http://www.apsense.com/feed/news.xml APSense industry news comes from top blog sites. Sat, 25 May 2013 04:55:30 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 03:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12581251.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12581251.html Katy Perry Perplexingly Apologizes To Chief Keef After He Says He’ll “Smack The Sh*t” Out Of Her
Katy Perry is a darling. If ever there was doubt about that fact, it’s gone after she apologized to Chief Keef even after he lobbed a couple despicable tweets her way, one threatening violence. To recap: a few days ago, Perry tweeted that after... ]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 01:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12581252.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12581252.html Kendrick Lamar Says It’s Time For Hip-Hop To “Move On” From Molly Lyrics: Watch
Kendrick Lamar‘s “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” video centered on a rather festive funeral, and at the end, the words “Death to Molly” flashed on screen. Turns out the rapper is serious about ending hip-hop’s gla... ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 03:02:11 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12580695.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12580695.html Watch Loreen’s “We Got The Power” Video, Directed By Loreen
Call it the millionth reason Loreen is the Swedish chanteuse to beat: Her new single “We Got the Power” is blisteringly great, penned by Ester Dean (all of your favorite Rihanna songs) and produced by Patrik Berger (Robyn‘s “D... ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 01:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12580307.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12580307.html Birdman Discusses Signing Paris Hilton To Cash Money Records
The stars might be blind, but Birdman isn’t — to Paris Hilton‘s raw talent! (It took me an hour to come up with that opening line.) The rapper-turned-Cash Money Records co-founder opened up to The Los Angeles Times about signing the vocal... ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 03:02:09 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12579879.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12579879.html Oklahoma country singer plans benefit for tornado victims
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oklahoma country singer Blake Shelton is planning a televised benefit to raise money for victims of the massive tornado that swept through Moore, Oklahoma, this week, music magazine Billboard reported Wednesday. "The Voic... ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 03:02:09 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12580055.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12580055.html Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Jennifer Hudson Being Considered As ‘American Idol’ Judges: Report
American Idol may be getting a very different type of shake-up for next season: Vulture reports (via a tipster with “knowledge of the situation”) that producers are considering replacing at least one, if not all of the judges. with former... ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 01:02:09 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12579690.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12579690.html Magazine Melee: Which Pop Princess Has The Best June 2013 Cover?
Each month, we take a look at our favorite pop stars gracing the glossy covers of fashion, health, music and lifestyle magazines across the world and ask you to choose the best cover! It’s nearly June! And just in time for the approaching summe... ]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 03:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12579288.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12579288.html Library honors Carole King with US pop music prize
WASHINGTON (AP) — Carole King isn't done with music — not yet anyway.... ]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 03:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12579085.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12579085.html Fifth Harmony Perform Taylor Swift’s “Red”: The Idolator Sessions
The girls of Fifth Harmony cut their teeth on The X Factor performing lushly harmonized (per the name) covers of pop hits, so when they stopped by Idolator headquarters in New York City, it only felt natural that they’d turn out a cover or two ... ]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 01:02:10 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12579086.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12579086.html Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’: Album Review
With Random Access Memories(out today, May 21), Daft Punk’s first non-Tron related new music since 2005′s Human After All, the iconic EDM masterminds tread perilously close to creating an album’s worth of nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. Compr... ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 03:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12578727.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12578727.html Music Review: Hart, Bonamassa simmer on 'Seesaw'
Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa, "Seesaw" (J&R Adventures)... ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 03:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12578532.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12578532.html Billboard Music Awards 2013: The 10 Best & Worst Moments
Well! It was a dreary night at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, wasn’t it? There were forty performances each from Pitbull and Will.i.am! They only gave out three awards! Justin Bieber talked at length about his craft! Host Tracy Morgan sputter... ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 01:02:11 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12578533.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12578533.html Daft Punk & 7 Other Great French House Acts: From Dmitri From Paris To Justice
