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Lyndsey ParkerYo! ‘Idol’ raps: Jurnee makes history on top 14 show
We’ve seen elements of hip-hop on "American Idol" before, but we’ve never really seen anyone rap on the live competitive shows.
- Wendy Geller
Shania Twain revealed she would have voted for Trump, and that don't impress some fans much
The Canadian singer noted that she appreciated Trump's "honesty" as a candidate, which generated a huge backlash on social media.
- Rolling Stone
Beyonce Cements 'Queen of Coachella' Status With Masterful Second Show
Beyoncé's second Coachella concert confirmed that this might be the most inspired, singular, thoughtful and downright beast of a show we'll ever see.
- Chris Willman
Record Store Day 2018’s Most Wanted: Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash, David Bowie, Nas and More
“Piper at the Gates of Dawn” isn’t just the name of a Pink Floyd album that’s being reissued on vinyl. It’s a prescription for how early you may need to be in line at the gates of your local brick-and-mortar music shop on Saturday for Record Store Day, if you want to be sure to […]
- Rolling Stone
R. Kelly's Lawyer, Publicist Sever Ties With Singer
R. Kelly's lawyer and publicist have severed ties with the singer, who faces extensive allegations of sexual misconduct.
- Suzy Byrne
Alanis Morissette is virtually unrecognizable with a pixie cut
Photos of Alanis Morissette with a supershort new ’do and glasses made us pause a beat because it looks nothing like the Alanis we have always known.
- Taryn Ryder
Ariana Grande's new single inspires 'Glee' star Kevin McHale to officially come out
While the actor hasn't been hiding his sexuality, this is the first time he has publicly addressed it.
- Jeremy Blacklow
Flashback interview: When Avicii found his 'True' calling
Avicii was not content to rest on his laurels. His album "True" sounded completely different from anything else going on in EDM at the time, drawing on influences ranging from American bluegrass to house music.
- The Wrap
Avicii Mourned by Calvin Harris, Zedd, Liam Payne: ‘I’m Crying on the Airplane’
Fans of Swedish DJ and producer Avicii took to social media to pay their respects to the musician, who died on Friday at the age of 28. “Devastating news about Avicii, a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do. God bless you Tim,” Calvin Harris wrote.
- Variety
Avicii Dies at 28
Artist, DJ and producer Tim Bergling, a.k.a. Avicii, died this afternoon in Oman, according to a statement from his rep. He was 28.
- Complex
Kim Kardashian: 'Kanye & Cudi Album Might Actually Be My Favorite'
Kim joined in on the hype for the new Kanye albums coming in June.
- Rolling Stone
The Killers Detail Career-Spanning Vinyl Box Set
The Killers announced a career-spanning vinyl box set featuring the first LP pressing of double-album 'Live From the Royal Albert Hall.'
- Consequence of Sound
Billie Joe Armstrong’s new band The Longshot releases surprise debut album: Stream
Love Is For Losers spans 11 tracks clocking in at 32 minutes, plus there's a video for the album's title track.
- Entertainment Tonight
Backstreet Boys celebrate 25 years of being a boy band with adorable flashback photo
Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson and AJ McLean have been together since 1993.
- Entertainment Weekly
*NSYNC announces 'Dirty Pop-Up' shop coming to Los Angeles
NSYNC teases Dirty Pop-Up ahead Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- People
Sugarland and Taylor Swift Release Breakup Song 'Babe' — Find Out the Story Behind the Track
Taylor Swift and Little Big Town struck gold with their hit collaboration “Better Man,” and now the country singer-turned-pop superstar has done it again by teaming up with Sugarland for their new song “Babe.”
- People
Ariana Grande Drops New Single 'No Tears Left to Cry'
Ariana Grande's New Song 'No Tears Left to Cry'
Associated PressBono gets new George W. Bush Medal for leadership
DALLAS (AP) — Rock star Bono, frontman for the band U2, has been presented with the first of what the George W. Bush Presidential Center intends to be an annual medal for individuals who change the world in some way.
Associated PressThe Latest: Doctor said Prince 'doesn't look really well'
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the investigation into Prince's death (all times local):
- Complex
Kanye reveals his solo album and Kid Cudi collab project will both drop in June
Two Kanye West albums are coming this summer.
- Pitchfork
Coachella 2018 Weekend 2 Lineup & Schedule: All the Set Times You Need to Know
Beyoncé, the Weeknd, Eminem, SZA, Cardi B, and more return for round two
- Pitchfork
No Charges Filed in Prince Death Investigation
Prince died from taking counterfeit Vicodin, which he did not know contained fentanyl
- Wendy Geller
Justin Bieber Photoshopped his face on Beyoncé's body, and we can't unsee it
We're not sure why Justin Bieber decided to Photoshop his face onto Queen Bey's body, but the image is now burned into our brains.
- Pitchfork
Listen to Prince’s Original Version of 'Nothing Compares 2 U'
The previously unreleased track was recorded in 1984
