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  • Amber Rose Fires Back at Kanye West and Kim Kardashian After Breakfast Club Remark

    Kanye West stopped by The Breakfast Club recently to talk about everything from his Grammy showing to his new single, "Wolves." During the interview, the rapper threw some shade at former flame Amber Rose who had made some disrespectful comments about his wife, Kim Kardashian. Rose, who split from her boyfriend Wiz Khalifa last year, returned the shade via Twitter.

  • Metallica's James Hetfield Talks About His Drug Addiction and How Music Helped Save His Life

    James Hetfield lived the rock 'n' roll lifestyle for much of his career as the frontman for Metallica. His drug and alcohol addiction reached a boiling point right around the time the band was documenting the recording process for their eighth studio album, St. Anger. Some Kind of Monster, which hit theaters in 2004, showed a band at a crossroads, and Hetfield, in order to save himself and his career, entered into rehab. In a new interview, Hetfield credited music as what helped save his life.

  • Garth Brooks Says 'Man Against Machine' Follow-Up Could Be a Concept Album Released Before Next Year

    Garth Brooks spoke to Billboard recently and revealed some possible details to his Man Against Machine follow-up album. The country star, who said new music may be out by December, hinted at a concept record. Brooks was adamant that the business of selling albums is far from dead, citing Taylor Swift as a current champion. He even said that a duet between he and his late mother, who recorded some music before she died, is a possibility.

  • Beach Slang Frontman James Alex on Sudden Success, the Philadelphia Music Scene & How to Make Real Art [EXCLUSIVE]

    James Alex talks with unfiltered passion when discussing music, and that's not the least bit surprising considering he fronts the passionate punk trio that goes by Beach Slang. He puts together sentences filled with intelligent cracks and metaphors, leaving just enough room for a strategically placed "f*ck." Alex peppers his thoughts with "you know what I mean" in order to look for reassurance while he rambles about the unexpected success of his year-old band from Philadelphia. He isn't the confident Mr. Rock Star type. He's the guy down the street who took a chance on music, and he's damn glad he did.

  • 'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review: The Top 24 is Revealed - Did Your Favorite Make the Cut?

    "Phenomenal singers are going home today," Jennifer Lopez said to open tonight's, Feb. 19, final American Idol judgement episode to decide the Top 24. She wasn't kidding either. The group of 23 remaining contestants was cut in half to round out next week's crew of live performers. Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban and J. Lo have been shelling out some solid advice, but for some it was "better luck next time."

  • 'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review: Contestants Get Ready for the Final Judgment After House of Blues Gigs

    The final judgment is here. After a stressful and sleepless Hollywood round last week on American Idol, 48 contestants performed at The House of Blues in front of a live audience. Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban watched from a far, and this time around there was no immediate critique or praise. The judgment came later, and it was the most nerve-racking encounter with the judges yet.

  • Early Jimi Hendrix, Curtis Knight & The Squires Recordings Coming Next Month [TRACKLIST]

    Recordings from Jimi Hendrix's early career will be released next month, Ultimate Classic Rock reports. You Can't Use My Name: Curtis Knight & The Squires (Featuring Jimi Hendrix) The RSVP/PPX Sessions will feature 14 tracks from the guitar legend's days of trying to make it as a session musician. The collection also includes two songs that were written by Hendrix, "Hornet's Nest" and "Knock Yourself Out."

  • Slayer to Release New Song "When the Stillness Comes" for Record Store Day Ahead of Upcoming Album

    Slayer will reportedly release its 11th studio album later this year. The metal act will tease fans this Record Store Day with a single from the album, "When the Stillness Comes." The new tune will mark only the second piece of music the band has released since the death of founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman in 2013 -- they shared "Implode" last year. Limited edition copies of the single will hit participating record stores April 18, "Rolling Stone" noted.

  • Faith No More Perform New Song "Cone of Shame" Live From Upcoming 'Sol Invictus' LP [WATCH]

    Faith No More debuted a new song from their upcoming "Sol Invictus" album titled "Cone of Shame." The fan footage from the show in Japan is not of the highest quality, but it shows off the creepy tone of the song. The track follows the menacing lead single "Motherf**ker," the band's first piece of new music since 1997's "Album of the Year." The second official single from the album, "Superhero," will drop in March, Blabbermouth noted.

  • Jerry Garcia, Toby Keith, Cyndi Lauper and Others to Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

    The 2015 class of wordsmiths to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame includes a cowboy, a blues legend and two Deadheads. Toby Keith, Willie Dixon and the partnership of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter will all be welcomed to the hall during a ceremony June 18 in New York City. Cyndi Lauper, Bobby Braddock and Linda Perry are among the other inductees, "Rolling Stone" noted.

  • Geraldo Rivera Says Hip-Hop Is 'Destructive Culturally' Before Calling Out Russell Simmons [WATCH]

    Journalist Gerald Rivera recently sat down with HuffPost Live to talk about everything from Brian Williams to hip-hop. His take on the latter resulted in the reporter calling out Russell Simmons and moguls of his caliber for encouraging a culture that separates people from the mainstream and results in the inability to find gainful employment. He took a few other shots at the genre that are sure to receive a response by Simmons in the near future. He said the genre is "destructive culturally."

  • Afroman Arrested After Punching a Fan Onstage During a Mardi Gras Show in Mississippi [WATCH]

    Afroman was arrested following a show last night, Feb. 17, in Mississippi, and it was not because he got high. Video from the Biloxi gig shows a woman onstage dancing while Afroman begins a guitar solo. Seemingly out of nowhere, the rapper punches the fan in the face, dropping her to the floor on Mardi Gras. The show went on for the "Colt 45" singer -- he picked back up on the solo before security escorted him off the stage, TMZ noted.