With all the fanfare surrounding their comeback smash “Get Lucky” and this week’s release of Random Access Memories, it’s easy to forget that French house ambassadors Daft Punk have been around for nearly two decades. Thanks to a sound that’s a... ]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 03:02:12 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12578255.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12578255.html Taylor Swift leads at Billboard Music Awards
Taylor Swift is red hot.... ]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 03:02:12 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12578145.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12578145.html Jay-Z And Drake Hit The Studio Together
Drake‘s found yet another reason to thank Jay-Z later. As reported last night, he hit the studio with the Roc Nation CEO for their first collaboration since “Light Up,” off his 2010 debut. “Warning: Please be very afraid of th... ]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 01:02:08 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12578146.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12578146.html Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’ Album Art, Unveiled
Kanye West‘s album art for Yeezus has been revealed. Shortly before West took the Saturday Night Live stage, Kim Kardashian and West’s manager posted a photo of the cover, placed by the sneakers that West wore on stage (above). While West... ]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 03:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12577934.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12577934.html Jennifer Lopez’s “Live It Up” Video: Watch It In Full
When Jennifer Lopez teased her “Live It Up” video, she offered flashes of a colorful runway show, a rambunctious beach party and skin — her own, that is. Hours later though, Lopez couldn’t help but to release the video in its entire... ]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 01:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12577935.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12577935.html Kanye West Debuts “New Slaves”: Watch
“I’d rather be a dick than a swallower,” Kanye West raps in “New Slaves,” a song he debuted Friday night. West premiered the song in nine different cities by projecting a clip onto 66 different buildings, a video of him ... ]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 03:02:06 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12577284.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12577284.html The Weeknd Unveils “Kiss Land”: Hear The New Album’s Epic Title Track
The Weeknd has premiered the title track from his forthcoming album Kiss Land, and it is an absolute monster. Clocking in at 7:41, “Kiss Land” takes Abel Tesfaye‘s sinister lothario thing to absurd new heights — lyrically, of course... ]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 01:02:11 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12577285.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12577285.html Kanye West Rocks A Band-Aid On His Head For ‘SNL’ Promos: Watch
We’re just a day away from watching Kanye West properly debut new material on the season finale of Saturday Night Live on May 18. No more Vine videos or shaky Hudson Mohawke footage. But first, the man who claims he’s no celebrity has the... ]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 03:02:12 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12576891.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12576891.html Boston Symphony Orchestra names new music director
BOSTON (AP) — Andris (AHN'-driss) Nelsons has been named music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. ]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 03:02:12 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12576716.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12576716.html One Direction Announce ‘Where We Are’ 2014 Worldwide Stadium Tour
Great news for those of you who have spent the last three years furiously tweeting at Harry Styles to come to Brazil: He’s coming to Brazil! Yes, the doe-eyed, waxen-faced nymphets of One Direction are heading out on a stadium tour (which is pr... ]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 01:02:15 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12576717.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12576717.html Sorento Serenades With Boyz II Men: See The Guys Sing During A Marriage Proposal
In March, we first announced Kia’s Sorento Serenades contest, where three nominated people would be surprised in some manner by meeting legendary vocal group Boyz II Men. (Trust us, the full details were under lock and key, and even we didnR... ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 03:02:11 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12576315.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12576315.html Why YouTube cover sensation Sam Tsui turned down record labels for his debut album
By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Michael Jackson landed Sam Tsui on Oprah, but now Tsui must rely on someone else's music - his own. A 24-year-old Pennsylvania native, Tsui blossomed into one of the most popular cover artists on YouTube while a... ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 03:02:11 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12576137.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12576137.html Ke$ha’s ‘My Crazy Beautiful Life’: Watch Her Make Out With A Guy Named Tarzan In Brazil
Ke$ha‘s tour is ending, but her libido has been raging since she said goodbye to Baby Spoon. And if you haven’t been watching the show, I love imagining you reading that sentence with absolutely no context whatsoever. This the fourth epis... ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 01:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12576138.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12576138.html Kelly Rowland’s “Dirty Laundry” Addresses Beyonce, Abuse: Hear The Tell-All Track
