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Disney's 'Frozen' Soundtrack is Best-Selling Album of 2014: Taylor Swift, Beyonce & One Direction Also Sold Big
Music fans just could not "Let It Go" in 2014. In an announcement that should have been no surprise to those following album sales in 2014, the soundtrack to Disney's Frozen was the best-selling album of the year on the Billboard 200, coming ahead of major releases from Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Sam Smith. -
Pharrell Williams' "Happy" is the Hot 100's No. 1 Song of 2014: Katy Perry "Dark Horse," John Legend and Taylor Swift Also Crack Top 20
2014 has been a "Happy" year, hasn't it? Today (Dec. 9), Billboard unveiled its year-end Hot 100, and despite major hits from the likes of Katy Perry, Iggy Azalea, John Legend and Meghan Trainor, this year the year of Pharrell Williams. -
Beyonce, Pharrell Williams, Taylor Swift Among Most-Discussed Entertainers of 2014 on Facebook
If it felt like your Facebook friends wouldn’t shut up about Beyoncé this year, well, you were right. Today (Dec. 9), Facebook announced its most-discussed topics and people of the year, and the “7/11” singer topped the list, continuing her reign of pop culture dominance. -
Garth Brooks Announces Detroit Concerts on 'Man Against Machine' World Tour 2015
Garth Brooks is continuing to expand his massive comeback tour one city at a time. Following the release of his new album Man Against Machine and tour dates in Tulsa, Boston and Buffalo, today (Dec. 9), the "People Loving People" singer announced a pair of tour dates in Detroit. -
Charli XCX 'Sucker' Stream: Listen to New Album Featuring "Boom Clap" and "Break the Rules" on iTunes Ahead of Its Release Date
It's been a bit of a winding road for Charli XCX, but now her second studio album Sucker really is just around the corner. Starting today (Dec. 9), ahead of the album's Dec. 15 release date, fans of the "Break The Rules" singer can stream Sucker now on iTunes Radio. -
U2's iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 Extended with New Concerts in NYC, Boston, Chicago & More
There's some good news for U2 fans in New York, Chicago, Boston, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Berlin and Paris: new concert dates have been added in those cities for the iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour. Just days after announcing the original round of shows, today (Dec. 9), Bono and co. announced an additional two shows in each of those cities due to fan demand. -
'The Voice' Season 7 Recap & Review: Top 5 Perform the Same Old Stuff and Get Out of Comfort Zone with Mixed Results
Here we are, in the semi-finals of The Voice season seven. After last week's shocking triple elimination, five men: Damien, Chris Wayne Boyd, Taylor John Williams, Matt McAndrew and Chris Jamison. Despite beating out thousands of other aspiring professional singers, these dudes only semi-showed up. -
Taylor Swift Among TIME Person of the Year 2014 Finalists for Stand Against Spotify
What do Apple CEO Tim Cook, the protestors in Ferguson, Vladimir Putin and Taylor Swift have in common? While it may seem like "nothing" from the outside, the answer is they're all on the shortlist to become TIME magazine's Person of the Year for 2014. Yes, the "Blank Space" singer joins world leaders and controversial figures in the annual recognition's nominations. -
Exclusive Podcast: The New Tarot Perform "That Ain't Me" and Discuss Breaking into the Music Industry with Music Times [LISTEN]
Mix one part synth-filled pop, one part thrashing alternative rock, a splash of sisterhood and a sprinkle of the occult, and you get The New Tarot. The New York-based, sister-led quintet has been making waves around the New York music scene and are gearing up to hit it big - with or without the help of big data. -
