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INTERVIEW: Brooke Candy Talks Debut EP, 'Opulence' and Working with Sia!

Female rappers are hot again. First it was Nicki and now it's Iggy. Who will be next? Brooky Candy, obviously. The fierce and extravagant 24-year-old femcee from Oxnard, California is RCA's latest addition to its rap roster, and will soon be taking over the charts, just give her time. RCA Records…

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Breaking: Chris Brown Is Out Of Jail

Good news for Chris Brown fans. The R&B singer has been released from jail! TMZ has reported that Chris left the L.A. County Jail in the early hours of Monday, June 2nd. A judge recently ruled that Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown had violated his probation on the Rihanna case and sentenced him…

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New Music: Sam Smith (feat. Mary J .Blige) - 'Stay With Me' [Remix]

Sam Smith's latest single ‘Stay With Me’ is currently doing amazing on iTunes in the US, so was this remix featuring Mary J. Blige really required? Not that we hate the recently-released remix of the beautiful soul-pop ballad, we like Mary, and getting new music from her is always a gift, but in…

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New Music: Cheryl Cole - 'Crazy Stupid Love' [Premiere]

Who’s back? Cheryl Cole is! The beautiful British singer stopped by the Capital FM studios in London on Monday, June 2nd, to personally premiere her brand new single 'Crazy Stupid Love' (featuring Tinie Tempah). The 'big summer anthem' is officially the lead single from Cheryl's forthcoming fourth…

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Watch: 50 Cent & G-Unit Reunite At Summer Jam 2014

Tonight wasn't your ordinary night for Hip-Hop. New York City radio station Hot 97 held their annual Summer Jam concert and there was more than a few great moments made. Fans in attendance at MetLife stadium in New Jersey and those tuned in on the live stream laid witness to 50 Cent and his old…

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New Music: Drake - '0 To 100'

While much of today's attention in the Hip-Hop world is currently diverted on Hot 97's Summer Jam concert, Drake comes through unexpectedly with a brand new track titled '0 To 100'. The song is produced by Boi-1da with additional co-production by 40 and Nineteen85. “We already got Spring 2015…

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Watch: Jessie J Debuts And Slays Three NEW Songs at Madrid Concert!

Jessie J has been teasing new songs from her upcoming third studio album for a few weeks now. Acknowledging the bad sales performance of her latest studio effort 'Alive', the British powerhouse vocalist wasted no time rushing back into the studio and start working on album 3. And it looks like the…

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Watch: Hot 97 Summer Jam 2014 Live Stream

Arguably the year’s biggest Hip-Hop and R&B concert has returned. Held by New York City radio station Hot 97, Summer Jam is back in action today (June 1st) with their 21st annual concert. The show is being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey and kicks off at 2:30 PM Est. on the…

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New Music: Ed Sheeran - 'Friends' [B-Side]

Ed Sheeran’s single ‘Sing’ has been a hit everywhere but in the UK. Why? Well, basically because the Pharrell-produced track hadn't been officially released in Ed’s home land yet! That day came today, June 1st, though. And alongside 'Sing', British fans of red-haired singer-songwriter who purchase…

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New Music: Imagine Dragons - 'Battle Cry' [Premiere]

Holy heaven, this is perfect! The new Imagine Dragons track, ‘Battle Cry’, that the American alternative rock band recorded especially for the soundtrack of the new Michael Bay movie, ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’, has just surfaced online. Stream now, but make sure to buy when ‘Battle Cry’…

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Neon Jungle - 'Louder' [Music Video]

This isn’t a good week for Neon Jungle. Yesterday the British girl band saw how their new single 'Louder' leaked online, and today (May 31st) they see the music video for the loud ballad surface online without their approval as well. ‘Louder’ is the follow-up to the #7 UK hit 'Welcome to the…

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Pixie Lott - 'Lay Me Down' [Music Video]

Pixie Lott is so lost this era. Her songs are not good, her videos are a snooze fest, and most-worryingly, her sales are so bad. Mercury Records should just abort the promotion of Pixie's self-titled third album. Why continuing if they know they're going to waste money? So absurd! Are we sounding…

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New Music: Linkin Park - 'Wastelands'

New Linkin Park! The rock band gave Sirius XM’s official blog an exclusive earlier on Saturday, May 31st. The premiere of a brand new track from the Linkin Park’s upcoming sixth album ‘The Hunting Party’ (in stores June 17th)… it’s 'Wastelands'. Stream below! “In the wastelands of today, When…

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Ariana Grande - 'Problem' [Music Video]

The video is here! Ariana Grande just world premiered via VEVO the music video for her chart-slaying new single ‘Problem’ featuring Iggy Azalea. The Max Martin-produced song (whose trumpet-based breakdown beat nobody can't resist!) is the lead single from Grande's forthcoming sophomore album,…

