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  • Twerps Announce 2015 Album, Tour After Signing With Merge

    Twerps are about to close out 2014 with a flourish. A trio of December shows back home (Australia) will put an exclamation point on the dreamy jangle-rockers' most successful year to date; one that's included signing to Merge, dropping an EP (Underlay) and then a new single ("Back to You").

  • Rick Ross, Timbaland Beefing Over New Mosley Logo

    Rap beefs do not begin in the hood anymore — they begin on Instagram. That is where Timbaland recently posted the new logo for Mosley Music Group, his Sony imprint.Inconspicuous, yes? Rick Ross didn’t think so. Apparently the "MMG" insignia is too much like Ross’s Maybach Music Group.@Timbaland #WhereMagoo — Hood Billionaire (@rickyrozay) December 6, 2014Does Super Producer @Timbaland wanna be us? Lol where Magoo @MissyElliott @ElliottWilson @rickyrozay pic.twitter.com/YExENoPuJu — Maybach Music Group (@MaybachMusicGrp) December 6, 2014

  • Ma$e Loses Cover Art Lawsuit Over Instagram Photo Following Performance for a Crowd of Less Than 50 People in London

    Former Bad Boy rapper Ma$e has been ordered to pay after losing a cover art lawsuit over an Instagram photo. The news comes on the heels of the rapper's underwhelming performance for a crowd of less than 50 people in London.According to reports, model Stephanie Delgado accused the Harlem rhymer of appropriating an Instagram photo of hers and using it as the cover art for his single "Why Can't We" without permission. Following her accusations in April, Delgado sued Ma$e over her claim.As noted by "TMZ," Ma$e was ordered to pay her $7,500. Delgado was reportedly awarded the money in default as Ma$e apparently never responded to her claim.Delgado was originally seeking damages in the area of $60,000, but was not awarded that sum because she was unable to prove earnings matching what she was asking for in previous photo shoots.Just last month, Ma$e was forced to perform in front of an intimate-sized crowd after fellow New Yorkers Fat Joe and Foxy Brown dropped out of their London gig. Joe was not able to get in the country and Brown pulled out with no explanation. The "Ill Na Na" rapstress jumped on Instagram during the performance and took shots at Ma$e's underwhelming crowd. She did not mention why she bailed on performing, though.

  • 'Rolling Stone' Calls Kanye West's '808s & Heartbreak' One of the Most Groundbreaking Albums of All Time

    "Rolling Stone" recently recognized a few albums that have changed the game, and among them, Kanye West's "808s & Heartbreak" was named one of the "most groundbreaking albums of all time."Since its release, West's 2008 album has proven that hip-hop is not always about trap beats and toting guns. West's ability to try something different and succeed so effortlessly has made the album a standout in his discography."Kanye West's Auto-Tune-heavy, emotionally naked fourth album came after a brutal year during which his mother died and his engagement broke up," the legendary music-based magazine wrote of the album. "But the album's cavernous sound and exposed-soul lyrics confused even those who had been aware of West's recent trials."Its core aesthetic was like nothing in Hip Hop: freshly butchered feelings enumerated in detail, but masked by digital processing; beds of spare synths used to balance a mix of singing and rapping. However, over time it served as a new template for up-and-comers in Hip Hop and R&B. Drake cited West as his budding sound's 'most influential person' when he was hustling mixtapes, while artists like Future further tweaked the idea of using Auto-Tune as a way to convey emotions that evoke too much feeling when spoken of explicitly."

  • NFL Officials Fist Bump After Touchdown, Players Question Fairness of Calls

    The Buffalo Bills were upset with the referees Sunday, Dec. 7, after their comeback fell short in a 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos. Following the game, multiple Bills players questioned the legitimacy of the officiating."It definitely felt like it was about 16 on 11," running back Anthony Dixon told ESPN. "But we can't make that an excuse. We did some things that we shouldn't have did. We can't be selfish like that. There were a couple selfish penalties by a couple of guys. We got to cut that out."Defensive back Nickell Robey was also pretty salty."Very frustrating," Robey said. "We understand that it's Denver. We understand that they are the AFC champions and all that other stuff. But at the end of the day, you have to call the game how it's supposed to be called. Some things just could have gone our way but they didn't. But I guess that's what happens when you're in someone else's territory."

