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If you read this week's reports on the Billboard 200 and the Albums Sales Chart then you're aware already that The Grammys had a huge positive impact on the sales of several performers, including Sam Smith and Beck. Billboard has released a full report of the night's live performances and how the ceremony affected this involved. -
Rihanna, Ed Sheeran & Taylor Swift Get Boosts on Hot 100 as Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' 'Uptown Funk' Holds at No. 1
Don't believe him, just watch. For the seventh week in a row, Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson's throwback hit "Uptown Funk" dominates the Hot 100. Despite major publicity and sales boosts from the 2015 Grammys, new singles from Rihanna and Ed Sheeran were able to gain momentum but unable to grab that No. 1 spot. -
Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Pitbull: Ranking Previous NBA All Star Game Halftime Shows Before Ariana Grande's Gig
This year's NBA All Star Game Halftime Show will feature Ariana Grande (and presumably guests) providing entertainment to the fans at Madison Square Garden. Just like the Super Bowl's big showcase, the NBA's version of events has been hit-or-miss throughout its history. Music Times takes a look at the last five NBA All Star Game halftime shows—from Rihanna, Pit Bull, Alicia Keys and more—and ranks them, while hoping that this year's will live up to the best. -
Rihanna, Kanye West, Paul McCartney's 'FourFiveSeconds', Ellie Goulding 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Song Reach Hot 100 Top 10 as Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson Keep at No. 1
It's still a month full of "Uptown Funk" on the Hot 100 this week. For the sixth consecutive week, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' throwback Uptown Special single tops the Billboard Hot 100. Though it's been a great ride for the track, it may be over soon as two new songs from Rihanna and Ellie Goulding debut in the top 10 and two stars prep major music video debuts. -
Rumored Rihanna Demo From Calvin Harris, Tinashe "5 AM" Leaks [LISTEN]
An apparent demo from Calvin Harris and Tinashe titled "5 AM" has leaked onto the Web. According to "Spin," the rumored demo was originally intended for Rihanna, but she turned down the demo for her upcoming eighth LP, believed to be titled "R8." Listen to the track below. -
ILoveMakonnen Collaborating With Rihanna, Skrillex, Diplo, Drake, Snoop Dogg On New Album
Artists were in a good mood as they walked into the Grammys filled with hope and optimism that this might be their year to win a Grammy. This was the perfect time to ambush them on the red carpet for interviews and pry loose details about what lies in store for many of the biggest artists in the world during the upcoming year. One of the hottest new names in the music business right now, ILoveMakonnen (real name Makonnen Sheran) was stopped by MTV before he managed to get inside for the pre-telecast and asked him about his plans in 2015. The "Tuesday" rapper revealed he is working with some really big names including Rihanna, Drake, Snoop Dogg, Diplo and Skrillex. -
Grammys 2015: Kanye West, Rihanna and Paul McCartney Perform 'FourFiveSeconds' and Get Us Ready for Ri's New Album(?) [WATCH]
Rihanna didn't need any of the choirs that many of the other performers at the 2015 Grammy Awards...she had enough soul...and Kanye West and Paul McCartney onstage with herself. West took to the stage for a second time to collaborate with RiRi and Macka for the trio's new hit "FourFiveSeconds." -
Kanye West Executive Producing Rihanna's New Album: "FourFiveSeconds" Stars Teaming Up Again
Kanye West still has a ways to go before he completely takes over the universe, but he's inching closer. The Chicago-born rapper and international superstar performed two songs during Sunday night's Grammy Awards, -
Man Dead Following Pre-Grammys Shooting Outside Los Angeles Club, Where Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa Were Partying
One man was shot dead outside a pre-Grammys party in Los Angeles last night, Feb. 7, after a reported argument. According to TMZ, two men were involved in a dispute outside the Supperclub. The fight resulted in the shooting death of one man. An array of hip-hop talent was in the club, including Wiz Khalifa, Schoolboy Q, DJ Paul and Snoop Dogg. -
Grammys 2015 Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Nominees, Who Should and Will Win: Eminem, Kanye West Duel
Predicting hip-hop at the Grammys has been notoriously difficult, but the best Rap/Sung Collaboration category has been one of the easiest. Like the other categories in Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song, the Grammys go for star power, but with Rap/Sung Collaboration, they do not deviate from what the charts and the radio say is what the kids are listening to. The 2015 nominees are a little different, with inclusions from Common, Schoolboy Q and ILoveMakonnen with the assist from Drake, but otherwise star power rules the day. The argument of who should win and who will win will rage on long after the Grammys are over and is always divisive, but we took our best crack at it. -
DJ Mustard Remixes Rihanna, Kanye West, Paul McCartney Collaboration "FourFiveSeconds" for the Clubs, Makes it Generic [LISTEN]
Is Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney's new single "FourFiveSeconds" just a little too stripped down for you? Worry not, 'cause DJ Mustard is on the beat. Today (Feb. 4), just one day after the track's official music video dropped, DJ Mustard made the acoustic track club-friendly with his own remix. -
Kanye West and Rihanna Touring Together? Trek Might Be Coming Following Grammy Appearance
Now that Kanye West and Rihanna have linked up on a track -- with Paul McCartney, no less -- the pair might be trying to tour together, too, following their Grammy appearance. According to "HotNewHipHop," the "Umbrella" singer tweeted out a link to the Diamond Ball auction in December in order to help out the Clara Lionel Foundation. One item available for bidding is a "Kanye West Tour Experience" package, which includes VIP tickets to one date on the rapper's upcoming 2015 tour.
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