Iggy Pop and his dog star in PETA cartoon soundtracked by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (watch)

The shirtless wonder Iggy Pop has teamed up with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds to help out our furry, scaled and winged friends for a PETA video. The video is soundtracked by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ “Breathless” with a cartoon Iggy Pop keeping a number of animals like foxes, turtles, dolphins and...

Watch: Lady Gaga teams with Staples to support education and promote kindness in schools

Pop superstar Lady Gaga is moonlighting as a substitute teacher in a June 28 PSA from Staples which features the “Poker Face” singer talking to students about loving themselves in a “positive learning environment.” The children squeal with excitement when they realize Lady Gaga really is standing in...

Arcade Fire announce tracklist for new album

Arcade Fire finally released the official tracklist for their upcoming album, Everything Now, on Twitter earlier today. The announcement comes on the heels of a series of anagrams from a Twitter account called @EverythingNowCo that teased the tracklist earlier this month (anagram names included...

Watch JAY-Z's new '4:44' trailer with Lupita Nyong'o

There has been a lot of buzz around JAY-Z’s new album, 4:44, which drops on June 30. But we really haven’t heard much of it. We do, however, know that there will be a film or a series of short films to accompany the new record. Last week JAY-Z released a 30 second trailer titled “Adnis”--which...

Review: ‘Ritual’ is an exciting, unexpected return for Envy on the Coast

Ritual, the second EP from Envy on the Coast, has been a long time coming for the band. After releasing two studio albums in 2007 and 2010, the band called it quits with each member moving on to new projects. But last year, Ryan Hunter and Brian Byrne decided it was time to return to the fold...

Spend Fourth of July weekend rocking out to The Beach Boys on AXS TV

Surf’s up, Beach Boys fans! We can’t think of a better way to spend Fourth of July weekend than tuning into AXS TV’s three-day tribute to the iconic American Band. The Beach Boys main event kicks off Sunday, July 2 at 9 p.m. Et/8 p.m. CT with a look back at the Beach Boys’ 50th anniversary in the...

'America's Got Talent' season 12, episode 5 recap: 2 R & B acts get sweet second chances

The fifth round of “America’s Got Talent” season 12 auditions aired last night on NBC. Standouts included a teen magician, a sword-fighting dog, and two R & B acts who were looking for a comeback that proved it’s never too late to fight for your dreams. Pick a Card, Any Card The level of youth...

Grammys to return to Los Angeles after next year in NYC

New York will host the milestone 60th anniversary of the Grammy Awards for 2018. But, music’s biggest night will return to Los Angeles in 2019, per a new four-year deal the Recording Academy has signed with AEG for the Staples Center to host the world-renowned telecast. Staples Center has hosted the...

Heather 'The Heat' Hardy in no rush for Bellator title shot

Heather "The Heat" Hardy (1-0) made a huge statement at "Bellator NYC," introducing herself to MMA fans with a third-round TKO finish of Alice "The Soccer Mom" Yauger. The 35-year-old used her elite boxing skills -- fancy footwork, high-level head movement and a crisp jab -- to earn the biggest win...

Iron Maiden to release comic book this summer

Over the years, iconic metal outfit Iron Maiden have had their own beer, an aircraft used to transport them on tour, and their own mobile game. What's one thing left for the band to throw their likeness on? If you said comic books, you're absolutely right. Fellow metal acts Alice Cooper, GWAR, and...

Coker plans to crown new Bellator heavyweight champ by end of 2017

A new Bellator heavyweight champion will be crowned by the end of 2017, according to Scott Coker. The Bellator boss man, appearing on June 26 episode of the "The MMA Hour" podcast, told host Ariel Helwani that he's going to put a belt around the waist of one of the big men on his roster sometime in...

LP releases powerful performance video of 'Strange'

Indie singer-songwriter LP premiered the music video for "Strange" on June 27. They croon the tune at New York City's The McKittrick Hotel. "Strange" is one of the songs on LP's Lost on You album, which was released in the U.S. last month. Previously, they put out the title track, "Muddy Waters...

Thalía reunites with Timbiriche bandmates Sasha, Benny & Erik for 'Junto a Ti' live

Mexican superstar Thalía premiered a new version of "Junto a Ti" on June 9. Along with former bandmates Sasha, Benny & Erik, they take on the Timbiriche classic. "Junto a Ti" (English: "Next to You") is the latest single by Thalía. The song was first released in the '80s by Timbiriche, the...

1,000 musicians will play Amnesty International & Sofar Sounds Home Concert

Living rooms, kitchens and dining rooms, these are gathering places for thoughts and ideas around the world. Those thoughts and ideas are often expressed through music and if you follow that naturally, you have to combine the two: music and the home. Music is something we can all understand; home is...

Interpol announce 'Our Love to Admire' tenth anniversary reissue

Interpol's first major label album, Our Love to Admire, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. To commemorate the event, the band announced the record will be reissued as an expanded package on Aug. 18 via UMe. The new edition will be available in various formats including, a two-LP vinyl set...

Watch: The Chainsmokers revisit their youth in 'Young' music video

Warning: The Chainsmokers released the lyric video for their track “Young” from their chart-topping debut album Memories … Do Not Open yesterday and fans should gear up for a Major. Cuteness. Overload. Their good buddy Rory Kramer directed and produced the video for which he assembled a...

Interview: Evie Clair talks family, Christina Perri and being 'blessed' by her AGT journey

Evie Clair moved hearts around the world when she tearfully opened up about her dad’s battle with Stage 4 colon cancer before delivering her amazing season 12 “America’s Got Talent” audition last week. Simon Cowell listened intently before calling her “unbelievably brave” for sharing her story. He...

Triton Fights to make historic return to Long Island

Surging 185-pound strikers Jeremy Puglia (4-1) and Vincent DeRiso (6-2) collide in the main event of Triton Fights 3, live June 30 at The Space in Westbury, N.Y. The 27-year-old Puglia showed off high-level wrestling in his last outing, tossing Jojo Machado around the cage -- Brock Lesnar-style...

Taylor Swift congratulates Russell Westbrook on MVP title

Taylor Swift surfaced on social media last night to congratulate one of her "besties" on a very important achievement. The “Bad Blood” singer sent a heartfelt video message to NBA player Russell Westbrook for being named MVP during which she thanks him for basically being responsible for her career...