Scott Shetler
2012 MTV Video Music Awards: Drake and Rihanna Lead Nominations
Rihanna and Drake are the leading contenders for the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, while Katy Perry, Beyonce, Skrillex, and others also scored multiple nominations.
Matchbox Twenty Harassed by Violent Girl in ‘She’s So Mean’ Video
Matchbox Twenty deal with a crazed girl who breaks their instruments and sets fire to their performance space in the video for ‘She’s So Mean,’ their first new single in five years.
J. Cole Samples Kanye West and Jay-Z on New Song ‘The Cure’
“How many Kanye beats do a n—- gotta murder to prove my mind’s further?,” J. Cole asks on his new joint ‘The Cure,’ which samples the ‘Watch the Throne’ track ‘Lift Off.’
Alexz Johnson Releases Emotional ‘Walking’ Video
For Alexz Johnson‘s ‘Walking’ video, the director decided to show the singer doing a lot of, well, walking. The clip follows the young performer strolling through a what looks like Central Park, revealing her big voice as she sings the breakup ballad.
Alicia Keys Releases Graffiti-Themed Lyric Video for ‘New Day’
It’s clearly a ‘New Day’ for Alicia Keys, who has unveiled a lyric video for her latest track, which features an urgent beat and edgy production. To match the “street” feel of the song, the video shows graffiti-style drawings of the lyrics, first in sketch books and then on actual walls with spray paint.
Fergie Wants to ‘Feel Alive’ On New Track With Pitbull
We weren’t expecting new music from Fergie in 2012 after she announced she wanted to take time off to hang out with husband Josh Duhamel and maybe have a baby. But she has returned as a solo artist with ‘Feel Alive,’ a dance track featuring rapper Pitbull.
Gym Class Heroes Perform ‘Stereo Hearts’ With Patrick Stump on VH1 Unplugged
Gym Class Heroes were invited to film a VH1 Unplugged special last month, which was a cool honor, but one that also presented some logistical problems for the band, given that all six of their hit singles to date feature guest artists singing the hook. How would they perform those songs live? Enter Patrick Stump, the former Fall Out Boy frontman and early GCH producer, who stepped in for Adam Levi
Adam Lambert Does His Best Freddie Mercury Performing With Queen in London
Adam Lambert took over the role of Freddie Mercury at Queen‘s concert at the Hammersmith Apollo in London yesterday (July 11), capably filling in for the late frontman on the classic rock band’s biggest hits.
Lily Allen Takes Twitter Hiatus After Being ‘Harassed’ by British Soldier
Just a few days after being named one of the Sunday Times’ Top 50 Tweeters, Lily Allen created a minor controversy on the site when she reported a British soldier she thought had made racist and abusive remarks towards her, only to receive a deluge of angry tweets from users who felt she misinterpreted the man’s comments. Bothered by the incident, she later tweeted that she would be taking a hiatu
Frank Ocean Set for Huge Debut Despite Target’s Refusal to Sell ‘Channel Orange’
Based on sales in its first day of release on Tuesday (July 10), Frank Ocean‘s ‘Chanenel Orange’ is expected to sell between 110,000 and 125,000 copies this week, which could be enough to take the No. 2 position on the album chart.
Kid Cudi Working With Kanye West, Jaden Smith + More for Upcoming ‘Indicud’ LP
Kid Cudi‘s next album ‘Indicud’ will include a wide range of guest artists, from legendary hip-hop stars like Kanye West to 14-year-old Jaden Smith.
Ellie Goulding Drops New Song ‘Hanging On’ Featuring Tinie Tempah
Acclaimed U.K. singer Ellie Goulding has just premiered a new track featuring rapper Tinie Tempah called ‘Hanging On.’ The singer made the reveal in a Facebook post, writing, “Here’s the beginning of my new journey. Enjoy and share responsibly.”