It’s finally here! Kelly Rowland has unveiled the long-awaited “Dirty Laundry,” off her forthcoming album Talk a Good Game. And, wow! It is exactly the heavy, soul-baring stunner she said it would be. Produced by The-Dream, the song... ]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 03:02:11 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12575661.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12575661.html Astronaut's 'Space Oddity' music video goes viral
By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A music video shot aboard the International Space Station went viral on Monday, turning an astronaut into an overnight music sensation with his zero-gravity version of David Bowie's hit "Sp... ]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 03:02:10 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12575503.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12575503.html The-Dream, Beyonce & 2 Chainz Get “Turnt” Up In New Track: Listen
Decades from now, historians will remember the front half of 2013 as “The Great Beyonce Drought,” or maybe “That Time Beyonce Trolled Us All.” Looking for Beyonce to get her grown woman on and give you a full song to bump? Wan... ]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 01:02:09 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12575504.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12575504.html MS MR’s ‘Secondhand Rapture’: Album Review
MS MR singer Lizzy Plapinger is exactly what you want in a frontman/woman. She has pink hair, or sometimes blue. She has an unconventional voice, husky and noir-ish. Most importantly, she has a keen ear for pop: as co-founder of Neon Gold Records, ... ]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 03:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574659.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574659.html Astronaut exits space station with music video
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — In a high-flying, perfectly pitched first, an astronaut on the International Space Station is bowing out of orbit with a musical video: his own custom version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity."... ]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 03:02:06 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574889.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574889.html Kylie Minogue Is She-Ra In New Funny Or Die Video: Watch
Kylie Minogue as a warrior princess? She pretty much is one in our eyes. And we already bought her as goddess Aphrodite with her last studio album. So finding out that the Australian songstress is the latest pop diva to star in a Funny Or Die video —... ]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 01:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574890.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574890.html Beyonce’s Sia Collaboration “Rise Up” From The ‘Epic’ Soundtrack: Hear A Snippet
If you saw The Great Gatsby this weekend, then you likely caught a trailer for upcoming animated flick Epic. And among the colorful all-star cast of both actors (Amanda Seyfried, Colin Farrell, Christoph Waltz) and musicians (Pitbull, Steven Tyler) i... ]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 03:02:08 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574412.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574412.html Katy Perry Joins The Rolling Stones In Las Vegas: Watch
Katy Perry may be present-day pop royalty, but she gave the classic rock crowd quite a surprise by popping up at a Rolling Stones concert last night (May 11). From the Met Gala to a Stones stage, the singer showed up for the Las Vegas date of the Bri... ]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 01:02:06 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574413.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574413.html Justin Bieber Joins ‘The Simpsons’ For The Night
Of all the things Justin Bieber can be accused of being, he can now add “cartoon” to that list. This evening, the Biebs will appear on an episode of The Simpsons per Rolling Stone in an episode titled “The Fabulous Faker Boy.”... ]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 03:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574176.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574176.html Mariah Carey & Miguel’s “Beautiful” Video: Watch Them Talk Cars And Chandeliers In BTS Footage
While Mariah Carey’s barnyard-loving antics are all over her sexy new video for “Beautiful” with Miguel, Mimi has decided to unleash some behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot. In a minute-long clip, Mariah details some of ... ]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 01:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574177.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12574177.html Two More Kanye West Songs Arrive, Yeezy Fires Shots At Kim Kardashian’s Ex: Listen
Never one to turn down a right hook to a dead horse, Kanye West is talking some smack again. No, it’s not about Ray J, but Kim Kardashian‘s basketball playing ex-husband Kris Humphries. Last night (May 10) at Poland’s Free Form Fest... ]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 03:02:09 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12573824.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12573824.html Solange Knowles’ “Locked in Closets” Mini-Video: Watch
Solange Knowles keeps it short but ultra-chic in her new mini-video for “Locked in Closets.” The Alan Del Rio Ortiz-directed clip (in collaboration with Refinery29) follows the singer as she strolls through her favorite spots in Brooklyn.... ]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 01:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12573468.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12573468.html Daft Punk: The 5 Best Rap & R&B Songs That Sample The “Get Lucky” Duo
