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Last night, Pharrell stopped by The Tonight Show to talk to Jimmy Fallon about the fact that he owes some of his success in the industry to the many artists who came before him. Possibly in reference to his current controversy with Marvin Gaye's family, he acknowledged that a R&B duo from the '80s was one of his biggest inspirations. Fallon just so happened to be a fan of theirs as well. Their names were Afro & Deziak, and they used to appear on the show American Power Hour. Fallon said he dug "through a cage full of tapes down in the basement" and found a clips of their performances. And what do ya know? They looked a lot like the "Happy" singer and Tonight Show host. -
J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar Joint Album Update: 'King Kunta' Rapper Confirms Collaboration In Hot 97 Interview
Kendrick Lamar sat down with Hot 97 earlier this morning for an in depth interview about his new album To Pimp A Butterfly. During the 40 minute conversation, Lamar revealed that he still plans to record a collaborative album with J. Cole. You know, basically every fans dream. -
Eminem New Album: Detroit Rapper To Drop Metal Record Under Different Moniker, Shares First Single [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]
After Eminem teased a new song in the trailer for Southpaw, fans began to speculate about plans for a new album. Unfortunately, the Detroit rapper had already shot down rumors of a new Eminem album for 2015 back in January. Marshall Mathers, however, will be putting out a new album, just not a rap album and not under the name Eminem. Earlier today, a rep for the rapper revealed that his next project will be a metal album with his new band Woorhed (pronounced as Warhead). -
'Sinatra: All or Nothing at All,' HBO's Alex Gibney-Directed Documentary Frames Late Icon's Life Through Lens Of His 1971 Retirement Concert [RED CARPET PREMIERE]
Alex Gibney follows up his fascinating Scientology documentary, Going Clear, with another project for HBO, Sinatra: All or Nothing At All. Mstarz News (our sister site) was live on the red carpet last night for the film's premiere in New York City. They had the chance to speak with Gibney as well as one of the film's executive producers Frank Marshall, journalist Lawrence O'Donnell, and Frank Sinatra's daughter Tina. -
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Andy Kim and Kevin Drew are a seemingly unlikely duo, despite both hailing from Canada. You probably know Kim as the industry veteran who co-wrote the Archies' hit "Sugar, Sugar" and classics like 1974's "Rock Me Gently" and "Shoot 'Em Up Baby." Drew, on the other hand, is best known for his indie music collective Broken Social Scene as well his two solo LP's Spirit If... (2007) and Darlings (2014). The two continually bumped into each other over the years and eventually formed a friendship. From there they decided to make music together. The result, It's Decided, which dropped in February on Drew's label, Arts & Crafts, was a labor of love for the two musicians and marked a new chapter in Kim's story. The album explores the journey of a man who has seen both the ups and the downs in life, but is ultimately at peace with it. -
How Andy Kim & Kevin Drew's Collaborative New Album 'It's Decided' Became A Success Story [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Andy Kim doesn't waste a heartbeat. If you have the honor to speak with him, it is because he felt you were worth those precious moments. Because that's all we are. That's all time is on this earth. Heartbeats. And we might as well feel something. It's Decided is not only the title of Kim's most recently effort, a collaboration with Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew, but it's also Kim's mantra of sorts. -
Kacey Musgraves Gives "Early June" Release For 'Same Trailer, Different Park' Follow-Up: "Biscuits" Singer Comments On Little Big Town "Girl Crush" Controversy
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. Earlier this month, she shared the first taste from her upcoming sophomore effort, called "Biscuits." In a new interview with Cosmopolitan, she revealed a potential, yet-unconfirmed, release date - "Early June. Maybe June 9"-- among other details. -
ASAP Rocky Comments On Ex-Girlfriend Iggy Azalea, Says "I Think She Works Hard Like The Rest Of Us'
In his new cover story with Complex, A$AP Rocky gives his thoughts on the career and criticism of his ex-girlfriend Iggy Azalea. The two began dating in late 2011, before Azalea's breakout "Fancy" propelled her to Grammy-nomination status. Azalea confirmed their relationship in an interview with Vibe and even got Live.Love.A$AP tattooed on her fingers. By July 2012, they were no longer dating, and the next year she got the tats removed and later moved on to current boyfriend Nick Young. Despite the breakup, Rocky wasn't completely ready to discredit his former lady. -
Hanson To Headline Hop Jam Craft Beer & Music Festival; Mmmhop Pale Ale Creators Joined By The Polyphonic Spree, Black Joe Lewis & More