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New Music: Neon Jungle - 'Louder'

The streak of flawless single releases by UK girl group Neon Jungle remains intact. For their next single ‘Louder’ sounds like a new smash! The song is the fourth single from NJ’s forthcoming debut album ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, in stores in the UK on July 28th. The singles so far have been;…

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New Music: Mary J. Blige - 'Suitcase'

She’s not releasing a new album just yet, but this is indeed new music from the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige. 'Suitcase' is featured in the soundtrack of the upcoming Tim Story-directed romantic comedy film ‘Think Like a Man Too’, the sequel to the 2012's ‘Think Like a Man’, based on the…

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[Stream] Justin Bieber Releases 'Looking For You' Collaboration With Migos

There's not many people that can say they saw this collaboration coming. Justin Bieber makes his return tonight releasing a brand new track titled 'Looking For You' featuring Atlanta trio Migos. The unexpected club-friendly tune was uploaded on Bieber's Soundcloud page late Thursday night (May…

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Miguel - 'Simple Things' [Music Video]

This is unexpected. Miguel just premiered online a music video for his song ‘Simple Things’. The classic R&B tune was written by 28-year-old L.A singer for the soundtrack of HBO series ‘Girls’, and released back in February! It's been a long, long time and nobody really expected that Miguel would…

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Foster The People - 'Best Friend' [Music Video]

Watch the deadly music video for Foster the People’ new single ‘Best Friend’ from the band’s latest album ‘Supermodel’. ‘Best Friend’ becomes the official follow-up to the amazing but poorly-received-by-the-charts lead single ‘Coming of Age’. Can you believe this song did not even make it on the…

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Jennifer Lopez - 'First Love' [Music Video]

One word to describe this video? HOT! Check out now the premiere of Jennifer Lopez’ music video for ‘First Love’ on VEVO below. The sizzling black and white visual shows Lopez sharing the spotlight with British supermodel David Gandy, famous for his topless adverts with Italian luxury brand Dolce…

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Listen: One Direction's 30 Minute Interview with Scott Mills For BBC Radio 1

Scott Mills caught up with boyband One Direction immediately after they finished their set at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend music festival in Glasgow, Scotland over the weekend. In the 30-minute chat (that's long!), Zayn, Louis and Co. discuss their upcoming album, what's left to do for One Direction,…

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Ed Sheeran Stars In New 'Beats by Dre' Commercial

UK singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran stars in the brand new ‘Beats by Dre’ commercial. Watch Ed be Ed in the just-released 1-minute commercial below! Don’t have the time to watch the entire thing? We'll break down the story for you! The new ‘Beats by Dre’ TV advert starts with Ed Sheeran angrily…

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New Music: 50 Cent – ‘Animal Ambition’ / (feat. ScHoolboy Q) - 'Flip On You'

50 Cent is ready to make his retail return in just under a week with the release of his fifth studio album 'Animal Ambition'. The project is the first LP from the Queens native since 'Before I Self Destruct' back in 2009 and will serve as precursor to his long-awaited 'Street King Immortal' album.…

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Bella Thorne - 'Call It Whatever' [Music Video]

Only two weeks ago Bella Thorne released her debut single ‘Call It Whatever' on iTunes, and she hasn't waited too long to drop its music video, as the premiere is now! Watch the 16-year-old singer (!!) as a sexy waitress dancing to the groovy beat below. ‘Call It Whatever' is such a bubblegum pop…

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Austin Mahone - 'Shadow' [Music Video]

His new EP entitled ‘The Secret' hit iTunes earlier this week, and today, May 28th (after a few teasers), teen pop singer Austin Mahone has premiered the full version of the music video for his promo single 'Shadow'. The acoustic ballad, written and ‘produced’ (the guitar playing…) by Mahone, is…

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New Music: Nicole Scherzinger - 'Your Love' [Full]

Now that she’s signed to RCA, will Nicole Scherzinger finally become the superstar she deserves to be? By the sound of her new single 'Your Love', looks like Nicole's chances to dominate the word have exponentially increased! The urban-dance 'Your Love', produced by hit-makers The Dream and Tricky…

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New Music: O-Town - 'Skydive' [Premiere]

Nop, this isn’t a leftover from their 2001 debut album, nor a song that wasn't shown during their MTV 'Making the band' series, this is brand new music from boyband O-Town! The band have made a comeback (unfortunately without eye candy Ashley Parker Angel. Too busy?) and plan to drop on August 3rd…

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Broods - 'Bridges' [Official US Video]

