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U2 likely to headline Coachella in the future
Would you like to see U2 headline Coachella? Well don't be surprised if your dreams come true in the near future. Although it might not happen in 2014, U2 and the festival have expressed mutual interest in the band headlining the festival in the future, according to The Desert Sun. -
Common announces new album, 'Nobody Smiling,' in which he confronts violence in Chicago
Common has announced that the title of his tenth studio album will be Nobody Smiling. The name is a tribute to his hometown of Chicago, where Common hopes to take on the issue of violence. In an interview with Revolt, he said that the album was originally going to be an EP but was expanded as he wrote more and more songs. -
Lorde, Katy Perry, Robin Thicke and Metallica join the Grammy performers list
Lorde, Katy Perry, Robin Thicke and Metallica have been added to the performers list for the 56th annual Grammy Awards. This marks Lorde's Grammy Awards debut, and she is up for four awards including record of the year and song of the year for her No. 1 hit "Royals." She will be competing against Perry's hit "Roar" in the song of the year category, according to Billboard. -
Kanye West announces more 2014 Yeezus tour dates [SCHEDULE]
After putting out a critically acclaimed album and tour in 2013, Kanye West continues on the road in 2014 in support of Yeezus. He has just announced new tour dates, which go throughout February mostly along the East Coast. -
Ellie Goulding drops video for 'Goodness Gracious' [WATCH]
Ellie Goulding has premiered the music video for new latest single, "Goodness Gracious" off Halcyon Days, the deluxe edition of the UK songstress' 2012 album Halcyon. Gleaming with neon, the music video shows Goulding dancing in light-up shoes, skateboarding and partying with her friends around Los Angeles. -
Queens of the Stone Age 'absolutely' have plans for new album soon
Following the release of Queens of the Stone Age's sixth studio album back in June, frontman Josh Homme told Rolling Stone that the band will continue moving forward with the momentum gained from ...Like Clockwork. -
TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek to release solo EP under Dave.i.d
TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek has announced the release of a new solo EP under his Dave.i.d. moniker, NME reports. Dubbed the Exhibition EP, the self-produced effort will be released later this month via his federal Prism label, which is also home to Kelis, Scarlett Johansson and TV On The Radio. -
Beyoncé explains why she is ready to express her sexuality after feeling 'stifled' in the past
In the latest installment of her behind-the-scenes documentary (via NME) for her self-titled new album, Beyoncé announced that she finally feels comfortable expressing her sexuality and all sides of herself. She said she was "stifled" earlier in her career because she felt responsible for being a role model. -
St. Vincent drops new song 'Digital Witness' [LISTEN]
St. Vincent has released the second single off her upcoming, self-titled studio album. Following the single "Birth in Reverse," the new track "Digital Witness" is an uptempo, brass-infused funk jam. She sings, "People turn the TV on, it looks just like a window." -
Major Lazer to release new EP in February, featuring collaborations with Pharrell, Sean Paul and more
Electronic producer Diplo took to Twitter to announce that Major Lazer, his dance-hall project with Jillionaire and Walshy Fire, will release a new EP next month. He also revealed that the effort will feature Pharrell, Sean Paul, RDX, Machel Montano and Elephant Man. -
Ice Cube confirms May release date for new album, 'Everythang's Corrupt'
Ice Cube's first album of new material in more than three years finally has a release date, according to Billboard. He announced on Twitter that his tenth studio album, Everythang's Corrupt, will be released on May 13, 2014 on his personal label Lench Mob Records. -
Ke$ha admits herself into rehab to treat eating disorder
Yesterday, Ke$ha reportedly admitted herself to a rehab center to confront an apparent eating disorder, according to Billboard. Following the release of her self-directed "Dirty Love" video earlier this week, she admitted herself into a Chicago-area treatment center where she plans to stay for a month. -
Jack White confirms 'finishing' new album
Jack White hit the studio again in 2013 to record with The Dead Weather for their new singles series that will lead up to the release of a full album in 2015. Now, White has also confirmed the release of a follow up to his 2012 debut solo album, Blunderbuss. -
Jimmy Page announces 2014 release of some Led Zeppelin reissues
Led Zeppelin's reissue campaign is finally beginning this year, according to guitarist Jimmy Page (via Ultimate Classic Rock). Page recently updated his website with the message "The first of the Led Zeppelin reissues — comprising of Led Zeppelin I, Led Zeppelin II, and Led Zeppelin III — will be released this year. I've also been working on some of my own material from the archives that will be unleashed in 2014." -
Morrissey announces work on new album and new novel
Morrissey has come to find that novelists make more money than musicians. In a Q&A on his "zine" True To You, he revealed that he was working on two new projects, a novel and a new album. "In 2013 I published my Autobiography and it has been more successful than any record I have ever released, so, yes, I am midway through my novel," he posted. "I have my hopes." -
