. "Lonely Press Play" deviates from the electro-folk elements of "Everyday Robots" and instead begins as a barebones acoustic number that expands with piano and string section. -
Kendrick Lamar talks next album, Kanye West, 'Control' verse and Compton
This Sunday could prove a big day for Kendrick Lamar, who in the past few years has gone from an up-and-comer to the biggest name in the game with one album and a guest verse that brought the Internet and his contemporaries to their knees. The "good kid" from Compton is nominated for seven Grammys, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year for good kid, m.A.A.d city. -
Spiritualized, Beach House and more join Youth Lagoon on 'The Space Project' [TRACKLIST]
Earlier this week we reported that Youth Lagoon had released a new song called "Worms" as part of Lefse Records' compilation The Space Project. More information on the project has now been revealed. The effort is due out Record Store Day 2014 (April 19) and features contributions from The Antlers, Beach House, Mutual Benefit, Porcelain Raft, Jesu, Anna Meredith, The Holydrug Couple, Blues Control, Zomes, Absolutely Free, Benoit & Sergio, Larry Gus and Spiritualized (appearing under the moniker The Spiritualized Mississippi Space Program). -
Grammys 2014: Will Led Zeppelin finally get a Grammy or will Imagine Dragons take home the prize? [POLL]
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. Next up: Best Rock Performance -
Fred Armisen to release series of 7" singles featuring his fictional Saturday Night Live bands [WATCH]
Are you a fan of Fred Armisen's fictional bands from Saturday Night Live? Well, you're in luck. Armisen has announced that he is putting together a collection of 7" singles by some of those fictional bands via Drag City, according to Pitchfork. -
Are Eminem and D12 planning a comeback?
Guess who's back, back again? D12's back. Tell a friend. Following the release of last year's The Marshall Mathers LP 2, Eminem is reportedly working on new material with D12, NME reports. -
That time Justin Bieber got arrested for a DUI and Beliebers still stood up for him
As everyone probably knows by now, Justin Bieber was arrested early this morning for speeding and driving under the influence. Not surprisingly, the Twittersphere has crazy over it. At time of publishing, the four of the top trends have to do with the incident: #DeportBieber, DUI, Miami Beach and #FreeBieber. -
Here's Justin Bieber's mug shot from his DUI, speeding arrest
As previously reported, Justin Bieber was arrested early this morning in Miami Beach for allegedly drag racing and driving under the influence. Now, the mug shot of the pop star has been released by the Miami Police Department. Outfitted in orange, the "All That Matters" singer is pictured smiling, his hair still perfected coifed. -
Pitbull's collaboration with Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte, 'We Are One (Ole, Ola),' to be the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil anthem
Pitbull has announced that he will be collaborating with Jennifer Lopez on a song for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. Entitled "We Are One (Ole, Ola)," the song also features popular Brazilian singer and The Voice Brazil judge Claudia Leitte, according to Billboard. -
HBO developing EDM comedy with Jay Z, Will Smith, Calvin Harris and ‘Trainspotting’ author Irvine Welsh
Grammy-nominated DJ Calvin Harris has teamed up with Jay Z and Will Smith to develop a half-hour HBO comedy series called Higher. With Harris' help, Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh is writing the script, which is set in the world of electronic music, according to Deadline. -
Grammys 2014: Best Dance Recording, Calvin Harris, Kaskade and Zedd to battle it out [POLL]
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. Up next: Best Dance Recording -
One Direction teases upcoming Sesame Street appearance [WATCH]
One Direction will be joining Big Bird and friends for a special episode of Sesame Street this fall, according to a recent teaser clip in which Big Bird announces, "Some special friends are coming to Sesame Street. Stay tuned." -
Cage the Elephant announces 2014 tour dates with Foals [SCHEDULE]
Kentucky rockers Cage the Elephant have announced an extensive world tour in support of their latest album, Melophobia. They hit the road next month with dates across Europe, North America and South America, with stops at Lollapalooza Chile and Coachella. They will be opening for Foals during a U.K. tour next month and will be co-headlining with them when they head stateside. -
