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Young Jeezy Announces That He Will Now Be Known Simply as "Jeezy"

In the most dramatic hip-hop name change of 2013, Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy, sorry, Jeezy announced that he would now go by simply "Jeezy."
Nine Inch Nails May Alienate Fans With 'Hesitation Marks,' But Succeeds In Breaking Molds, Pushing Limits

Would you believe it if we told you there was pop, adult alternative and pop-punk on Nine Inch Nails new album? Would you believe it if we said the experimentation made 'Hesitation Marks' the band's best album in a decade?
Ed Sheeran Plays Guest Performance with Passenger, Proposes Simon and Garfunkel-style Folk Supergroup

What was a regular show for British folk rocker Passenger (Mike Rosenberg) became a tad more newsworthy when his buddy and fellow musician Ed Sheeran joined the performer onstage for a number of covers at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville.
Keith Urban Tour: Country Star and 'Idol' Judge to Promote New Album 'Fuse' by Playing Intimate Nashville Honky Tonks

Keith Urban will be hitting the road to tour in support of his new album "Fuse," but before he starts playing arenas, he'll be heading back to the "honky tonks" in Nashville, TN. Better get in line now however. In fact, by press time (Thursday), it's probably too late.
Turquoise Jeep Rappers Flynt Flossy and Yung Humma Drop New Cult Classic Video For 'Naughty Farmer'

Good news for fans of hip-hop label Turquoise Jeep and its off-the-wall music videos: Flynt Flossy and his R&B compatriot Yung Humma have released another classic piece of cinematography for their new single, "Naughty Farmer." Fans of Turquoise classics such as "Treat Me Like A Pirate" and "Lemme Smang It" can probably see what's coming.
Album Sales Roundup: Avenged Sevenfold Debuts on Top, Luke Bryan Hangs Around, and Justin Timberlake Back in Top 10 After VMA Sales Boost

Avenged Sevenfold became the band to knock Luke Bryan from the top spot on the Billboard 200 after his "Crash My Party" led album sales during its first two weeks. Two artists in this week's top 10 are making reappearances thanks to publicity generated by their performances at the MTV Video Music Awards. Check out what happened last week in the Top 10 Albums
Downloads Roundup: Katy Perry's 'Roar' Keeps Top Spot, Miley Cyrus's 'Wrecking Ball' Sees Jump, Jay Z's 'Holy Grail' Loses Ground. See where Eminem's 'Berzerk' Debuted

Katy Perry ruled the Billboard digital singles roost again last week, as her recent smash "Roar" was the most downloaded song for the third time in a row. The week also featured a hot debut, plus an overall boost for Miley Cyrus, who now has two songs in the Top 10: "We Can't Stop" and "Wrecking Ball," her new single.
2 Chainz Reveals Details of "B.O.A.T.S II: Me Time" Album Art: Kanye West Handled The Photoshopping on 'Feds Watching' Album

There was some new information released by 2 Chainz this week, discussing the art work from "B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time." More specifically, how Kanye West made it for him.
Alex Chilton 'Electricity By Candlelight' Features Johnny Cash and Beach Boys Acoustic Covers During Power Outage

In our experience, some of the best live performances come when those onstage are out of their comfort zones, or exposed to conditions outside of the norm. Consider Johnny Cash's "Live at San Quentin" or Nirvana's "MTV Unplugged" acoustic set. Alex Chilton, best known for his time in Memphis power pop band Big Star, also performed an excellent acoustic album, but unlike Nirvana, his was unscheduled. That show is now available on the recording "Electricity by Candlelight."
Kenny Rogers Teams With Dolly Parton Again, 30 Years After "Islands In The Stream"

"You Can't Make Old Friends," or at least that's what Kenny Rogers would have you believe based on the title of his upcoming album. However, Rogers will be remaking old musical acquaintances when he sings the title track with one of his oldest duet pals, Dolly Parton.
Ministry of Sound Sues Spotify Over Copyrighted Compilation Arrangements

Spotify is facing another foe of its streaming services in British electronic music label Ministry of Sound. MoS is suing Spotify, alleging that the company refuses to acquiesce to its requests that playlists bearing similarities to the label's famous compilations be taken down.
Wiz Khalifa Does Songs With Miley Cyrus and Adele on 'Blacc Hollywood'

Nothing is official yet from Wiz Khalifa's third LP "Blacc Hollywood," except the title. The rapper told Fuse during an interview that he's got a boatload of celebrity appearances, but none of them have been formally cleared for the final track list...yet. He listed at least two guest spots, one of which we predict will make the cut for popularity's sake, and one that will make the cut for both popularity's sake and awesomeness's sake: Miley Cyrus and Adele, respectively.
The Cosmic Psychos: Grunge Influences Are Yeomen by Day, Australian Punk Legends by Night

If you ask Ross Knight, bassist and vocalist for Melbourne's Cosmic Psychos, how he regarded the band, he'd probably refer to it as a "hobby." Members of the bands the Psychos have influenced (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, The Melvins, L7) tell a different story during the new documentary "Blokes You Can Trust."
DJ Khaled and Nicki Minaj Finally Unite in 'I Wanna Be With You' Video After 'Proposal' [WATCH]

DJ Khaled gets a ton of credit from Music Times for running the year's best promotional stunt, even if it's for one of the year's less stellar hip-hop videos.
The Arcade Fire 2013: Australian DJ Announces Date for First Single Release From Upcoming 'Reflektor' Album

