Fiona Apple has released the official video for her Idler Wheel... closing track, "Hot Knife." The video reunites her with director (and former flame) Paul Thomas Anderson, who has directed several of her previous music videos. It is Anderson's first video in 11 years.
JAY Z sat down this past week with hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson (via Life + Times) before his "Legends of the Summer" stop at Yankee Stadium. The two talked about Jay's new record, Magna Carta Holy Grail, his views on the current state of rap and his recent Samsung deal, which set off a great debate about record sales, sponsorships and new technology (aka #NEWRULES).
How has this not happened until now? Parks and Recreation actress Aubrey Plaza stars in a new faux trailer for a Daria parody movie. The hilarious comedienne is simply perfect for the role of the sour, young Daria Morgendorffer.
Jimmy Eat World stopped by Conan on Monday, and they performed "Changes" off their new record, Damage. They also performed a web exclusive cover of Taylor Swift's ultra smash "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together."
Sometimes things just don't go as planned. The always polished Beyoncé was performing “Halo” in Montreal on Monday night, when she apparently got a little too close to a fan and her hair got stuck mid-song. Even with her hair trapped, Bey kept singing while her crew tried to free her locks from the grip of that beastly fan.
Florence Welch joined U.K. outfit Sourberry this past week in London before the five-piece took the stage. The very unsober Florence and the Machine frontwoman tossed back a few drinks and covered Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” and Gossip‘s “Standing In The Way Of Control,” as evidenced by the fan footage obtained below.
With Franz Ferdinand set to return next month with Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, the Scottish quartet is performing Live on Letterman, which is being streamed live from the Ed Sullivan Theater. The show starts at 8 p.m. EST.
Following the leaked version of his "Black Skinhead" video, which showed up online earlier this month, Kanye West has released the official version of the clip.
Kristen Wiig was slated to appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this week, but "Michael Jordan" showed up instead. After a hilarious interview in which the actress revealed a slight lack of basketball knowledge, the two performed an impromptu bit of song, which turned into Daft Punk's "Get Lucky."
Panic! At The Disco kicked off Monday morning with a few big revelations, including news that their forthcoming album, Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die!, will arrive on Oct. 8. The first single off the new set, "Miss Jackson," is available now on iTunes.
First, he brought "SexyBack," and now it appears Justin Timberlake is hoping to "Take Back the Night." The pop superstar on Wednesday teased a new track in the form of a simple video. In the clip, he is standing outside a club holding up signs that show the release dates for “Suit & Tie,” “Mirrors,” and The 20/20 Experience. He then reveals a card that reads “Take Back the Night,” but the release date is blurred out. As he walks into the club, a snippet of the tune can be heard.
Los Angeles-based duo Rhye made their television debut Monday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and it will most certainly not be their last. Everything about the emotional, soulful performance of "The Fall" was perfect, ensuring that they will likely be invited back in the future.
