Ice Cube: ‘Donald Trump is what Americans Love’

Ice Cube thinks Donald Trump’s popularity lies in the GOP presidential candidate seemingly living the “American Dream.”

In a video interview with Bloomberg, who asked the rapper and actor what his point of view is on Donald Trump, Ice Cube said Trump’s appeal comes from those who crave the mogul’s status. “Donald Trump…

Watch Halsey’s Elegant ‘Castle (The Huntsman: Winter’s War Version)’ Video

Halsey reworked last year’s Badlands LP song, “Castle,” for The Huntsman: Winter’s War film and the video for the new version has been released.

As with her first live performance of the tweaked track during the MTV Movie Awards, the clip features a more orchestral music approach than the original synth-laced one. The video…

Lauryn Hill to Host, Headline Inaugural Diaspora Calling Festival

Lauryn Hill and Tidal X will host a new music and art series, Diaspora Calling!, at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, April 13th through 15th.

The event will highlight the work of artists and musicians from Africa and throughout the African diaspora, with a special focus on art and artists from Haiti and a…

Paul Rodgers Talks Bad Company Live Album, Tour

Bad Company is readying the release of Bad Company Live in Concert 1977 & 1979, their first official live album, which is due this spring. Singer-songwriter Paul Rodgers spoke with Billboard about the album and the band’s One Hell Of a Night tour plans co-headlining with Joe Walsh.

The two-disc album features Bad Company’s original lineup…

YouTube’s dreaming of a $40bn record business. Just a ‘fantasy free-for-all’?

Does YouTube’s lofty prediction for the music industry hold any water?

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Grizzly Bear Ready To Record New Album; Join Vampire Weekend and TV on the Radio at Bernie Sanders NYC Rallies

Grizzly Bear took to social media yesterday to endorse Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. They also announced plans to begin recording the follow-up LP to 2012’s Shields. A whole lot of information was packed into one status: 1: Chris Bear had a beautiful baby 2: We are starting to record the