Rolling Stone has declared Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly the best album of 2015. Lamar's second studio album tops the mag's 50 Best Albums of 2015 list. "Musically, lyrically and emotionally, Kendrick Lamar's third album is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece-a sprawling epic that's both the year's most bumptious party music and its most gripping therapy session." more...
The Doobie Brothers have added keyboard player Bill Payne as an official member of their touring band. Payne will join the Doobies as they kick off their 2016 tour with Journey. "Having played on many of their albums, and spent time on the road with them over the years, it is an absolute honor to be in the band," said Payne in a presser. more...
Demi Lovato has signed on for a performance at this year's annual New Year's Rockin' Eve event. The show will take place in New York's Times Square and will serve as the lead up to the legendary New Year's Eve ball drop. The event is scheduled to air on ABC starting at 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve and this year Lovato will join Wiz Khalifa, Charlie Puth and Luke Bryan. more...
Coldplay have released "Hymn for the Weekend," a cut featuring Beyoncé from the band's latest, A Head Full of Dreams. The tune sees the superstar teaming up with Chris Martin and company for a rousing club number. "So drink from me, drink from me / When I was so thirsty," sings Bey on the cut. "We're on a symphony / Now I just can't get enough / Put your wings on me, wings on me / When I was so heavy / We're on a symphony / When I'm lower, ...
Kacey Musgraves has announced additional dates for her Country & Western Rhinestone Revue. After recently wrapping up the first leg of the tour on November 22, Musgraves will pick things up in 2016 on January 21 in Dallas, Texas. The 2016 leg of the Country & Western Rhinestone Revue will hit Oklahoma, Nebraska, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and more. more...