Depending on how closely you've been following '90s pop icons Hanson, you might not know that the brothers never really stopped making music. In fact, they released their sixth studio album in 2013 called Anthem, which charted at No. 22 on the Billboard 200. That same year, they also launched their own craft beer, named "Mmmhops" after their infectious 1997 hit "MmmBop" in partnership with craft beer company Mustang Brewing. Now they are bringing their two passions together for the second annual Hop Jam Craft Beer and Music Festival in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on May 17 in the Brady Arts District. The band even played a role in founding the event. -
Zayn Malik's First Solo Track 'I Won't Mind' Shared By Naughty Boy, One Direction Fans React [LISTEN]
Zayn Malik has released his first solo song since quitting One Direction. Last night UK producer Naughty Boy posted a demo of Malik's new track "I Won't Mind" with the message "Let the music do the talking guys. Thank us later." -
5 Seconds Of Summer, Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Working Together On New 5SOS Album
5 Seconds of Summer are hard at work on the follow-up to their 2014 debut eponymous album. This time around they're getting help from a famous rock veteran, none other than Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx. Sixx revealed the news on Twitter following the band's iHeartRadio appearance, where they won for Best Fan Army. -
Rihanna, Madonna, Arcade Fire, Kanye West & More Show Support For Jay Z's TIDAL Streaming Service
As previously reported, Taylor Swift recently put her music (minus 1989) on Jay Z's new streaming service TIDAL after removing it from Spotify last year. Now a slew of big-name artists, such as Kanye West, Jack White's Third Man Records, Rihanna, Madonna, Arcade Fire, Coldplay, Nicki Minaj, are joining her. -
Trevor Noah Named New Host Of The Daily Show Following Jon Stewart's Departure
The Daily Show has found Jon Stewart's successor. Biracial South African comedian Trevor Noah, who previously contributed to three on-air appearances on the show since his debut in December, will step in as host of the show following Stewart's departure. -
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New British up-and-comer George Ezra performed two of his hit singles this weekend, during The Rock-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live. Marking his biggest U.S. television performance to date, the folk singer delivered joyous renditions of "Budapest" and "Blame It On Me" off his debut studio album Wanted On Voyage. Interestingly, he was sort of dressed like the top half of that meme of The Rock from the '80s, if only he also had on the jeans and fanny pack, and if that black top were a turtleneck. But we digress... -
Eminem Previews New Song "Forgive Me Now" In 'Southpaw' Trailer [WATCH]
The trailer for the upcoming film Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, has been released and features a brand new song from Eminem. On the song titled "Forgive Me Now", Eminem declares "I am phenomenal" over gritty production and heavy bass. It's unclear if the full song will be included in the film's soundtrack. -
Brian Wilson Explains Frank Ocean, Lana Del Rey Absences On New Album 'No Pier Pressure'
Former Beach Boy Brian Wilson is releasing his new album, No Pier Pressure, on April 7. The effort was originally going to feature contributions from Frank Ocean and Lana Del Rey, however, they were both missing from the album's tracklist when it came time for the official announcement. According to Pitchfork, a representative for Wilson blamed it on a scheduling conflict; however, Wilson himself has opened up about the situation in detail in a new interview with Vulture. -
Taylor Swift Named World’s Sixth Greatest Leader By Fortune Magazine; Jimmy Fallon Also On List
Taylor Swift has been named one of the world's 50 greatest leaders, according to Fortune Magazine. The publication just released their yearly World's Greatest Leaders issue, which features a diverse group of important people. Following behind Apple CEO Tim Cook, European Central Bank president Mario Draghi, President of China Xi Jinping, Pope Francis and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Swift comes in as the sixth best leader and the highest ranking female on the list. -
Zayn Malik Quits One Direction, Discusses His Decision, Future Of 1D, Solo Career, Engagement To Perrie Edwards & Letting Fans Down In New Interview
The news of Zayn Malik's departure from One Direction rocked the Internet this week. The remaining 1D members broke their silence on the situation yesterday, and now Malik is speaking up about his decision in more detail than was provided in the Facebook statement Wednesday. -
Kendrick Lamar 'King Kunta' Video Filmed At Compton Swap Meet, Behind-The-Scenes Footage Surfaces Online [WATCH]
Kendrick Lamar's much-hyped To Pimp A Butterfly track "King Kunta" will reportedly be his next radio single. Now it appears a video is on the way as well. Footage has surfaced online of Lamar and a large crowd gathered at the Compton Swap Meet for a video shoot. Lamar is shown performing on top of the building and in the parking lot as a mob of fans dance around to the g-funk anthem. -
Empire's Taraji P. Henson, Mumford & Sons, And Carly Rae Jepsen Headed To SNL In April