The Arcade Fire have been less than forthcoming with details regarding the band's forthcoming fourth album. An Australian radio station seems to have much more definite information regarding the project, possibly titled "Reflektor."
Luke Bryan Discusses Women's Struggles To Gain Traction In Country Field: 'It's Always Been Pretty Damn Crummy'

Luke Bryan admitted in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that "it sucks" for women in the country music genre right now. Although this isn't quite as liberating as hearing Jay Z declare that "women is pimps too," Bryan is currently at the top of the country game (and the music game in general, having topped the Billboard 200 for two straight weeks with his album "Crash My Party") and perhaps in a position to do something about it.
Lady Gaga Performs 'Applause' and Eight Other 'ARTPOP' Tracks During iTunes Festival Show

The news was supposed to be that Lady Gaga was the first performer in a series of September concerts as part of the iTunes Festival. The pop star made the story all about herself however, performing a total of eight tracks off of her forthcoming "ARTPOP" album.
The Best-Selling Labor Day Albums: Beyonce, Jay Z and More

Labor Day has been the first Monday of September since its founding in 1894. More recently, the music industry has traditionally begun releasing new albums on Tuesdays. Music Times has done its research to celebrate the holiday, and found the five biggest-selling albums from the last 20 years that were released the day after Labor Day.
Zumba: Bringing Latin Music to New Listeners in the United States and The World Over

Latin music has found a way to branch out from exclusively Latin buyers, and they did it by going to the gym. Zumba, the dance-aerobics class developed in 2001 in Florida, has helped many a participant stay in shape, and get hooked on Latin music in the process.
Lil Wayne 'Dedication 5' Mixtape Brings Reviews Good and Bad, Feedback From Lil Kim and Pusha T

So how did you enjoy Lil Wayne's new mixtape "Dedication 5"? Based on the reaction of the Twitterverse, you definitely loved it, or you definitely hated it.
American Idol Judges Set: Harry Connick Jr. Joins Cast Along With Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban

A source confirmed to US Weekly on Saturday that "American Idol" had found a third judge to round out its panel during the series' 13th season. Jazz crooner Harry Connick Jr. will be joining returning judges Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban.
Eminem and Fellow Detroit Rappers Boost City's Music Industry and Employment, Says Economic Report

Can the music industry in Detroit save the city from the struggles of the American industry, the the town's bankruptcy and its $18 billion debt? No, unfortunately, probably not. But music is one of the most successful markets in Michigan's largest city, a report by the Anderson Economic Group found.
Donna Summer Gets Remix Treatment on "Love To Love You Donna," Featuring Hot Chip, Masters At Work, Others

Disco took it rougher than most genres when it fell from popularity more than 30 years ago. However some recent developments have brought the genre back to...no quite hip, but getting there. The year's top-selling single thus far, Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" featured contributions from Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers, whose band was at the peak of its popularity during the late '70s (although Chic is one of the few disco acts that has always been chic). Disco's biggest name, Donna Summer, is next in line for revitalization.
Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker and Others Providing Entertainment for Annual 'MDA Show of Strength Telethon'

Jerry Lewis will always be the face of the annual "MDA Show of Strength," a yearly telethon hosted by the Muscular Dystrophy Association in order to raise funds, but since the comedian retired from hosting the event in 2010, someone has had to step up and fill the entertainment gap. The country music industry has stepped up to the plate in the past and it looks like 2013 will continue the trend. Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker and Lee Ann Womack are among the entertainers scheduled to appear on Sunday for the event's 46th incarnation.
Beyonce Brooklyn Video Shoot Leaves Woman Terrified At Top of Coney Island Ferris Wheel

Beyonce may or may not have been shooting a new music video when she stopped at Coney Island yesterday afternoon, but she was definitely shooting a video of something. The pop star and her crew occupied the historic Cyclone roller coaster for more than an hour while director/fashion photographer Terry Richardson filmed (as well as using a handy GoPro camera attached to the ride). Beyonce spent some time greeting the hordes of fans that gathered around, and even held someone's baby. It's arguable that the pop star was a little rude, reserving one of the world's most iconic roller coasters for an hour when vacationers and residents may have been keen to ride, but one woman dealt with far worse on the ferris wheel thanks to Bey.
Back of The Billboards: The Drifters' 'All-Time Greatest Hits & More (1959-1965)'

Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the record that finished at no. 200 for the previous week. We hope to give new life to music that you might have missed, or new life to classic albums you may have forgotten.
Kacey Musgraves May Alienate Country Fans With Her Least Favorite Song Topic: 'Songs about Trucks'

"Alternative country" rising star Kacey Musgraves told British GQ what country stereotype she hated most, and it might alienate some artists: trucks.
Drake New Album: Father Will Appear on 'Heat of The Moment' From 'Nothing Was The Same'

Drake has not always had the best of relationships with his father. Although not reaching near the levels on enmity between some rappers and their parents (see Eminem versus Mother), the Toronto star has been less than admiring in...
G-Dragon and Missy Elliott Blow Away KCON With 'Niliria' Collaboration

"Gangnam Style" brought the Korean pop music to the American conscious last year, and by now most of use have gotten tired of Psy. The phenomena has opened our eyes to the Asian nation however, and perhaps opened the door to new...
George Strait Tour: Country Star Adds New Leg to Farewell Tour, Announces Contract to Record Five New Albums

There are artists that diminish with age and there are some that keep on churning out hits; the Bruce Springsteens and the Paul McCartney's of course, but don't forget to toss in country music icon George Strait among that list. On Thursday, Strait announced that he'd be around for at least five more albums of original material.