• Drake to perform and host on SNL January 18

    Pulling double-duty on Saturday Night Live has become a trend for artists who can both sing and act. Following Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, Drake will be the next in line to serve both SNL roles simultaneously. The announcement was made on this weekend's show that Drake will take over the January 18, 2014 episode.
  • The Flaming Lips give their 'Christmas On Mars' film it's online debut

    The ever-prolific Flaming Lips are giving the 2008 feature film Christmas on Mars its online debut today. Written and directed by frontman Wayne Coyne, the story centers on Major Syrtis during his first Christmas on Mars, which has recently been colonized. It features guest appearances by Portlandia's Fred Armisen, Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock and Adam Goldberg, according to Consequence of Sound.
  • Mike WiLL Made It drops #MikeWiLLBeenTriLL mixtape [FREE DOWNLOAD]

    Mike WiLL Made It officially "made it" this year after becoming one of the most in-demand producers in music. While we wait for that highly anticipated effort to drop, Mike WiLL has shared a new mixtape to hold us over called #MikeWiLLBeenTriLL. The 25-track mixtape includes a mix of pre-released singles and new tracks. The lineup includes Jay Z, Miley Cyrus, Future, Ciara, Migos, 2 Chainz, Juicy J, Gucci Mane and Project Pat.
  • Pussy Riot members Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova released from prison today

    Pussy Riot members Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova were both released from Russian prisons on Monday, the Associated Press reports. Following their release, both members spoke to the media and were still critical of Russia's government and President Vladimir Putin. Upon her realease, Tolokonnikova shouted, "Russia without Putin!," according to the Free Pussy Riot Twitter account.
  • President Obama likes Kanye West's music despite having criticized him in the past

    In a recent interview with People (via Consequence of Sound), President Obama was asked if he'd rather "hang out" with the Duck Dynasty cast or Kimye, following the recent Duck Dynasty drama. Obama apparently chose the Duck Dynasty crew but told People, "Kanye's music is outstanding though. I've got a lot of his stuff on my iPad. If it was a concert, then I might not mind listening to him."
  • Kendrick Lamar releases 'Sing About Me' video [WATCH]

    Kendrick Lamar has released the video for his now Grammy-nominated album good kid, m.A.A.d city track "Sing About Me." The Darren Romanelli-directed, Karl Richter-produced video shows Lamar in his hometown of Compton while graffiti artist Eddie Peake begins creating a new mural.