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The "6ixth annual" OVO Fest already has its first round of performers. Five months ahead of the major Toronto, Drake-curated music festival, today (March 17), the "Energy" rapper announced the first round of the OVO Fest lineup for the Aug. 2 and 3 party. -
The Weeknd Wins Artist of the Year at the Juno Awards, Performs "Earned It" Live [WATCH]
The Weeknd took home two big awards last night, March 15. The singer won Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for his tune "Often" at the Juno Awards in Canada. While raking in the accolades, The Weeknd also performed his '50 Shades of Grey' soundtrack contribution "Earned It." -
Drake, OVO Disown 'Drake: Homecoming: The Lost Footage' Concert Film Before March 19 Release at AMC Theaters
If you've wondered why Drake has not promoted or barely acknowledged the little heard or talked about upcoming documentary Drake: Homecoming: The Lost Footage, there's good reason for that. Despite being the star of the film and having his name in the title, the "Energy" rapper has revealed that he has no connection to and has not worked on the movie. -
PartyNextDoor Remixes Drake's "Company" and "Legend" During Minneapolis Tour Stop After Announcing New EP [LISTEN]
PartyNextDoor recently brought the North American leg of his PND Live World Tour to an end in Minneapolis. During the tour stop, he remixed Drake's "Company" and "Legend" after announcing a new EP. -
Kelly Clarkson Gets Cushion for 'Piece By Piece' on Albums Chart, Brandi Carlile Cracks Top 5 with 'Firewatcher's Daughter'
Kelly Clarkson found a bit more breathing room on the Official Albums Chart this week, as her new album 'Piece By Piece' gets a nicer cushion over the 'Fifty Shades of Grey Soundtrack' on the Billboard 200. Thanks to the removal of individual streams and downloads for Beyoncé and Ellie Goulding's singles from the latter, Clarkson won the pure albums race with 80,500 copies sold, compared to 57,000 copies of 'Fifty Shades.' -
Cash Money Seeks Extension on Response to Turk's Lawsuit; Jas Prince and Lil Wayne Legal Challenges Lurk
Music Times has reported in the last few weeks regarding lawsuits against Cash Money Records from former Hot Boys member Turk, Drake's discoverer Jas Prince and of course, Lil Wayne and his massive $51 million bid to separate from Bird Man's label. Right now Bryan "Baby" Williams is looking to hand the Turk case, seeking an extension to respond. The "due date" for response was Wednesday. -
Drake's Studio Donation to Philadelphia High School Now Put to Use [WATCH]
Drake was so moved by Diane Sawyer's ABC News special in 2013 "Hidden America" featuring Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia that the Grammy-winning rapper donated a new recording studio to the school. The school can now use the donated studio in light of its recent music teacher hire. -
Kelly Clarkson Barely Beats 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Soundtrack with 'Piece by Piece,' Tops Billboard 200
Kelly Clarkson was the big winner on the Billboard 200 this week with the debut of her album Piece by Piece, which sold 97,000 equivalent copies and held off the competition. The effort helped the pop star get even with Carrie Underwood for the title of most no. 1 albums by an American Idol alumni...the country star and Clarkson both have three to their names. This was an especially nice peak for the latter as it was her first no. 1 since 2009, with two other releases in between. -
Unreleased Second Drake Verse Featured in New Remix of 'Madonna' [LISTEN]
Having already gotten the co-sign from Madonna herself on the track baring her name, one of the most celebrated tracks from Drake's 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late' just got chopped and screwed by Houston DJs OG Ron C and DJ Candlestick of The Chopstars. The new version is not just a slowed down rework of "Madonna": Drake also gave OG Ron C an exclusive, unreleased second verse which was not found on the original track. -
New 'Drizzy' Phone App Let's You Text Drake Lyrics
Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation and come across a situation where a Drake lyric would be perfect, but you can't remember the exact wording of what the Toronto rapper said? You aren't alone, but a new app titled "Drizzy" that was developed by Luc Success will take care of that problem for you. -
Madonna Co-Wrote a Song on Kanye West's 'So Help Me God', 'Rebel Heart' Singer Says Drake Collaboration Is Next
Madonna recently revealed that she co-wrote a track with Kanye West for So Help Me God during some sessions for her Rebel Heart album. West's work on Madonna's album came in the form of track five, 'Illuminati," on her new effort. The Queen of Pop also said that a collaboration with Drake is inevitable in the future. -
J. Cole Confirmed for SXSW; Kanye West, Drake Also to Perform?
Could hip-hop superstars Kanye West and Drake be headed to SXSW? There are rumors percolating, but so far, J. Cole is the only one who has been officially confirmed.
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