  • Ghostface Killah 'DOOMSTARKS': New Album Due in 2015

    Ghostface Killah and MF Doom's long-awaited collaboration "DOOMSTARKS" is due in 2015, according to GK. The 44-year-old rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member recently spoke with fans in a Reddit AMA session that featured several brief answers.Here are some of the highlights:Is DOOMSTARKS ever coming?Yes its coming out 2015.How long do you think you'll continue to release new music? I loved the singles off of 36 Seasons!For as long as God wants me to.What is your favorite memory of ODB [Ol Dirty Bastard]?The time he came to the Hotel with 50 Girls.Who are your favorite new school rappers?Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Uncle Murder, Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug, School Boy Q, Uncle Murder, Meek Mil, Kendrick, A$AP Rocky, ASAP MOB & Troy AveWhat's your opinion on the new Wu album? Meth has called it "RZA's Album" and it generally seems like there's some problems within the Clan, so it would be cool to get your view on the album itself and the whole situation.Yeah it is Rza album because I didn't hear it until it came out.What do you think the best verse you've ever spit is?I got to many verses n I dont even know.How do you feel about Action Bronson?He is Cool.You get the gist. Ghostface was on Reddit to promote his new album "36 Seasons," which drops Tuesday, Dec. 9.

  • Baylor, TCU Left Out of College Football Playoffs: Players React on Social Media

    Major college football switched to a four-team playoff this year for the first time ever, but that didn’t get rid of the typical end-of-season controversy fans expect every year. This time, the playoff committee had a tough decision to make for the No. 4 spot. When Baylor and TCU didn't make the cut, the players reacted on social media and you won't believe what they had to say.

  • Billy Corgan Opening Temporary Tea Shop In Led Zeppelin's 'Physical Graffiti' Building

    Billy Corgan and the Smashing Pumpkins are giving fans a chance to pick up their new album, Monuments to an Elegy, one day early. This being Corgan, a simple online ordering setup will not suffice. Instead, he's opted to open a one-day, pop-up music shop in New York to push the album. The shop will be located inside Physical GraffiTea, an NYC tea purveyor that's on the bottom floor of Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti building.

  • Kip Moore Happy With Delayed Second Album; 2015 Release Coming

    Kip Moore had his sophomore follow-up to 2012's 'Up All Night' finished, but little radio interest in the first two singles — "Young Love" and "Dirt Road" — forced his label to shelve the LP until he could come up with something better. The 34-year-old songwriter has apparently done just that, and expects a "stronger record" to be released in 2015.

  • Chicago Bulls Star Derrick Rose Wears 'I Can't Breathe' Warm-Up Shirt, LeBron James Calls Shirt 'Spectacular'

    One day after Derrick Rose wore an "I Can't Breathe" warm-up shirt in support of the late Eric Garner, NBA superstar LeBron James said he wants to find a similar shirt for himself.Cleveland.com reporter Chris Haynes included the following passage in a story Sunday, Dec. 7:"It's spectacular," James said. "I loved it. I'm looking for one."When asked if he planned to wear the T-shirt before a game, James was coy, but hinted it could potentially happen."It's possible," he said. "I'm looking for one. I think it was great."He would not say if he would wear the shirt before Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets, not too far from where the Garner death occurred. However, he didn't rule it out.

