When France debuted a Disney compilation in 2013, filled with some of the country’s biggest singers reimagining a rich history of family-friendly songs, it became an immediate international success that charted across Europe. A year later, Australia followed suit, helping turn We Love Disney into a franchise, with artists like… Source: Music News
Inside Ruban Nielson's Heady Homegrown Pop
WHO: When Unknown Mortal Orchestra appeared in 2010, the band — essentially a vehicle for 35-year-old Portland-by-way-of–New Zealand singer, songwriter and guitarist Ruban Nielson — truly lived up to the first word of its moniker. Nielson posted his first few tunes anonymously to Bandcamp; after one song, “Ffunny Ffrends,” a loopy,… Source: Music News
See Reba Cover Taylor Swift in 'Best Time Ever' Skit
Emmy-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris promises TV viewers the Best Time Ever with his live NBC prime-time series, a throwback to old-time variety shows, but also mixes game-show elements, surprises for audience members and a closing production number that often involves dance routines, acrobatics or magic — and sometimes all… Source: Music News
Watch the Weeknd Prep for 'SNL' in Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Video
Playing on Saturday Night Live is an iconic moment in any artist’s career, and the Weeknd clearly felt honored to perform on the NBC institution. For the day of his appearance on the show, where he offered up a Michael Jackson–infused live take on “Can’t Feel My Face” and a Nicki Minaj–assisted remix of “The… Source: Music News
'Back to the Future': Watch Previously Unreleased Behind-the-Scenes Clip
October 21st, 2015, has been long awaited by Back to the Future fans: It’s the exact day Marty McFly and Doc Brown left the roads behind and zipped ahead to the second installment of the beloved time travel franchise. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the original Back to the Future,… Source: […]
Watch Our Exclusive 'Weeknd at Bernie's' Supercut
Rolling Stone cover star The Weeknd (aka Abel Tesfaye) is a Toronto-based R&B sensation whose latest album, Beauty Behind the Madness, is currently tearing up the charts. Weekend at Bernie’s is a 1989 romp about two entry-level insurance agents who spend a wild and crazy Hamptons weekend parading around their boss’… Source: Music […]
12 Great Songs That Wouldn't Exist Without the Weeknd
“I’m not gonna say any names, but just listen to the radio,” says the Weeknd’s Abel Tesfaye in this week’s Rolling Stone cover story. “Every song is House of Balloons 2.0.” Though the once-mysterious R&B prefers to be modest, we’re more than happy to showcase the ways that pop music has embraced his… Source: Music News
Bette Midler to Be Honored for Environmental Work at Annual Hulaween Party
Bette Midler’s annual Hawaii-themed Halloween masquerade benefiting the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) will not only be celebrating its 20th anniversary, but will also bestow the “Green Goddess” Award upon the gala’s founder. Hell Night on Hulaween Island: A Night to Dismember will take place on Friday, October 30th at New York’s Waldorf… Source: Music News
Jake Owen Hints at 2016 Headlining Tour
Nothing is off limits for Jake Owen while recording his next album, especially his personal life. “People can expect more of me,” the “Real Life” singer says of his next set of tunes. “I’ve been through a lot recently, and I’m not by any means going to change my vibe or… Source: Music […]
Baauer Won't Stop on Relentless, Clanging 'GoGo!'
Baauer has continued his post-“Harlem Shake” tear with a monstrous, diabolically concussive new single, “GoGo!” which premiered Tuesday on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show. The instrumental track is an exercise in relentless production, built around a steady, spitfire stream of percussion — hand claps, hi-hat flurries, eardrum-rattling kicks and snares —… Source: Music […]
