As part of a cultural crackdown on dangerous Western influences, China has taken a strong stance against hip hop and rappers in the country. Thanks to the popularity of Chinese rap singing competition The Rap of China, hip hop has blown up in the count…
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Are the Grammys Rigged? Indies Point to Systematic Exclusion, ‘Black Box’ Rules
As the Grammys inch closer to their 60th anniversary celebration, indie artists are raising some serious concerns. It was always fashioned as a society of musical peers, with a democratic approach towards giving awards. But a growing group of indie ar…
Barack Obama Gets One of the First Copies of Bruce Springsteen’s Updated ‘Born In the U.S.A.’
Bruce Springsteen’s updated ‘Born In the U.S.A.’ is pretty damn good, according to former president Barack Obama. But it may also carry a more somber tone. Theatergoers and Springsteen fans alike are clamoring for tickets to the ultr…
Pink: ‘I’m Raising My Children to be Gender-Neutral’
Pink is throwing pre-defined gender classifications out the window — starting with her kids. Forget about bathrooms. What’s your policy when it comes to your own kids? Now, Pink has declared that she’ll be raising her children gender-neutr…
Breaking: Elton John Hospitalized for ‘Rare and Potentially Deadly’ Infection
Elton John is now cancelling a string of tour dates after contracting a potentially lethal infection. This is a breaking story, with details and information still trickling in. Please check back for updates. Last updated: Monday, April 24th, 5 pm PT. Elton John is now cancelling a string of upcoming tour dates, thanks to a […]
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BTS Beefing Up Security Following Ugly ARMY Incidents
Are ARMYs getting completely out of control? BTS’ management company is now adding extra security following a number of ugly incidents. A series of frantic incidents involving over-the-top ARMYs are causing BTS to reconsider its security detail. The development is raising the questions over how BTS will manage a fanbase that is proving to be […]
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BTS Beefing Up Security Following Ugly ARMY Incidents
Are ARMYs getting completely out of control? BTS’ management company is now adding extra security following a number of ugly incidents. A series of frantic incidents involving over-the-top ARMYs are causing BTS to reconsider its security detail. The development is raising the questions over how BTS will manage a fanbase that is proving to be […]
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Guys Eats Vinyl Record After Losing Kendrick Lamar Bet (Watch)
Rumors were spreading that Kendrick Lamar was dropping an album on Easter. Here’s the fan that offered to eat his hat vinyl if that didn’t happen. Please note: we apologize in advance for writing this post. Would you eat vinyl for the right artist? Of course you wouldn’t. But this guy did. Here’s his […]
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Big Bang, CL, BTS & Rap Monster Top the Chainsmokers Collaboration List
Turns out The Chainsmokers are huge Kpop fans. But who will they collaborate with? Now, it looks like it’s down to Big Bang, CL, BTS, and Rap Monster. The Chainsmokers not only listen to Kpop, they absolutely love the genre. That’s a bug spreading across America, with artists like BTS and EXO hosting sold out […]
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Big Bang, CL, BTS & Rap Monster Top the Chainsmokers Collaboration List
Turns out The Chainsmokers are huge Kpop fans. But who will they collaborate with? Now, it looks like it’s down to Big Bang, CL, BTS, and Rap Monster. The Chainsmokers not only listen to Kpop, they absolutely love the genre. That’s a bug spreading across America, with artists like BTS and EXO hosting sold out […]
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