The Hot 100: The 10 Biggest Songs On The Billboard Charts
Dec 19, 2013 8:27 PM by amandahutchisonEvery Thursday, an updated version of the Billboard Hot 100 is released, so today we are taking a look at the biggest songs in the country right now. Holding the no.1 spot, unsurprisingly, is Eminem ft. Rihanna's "The Monster", and will most likely remain there into next week. Holding the number 2 spot is Pitbull ft. Ke$ha's "Timber", the wildly popular dance track that fuses country and EDM.
Rebecca Black Enters Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart With “Saturday”
Dec 18, 2013 7:33 PM by amandahutchisonSay what you want about viral sensation Rebecca Black: the "Friday" hit maker is doing something well for herself. Following up "Friday" with — what else — "Saturday", the young star has entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at spot no.55. Not bad for a teen singer who was once criticized!
Nirvana To Be Inducted Into The Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame
Dec 17, 2013 6:01 PM by amandahutchisonOn April 10th, 2014, Nirvana will be inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame, in cohorts with the grunge group's 20th anniversary expanded edition of In Utero. As well, rock monsters KISS, singer/songwriter Linda Ronstadt, and Bruce Springsteen collaborators The E Street Band are being honored by the Rock Hall at Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, NY in the spring of next year.
Eminem ft. Rihanna’s “The Monster”: A Sequel To “Love The Way You Lie”?
Dec 16, 2013 3:38 PM by amandahutchisonWith the release of his latest album The Marshall Mathers LP 2, Eminem has a smash single on his hands: "The Monster", featuring Rihanna, who Em's previously worked with on his previous hit song "Love The Way You Lie". With "The Monster" being the latest song to hit no.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and now publications are claiming that it's a sequel the pair's previous 2010 anthem about an abusive relationship.
Garth Brooks Rules The Billboard 200 Chart With New Release
Dec 11, 2013 8:37 PM by amandahutchisonWant to know what albums made the top of the Billboard 200 chart this week? Surprisingly, the no.1 spot went to a country singer who's been off the charts for quite a while: Garth Brooks, with his new box set Blame It All On My Roots: Five Decades Of Influences. Selling 146,000 copies in just its second week of release nabbed Brooks the top spot.
Jay Z Leads The GRAMMYs Nominations Pack With 9 Nods
Dec 9, 2013 7:32 PM by amandahutchisonThe 2014 GRAMMY Award nominations have been released, and rap mogul Jay Z is on top of his game with 9 nods under his belt. Announced at the GRAMMYs Nominations Concert this past Friday, December 6th, the entire nominations list was announced for the ceremony, taking place on Sunday, January 26th on CBS.
See Who’s Performing At The GRAMMYs Nominations Concert
Dec 4, 2013 8:06 PM by amandahutchisonComing to you live this Friday, December 6th, LL Cool J will be hosting the GRAMMYs Nominations Concert, airing at 10pm EST / 7pm PST on CBS. In recent years, the GRAMMYs have enlisted the help of the rapper-turned-actor to read out the nominations for the famous music awards show, complete with a concert featuring today's biggest artists.
Kanye West Releasing New Album in Summer 2014
Dec 3, 2013 7:55 PM by amandahutchisonEven though Kanye West's latest album Yeezus was only released a few months ago, there is news that the rapper has already started working on his seventh studio record, planning to release it in summer 2014. Producer Rick Rubin, who has credits on Yeezus, is apparently on board to produce Kanye's yet-to-be-titled album, as well as Q-Tip.
Pop Stars Mourn The Loss Of ‘Fast & The Furious’ Actor Paul Walker
Dec 2, 2013 7:38 PM by amandahutchisonFast & The Furious star Paul Walker tragically passed away in a car accident on November 30th, and his death has had a profound affect on his celebrity friends and admirers. From the music spectrum, many pop stars took to Twitter to offer their condolences and express their shock and sadness. Paul Walker was only 40 years old at the time of his passing, making it all the more unfortunate.
Bruce Springsteen’s Handwritten “Born To Run” Lyrics Up For Auction
Nov 28, 2013 6:54 PM by amandahutchisonAs one of America's most recognized rock icons, Bruce Springsteen has a handful of famous hits to his name. The lyrics to one of his most respected songs, "Born To Run", are considered a classic to many music fans, so it's no surprise that the auctioning of his handwritten lyrics draft is making headlines. Expected to fetch up to $100,000 for the lyrics sheet, this is one of music's biggest auctions to date.
