Gee Roberson, Chairman of Geffen Records, will transition to create and own a full service record company to be distributed by Interscope Geffen A&M, it was announced today by Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman and CEO Jimmy Iovine and President and COO John Janick . This move is consistent and in further consolidation of his other highly successful entertainment interests including managerial and artist development company Blueprint Group.
Atlantic recording artist Bruno Mars is standing tall atop Billboard's 'Hot 100' for the second consecutive week as 'Locked Out Of Heaven' continues its reign at No. 1. The single-which marks the Grammy Award-winner's fourth chart-topper-is featured on Mars' just-released sophomore album, 'UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX,' which has made its SoundScan/Billboard 200 debut at No. 2 with sales in excess of 192,000 -- marking the singer/songwriter/producer/musician's highest first week sales debut.
MTV2 today announced the network has begun production on a reality series featuring emerging music superstar and entrepreneur Mac Miller along with his four best friends as they leave their hometown of Pittsburgh, PA and set up shop for the first time in Los Angeles, CA. More than a simple Entourage-tale, the series stars Mac and his "Most Dope" crew's real-life antics as the rapper/producer puts the finishing touches on his highly anticipated new album, Watching Movies with the Sound Off. The six-part special series will premiere in the first quarter of 2013 on MTV2.
'TROUBLE MAN: HEAVY IS THE HEAD,' the new album from Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I., arrives in stores and online today. 'TROUBLE MAN: HEAVY IS THE HEAD' comes as the follow up to 2010's RIAA Gold-certified album, 'NO MERCY.' 'TROUBLE MAN: HEAVY IS THE HEAD' features 16 blockbuster tracks including collaborations with an array of music's A-listers from Lil Wayne, André 3000 and R. Kelly, to P!nk, CeeLo Green, A$AP Rocky, Meek Mill and Akon, with production from some of today's hottest producers including Pharrell, No I.D., Jazze Pha, T-Minus, Lil C, DJ Toomp and more.
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" is on the move: Starting January 8, 2013, the late-night show shifts from midnight to 11:35 p.m., ET /10:35 p.m., CT. To help christen the new time slot, "JKL" has a star-studded guest list, including Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Gosling, Sofia Vergara, Ellen DeGeneres, Rob Lowe, Jamie Foxx, Mark Wahlberg, Amy Brenneman, Nicki Minaj, Mindy Kaling, Julie Bowen, Naomi Watts, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, plus musical performances by No Doubt, Brad Paisley, Bruno Mars, LeAnn Rimes and more.
Coast 2 Coast presents the "Pink Drugs" mixtape by Pink Dollaz. The 13 track project, presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotion, is now available for download. The mixtape features Pink Dollaz with appearances by Reem Riches, TC400, Ty$, and Sean Mack.
Overall, Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), FUN., Jay-Z, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean, and Kanye West top the nominations with six each; The Black Keys, Chick Corea, and Miguel each garner five nods; and producer Jeff Bhasker, mastering engineer Bob Ludwig and Nas are each up for four awards.
Nominations for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced tonight by The Recording Academy and reflected an eclectic mix of the best and brightest in music over the past year, as determined by the voting members of The Academy. Scroll below to see the nominees for Best Musical Theater Album!
Evan Nash has released the mixtape "Spaced Out." The 15 track project, presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotion, is now available for download. The mixtape features production by Platinum Sellers Beats, Spencemills, Lexi Banks, Johnny Juliano, and more.
MTV and hip hop superstar Lil Wayne have partnered for the global premiere of his new music video "No Worries" featuring Detail, the first single from his upcoming album I Am Not A Human Being, Part 2, across its various TV and digital screens.
In 2010 Jimmy Kimmel declared November 17 National Unfriend Day, "NUD," a national holiday dedicated to giving Facebook users a guilt-free opportunity to "unfriend" people who aren't actually friends. In honor of the 3rd annual "NUD" celebration, Kimmel is encouraging viewers to evaluate their Facebook "friendships" and unfriend those unworthy of friend status.
MTV2, MTV's sibling network, today announced a deal with comedian, actor and host Nick Cannon and his NCredible Entertainment to reimagine the successful sketch comedy and improv series "Nick Cannon Present's Wild 'N Out" specifically for the MTV2 audience. Due to popular demand, the improv comedy show is set to debut in 2013 and embark on a search for the next generation of comedic stars, while bringing back some familiar faces from past seasons. Aspiring comedians can head to http://NCredible.com for casting and open audition information.
The world's best-selling, multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music!, has gathered today's biggest hits for NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 44, to be released today, November 6. NOW 44 will be available on CD and for download purchase from all major digital service providers.
On Friday night "Jimmy Kimmel Live" concluded its week-long run of shows from Brooklyn's Harvey Theater at BAM - Brooklyn Academy of Music. In an effort to support the thousands of people still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Sandy, "JKL" and ABC will auction off Kimmel's custom-made, Brooklyn-themed desk signed by late-night talk show hosts David Letterman, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel.
2012 has been a monumental year for hip hop phenomenon, Compton's Buck. His most recent accomplishment is the buzz that he created with his new single, "Future One Night Stand"
First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, will be a guest on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" TONIGHT, OCTOBER 25, marking her debut appearance on the late-night show.
Platinum selling R&B singer Keyshia Cole has announced plans to release her highly anticipated 5th studio album, WOMAN TO WOMAN, on Monday, November 19th (Geffen Records). Recorded in multiple cities including Los Angeles, New York and Cleveland with producers including Rodney Jerkins (Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson, The Black Eyed Peas), T- minus (Drake, Nicki Minaj, T.I.), Darhyl 'DJ' Camper, Jr. (Corrine Bailey Rae, John Legend, R.Kelly) and Carlos McKinney (The-Dream, Usher, Trey Songz), this album continues to display Keyshia's distinct and extraordinary voice while showcasing the songstress at the top of her game both musically and lyrically. The album's current single 'Trust & Believe,' just claimed the #1 spot for most added song at Urban Radio this week, just one day after its impact date.
Warner/Chappell Music, the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp., today announced that it has signed a worldwide co-publishing agreement with chart-topping songwriter and Los Angeles-based recording artist, Kerli Kõiv.
First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, will be a guest on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, marking her debut appearance on the late-night show.
The world's best-selling, multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music!, has gathered today's biggest hits for NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 44, to be released November 6.