  • Ronnie Milsap Recalls Recording with Elvis Presley, Breaking into Ray Charles's Dressing Room

    Ronnie Milsap is a country pioneer who captivated audiences in the 1970s and '80s with his bluesy brand of Southern charm. He notched 40 No.-1 country hits, including "(There's) No Gettin' Over Me," which hit No. 5 on the pop charts in 1981.Naturally, that kind of success led to some crazy stories, and the 71-year-old Hall of Famer recently discussed the early part of his music career with "Rolling Stone."After being told by a teacher that he should not make music his profession, Milsap ignored the advice."I left Raleigh and went to Atlanta to a Ray Charles concert," he said. "His pilot got me into his dressing room. I was sitting in there playing Ray's piano when he comes in. I said, 'Mr. Ray Charles, you are truly the high priest. I've got all your records. I love all your music. I want to become a professional musician.' He said, 'Play me something.' So I did and he said, 'It sounds to me like your heart is really into music, and if that is the case then you ought to become a professional musician.'"Then, there was the time Milsap hung out with The King."I got to play on the session with Elvis on 'Kentucky Rain,'" Milsap said. "'More thunder on the piano, Milsap,' he said. I got to learn what hanging out with Elvis was all about. His big New Year's Eve party, I got to sit and talk with him like I'm talking with you. It was just great. He was the voice of my generation. I had a million questions to ask him, but he wanted to talk about that session of 'Kentucky Rain,' so we talked about that."

  • Phil Collins Backs Out of First Planned Gig in Four Years

    Phil Collins was scheduled to play his first gig in four years — a short, "semi-acoustic" gala fundraiser show benefitting his Little Dreams Foundation — but backed out of the Saturday, Dec. 6, engagement at the last minute due to "some sort of neurological affliction," according to miami.com.The site reported the following: "He came out at the evening's end to greet the crowd, thank them and apologize, saying that he'd been working with doctors for the past two days and that sound checks leading up to the concert went poorly. 'Trust me, you wouldn't enjoy it,' he insisted when the gracious audience, calling out, 'We love you, Phil!' tried to encourage him to sing anyway."Apparently the night was saved by the other acts in the lineup, which included The Little Dreamer performers — a group of underprivileged youth who have developed their talent through Collins's foundation — and Collins's 13-year-old son Nick, who played OneRepublic's "Good Life" with a band and then performed a five-minute dueling drum solo with another kid.Professional artists Richard Marx, Laura Pausini, Gig D'Alessio, Anna Tatangelo and Alejandra Guzman also contributed music to the night.

  • Beanie Sigel Reportedly in Critical Condition After Shooting

    Beanie Sigel is apparently in critical condition after being shot in the back Friday, Dec. 5. Initial reports did not indicate the severity of the wound, but the 40-year-old rapper is currently sedated and unable to speak with investigators, according to NBC Philadelphia.As previously reported, Sigel was shot outside his Jersey Shore home Friday morning after dropping his kids off at school. His attorney believes Sigel was not the intended target in the shooting, which has not resulted in any arrests.Sigel was just released from prison in August after two years behind bars for tax evasion. He reportedly owed $728,000 in back taxes, and his probation for that incident ended Saturday.In a separate incident, the rapper was arrested in 2012 after police pulled him and a friend over and found codeine syrup, prescription pills and a loaded handgun in the vehicle, per a previous report. Both men were felons and therefore not allowed to possess a loaded firearm. Police also found $4,500 that Sigel claimed he won.

  • Gary LeVox Knows Why So Many Young Singers Require Vocal Surgery

    Changing standards in the country music industry have led to more vocal surgeries for young artists, according to Rascal Flatts frontman Gary LeVox. The 44-year-old star dealt with throat problems of his own over the past year, including cancelled shows and a controversial lip-synched ACM performance.

  • DJ Premier, Pete Rock Making An Album Together; Due In 2015

    The rumors are true: DJ Premier and Pete Rock will be blessing us with a new album in 2015. Premier alerted fans of the impending release via a Reddit AMA session — the news sort of slipped out after discussing a potential sequel to PRhyme, his forthcoming disc with Royce da 5'9".
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