Jay-Z forgot to watch his throne! Well not quite, but the Roc Nation CEO has just lost his Guinness World record title for most live shows in a 24-hour period to rock’s The Flaming Lips. The group recently did eight performances, beating Jay’s seven. Lead singer Wayne Coyne called the record ‘‘an absurd joy.” [Boston] Akon has an upcoming album […]
Last night Justin Bieber brought his swag to L.A when he performed “Boyfriend” for Jay Leno’s audience. Bieber proved he was no longer a little boy, throwing in a Michael Jackson-inspired crotch grab during his performance. [mrworldpremiere] Concertgoers at Lady Gaga‘s Born This Way Ball tour in Melbourne, Australia got a real treat last night when […]
No Doubt is back with episode two of their behind the scenes webisode series. This time, the band reveals a bit more on how they’ve been constructing their comeback album Push and Shove. [PopCrush] “My brother, they gonna be playing that when you and I have moved on to the other side of time.” That’s […]
One Direction is preparing to give fans some more direction! The UK boy band previously announced that they’d have their forthcoming album out by Christmas 2012, and now 1D has confirmed the next single being dropped is “Heartbreaker” set to release in November (Nov. 20 in the U.K., Nov. 27 in the U.S., Nov. 28 […]
If there’s anybody that’s meticulous, it’s definitely Madonna! It’s been reported that the Material Girl employs a sterilization team to clean up her dressing rooms after concerts on the MDNA tour for traces of her DNA. Promoter Álvaro Ramos overseeing the Portuguese leg of the tour says, “it is all to protect her and make […]
Last week, Radiohead‘s drum technician Scott Johnson was killed by a stage collapse that also caused injuries to three other crew members, and elements of their show. In light of all this, Radiohead has rescheduled tour dates. The new dates will be announced June 27th. [HYPETRAK] The Young Money first lady is going to […]
Adele’s music can lift spirits, but who knew it could lift someone out of a deep sleep?! Recently, a 7-year-old girl named Charlotte Neve woke up from a coma after hearing her mother sing “Rolling in the Deep,” a 21 song the mom and daughter often sang together before the young girl was left in […]
Fans will never want to wake up after hearing “Summer Dreaming.” Kelly Rowland has teamed up with Barcardi for their 150th anniversary, remaking Kate Yanai‘s original hit version. The R&B songstress is currently putting finishing touches on her forthcoming album. [Rap-Up] Big K.R.I.T. gives the deetz on one of his favorite verses off of Live From The […]
Bon Iver have announced a new iTunes Session EP for their adoring fanbase. The project will consist of seven tracks that were recorded live, ranging from “Beth/Rest” to a cover of Björk’s “Who Is It.” The EP is slated for release some time next week. [HypeTrak] Nina Sky make our hearts beat with the second […]
Sky Ferreira teamed up with famed photographer Terry Richardson for the edgy, and kind of creepy visuals to her latest project “Red Lips.” Check out Sky and her costar Toby sharing some camera time here [Complex] Kirko Bangz takes his turn on the popular Chief Keef track “I Don’t Like”, and lays down some bars […]
Lady Gaga is truly dedicated! Recently, while performing in Auckland, New Zealand, the “Judas” singer suffered a concussion, due to one of her dancers accidentally hitting her on the head with a pole. She continued on, and performed 16 songs after the stage prop mishap. [Popcrush] Fiona Apple debuts the very creative trippy visuals […]
Madonna has been known to stir up controversy through her music and visuals, but this time she may have gone too far. The Queen of Pop has been threatened with legal action by far-rightwing and nationalist Jean-Marie Le Pen for superimposing a swastika on the politician’s forehead in one of her stage visuals. [Pop Crush] Rakim is […]
