Mystikal on Feeling ‘Ashamed,’ Performing in Jail and His New Mixtape
May 10, 2012 by music news · Leave a Comment
Cash Money Rapper To Release New Music During 81-Day Jail Stint Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images 81 days. That’s the amount of time separating Mystikal , the quick-tongued, oft-troubled New Orleans rapper best known for early 00s singles like “Shake Ya Ass” and “Danger (Been So Long),” from leaving his legal issues behind and once again hitting the reset button on his career.
Chris Brown Freestyles Over Kanye West Songs, Possibly Upsets Rihanna
May 10, 2012 by music news · Leave a Comment
Getty Images And lo, Breezy took some Yeezy beats and caused more controversy. Although the release of his fifth full-length, “Fortune,” is less than two months away, Chris Brown is still offering fans some new, non-album hip-hop. On Thursday morning (May 10), the pop star posted freestyles over two recent Kanye West songs, “Mercy” and “Theraflu” (er, “Way Too Cold”), on his Twitter feed — one of which may unintentionally recall his ex-flame, Rihanna .
Britney Spears Locked In For ‘X Factor’? Fox Offers ‘No Comment’
May 9, 2012 by music news · Leave a Comment
Getty Following months of speculation, E! has confirmed that Britney Spears has finally signed her contract to be a judge on the sophomore season of Fox’s “X Factor.” When contacted by Billboard.com, a spokesperson for the show refused to confirm and Fox had no comment.
‘Glee’ Photos: Cast Swaps Roles, Genders
May 9, 2012 by music news · Leave a Comment
When Tina bumps her head on a water fountain in the May 14 episode, she dreams up an alternate universe in which all the characters have switched places. Check out pics of the cast in their new roles. 1 / 10 FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX After Jenna bumps her head, she imagines an alternate universe in which she is Rachel Berry — perfect posture, ’60s dresses, engagement ring and all. In the swapped “Glee” universe, Mike Chang rocks Joe’s dreadlocks, Joe dresses bright and bold like Mike, Rory has blonde hair and a McKinley High jacket as Sam and Rachel scowls and slouches in Tina’s goth gear
Can ‘The Voice’ Create a Star? 10 Thoughts on Season 2 & Beyond
May 9, 2012 by music news · Leave a Comment
Glenn Frey Has Plan for Touring Around ‘History of the Eagles’ Doc
May 9, 2012 by music news · Leave a Comment
Rocker Talks Eagles Projects, Touring and Brand New ‘After Hours’ Covers Album Glenn Frey performs with The Eagles at New Orleans Jazz Fest, May 5 // Getty Images Even though it’s the group’s 40th anniversary this year, the Eagles — who wrapped a short spate of touring last weekend with a show at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — are taking it easy while its members pursue solo projects. But he says the band is certainly on everybody’s mind.
Justin Bieber Performs ‘Boyfriend’ Live on ‘The Voice’: Watch
May 9, 2012 by music news · Leave a Comment
NBC With a Universal Records deal secured, “The Voice’s” Jermaine Paul celebrated his victory Tuesday night as the winner of season two. But before the grand announcement, the finale episode featured surprising and exclusive visits from some of the industry’s best — including Justin Bieber . The pop prince took the stage for his first-ever live performance of hit single “Boyfriend,” exhibiting a grown-up swagger to accompany his more mature lyrics. Watch below.
Beastie Boys’ ‘Licensed to Ill’ Returns to Top 20 on Billboard 200
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‘Glee’ Recap: Spiked Punch, One Direction and a Cliche Prom
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Mike Yarish/FOX While “Glee” aired Tuesday night, North Carolina placed a gay marriage ban on its state constitution. On “Glee,” two queer-identified women unsuccessfully ran for Prom King and Queen. Last year we watched Kurt’s classmates write him in as Prom Queen as a joke, and this year he’s forced to deal with the memory of that moment by crowning the new victors
Why Jermaine Paul Won ‘The Voice’
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NBC Less than 20 minutes after the conclusion of NBC’s singing competition show “The Voice,” the season two victor, Jermaine Paul , joined his coach Blake Shelton on a jam-packed red carpet inside a studio adjacent to the one where the show has been broadcast live since early April.
