• 'All Eyez on Me' Tupac Biopic Movie First Look Photos: Demetrius Shipp Jr is Shakur

    The upcoming biopic film project based on the life of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur has taken a huge step forward thanks to the casting of newcomer actor Demetrius Shipp Jr. in the leading role. Entitled All Eyez on Me, this project started filming last week in Atlanta with music video director Benny Boom directing and L.T. Hutton producing for Morgan Creek Productions. Check out some first-look photos of Shipp in character posted to his Instagram, which also feature his costar Jamal Woolard, reprising his Notorious role as Christopher "The Notorious BIG" Wallace.

  • 'Krampus' Soundtrack Composer Douglas Pipes Details Score of 2015 Christmas Horror Movie [Q&A]

    Christmas horror movies are hit-or-miss in the film industry, but captured in director Michael Dougherty's 2015 release Krampus is the dread of European folklore and humor modern storytelling. Teaming with his Trick 'r Treat composer Douglas Pipes, the film's soundtrack is as holiday-centric and terrifying as Krampus itself, which is still in theaters! In an exclusive interview with Music Times, Pipes opened up about creating a sound that stayed true to this monster, this holiday and this movie, which ends up sounding like a score to our nightmares fueled by candy canes and the naughty list.

  • Top 5 Late Night TV Music Performances of 2015: Adele, Foo Fighters, Beach House and More

    Late night TV talk shows have always been fertile ground for great musical performances, and this year proved no different. From the Foo Fighters' touching farewell for David Letterman to Adele's Roots accompanied kiddie instrument cover of "Hello" on The Tonight Show, 2015 was filled with its fair share of great gigs. Here are some of our standout picks featuring Kendrick Lamar, Tracy Chapman and Beach House.

  • Madonna in Court Papers: Ex-Husband Sean Penn Never Assaulted Me

    After filing a defamation lawsuit over allegations of domestic violence made by "Empire" executive producer and co-creator Lee Daniel, Sean Penn's ex-wife Madonna has stepped up to defend him, claiming the "Milk" star never assaulted her during their time together.

  • Queen Latifah and ‘R&B Divas’ Creator Nicci Gilbert to Produce New Reality Show

    It seems as though rapper/singer/actor/producer (whew!) Queen Latifah has been signing deals left and right these days to bring new content to a TV near you. After recently performing in The Wiz (as The Wiz) and inking a deal with Lee Daniels for a new musical drama, her latest venture has her teaming up with former Brownstone singer and R&B Divas creator Nicci Gilbert for a brand-new reality show focusing on "the redemption of six different women who, at one point or another, were caught in the midst of scandal," according to Wetpaint.

  • ‘Empire’ Stars Jussie Smollett, Taraji P Henson & Bryshere Gray Do USO Tour

    For some very lucky servicemen and women, Christmas came early this year for them and their families. USO and Twentieth Century FOX got together to send Empire castmembers Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Gray to Japan to visit the many troops stationed there. The three coworkers (and friends) chatted with hundreds of airmen and sailors, as well as their families, while touring the country. They also hosted free giveaways, an Empire Q & A and two parties open to those who serve and their entire families. As a cherry on top, the troops and their families were also treated to a concert featuring Smollett and Gray.

  • James Corden's Christmas Carpool Karaoke Features Everyone from One Direction to Stevie Wonder

    It's been a big year for James Corden. The British comedian took over The Late Late Show from Craig Feguson and launched the incredibly popular "Carpool Karaoke" segment. On Thursday night (Dec. 17), Corden released the karaoke session to end all "Carpool Karaoke" sessions (for the year, at least) with a supercut of all his superstar guests rocking out to an intense version of the Christmas classic "Joy to the World."
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