  • Zane Lowe Explains His Decision to Leave BBC Radio 1 for Apple in New Interview

    News surfaced recently that Zane Lowe would be leaving BBC Radio 1 to take a position with Apple. The announcement came as a surprise to fans and even Lowe himself sounded a little unsure of the move in a recent interview with The Guardian. The host joined the BBC in 2003 to take over the evening show and his tenure will come to an end next month. He is reportedly joining Apple to work on the company's new radio service.

  • Van Morrison Announces 'Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue' With Joss Stone, Mavis Staples & Steve Winwood [TRACKLIST]

    Van Morrison is the next artist to delve deeper into his back catalog and re-record some of his older tunes. The "Into the Mystic" singer recruited some of his favorite artists to join him on Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue. Mavis Staples, Joss Stone and Steve Winwood all share the microphone with the iconic crooner. "Real Real Gone," from 1990's Enlightenment, with Michael Bublé is available to stream over at Morrison's website.

  • 'Weird Al' Yankovic Talks Life After RCA Contract: "Mandatory Fun" Singer Performs Folk Tune on 'The Late Late Show' [WATCH]

    Most artists would be worried about reaching the end of a lengthy recording contract, but not "Weird Al" Yankovic. The parody singer's last album, Mandatory Fun, marked the end of his 32-year agreement with RCA. Yankovic sees it as an opportunity to work on some of his other passions, like "authentic American folk music," he told guest host Thomas Lennon on The Late Late Show last night (Feb. 16). He showed off his chops with a Woody Guthrie parody about his upcoming tour.

  • Jon Bon Jovi Is Back in the Studio: 'What About Now?' Singer Has 'About a Dozen Songs' Done

    It has been 18 years since Jon Bon Jovi released his last solo album "Destination Anywhere." His band, Bon Jovi, put out its 12th studio effort "What About Now?" in 2013. So now the question is what is the singer working on in the studio? JBJ told "People" that he has been recording some new material, but he did not clarify what act would be putting out the tunes. He has 'about a Dozen songs' done.

  • Kanye West Wants to Be "The Steve Jobs Of The Gap," Talks About New Adidas Originals Collection

    Kanye West has ambition no matter what industry he's trying to conquer. The rapper recently told Style.com that he wants to be "the Steve Jobs of The Gap." Yeezy's new Adidas clothing line debuted over the weekend, so the mega star shared his influences and vision with the fashion website. And in true Kanye form, he explained that he hasn't been reading any of the reviews of the clothing line.

  • Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran & Gary Clark Jr. Join Forces For Epic Stevie Wonder Medley At Grammy Tribute Show [WATCH]

    A slew of famous names came out in full force recently to pay tribute to the one and only Stevie Wonder. Songs in the Key of Life: An All-Star Grammy Salute aired last night (Feb. 16) and admirers like Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Usher all performed. The highlight of the show came when Beyoncé performed a medley of tunes including "Fingertips," "Master Blaster (Jammin')" and "Higher Ground." The pop superstar brought out Ed Sheeran and Gary Clark Jr. for the performance.

  • Guns N' Roses Guitarist Richard Fortus Praises Axl Rose's Musical Integrity, Talks Starting Shows Late [LISTEN]

    Not all members of Guns N' Roses hate Axl Rose. Richard Fortus, one of the current guitarists for the group, had nothing but high praises for the iconic frontman during a recent interview with Mitch Lafon. The axeman defended Rose's signature move of starting shows late because of everything he goes through to "get into the right place with himself." He also talked about the singer's unwillingness to compromise when it comes to music.

  • 'SNL 40' After-Party Included Prince, Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney Performing While Jimmy Fallon Danced [WATCH]

    NBC missed the best part of the "SNL 40" reunion show last night, Feb. 15: the after-party. Things were only heating up when the 3 1/2-hour comedy event wrapped up. Former cast members like Jimmy Fallon and some of music's finest gathered for an after-party at the Plaza Hotel to celebrate a little longer. Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney -- who were both a part of the "SNL 40" show -- and Prince performed, much to the delight of everyone in the building. The festivities died down around 4 a.m., "Consequence of Sound" reported.

  • Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake Perform Rap That Spans 40 Years of 'Saturday Night Live' at Reunion Show [WATCH]

    Best buddies Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake had the honor of performing the cold opening for "SNL 40" last night, Feb. 16, and they did not disappoint. The pair combined forces to run through a four-minute rap that spanned all 40 years of "Saturday Night Live," name-dropping former cast members and unleashing some of the reunion show's most iconic catchphrases. At the end, Timberlake and Fallon introduced the special with a "Live from New York, it's Saturday night!"

  • Zane Lowe Leaving BBC Radio 1 to Work at Apple, New Role at Company Unknown

    Apple is adding a big name to its crew in March. BBC Radio 1 host Zane Lowe will be leaving his longtime DJ position to work with the tech company in a new, unknown role. The move will end Lowe's impressive 13-year run at the radio station where he became one of the most respected names in the business.

  • Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry Form Supergroup 'The Hollywood Vampires': Trio Will Play Rock in Rio

    Johnny Depp finally took the plunge. The actor, who has been known to play guitar with some of rock's biggest names, has joined Alice Cooper and Joe Perry of Aerosmith to form "The Hollywood Vampires." Even more impressive, the supergroup already has a gig scheduled. The trio will play at the Rock in Rio festival in Las Vegas in May. Queens of the Stone Age, Faith No More and System of a Down are also scheduled to play the event.
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