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This morning, the nominees for the 87th Annual Academy Awards were revealed, including the nominees for Best Original Song. Though there were plenty of songs that were widely assumed to be shoo-ins, such as Lana Del Rey's "Big Eyes" and Lorde's "Yellow Flicker Beat," they were passed over for some pretty left-field choices (most surprisingly, only one of the songs on this list was also nominated for a Golden Globe). Here are the five Academy Award nominees for Best Original Song ranked, from worst to best. -
Charli XCX, Rita Ora Team Up for "Doing It" on U.K. Release of 'Sucker' [LISTEN]
First, Charli XCX teamed up with Iggy Azalea for "Fancy," and then Rita Ora joined the Aussie rapper for "Black Widow." But working together with Azalea isn't the only thing the two pop stars have in common anymore. Yes, they've teamed up for a new U.K. single, in a move that makes total sense. Today (Jan. 8), XCX released a new version of her Sucker track "Doing It," featuring none other than Ora. -
Rita Ora Remakes Beyoncé's "7/11" Video On Vacation In St. Barts To Celebrate New Years [WATCH]
Rita Ora might be on Jay Z's Roc Nation label, but it's his wife Beyoncé that she pays homage to in a new video she posted to YouTube with the caption, "Happy New Year from the ORA team!!" The clip is a recreation of Bey's instant-classic viral video for "7/11," which premiered in November. The original shows Queen Bey dancing on her balcony while wearing a "Kale" sweatshirt and white robe before she takes the dance party to the bathroom, bedroom and hallway of her Beverly Hills hotel suite. Ora's version is similar but is shot on an iPhone. She filmed it while on vacation in St. Barts with her friends. -
Barack Obama and Family Enjoy Performances from Aloe Blacc, Rita Ora, Hunter Hayes and More at "Christmas in Washington" Concert
The hottest event in Washington D.C. last night was undoubtedly the Christmas in Washington concert, an annual event now in its 33rd year that brings big acts to perform and raise money for the Children's National Health System. Among the performers this year were Aloe Blacc, Rita Ora, Darius Rucker, Christina Perri and Hunter Hayes. Oh, and President Barack Obama brought his family to the event as well. -
Jessie Ware Shares Music Video for 'You & I (Forever)' from Latest Album 'Tough Love' [WATCH]
English pop singer Jessie Ware has shared the music video for her latest single "You & I (Forever)," which you can check out below. The video opens with a quote — presumably by Ware — saying how the song is "celebrating the person you love being by your side," and features Ware singing the song from inside a photo booth, intercut with images of other people posing inside the booth themselves, mostly with friends and loved ones.It is quite similar to Robyn and Kindness's "Who Do You Love?" music video, only a bit grainier.You can check out Jessie Ware's "You & I (Forever)" music video here:"You & I (Forever)" is the third single to be shared from Jessie Ware's latest album "Tough Love," following "Say You Love Me" and the album's title track. "Tough Love" was released Oct. 13 and is Ware's second studio album following her 2012 debut "Devotion." -
Sinead O'Connor Defends 'Do They Know It's Christmas?," Tells Critics to 'Shut the F--k Up'
Last week, on Nov. 17, the latest version of Band Aid's classic charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" was released online to raise money for the Ebola crisis in West Africa, and though it went straight to the top of the U.K. charts and is supporting an undoubtedly good cause, the song has been the subject of plenty of criticism, particularly for its lyrics.According to two British newspapers, Emeli Sandé, who actually appears on the latest version, said the lyrics need "changing," while Lily Allen called the song "a bit smug" and said she would prefer "donating actual money."One artist who is vigorously defending the song, however, is the famously outspoken Sinead O'Connor, who also appears on the song."I think everyone should shut the f--k up," O'Connor told "Broadsheet," via "Billboard." "If you didn't like the lyrics you shouldn't have agreed to sing the song. I think it's smug of Lily Allen to say it's smug." -
WATCH: "Do They Know It's Christmas" 2014 Video: Bono, One Direction, Sam Smith Rework '80s Classic for Ebola as Band Aid Thirty
Just weeks after being announced, Band Aid Thirty's "Do They Know It's Christmas" has arrived. Over the weekend, UK music juggernauts such as One Direction, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding, Bono, Chris Martin and Ed Sheeran teamed up with Bob Geldof to record a new version of the classic holiday anthem to help the Ebola crisis in Africa, and just 36 hours later the music video premiered on The X Factor. -
Rita Ora Shares New Song "Grateful" Off Upcoming 'Beyond The Lights' Soundtrack [LISTEN]
Rita Ora has unveiled a new song "Grateful," which will be featured on the soundtrack for the romantic drama Beyond the Lights. The new single shows Ora reflecting on how the hardships in life make you a stronger person. -
Meghan Trainor 'All About That Bass' Stays Secure at No. 1, Jimmy Fallon & wil.i.am 'Ew' Reaches Hot 100
It's been over a month and for all intents and purposes, the United States is still "All About That Bass" and all about female artists. Yes, for yet another week, rookie pop star Meghan Trainor leads a lady-filled top five of the Hot 100, though Jimmy Fallon and will.i.am's comedy hit "Ew!" has cracked the top of the charts. -
Jingle Ball 2014: Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea Lead Lineup for Christmas Concerts
Jingle Ball 2014 has announced the lineups for two of its first two concerts, according to Billboard. Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and 5SOS lead the L.A. lineup, which will take place on Dec. 5. The will also be joined by Pharrell Williams, Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea, Meghan Trainor, Charli XCX, Jessie J, Rita Ora, Becky G, Rixton, Shawn Mendes and Kiesza. -
Meghan Trainor 'All About That Bass' Holds at No. 1 on Hot 100: Tove Lo 'Habits' and Clean Bandit 'Rather Be' Crack Top 10
It's yet another great week for new artists on the Billboard Hot 100. For the fourth week in a row, Meghan Trainor's single "All About That Bass" is resting comfortably in the No. 1 spot in the country. Meanwhile, rising acts Tove Lo and Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne have cracked the top 10 with their respective singles "Habits (Stay High)" and "Rather Be." -
Meghan Trainor 'All About That Bass' Leads Hot 100 Again & Jeremih 'Don't Tell 'Em' Breaks into Top 10
Meghan Trainor is keeping us "All About That Bass." For the third week in a row, the pop newcomer has topped the Billboard Hot 100, continually beating singles from more established artists, such as Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande. Though everything seems all female-y, Jeremih's "Don't Tell 'Em" breaks into the upper part of the charts.
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