As we previously suggested, JAY Z indeed has a new album coming on July 4. The rapper, as promised, confirmed the news during Game 5 of the NBA Finals. He is seen in a lengthy promo with Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and Rick Rubin in the studio.
Can't be at Bonnaroo this year? Many of the most anticipated performances of this year's event are being streamed live. This includes Paul McCartney, The National, Solange, Wilco, Passion Pit, Local Natives, RZA and more.
Skylar Grey on Tuesday unveiled the new set of visuals for her track, "Wear Me Out," the third single off her forthcoming debut album, Don't Look Down. In the video, she stirs up trouble in the woods with her boyfriend, once again played by actor Noah Segan, who appeared in the videos for “C’mon Let Me Ride” and “Warning.”
Grouplove on Monday confirmed plans for their sophomore album, Spreading Rumors, which will arrive on Sept. 17 via Canvasback/Atlantic. To mark the band's announcement, they also unveiled the set's first single via video. The clip for "Ways to Go" stars a young Kim Jong-un (you know, the Supreme Leader of North Korea) as he dances his way through the streets and through the halls of his future palace.
Kanye West on Sunday night closed out a Governors Ball with plenty of highs and lows. The weekend-long festival was shut down early on Friday due to torrential rains, which ended several musicians' sets throughout the day before completely canceling the event's first day. A muddy, messy, stressful weekend was capped by the most anticipated performance of them all: Kanye West. The polarizing MC, whose Yeezus arrives on June 18, performed previously heard tracks off the set, "Black Skinhead" and "New Slaves," in addition to new cuts "On Site," "I Am A God" and "Send It Up."
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If you missed Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Friday, you also missed an incredible musical performance at the end of the show. The-Dream stopped by to promote his new album, IV Play, and he has joined by Gary Clark Jr. and the Roots as he offered the crowd a velvety smooth rendition of "Too Early." From the vocals to Clark's impressive guitar solo, it's five minutes of goodness.
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Beyoncé and many others gathered on Sunday in London for the Chime for Change charity concert. The organization—which exists to promote female empowerment—is co-founded by the singer, and this year's annual concert saw her performing a string of hits, as well as the new track, "Grown Woman," which is included in the new Pepsi commercials. Husband Jay-Z also joined her onstage to perform "Crazy in Love."
The Lonely Island—the comedic rap trio comprised of Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone—on Wednesday announced a new round of special guests lending their talents to their forthcoming project, The Wack Album. Hugh Jackman, Kristen Wiig, Robyn, and Too $hort join previously announced collaborators Pharrell Williams, T-Pain, Billie Joe Armstrong, Solange, Adam Levine, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Timberlake, and Lady Gaga. In anticipation of the record, the tracklist can be seen below.
If you are unable to watch Blake Shelton's tornado benefit concert, Healing in the Heartland, via television on Wednesday night, we will be streaming the event live right here. The telethon, which will feature performances by Reba, Miranda Lambert, Ryan Tedder, Usher, Darius Rucker and others, will air Wednesday at 9 p.m. EST across multiple networks, including NBC, CMT, E!, Style, Bravo and more.
KROQ's annual Weenie Roast takes place Saturday (May 18), and you can watch the full live stream below. Starting at 1:30 p.m. PST, enjoy performances by 30 Seconds to Mars, Jimmy Eat World, The Black Keys, C2C, Vampire Weekend, Imagine Dragons, Of Monsters and Men, Atlas Genius and others.
If you're one of those who's been waiting for Drake to get back to his acting roots, you're in luck. The rapper-actor is expected to make a cameo in the forthcoming Anchorman sequel. In fact, he was spotted today wearing an afro wig and sideburns on the New York set with some of the cast, including Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate.
As expected, Kanye West is back with new music, performing new tracks on Saturday Night Live tonight (May 18). As we previously reported, Ye's new album is titled Yeezus and is expected to release on June 18. It is likely the new track comes from the new record.