Morrissey Cancels and Reschedules European Tour Dates in Switzerland, the Netherlands
Surprise, surprise (or not), Morrissey's European tour has had a few shows rescheduled and dates cancelled. After a North American tour in support of World Peace is None of Your Business was scrapped due to illness, the former Smiths frontman has postponed a handful of overseas dates "until 2015." -
iTunes Year-End Best Sellers are Soundtrack Heavy: Pharrell Williams "Happy," 'Frozen' & 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Sell High
It was a big year for movie soundtracks and singles. Today (Dec. 8), iTunes announced its top-selling songs and albums of the year, and Despicable Me 2's "Happy" by Pharrell Williams and the soundtrack to Disney's Frozen lead the pack, clocking bigger numbers than Taylor Swift's 1989 and mega-hits from John Legend, Katy Perry and Meghan Trainor. -
WATCH: 5 Seconds of Summer's "What I Like About You" Music Video from The Forum Features Backstage Fun Ahead of 'LIVESOS' Release
There are a lot of things to like about 5 Seconds of Summer - the music, the hair, their high-powered performance energy - and now, the pop-punk boy band is sharing "What I Like About You." In anticipation of its new live LP, LIVESOS, 5SOS have dropped a new music video for its punchy cover of the classic The Romantics single. -
Grammys 2015: Beyonce Surpasses Dolly Parton as Most Nominated Woman in History Thanks to "Drunk in Love"
All hail Queen Bey. Last week, the official nominees for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards were announced, and with the proclamation that Beyoncé was nominated for six awards this year, the "7/11" singer has now become the most-nominated woman in Grammy history, eclipsing Dolly Parton in the process. -
Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz to Kick Off 'The Pinkprint' Tour in UK in Spring 2015
Nicki Minaj will be bringing The Pinkprint on tour in the new year. Following the release of her latest single, "All Things Go," and a slot as the musical guest (and frequent sketch guest) this weekend on Saturday Night Live, today (Dec. 8), Minaj announced her first round of The Pinkprint Tour dates. Beginning March 28, 2015, the "Only" rapper and Trey Songz will tackle the United Kingdom before presumably going around the world. -
Nicki Minaj on 'SNL': Watch 'The Pinkprint' Rapper Impersonate Beyonce, Kim Kardashian & Perform "Bed of Lies" & "All Things Go"
Nicki Minaj was more than ready to put her Pinkprint on Saturday Night Live this week. In anticipation of her new album, Minaj joined The Interview host James Franco for the Dec. 6 episode of SNL, performing "Bed of Lies," "Only," and "All Things Go" on the show and rolling out a few impressions of Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian along the way. -
LIVE REVIEW: Foo Fighters Blast Through 'Sonic Highways' at Intimate Irving Plaza NYC Show with Love [SETLIST]
"Thanks for causing a f**king riot," Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl told an intimate crowd on Friday night (Dec. 5) in New York City. And though it may seem like the rocker was joking, he wasn't. People really did riot earlier in the day in an attempt to get one of just roughly 1,000 tickets to the "Something From Nothing" band's show at Irving Plaza. -
James Franco, Nicki Minaj Channel 'Peter Pan Live!' in 'Saturday Night Live' Promos [WATCH]
Whether or not you want to forget or relive NBC's Peter Pan Live! from last night, James Franco and Nicki Minaj aren't about to let you forget. The The Interview actor and the "All Things Go" rapper are teaming up this weekend as the respective host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live and they're channeling a bit of the boy who never grows up in their new promos. -
'Peter Pan Live!' Ratings Down 50 Percent from 'The Sound of Music': Miss the Show? Watch Highlights Here!
