After weeks of anticipation and performance announcements, the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards finally take place tonight at 9 p.m. EST on MTV. The 29th annual award show will honor the year's best in music videos, with nominees including Justin Timberlake, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Bruno Mars, among every other big name in popular music. Read More »
The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards take place tonight (Aug. 25) in Brooklyn, New York, at the Barclays Center. Featuring performances from Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Katy Perry and more, the 2013 VMAs are sure to be full of big moments and shocking surprises. Will 'NSYNC reunite? Will Daft Punk make their rumored performance? Will West yank another microphone from a winner, a la Taylor Swift? Read More »
John Mayer's career seems to ebb and flow. The always-successful singer/songwriter and guitarist has changed his tune over the course of his 13-year career. Beginning as a soft rock god, Mayer has developed in to a mature, rootsy artist, focusing more on classic American music and folk rock. His sixth studio album, "Paradise Valley," released on Tuesday, Aug. 20, is a reflection of this. Read More »
Sara Bareilles' 'Brave' Sees Chart Surge Thanks To Katy Perry's Potential Copycat Single 'Roar' Read More »
It was a battle for the Top 10 this week on the Billboard Hot 100. Two major singles from some of pop's biggest players, Katy Perry ("Roar") and Lady Gaga ("Applause") hit iTunes, streaming services and radio last week and we sure to shake up the charts. That has happened, and the top spots of the Hot 100 do look different. But who came out on top this week (Aug. 22)? Read More »
Pepsi has taken a hands-on approach to debuting new pop music this year. We got our first taste of "Grown Woman" via Beyonce's "Mirrors" ad and now the soft drink giant has set it's sights on 'Roar' singer, Katy Perry. Fans can tweet to unlock clues about two new songs from Katy Perry's upcoming album Prism, "Dark Horse" and "Walking On Air." Read More »
The all-star lineup for this year's 2013 MTV Video Music Awards just keeps getting starrier and shinier. Just four days before the Brooklyn ceremony, yet another artist announced he will be performing at the VMAs. This time, Drake took to his Twitter to say he'll be taking to the mic! Read More »
After yesterday's announcement that Justin Timberlake would perform at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, it was hard to imagine that the performance lineup could get any bigger. However, it still can. Today (Aug. 16), MTV announced that Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Bruno Mars will play at the Aug. 25 ceremony. Read More »
In an announcement that isn't nearly as surprising at it should be, pop superstar Justin Timberlake will perform at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. On their various media platforms, including their Instagram, MTV announced that Timberlake will not only perform for the VMAs but will also receive the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award. Read More »
Though chart points have shifted slightly in the last seven days, the top 10 spots of the Hot 100 remain the same for Aug. 15 as they were last week, according to Billboard. This means, of course, that Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" holds at No. 1 for the 10th week in a row, making it the absolute undisputed hit of the summer. Read More »
Katy Perry never supported Rihanna's troublesome relationship with Chris Brown - and their friendship fizzled because of it. But it appears that the sexy songstresses have since made-up! RiRi was spotted at Perry's pre-album release party for "Roar" in NYC on Tuesday, August 13. The "Diamonds" beauty completely adores her "Fireworks" gal pal... but that doesn't mean that she needs any help "being saved." Read More »
Over the weekend, Katy Perry's highly anticipated new single "Roar" leaked onto the Internet a few days before its scheduled Aug. 12 release date. Now, the pop superstar has spoken out about her feelings regarding the leak, and apparently it's not that big of a deal! Read More »
John Mayer and Frank Ocean first collaborated last year for Ocean's (instant classic) Channel Orange. The song that they made "White" clocked in at a meaty 1:16. Ocean has returned the favor and then some, appearing on the Mayer track "Wildfire" from his upcoming album Paradise Valley. "Wildfire" runs for 1:24. Read More »