‘Bridges’ isn’t dead yet! Well, the life of New Zealand duo Broods’ debut single may already be extinct in NZ and Australia (where it peaked at #2 and #30, respectively), but the stunning indie-pop song was sent to US radios only last March (Broods are signed to Capitol Records in the US), and its…

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Will.i.am (feat. Cody Wise) - 'Birthday' [Music Video]

Will.i.am just released via VEVO the official music video to his newest single, 'Birthday' featuring Cody Wise. The Indian music-flavoured party track is said to be lead single from the Black Eyed Peas' frontman’s upcoming fifth solo album. Although some have said that what Will is preparing is a…

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Shocking: One Direction's Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson Caught Smoking Marijuana Joints! [Video]

Who is their Lil’ Twist? (or is there no one to blame here?) One Direction stars Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson are weed smokers and Daily Mail has obtained footage to prove it. And you are not going to believe who the cameraman was! Click 'play' below and be ready to hurt your jaw when it drops…

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New Music: Tyga - 'Real Deal'

After spending time in Florence, Italy this past weekend for Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's massive wedding, Tyga decides to give fans new content delivering a fresh song titled 'Real Deal'. The track follows up his League Of Starz-produced 'We Don't Die' released earlier this month. "Walk up in…

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New Music: La Roux - 'Uptight Downtown' [Premiere]

La Roux is back! (for real this time). Earlier this month the British synth-pop band La Roux (led by the ethereal Elly Jackson), premiered the buzz single ‘Let Me Down Gently’, which everyone thought to be their first single, but it turned out it wasn’t. ‘Uptight Downtown’ is the real first single…

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New Music: Alex and Sierra - 'Scarecrow' [Premiere]

One of the most adorable songs of the year is coming your way! Alex and Sierra JUST premiered their official first single ‘Scarecrow’ and it's totally slaying us. The winners of the third and last season of ‘The X Factor USA’ are signed to Syco/Columbia Records and will be releasing later in 2014…

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Cher Lloyd Performs 'Sirens' on 'The Today Show', 'Sorry I'm Late' In Stores Now!

She may have not pulled in the largest crowd in ‘TODAY’ history, but UK’s Cher Lloyd certainly delivered a decent and cute live performance of her new single ‘Sirens’. The 20-year-old singer releases today, May 27th, her second studio album, 'Sorry I'm Late'. And she is indeed late because her…

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Lady Gaga Sings 'Hair' Acapella In Calgary, Canada In Honor of Late Fan

Lady Gaga turned a sad moment into a happy one. She was performing a concert as part of the 'Artrave: The Artpop Ball' tour in Calgary, Canada last Sunday, May 25th, when suddenly takes hold of a letter a fan had thrown on stage. She reads it out loud to the entire Scotiabank Saddledome venue and…

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Video: Jennifer Lopez - 'First Love' [Teaser]

Jennifer Lopez is still pushing forward with the suicide that is her new single ‘First Love’. After briefly re-entering the Top 100 on iTunes (USA) after peforming the Max Martin-produced song on the 'American Idol' finale last week, J.Lo's 'First Love' is again nowhere to be found on the Top 100.…

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Cheryl Cole Reveals Name of New Single!

The return of Cheryl Cole is almost upon us. The singer who survived to malaria four years ago will be returning to British television this autumn after singing a new £1.5 million contract with 'The X Factor’ (she’ll be reunited with Simon Cowell), but fans of the beautiful Geordie won't have to…

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New Music: Ne-Yo (feat. Jeezy) – ‘Money Can’t Buy’

It’s been a quiet 2014 year for Ne-Yo on the music side of things but the Grammy winning singer-songwriter is finally ready to get the ball rolling. He returns tonight releasing a new single with the help of Def Jam labelmate Young Jeezy titled ‘Money Can’t Buy’. The track is said to be the first…

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Austin Mahone Performs Three Songs on 'TODAY' Ahead of 'The Secret' Release

His new EP ‘The Secret’ isn’t out till tomorrow, May 27th, but Austin Mahone is already starting with the celebrations. He brought together a large group of fans at RockefellerPlaza in New York City on Monday morning (Memorial Day 2014) for his show-stopping three-song mini-concert as part of…

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Lil' Wayne Says the F-Word To Justin Bieber's Manager Scooter Braun: Watch

The quantity of cursing in this video makes it so NSFW. But that’s the same with every Lil’ Wayne video, right? The YMCMB boss has dedicated a few kind words to Justin Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun… well, we’re not going to lie… they’re not kind words. In fact, they’re the worst in the foul…

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Pharrell Launches Femininity-Inspired Art Exhibition In Paris, Titles It 'GIRL'

Producer, fashion designer and singer of ‘Happy’, what else did Pharrell really need to add to his already impressive résumé to make it even more impressive? Well… curator at his own art exhibition that is! After performing live before a crowd of thousands at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend music…

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