KISS to perform at L.A.'s inaugural outdoor hockey game at Dodger Stadium
Ever wanted to see KISS on ice? Well that's not exactly happening, but Gene Simmons and company are scheduled to perform at Dodger Stadium as part of the NHL 2014 Coors Light Stadium Series. For the first-ever outdoor hockey game in Los Angeles, the L.A. Kings are taking on the Anaheim Ducks on January 25. -
Kanye West gets virtual currency named after him called CoinYe West
Online, digital payment currency, or cryptocurrency, has been in the news for much of 2013. Mostly associated with Silk Road and buying drugs, the Bitcoin rose from under $100 to almost $1,000 before the Chinese government effectively outlawed it, cutting its worth in half, according to Vice. Now Kanye West has a cryptocurrency named after him: CoinYe West. -
Pixies surprise with new four-song 'EP-2'
The Pixies dropped a new EP overnight last night without warning. The follow up to September's EP-1, the new 4-song effort, EP-2, is available for digital download or as a limited-edition 10-inch vinyl through the band's website. The tracks are "Blue-Eyed Hexe," "Magdalena," "Greens and Blues" and "Snakes." -
Diddy expanding alcohol empire with DeLeón tequila
Sean "Diddy" Combs is entering the tequila market in a new partnership with high-end DeLeón Tequila, which was founded by Brent Hocking in 2008 and entered the U.S. market on May 5, 2009 and became an award-winning brand. -
Drake calls 'good kid m.A.A.d. city' 'The last great concept album,' but says he isn't a concept rapper himself
Tension has been high this year between Drake and Kendrick Lamar after the infamous "Control" verse rocked the hip-hop world. Without any real face-to-face conflict, we've seen Drake express his feelings on Lamar with mostly passive aggressive statements. Now, in response to an interview with Vibe Magazine, Drake has actually given Lamar some props on his debut album. -
M.I.A. leaves Jay Z's Roc Nation label, advertises for new management team on Twitter
M.I.A. has announced her departure from Jay Z's Roc Nation label via a post on Twitter saying, "2012 I dlted the M.I.A. #MATANGI LP. HAPPY NEW YEAR | 2014." The rapper signed a management deal with Roc Nation last year while at her main record label Interscope. She started speaking out against Interscope a year ago after Matangi was pushed back for being "too positive." -
French Montana drops new 'Coke Boys 4' mixtape [DOWNLOAD FREE]
French Montana has released his new mixtape Coke Boys 4, part of his Coke Boys mixtape series. The 29-year-old South Bronx rapper brings in Coke Boys members Chinx Drugz, Lil Durk, Cheeze and Flip on the effort, which also features Jadakiss, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Snoop Dogg and Diddy, according to Complex. -
Bruce Springsteen to debut 'High Hopes' songs on TV show 'The Good Wife'
Following the accidental release of High Hopes on Amazon, CBS has decided to stream Bruce Springsteen's new LP on their official website. According to Rolling Stone, all of this is part of a promotional tie-in with The Good Wife, which will feature the new tracks "High Hopes," "Hunter of Invisible Game" and "The Ghost of Tom Joad" on its January 12 episode called "We, the Juries." The website will begin streaming the full album at 7 p.m. on January 5 before a preview of the episode is shown. -
Foster the People tease new material in video clip [WATCH]
In celebration of the New Year, Foster the People have released a teaser video for their follow-up to 2011's breakout Torches, which is due out sometime in 2014. -
Study suggests that streaming will soon be more profitable than physical or digital sales
According to Digital Music News, data reviewed by the Wall Street Journal shows that one major record company earns more annually, on average, from paying customers of streaming services than it does from downloads or CD sales. -
Benjamin Curtis of School of Seven Bells has died of cancer at age 35
Founding member and guitarist of School of Seven Bells, Benjamin Curtis, died at age 35 on Sunday December 29 at New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, according to a statement on the band's Facebook page. He had been diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma in February. -
Conor Oberst auditioned for the lead role in 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Inside Llewyn Davis has been receiving great reviews since its release. Although he says he is thankful he did not get the role, Conor Oberst told Interview Magazine that he was actually one of the many who auditioned for the lead role, which ultimately went to Oscar Isaac. -
Lil B to be subject in new documentary entitled 'Basedworld'
Lil B the Based God is headed to the big screen, according to Consequence of Sound (via Reddit). The prolific Internet rapper has released more than 10,000 songs in his young career and is now the subject of a new documentary. -
Tuesdays Under 21: Danny Avila
Tuesdays Under 21 is a Music Times feature dedicated to bringing attention to talented musicians and performers under the age of 21. Who knows? They just might be the next big thing. This week we introduce you to Danny Avila -
Justin Bieber's mom, Pattie Mallette, calls past two years a 'crazy whirlwind'
It was only two years ago that Justin Bieber, then 16 years old, shared his life with fans in Never Say Never on the big screen. Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette, took time out to talk to MTV News during the Believe premiere about how their lives have changed since her son's ascent to stardom.
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