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Drake Drops New Song "Hold On We're Going Home" Immediately Following October's Very Own Festival

Drake generated quite a few headline on Monday. First he performed with Kanye West and Lil Wayne at his October's Very Own music festival in Toronto, and then immediately following the show posted a new song from his upcoming album "Nothing Was The Same."
Drake's October's Very Own Festival Brings Kanye West, Lil Wayne and More into One Huge Hip-Hop Celebration

When you consider all the rappers active in the game today, there are quite a few that seem capable of organizing a massive hip-hop celebration. It was Drake however that packed huge names into Toronto's Molson Canadian Amphitheatre for the annual October's Very Own Festival.
Lady Gaga's First Leak From "ARTPOP"?: "Aura" Finds Its Way Onto The Internet [LISTEN]

A demo purported to be the first heard track from Lady Gaga's forthcoming album "ARTPOP" has leaked onto the internet...and it's all over the place. There has been no confirmation from the Gaga camp whether this is for real, but it admittedly sounds very Gaga, and very what-we've-been-led-to-believe "ARTPOP" will sound like.
Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi Weigh In (Pun Intended) On Why Bill Ward Couldn't Partake in Black Sabbath Reunion

Ozzy Osbourne added some clarity, and some levity to dark humored people, when he commented further on original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward being unable to tour and perform with the group for the original lineup's reunion: the percussionist is overweight.
D'Angelo Cancels Three More Tour Dates for Mystery Illness, Fans Wait Anxiously for Consistent Tour

R&B performer D'Angelo has cancelled three more tour dates due to medical issues, bringing the total of dates cancelled to five. His ailment is still a mystery, but the Merriwether Post Pavilion, the first venue where he cancelled a show (in Columbia, MD), said that the "Brown Sugar" musician was in the hospital. Monday's announcement of three more dates came with a brief statement that didn't do much to illuminate, but assured fans that D'Angelo would come out alright.
Kanye West To Tie Record for Most VMA Performances, Despite His History of Generally Hating MTV

When the words "Kanye West" and "MTV Video Music Awards" are combined, people tend to think of a certain incident involving Taylor Swift. But the dude deserves some credit; his set during the 2013 VMA's will tie him with Madonna for most performances at the awards show in its history.
Chris Brown Jailed For Hit-And-Run Charge, Albeit Only For 45 Minutes or So

Chris Brown was jailed on Monday in relation to an ongoing hit-and-run investigation, but fans of the R&B star shouldn't get too worked up. The performer was out on bail in under 45 minutes. Due to overcrowding in prisons, it's not all that rare for those with minor charges to be handled quickly and shipped out to make room.
The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck to Tour Together in Show That Complements Both Artists

"Super tours" are normally arranged by having one pretty-big-deal band opening for another even bigger deal band, but everyone knows that the highlights happens when the two performers are onstage at the same time. Such is the case with the current "Legends of Summer" tour featuring Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake. Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck realize that the best moments will be the ones they share, so they designed their upcoming monthlong tour accordingly.
The Arcade Fire May (Or May Not Have) Revealed New Album Title "Reflecktor" Through Mysterious Video At Music Festivals

Details for the upcoming fourth LP from the Arcade Fire has been pretty locked down. About the only details we know is that contributing producer James Murphy (of LCD Soundsystem) said that it will be awesome. However a hint came this weekend at several music festivals in the form of a video clip played between sets.
"Happy Together" Band The Turtles Suing SiriusXM For Playing Music That Came Before 1972

Sixties power-pop band The Turtles have launched a $100 million lawsuit against SiriusXM, accusing the satellite radio provider of violating the rights of thousands of musicians by playing music from prior to 1972 without paying for it.
Pusha T Reveals That Joaquin Phoenix Made Beat for "My Name Is My Name" and Kanye West Approved

So Pusha T's debut album "My Name Is My Name" is already seeing some delays in its initial release date, but the rapper said it's for the better. The final say on the release sits somewhat with Kanye West, the head honcho at G.O.O.D. Music, which Pusha is signed to. Those improvements include a beat by actor Joaquin Phoenix apparently.
Microsoft Cofounder Paul Allen Releases Debut Album With Help From Joe Walsh of The Eagles [LISTEN]

The hot release tomorrow might not be from a musician you're familiar with, but it may be from a software magnate you're very familiar with. Paul Allen, billionaire and cofounder of Microsoft, created Paul Allen and The Underthinkers by teaming with some of his more established musical friends.
Greg Ginn, Original Guitarist and Founder of Black Flag, Sues Former Members and Their Punk Icon Spinoff Group

Nothing says hardcore punk like a class-action lawsuit. Although admittedly Black Flag guitarist Greg Ginn isn't suing the former members of the band he founded for any money, he is asking for an injunction on spinoff band Flag's upcoming tour.
DMC of Run DMC Calls Out Modern Hip-Hop, Describes It as '98 Percent Bad Demos'

Perhaps it's old news that old rappers think modern rap isn't up to snuff with the stuff of the "golden age of hip-hop," but DMC, the latter half of Run-DMC, gave some fairly poignant comments on the current state of the genre speaking to the UK publication Metro.
Jack White: White Stripes Guitarist Countersues Ex-Wife Karen Elson, Argues Against Her Claims He's An Unfit Father

Jack White isn't happy with how ex-wife Karen Elson is portraying him in her application for a restraining order and now the White Stripes guitarist is countersuing in an attempt to clear his name.
Justin Bieber 2013: 'Believe' Singer Involved in 'Bloody Brawl' in Long Island

Justin Bieber just can't go anywhere without causing a commotion of some kind. Part of it that's he's got legions of crazed fans who follow him wherever he goes, but part of the blame has to go to the pop star's reckless behavior as well. Both issues were in play when his stop at a nightclub in Southampton, Long Island ended in a "bloody brawl."
Simon Cowell Talks About His Baby...As In Season 3 of 'X Factor': Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio Join As Judges

Anyone who paid attention to celebrity news this week already knows the hottest news item regarding Simon Cowell's life: Season 3 of "X Factor."
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and North West All Looking at Moving into Elvis Presley's Iconic Graceland Home?

