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Interview with Jamie Lynn Spears: On 'The Journey' EP, Writing Over 100 Songs & Dream Duet!

We caught up with up-and-coming country singer Jamie Lynn Spears (yes, Britney’s sister) last April to chat about her then thought-to-be-one-off-single ‘How Could I Want More’ and her solo career launch. Little did we know a studio project would come so fast! Jamie did tell us back then something…

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Lana del Rey Debuts 'Ultraviolence' In Full at Vancouver Concert!

Lana del Rey performed the second-to-last concert on her soon-to-over latest North American tour. The beautiful New York City chanteuse sold out the PNE Amphitheater in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 25th, the same day her new album 'Ultraviolence' went up for pre-order on iTunes at…

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Download: Wiz Khalifa – ’28 Grams’ [Mixtape]

Wiz Khalifa ran into some legal trouble earlier today down in El Paso, Texas after being caught with a bit of weed at the airport but the Pittsburgh rapper looks to put all that behind him with the release of his highly anticipated mixtape '28 Grams'. The project takes after its title and includes…

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New Music: Lana del Rey - 'Shades of Cool' [Premiere]

A new Lana del Rey song is here! ‘Shades of Cool’ has been released in full simultaneously as the pre-order of Lana’s second album 'Ultraviolence' went up on iTunes around the world. ‘Shades of Cool’ is the track #3 on the LP, and is a song co-written by Lana and Rick Nowels, who has created…

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[Video] T.I. & Floyd Mayweather Fight At FatBurger In Las Vegas, Allegedly Over Tiny

Boxer Floyd Mayweather didn’t step into the ring last night but that didn’t stop his name from appearing in headlines this Sunday morning alongside the word “fight”. According to TMZ, Floyd got into it with rapper T.I. late last night at a Fat Burger restaurant in Las Vegas. Witnesses say they saw…

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Ellie Goulding Confirms Romance With McFly's Dougie & Performs 'Beating Heart' on 'Chatty Man': Watch

Ellie Goulding was a guest on the latest episode of ‘Alan Carr: Chatty Man’ on Channel 4 in the UK on Friday, May 23rd. There, the 'I Need Your Love' singer had a chat with the funny host after walking down the stairs in a very leg-revealing leather skirt. Ellie then wrapped up the show with a…

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Review: Kanye West - 'God Level' [Premiere]

Just a few hours before he said 'I do' to Kim Kardashian at their wedding in Florence, Italy, rapper Kanye West premiered a new track titled 'God Level' (what is up with him keep boasting about his fake ‘divine’ status?). The drum-heavy song was recorded specifically for Adidas’ new “The Dream:…

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Ed Sheeran Sings New Song 'Thinking Out Loud' on 'Later... with Jools Holland'

Ed Sheeran performed a new song from his upcoming album ’X’ (in stores worldwide on June 23rd) on BBC 2's 'Later... with Jools Holland’ on Friday, May 23. The brand new song everybody favourite’s ginger-haired singer debuted on ‘Jools’ was the ballad ‘Thinking Out Loud’. This is track no. 11 from…

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Exciting HQ Snippet of Nicole Scherzinger's New Single 'Your Love' Leaks!

Have you seen Nicole Scherzinger’s first promo pic of her new era? It’s sizzling hot! Besides that, you can now also listen to an HQ snippet of her new single ‘Your Love’, which will be revealed in full on May 28th... as the countdown in Nicole's official website indicates. 'Your Love' is produced…

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John Mayer Releases Studio Version of Beyoncé's 'XO' Cover: Listen

Remember when John Mayer performed an awesome live cover of Beyoncé's 'XO' at one his Australian concerts last April? Well, apparently John is still a lover of the Ryan Tedder-produced ballad (which sparked controversy earlier this year due to its intro), because he’s now – one month later –…

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New Music: Rocko & Lil Wayne – ‘Good’

Atlanta native Rocko hinted at a single with Lil Wayne a few months back and today (May 23rd) he finally releases the new collaboration titled ‘Good’. The track is produced by TM 88 of 808 Mafia and serves as the latest to be released from Rocko’s forthcoming DJ Drama-hosted mixtape ‘Real Spill’.…

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Sam Smith - 'In The Lonely Hour' [Album Lyrics]

Is he the male Adele? Many are predicting Sam Smith to be that. Must be the similar Soul-R&B style the cause of the comparison, huh? (…and the fact that they’re both from the UK…). The numbers will be the one talking, though. If Sam Smith wants to be the next Adele – he probably doesn’t want to…

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Austin Mahone - 'All I Ever Need' [Music Video]

If you looked up the definition of ‘cheap music video’ in a dictionary, you would get this. We are fans of his song 'All I Ever Need', but this visual 'thing' Austin Mahone has put together just can't be called a 'music video'. With his second EP ‘The Secret’ hitting digital stores next week, the…

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Sam Smith - 'Leave Your Lover' [Music Video]