Saturday Night Live has announced its upcoming musical guests for April. Carly Rae Jepsen will take the stage on April 4 with Birdman star Michael Keaton hosting for his third time. Mumford & Sons will follow on April 11 with Taraji P. Henson (a.k.a. Empire's Cookie Lyon) taking on hosting duties. -
Bonnaroo 2015: D'Angelo, Kacey Musgraves, Songhoy Blues Join Lineup, Late-Night Sets Revealed
Last week Bonnaroo announced its day-by-day lineups, and now they've revealed some artist additions. R&B legend D'Angelo -- who released his first album in 15 years, Black Messiah, back in December -- and his band the Vanguard have joined the festival as well as alt-country singer Kacey Musgraves, who made her Bonnaroo debut back in 2013, and Mali desert blues punk band Songhoy Blues. The festival also revealed which acts will be playing late-night sets that weekend. -
Taylor Swift: Princeton Review Apologizes For Misquoting 'Fifteen' Lyrics, Offers Grammar-Loving Swiftie Two Free Tickets To 'Style' Singer's Concert
Earlier this week, Taylor Swift called out test prep company The Princeton Review for misquoting her lyrics from "Fifteen" in one of their practice test questions. The Princeton review acknowledged the lyrical slip-up on Twitter, but noted that regardless of how much they love TSwift, the SAT would still deduct points for the "somebody/them" mistake. -
Serena Williams Remakes Beyonce's '7/11' Video To Celebrate 19th Grand Slam Title [WATCH]
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Beyonce Might Join Bradley Cooper For Lead Role In 'A Star Is Born' Remake By Warner Bros.
Beyoncé might be hitting the big screen again! According to Deadline Hollywood (via Billboard), Bradley Cooper is making his directorial debut with a remake of the 1954 drama A Star Is Born and is reportedly looking for Beyoncé to star alongside him in the project. -
Ad-Rock Of Beastie Boys Dishes On Iggy Azalea, 'Blurred Lines' Verdict, State Of Rap Music & More Ahead Of 'While We Were Young' Release
Adam Horovitz, aka Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys, stars in Noah Baumbach's new film While We Were Young. In support of his role, the 48-year-old spoke to the Daily Beast about the state of New York City, the Beastie Boys being considered OG rappers, today's rap music, Iggy Azalea's cultural appropriation criticism, the "Blurred Lines" lawsuit, and the possibility of working with Mike D again, among other topics. Here are some things we learned: -
Tink Drops 'Ratchet Commandments' Video Feat. Timbaland Ahead Of Debut Album [WATCH]
Earlier this month, Tink released her single "Ratchet Commandments" off her upcoming debut album. Now the song's music video has arrived, and it features the Chicago femcee dressed as a preacher, an ancient Egyptian queen and a post-apocalyptic-looking teacher while she instructs other woman how not to be ratchet. Her mentor Timbaland also makes appearances throughout the Dave Meyers-directed clip. -
Radiohead's 'OK Computer' Inducted Into Library of Congress' National Recording Registry; The Doors, Lauryn Hill, Joan Baez & More Also Recognized
Radiohead's 1997 classic OK Computer will be inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry for preservation today. Each year the library chooses recordings that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" and at least 10 years old for inclusion as part of the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000. Radiohead's third studio album is among 25 recordings spanning from 1890 to 1999 that have been added to the library, The Guardian reports. -
T-Pain's 'The Iron Way' Mixtape To Feature Previously Unheard Aaliyah Vocals [WATCH]
T-Pain's The Iron Way is due out later this week (March 27), and now he's revealed a very special featured artist -- the late R&B singer Aaliyah. While speaking to Vibe about the new mixtape, he explained how he got ahold of the unheard vocals for his new song "Girlfriends." -
Iggy Azalea Admits To Getting Boob Job Four Months Ago, Confirms Plastic Surgery Rumors
Iggy Azalea has never had a problem opening up about personal things in her life. Her forthrightness has even landed her in some hot water in the past and caused her to take a hiatus from social media. However, there was one secret the Australian rapper had been keeping to herself that she later decided was no longer worth hiding: she recently had some breast augmentation. -
Earl Sweatshirt NPR Interview: Odd Future Rapper Talks New Album 'I Don't Like Sh*t, I Don't Go Outside,' Kendrick Lamar, Music Journalism & More [LISTEN]
Earl Sweatshirt released his "surprise" album, I Don't Like Sh*t, I Don't Go Outside, yesterday, despite being angry at his label for announcing giving away the surprise. Now the Odd Future artist opens up about the project in an hour-long interview with NPR. He talks about the process behind the album, the botched early release, advice from Flying Lotus, becoming self-aware, his relationship with his mother, the meaning behind his album title, the state of journalism, Kendrick Lamar's new album To Pimp A Butterfly, and much more. Here are some things we learned:
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