Kanye West to headline Summer 2014 X Games Music Festival in Austin
Kanye West has been announced as the headliner for the 2014 Summer X Games in Austin, Texas. According to Austin360, Yeezy will perform a 75-minute set at the event, his first performance in 2014 outside of his Yeezus Tour. The lineup also features performances from The Flaming Lips, Pretty Lights, Gary Clark Jr., Mac Miller, Slightly Stoopid, Bad Religion, Dillon Francis, Mayer Hawthorne and more -
Gary Clark Jr. announces 'Blak and Blu: The Mixtape,' drops title track featuring Big K.R.I.T. [LISTEN]
Austin guitar icon Gary Clark Jr. is celebrating his Grammy nominations with a mixtape of unreleased tracks and remixes from his debut album. Presented by D-Nice, Blak and Blu: The Mixtape features guests appearances by Robert Glasper, Talib Kweli, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott as well as a remix of "Blak and Blu" featuring Big K.R.I.T. -
Jenny Lewis to release first album in almost six year this Spring
Jenny Lewis spoke with Rolling Stone recently at the Sundance Film Festival about her work scoring the film One Song. She told them that working on the film pushed her to start writing again after being on a sabbatical and that she that she plans to release an album this spring. -
Chvrches' Lauren Mayberry reviews Warpaint's new self-titled album on The Talkhouse
The Talkhouse, a site where artists write about the work of other artists, has published a review written by Chvches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry about Warpaints's new self-titled album. -
Grammys 2014: Best Urban Contemporary Album, Who Should Win vs. Who Will Win [POLL]
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. Up next: Best Urban Contemporary Album -
Shakira drops Spanish-language version of 'Can't Remember To Forget You' called 'Nunca Me Acuerdo de Olvidarte'
Shakira has released the Spanish adaption of her Rihanna-assisted single "Can't Remember To Forget You" called "Nunca Me Acuerdo de Olvidarte" (she sings alone on this version). It is now available as a digital download and will likely impact Latin radio this week, Billboard reports. -
The National announce 2014 North American tour dates [SCHEDULE]
The National have announced a new string of North American tour dates in support of 2013's Trouble Will Find Me. Spanning most of April, the dates include shows in Toronto, Chicago and Austin as well as one-offs in Grand Rapids and Berkley. Sharing the stage with them are Daughter, Warpaint and Portugal. the Man. -
Ringo Starr honored with 'Lifetime of Peace and Love Award' at tribute concert last night
Ringo Starr was honored last night with the Lifetime of Peace and Love award from the David Lynch Foundation during a tribute concert at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. Lynch, who directed Blue Velvet and Mullholland Drive, was celebrating his 68th birthday, Rolling Stone reports. -
Beats Music streaming service launches today
Beats Music officially launched today. Users can now download a free trial of the app on their iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone. Once the initial seven-day trial is up, the paid subscription begins. The service costs $10 a month for an individual plan and $15 for a family plan (which allows for four separate users). -
Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl and Lindsey Buckingham to close out Grammy Awards
Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl and Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham will close out the 56th annual Grammy Awards this Sunday, SPIN reports. -
Grammys 2014: Best Song Written for Visual Media, Who Should Win vs. Who Will Win [POLL]
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. Up next: Best Song Written for Visual Media. -
Bastille working on new material in between tour dates
In a recent interview with Billboard, Bastille's Will Farquarson said that the band is working on its sophomore album here and there while on the road. Before they resumed touring this past weekend, they had spent some time in the studio back in London. -
Youth Lagoon shares new song 'Worms' off upcoming compilation album 'The Space Project' [LISTEN]
Trevor Powers, a.k.a. Youth Lagoon, released a new song as part of Lefse Record's compilation The Space Project, which features songs from 14 artists who used sounds from deep space to "create their very own soundscapes."
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