So it seems ‘Leave Your Lover’ is the new single from Sam Smith’s debut LP ‘In the Lonely Hour’. Sam actually made the soulful ‘Leave Your Lover’ available for purchase iTunes not long ago – it was this last Tuesday – and it almost immediately reached #1 on iTunes USA. It was so fast I still…

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Shakira - 'La La La (Brazil 2014)' [Music Video]

Just when you thought Shakira couldn’t make the 2014 FIFA World up remix of ‘Dare (La La La)’ any worse - just listen to the terrible edit the producer made the chorus...that 'can you feel it?' just doesn't sound right!... and pretty much the rest of the re-written lyrics trying to fit the Brazil…

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Ed Sheeran - 'Sing' [Music Video]

Ed Sheeran has dropped the visuals for his latest single, ‘Sing’. The Pharrell-produced track can be found on the ginger-haired singer’s sophomore studio album ‘X', which is hitting stores worldwide on June 23rd! (Just one month to go!) The music video for ‘Sing’ was exclusively world premiered…

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Austin Mahone - 'The Secret' [EP Lyrics]

When are Cash Money Records/Republic planning to release Austin’s full-length debut? ‘The Secret’ is his second EP after 2013’s ‘Austin Mahone’. Fans, and we are sure Austin too, are getting impatient. ‘The Secret’ is currently scheduled for digital release on May 27th in the US but unfortunately…

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Jennifer Lopez Performs Struggling Single 'First Love' on 'American Idol'

Jennifer Lopez performed her cute but destined-to-flop new single 'First Love' last night (May 21) during the Season 13 grand finale of 'American Idol'. Wearing a fringe-licious blue dress, J.Lo proceeded to murder the stage like she only can. Produced by Max Martin, the uninspired-sounding ‘First…

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Is Jennifer Lopez a Demi Lovato Fan? Watch Her Sing-Along to 'Neon Lights'!

The Season 13 finale of ‘American Idol’ brought in many guest star performances. One of the performers was Demi Lovato - back in the US after completing her South American tour. She performed two songs last night (May 21), her new single 'Really Don't Care' and her latest smash hit 'Neon Lights'.…

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La Roux - 'Let Me Down Gently' [Music Video]

La Roux’s fab new song 'Let Me Down Gently' just got the music video treatment. The song isn't after all the lead single from the British synth-pop group’s forthcoming second album ‘Trouble in Paradise’, which is due in stores on July 7. Instead, a song called ‘Uptight Dowtown’ has been confirmed…

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Jason Derulo - 'Wiggle' [Music Video]

Jason Derulo is gearing up to score his second consecutive summer hit. If ‘Talk Dirty’ slayed dancefloors across the world last year’s summer, you just know during summertime of 2014, 'Wiggle' featuring Snoop Dogg, will be a 'must' in all club DJ's playlists. 'Talk Dirty' and 'Wiggle' are both…

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New Music: Michelle Williams (feat. Beyoncé, Solange & Kelly Rowland) – 'Say Yes'

Here's an unexpected but pleasant surprise. Singer-songwriter Michelle Williams took to Philadelphia’s ‘Praise Philly’ radio station earlier today to debut a brand new feature and star-heavy single. The track is titled 'Say Yes' and features Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, and Solange. Destiny's Child…

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Download: Slaughterhouse – ‘House Rules’ [Mixtape]

Just like that we have a new Slaughterhouse mixtape. The collective, consisting of Joe Budden, Royce Da 5’9, Joell Ortiz, and Crooked I, teamed up with DatPiff this afternoon (May 21st) to present us their new tape ‘House Rules’. The project comes with 10 tracks and contains no listed features but…

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The Black Keys Block Michael Jackson's 'Xscape' From #1 on Billboard Top 200

Bad news for Michael Jackson fans. Despite a big tribute at the iHeartRadio Awards, and a much-hyped hologram performance the Billboard Music Awards, Michael Jackson's second posthumous album 'Xscape' has failed to reach the #1 on the Billboard Top 200 (USA). L.A Reid must be terribly…

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New Music: Austin Mahone - 'Next To You'

Austin Mahone is bringing N*Sync back. MTV.com exclusive premiered a new track from the Texas singer's forthcoming 'The Secret' EP, called 'Next To You' and let's just say the RedOne-produced track bears a lot of similarities to the kind of music the Justin Timberlake-led boyband used to record…

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New Music: Nicki Minaj - 'Pills N Potions' [Premiere]

Listen to Nicki Minaj's brand new single 'Pills N Potions'. The sensible rap track is the first official offering from Onika's upcoming new album 'The Pink Print'. Dr. Luke is the producer and this isn't the first time the raptress and the hit-making producer have worked together. Luke produced…

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Watch: Ariana Grande & Iggy Azalea Perform on 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 18 Finale!