Last night (Dec. 4), for the second year in a row NBC aired its live musical theatre event. To follow-up The Sound of Music, the network tapped GIRLS star Allison Williams and Christopher Walken for a production of Peter Pan Live! The show dominated social media and the ratings last night, so those who may have missed the broadcast may be feeling a little left out around the water cooler. -
GRAMMYs 2015: Meghan Trainor, Sam Smith, Pharrell Williams & More React to GRAMMY Nominations on Twitter and Instagram
As musicians are wont to do when nominated for a major prize, they shared the news of their GRAMMY nomination and expressed their thanks on social media. In the midst of this morning's announcements, nominees from Meghan Trainor to Sam Smith to Ed Sheeran and Mali Music turned to Twitter and Instagram to share their reactions. -
GRAMMYs 2015 Nominations: Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams Among Early Nominees
The biggest night in music is just around the corner, even if it's hard to believe that yet another year has passed. Today (Dec. 5), the nominations for the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards are being rolled out via Twitter and various television appearances. Early on, predicted favorites lead the nominations with Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea, Sia, Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams all racking up multiple nods. -
Madonna Lashes Out About Leaked Songs "Rebel Heart" and "Wash Over Me" on Instagram
Madonna is not happy. Last week, two new songs from Madge, "Rebel Heart" and "Wash Over Me" leaked online. The pop superstar has since returned from a trip to Malawi, learned about the pre-release of the tracks and is now lashing out on her Instagram. -
Iggy Azalea, Nick Jonas Tour Planned for 2015: "Beg For It" Rapper Announces Arena Shows in Works in Midst of Azalea Banks Feud
Iggy Azalea will be hitting the road in 2015, and she's bringing a special guest along with her. In the midst of a race-fueled Twitter feud with Azalea Banks, the "Beg For It" rapper revealed that her first-ever arena tour will kick off in the new year with special guest Nick Jonas. -
John Legend, Meghan Trainor & Sam Smith Among Most Searched for Artists of 2014 on Shazam
Even if some songs were among the biggest hits of 2014, that doesn't mean pop music fans know them immediately by name. This week, music identifying app Shazam released its annual list of the most tagged songs and artists of the year, featuring tracks from the likes of John Legend, Meghan Trainor, Sam Smith and more. -
Demi Lovato Joins Jessie J for "Bang Bang" Performance in San Jose, Taking Over for Ariana Grande [WATCH]
Jessie J doesn't need Ariana Grande or Nicki Minaj to perform her 2014 mega-hit "Bang Bang." But, she can always use a little assistance from someone, and last night (Dec. 3), the pop diva teamed up with Demi Lovato in San Jose, California, to perform the track. -
DJ Earworm Releases "United State of Pop 2014" Featuring Taylor Swift, Hozier, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea & More [LISTEN]
2014 is coming to a close, and you know what that means...year-end music wrap ups! In the world of mashups, there is no better summation of any given year than DJ Earworm's "United State of Pop" series. Yesterday (Dec. 3), Earworm released "United State of Pop 2014," featuring 25 of this year's biggest hits from the likes of Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Iggy Azalea and Ariana Grande in one four-minute extravaganza. -
Holiday Gift Idea 2014: Hilary Duff, Casetify Partner for Christmas Themed Smartphone Covers [PHOTOS]
At least one item on your Christmas list just got a little bit easier to find... thanks to Hilary Duff, there's a festive new collection of stylish smartphone cases in conjunction with Casetify. The "All About You" singer partnered with the tech startup company to curate her own collection of holiday-themed iPhone cases. -
Taylor Swift "Blank Space" Crowns Hot 100: Selena Gomez "The Heart Wants What It Wants" & Mark Ronson "Uptown Funk" Crack Top 10
Be assured, there is no "Blank Space" available at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. For the third week in a row, Taylor Swift's new single from 1989 tops the charts. While she sits snuggly atop the U.S. music radar, two new songs have cracked the top 10, with Selena Gomez's "The Heart Wants What It Wants" and Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk" (feat. Bruno Mars) vaulting up the charts. -
Fifth Harmony "All I Want for Christmas Is You" Music Video Features Snow, Lights and a Happy Gift Exchange [WATCH]
The Christmas spirit is everywhere, and the girls of Fifth Harmony are getting in on the action. Today (Dec. 3), the "Sledgehammer" group spread the holiday cheer by releasing a very peppy, gift-filled music video for its cover of Mariah Carey's classic track "All I Want for Christmas is You." -
U2 Announce iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour for 2015: 'Songs of Innocence' Will Arrive in 19 Cities in New Year
As expected (and teased), U2 will be taking its surprise new album Songs of Innocence on tour in the new year. Today (Dec. 3), Bono and co. announced the first 19 cities and 44 shows for the sure to be expansive iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour. -
Lana Del Rey's "I Can Fly" and "Big Eyes" from Tim Burton Film 'Big Eyes' Leak Online [LISTEN]
There are two new dreamy Lana Del Rey songs available to hear online. Today (Dec. 3), Del Rey's songs from Tim Burton's forthcoming film Big Eyes, "Big Eyes" and "I Can Fly" leaked in all their dreary, atmospheric glory.
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