As the release date for Daft Punk’s highly anticipated new album Random Access Memories draws nearer, we’re reminded of all those rappers who’ve borrowed the French electro duo’s sounds in the past. (Ten bucks says will.i.am is currently trying to fi... ]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 03:02:08 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12573238.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12573238.html Taylor Swift Announces Australian Leg Of ‘Red’ Tour
Taylor Swift is headed down under: The country-pop superstar has just announced that Australian dates have been added to her wildly successful Red Tour. As Billboard notes, this makes her the first solo female artist to head out on a stadium tour sin... ]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 01:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12572835.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12572835.html Kandi Talks TLC’s “No Scrubs”: Pop School
Class is in session, and now it’s time to sit up straight and get an education! And in the case of Pop School, it’s artists who are teaching you a lesson on their classic hits. Start taking notes! Singer-songwriter Kandi has had an unparalleled caree... ]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 03:02:08 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12572601.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12572601.html Popping Up: Betty Who
Betty Who is the next great pop star. (I say that a lot, but I mean it this time.) Born in Australia, the synth-pop glamazon (she’s 6’2″!) moved to America with her family as a teenager to attend a performing arts school, then conti... ]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 01:02:11 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12572222.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12572222.html Beyonce Announces “Rise Up” Song For ‘Epic’ Movie Soundtrack
There’s a great press release about a new Beyonce song that begins this way: “Beyonce, one of the most widely recognized and highly respected women in pop culture, has created an original song,” which really just says everything you... ]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 03:02:06 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12571651.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12571651.html Ed Sheeran Says One Direction’s Next Album Is “Finished”
Sad person and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran wrote a few tracks on One Direction‘s last LP, but don’t expect any heartfelt Sheeran ballads on the next one: The crooner (whose voice sounds like two unicorns giving each other Eskimo kisses) ... ]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 01:02:09 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12571652.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12571652.html 98 Degrees’ ’2.0′: Album Review
About 16 years have passed since 98 Degrees released their self-titled debut album, and 15 years since their follow-up 98° and Rising became a multi-platinum juggernaut. A lot has happened since then. Mainly, the concept of a boy band has actually ... ]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 03:02:15 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12571199.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12571199.html AP PHOTOS: Inaugural Shaky Knees music festival
ATLANTA (AP) — More than 14,000 rock and folk music fans braved steady rains over the weekend at the inaugural Shaky Knees Music Festival near downtown Atlanta.... ]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 03:02:15 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12571099.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12571099.html Justin Timberlake Announces Solo World Tour: See The Dates
The cool thing about being Justin Timberlake is that you’re very successful and good-looking and incredibly rich and also you’re pretty good at golf and you invented MySpace or whatever. The other cool thing about being Justin Timberlake ... ]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 01:02:16 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12571100.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12571100.html Justin Timberlake Takes His ’20/20 Experience’ To Roseland, Brings Out Timbaland: Watch
It’s good to be Justin Timberlake in 2013. With a musical comeback attempt that really could have gone either way, given the long hiatus — and, trust, with 1.5 million copies of The 20/20 Experience sold in just over a month, plus two Top 5 hit... ]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 03:02:12 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12570780.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12570780.html Rolling Stones rock packed house after price cuts in LA
By Sue Zeidler LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones rocked a packed house in Los Angeles on Friday on the opening night of their North American "50 and Counting" tour, but only after websites slashed ticket prices and the band release... ]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 03:02:11 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12570713.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12570713.html Birdman’s “Tapout” Video: Watch Christina Milian & Paris Hilton Burglarize A Mansion
Birdman has released a new video for “Tapout,” his new single featuring (a healthy) Lil Wayne, Future, Mack Maine and Nicki Minaj. While the song’s premise is simple — each artist brags of their respective sexual prowess, like... ]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 01:02:07 GMT http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12570714.html http://www.apsense.com/news/1082-12570714.html Miley Cyrus Tops ‘Maxim’ Hot 100 List
Miley Cyrus is on Instagram straight flexin’. (Don’t credit us for the Trinidad James reference — she beat us to it.) On Saturday, Cyrus joined Instagram to announce that she tops Maxim‘s annual Hot 100 list, complete with a p... ]]>