Season 18 of 'Dancing with the Stars' are over. Meryl Davis and her professional dancing partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy were crowned winners in the finale episode aired last night, May 20th, on ABC. Musical performances of the night were in charge of Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea. Watch the two…

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Watch: OneRepublic, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran & Tim McGraw Perform on 'The Voice' Season 6 Finale!

'The Voice' has found a new winner. Josh Kaufman of Team Usher was proclaimed winner of Season 6 during the grand finale on Tuesday night (May 20th) on NBC. But since we are more interested in the guest stars that performed their latest singles on 'The Voice' last night, let's focus on that…

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New Music: Will.i.am - 'Birthday' [Premiere]

Seems like Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am is ready to release a new solo album. Only one year after dropping "#willpower", the responsible for the disaster that was Britney's 'Britney Jean' album is about to inflict upon us a new musical project. We don't know yet the title of the "#willpower"…

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What's Shakira's New Single? She Performs 'Medicine' on 'The Voice'

'Empire'? 'Dare (La La La)'? 'Medicine'? Shakira has us a somewhat puzzled. What is her new single? or, does she even has a new single? One thing is for certain, the order of single releases in her new era has been a mess. The first single 'Can't Remember To Forget You' with Rihanna was…

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Mariah Carey - 'Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse' [Album Lyrics]

Previously titled 'The Art of Letting Go', Mariah Carey's 14th LP is now known as 'Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse', a title she got the inspiration from her first self-portrait she drew as a kid. The album is fixed for release on May 27th, 2014 and in a Billboard Magazine feature Mariah…

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Watch: Usher & Adam Levine Cover D'Angelo's 'Untitled' on 'The Voice'

Adam Levine of Maroon 5 singing D'Angelo? This is something to not be missed! Last night (May 19) on 'The Voice', coaches Usher and Adam Levine took to the center stage to perform a cover of the 2000 D'Angelo R&B hit 'Untitled (How Does It Feel)'. You know, the song whose music video features…

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New Music: Mariah Carey (feat. Nas) – ‘Dedicated’ / (feat. Fabolous) - 'Money'

With Mariah Carey’s fourteenth studio album ‘Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse’ set to hit stores next week, the New York-born singer-songwriter has teamed up with iTunes Radio to give fans a full stream of the highly anticipated project. Tonight we present to you one of the highlight tracks…

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Fabolous & Trey Songz - 'Who Do You Love' Remix [Music Video + Download]

Fabolous premieres the music video for his brand new freestyle over YG and Drake's single 'Who Do You Love'. The visual finds the Brooklyn native traveling overseas to London for a quick look at some expensive cars and beautiful women. Director duties were handled by Gerald Victor. Although Fab…

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M.I.A - 'Double Bubble Trouble' [Music Video]

M.I.A's videos keep getting weirder. Check out the latest for "Double Bubble Trouble", the new single from 'Matangi', the fourth studio album from the English-Sri Lankan rapper which she forced Interscope to release after threatening to leak it. The rave anthem "Double Bubble Trouble" is produced…

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Sia Performs 'Chandelier' on 'The Ellen Show'

Did you know Sia doesn't like her face to be seen when she performs on television? She doesn't cover it or avoids showing it in any way when plays live concerts. Televised gigs are a whole different story for the talented Australia singer-songwriter though. At least in the latest years when she's…

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Mariah Carey's 'You Don't Know What To Do' Premieres On Radio, Listen To The Studio Version Now!

Elusive singer Mariah Carey debuted last Friday a brand new song from her upcoming 14th album live on 'TODAY', and today (May 19), the studio version of "You Don't Know What To Do" was premiered on radio. Listen to the studio version of the disco throwback number below and get ready to nod and…

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Lea Michele - 'On My Way' [Music Video]

Columbia Records has chosen the poppiest song on Lea Michele's 'Louder' as the album's next single, and they've made the right decision! 'Cannonball' didn't even break the Top 70 on the Billboard Hot 100, and although the album debuted at #4, it just went downhill in the following weeks. Most of…

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5 Seconds of Summer - 'Don't Stop' [Music Video]

The guys of 5 Seconds of Summer are the most absurd superheroes in the music video for 'Don't Stop'. 'Don't Stop' is the official follow-up single to 'She Looks So Perfect'. 5SOS' self-titled full-length debut album is released on June 27th. Premiered simultaneously on UK's Capital TV and VEVO…

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New Music: Jason Mraz - 'Love Someone'

Two years after releasing 'Love Is a Four Letter Word', Jason Mraz is ready to give us the follow-up. His fifth studio album titled 'Yes!' will hit stores on July 15th via Atlantic Records. 'Yes!' has been recently made available for pre-order on iTunes and at the same time the first single the…

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Nicki Minaj Unveils 'Pills N Potions' Cover

'The Pink Print' is coming! Nicki doesn't want to reveal the release date of her new album just yet, but what she did reveal at the red carpet of 2014 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday was the release date and title of the first single. 'Pills N Potions' is coming out this Wednesday, May 21st!!!…

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