Kanye West has been going out of his way to avoid attention (note recent attacks on photographers), especially when it involves keeping his newborn daughter and mother Kim Kardashian away from the paparazzi. So where does a guy like that go looking for property where he can shield his family away from people with cameras? Apparently, Graceland, the iconic home of musician Elvis Presley.
Jack White: E-mails Reveal That White Stripes Guitarist Doesn't Like The Black Keys or Dan Auerbach Very Much

It became widely known yesterday that guitarist Jack White had been served a restraining order by his former wife Karen Elson, who cited harassment on his part. White seems to dispute how out of line his ex-wife claims him to be, but new details have confirmed one thing: The story about White not wanting his children to attend a particular school just because one of his "rival's" children went there are totally true. E-mails released on Friday show that the "rival" in question is Black Keys guitarist Dan Auerbach.
Michael Jackson Lawsuit: Paris Jackson's Father Kept Drug Problem Hidden Testifies Former Head of Security

The former security chief for Michael Jackson testified that he had concerns regarding the pop star's use of prescription drugs. Michael La Perruque was speaking on behalf of the defense, AEG Live, at the hearing where the Jackson family is suing the concert promoter, alleging that it contributed to Michael's decline and death. The company denies any role, suggesting that the pop star had hidden his addiction well.
What Do Lady Gaga, Madonna and Eric Snowden Have in Common? Travel Issues in Russia!

Lady Gaga and Madonna are both looking at criminal charges from Russia because neither had a proper visa when they came to perform in the country during 2012.
Justin Bieber 2013: "Believe" Singer's Manager Insists Biebs Kick Lil Twist To The Curb After Battery Charges

Say what you will about Justin Bieber, you've got to give some credit to his manager Scooter Braun. Sure the teen pop star is up to hick neck in controversy and possible legal issues at the moment, but he's still selling out arenas and he's still the most popular person on Twitter. Braun is trying to keep Bieber a big deal, and he reportedly thinks that Biebs has to kick housemate Lil Twist to the curb to prevent future problems.
Jack White: White Stripes Guitarist Hit With Restraining Order From Ex-Wife (Not Meg)

Up until this point, Jack White has seemed to handle marital splits pretty well. After all, The White Stripes produced its best music long after he and drummer Meg White had divorced. Things are not going so well between him and his last wife, singer-songwriter Karen Elson. White's ex-wife was awarded a restraining order against the guitarist on Monday, it has been revealed.
American Idol 2013 Judges RUMORS: Jennifer Lopez Set To Make Return? FACT: Keith Urban Is Coming Back for Season 13

There is still an air of ambiguity over who will be judging "American Idol" this year, even as the first round of contestant tryouts continue. Fox entertainment chief Kevin Reilly at least confirmed at the Television Critics Association that country star Keith Urban would be returning for the upcoming Season 13 of the musical competition.
Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury: Pairing Isn't Only One With Unreleased Recordings, How About Bob Dylan and The Beatles?

The eyes of pop music fans grew wide when it was announced this week that nearly six hours of recordings featuring both Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury would be released soon. NME provided a list of other big-name compilations that haven't seen the light in an official release yet. Some are good ideas, some are bad ideas, and we, over-opinionated aggregation journalists, have decided to let you know which is which.
Michael Jackson Lawsuit: Debbie Rowe Not Expected to Take The Stand This Week, Mother of Pop Star's Children Still Expected to Testify

Members of the tabloid press will have to wait until at least next week before Debbie Rowe comes to the stand to testify on behalf of the AEG Live defense team. Rowe, the former wife of Michael Jackson and mother to his children Prince and Paris Jackson, is an anticipated witness as she was privy to many of the pop star's treatments during the '90s.
TECH N9NE: "Something Else" [REVIEW]

Tech N9ne includes his usual spree of emotions into "Something Else," but he speaks from deeper within himself as well.
T.I.: "Memories Back Then" Rapper The Latest Musician To Weigh In on Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman Verdict

T.I. was the latest in a string of musicians weighing in on the George Zimmerman verdict in the shooting of Trayvon Martin. Based on his words, it's surprising that the rapper hadn't made a statement earlier.
G-Dragon: K-Pop Star's Rep Said Controversial Photo Has Nothing to Do With Trayvon Martin, Just Shooting New Album Cover

K-Pop star G-Dragon was not making a racial statement yesterday when he appeared in what looked like "blackface" makeup in an Instagram tribute to Trayvon Martin, according to a spokesperson for the performer. The representative said that Dragon was in the process of shooting a new album cover, which involved him wearing different colors of face paint.
Michael Jackson Lawsuit: Lawyer for Paris Jackson's Father Allows Paid Consultant to Testify for Other Side

Katherine Jackson was shocked to see Eric Briggs taking the stand to testify on behalf of AEG Live during the Jackson family's trial against the concert promoter. After all, Briggs had worked with the family before, being employed as a consultant to estimate the value of Jackson's most valuable piece of property: the Sony-ATV music catalog, which hosted the rights to The Beatles among other big music acts. How did Briggs find it ethical to speak for AEG? Well, he got permission from the lawyer representing Michael's estate.