Aylin Zafar

Kesha, Alanis Morissette, and Rihanna all have new releases on the horizon. The 2010s were a game-changing decade in music—new ways of consuming tunes democratized the playing field, allowing artists from all corners of the world (and the internet)…

Even if you don't know the name Maren Morris, chances are you've heard (probably even love) her music. Though the country star stands at just about 5'4" tall, there's nothing small about Morris's talent—or her career. The singer-songwriter's breakout…

Koreatown, New York. The scene at Third Floor Cafe is decadent and plush, a little slice of Vegas nightlife tucked above the busy foot traffic of 32nd Street. The lights in here are dim, save for some gaudy red, purple, and blue laser lights and the…

This was the year that Sam Smith showed us what same sex love sounds like — exactly like heterosexual love. This was the year that FKA twigs showed how weird and beautiful sex can be. This was the year Ingrid Michaelson flipped the script on gender…

In a new deposition the singer admits to drug use, lying. Did "Blurred Lines" actually ruin his life? Has any pop star ever been as destroyed by their biggest hit as Robin Thicke? Pre-"Blurred Lines," Robin Thicke was an overall well-liked guy with a…

And it was flawless. Obviously. The internet freaked out when Beyoncé revealed her remix of "Flawless" with Nicki Minaj last month. Now there's even MORE reason to flip out because Nicki just joined her onstage at her Paris stop of the "On The Run"…

What haven't these guys done? Continuing their reign as the most entrepreneurial kids alive, Odd Future has launched their own 24-hour radio station. The commercial-free radio station can be found on Dash Radio – launched last month by DJ Skee – and…

The soul legend will be performing his iconic 1976 album on tour this fall. Stevie Wonder will be taking his iconic 1976 double album Songs In The Key Of Life on the road this fall, kicking off Nov. 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Here's…

A treasure trove of the deep Mariah album cuts that have been hiding in plain sight. From Mariah Carey (1990): 1. "Vanishing" From Emotions (1991): "You're So Cold" Go ahead and just TRY not to get chills during the first 30 seconds of this…

U2 took the stage to perform at the end of Apple's monster event announcing the new iPhones and Watch. They performed their new song "The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)” off their new album, Songs of Innocence, which they revealed they'd be giving away for…

Lovatics, rejoice: The singer's self-titled album is available for free download via Google Play for the next week. In celebration of kicking off the U.S. leg of her world tour Demi Lovato is offering a FREE download of her May 2013 album for one…

The queen of "no more drama" continues her legacy. Mary J. Blige has been getting pretty cozy with the Brits as of late. Her new song, a sleek kiss-off anthem called "Right Now," is produced by Disclosure, whose minimal production perfectly showcases…

Here's why she's the powerful, inspiring pop star that we need. She dances however the hell the music moves her and totally owns it. It's just her thing. She does not have time for sexism. She's never too cool for the people who love her, be it a…

Apparently, there can't be two mice in town. Deadmau5 has been rocking his mouse head for over 10 years now, but it looks like Disney now has a problem with it, TMZ reports. The DJ – whose real name is Joel Zimmerman – tweeted yesterday that Disney…

Queen B's contribution to the fifth issue of CR Fashion Book is about Blue Ivy and being a "healing light." Beyoncé has a spread in this month's CR Fashion Book, which showcases photos alongside a poem called "Bey The Light." (CR is former Vogue…

Britney announced her split from boyfriend David Lucado in the best way possible. And we can all learn a little something from her. According to TMZ, Britney and her boyfriend of a year-and-a-half are over. TMZ reports that a video of Lucado dancing…

This is not a letdown. Grimes' first official new song since 2012, "Go," featuring Blood Diamonds, now has an equally stunning video. The video, co-directed by Grimes and her brother Mac Boucher, is an epic homage to Dante’s Inferno. In a press…

"Get whatever I want?" "Get whatever you want!" Aww. Nicki Minaj took a break from filming the "She Came to Give It to You" video with Usher to hang with her BFF Drake at a convenience store. Drake wanted to buy Nicki snacks. "Get whatever I want?"…

Deborah Feingold has shot everyone from Madonna and Prince to Joey Ramone and the Beastie Boys. Here, she talks about the unforgettable images from her new book, Music. For more than 30 years, photographer Deborah Feingold has been capturing the…

After they won their awards, here's what Ariana and Beyoncé did backstage. Ed Sheeran was so excited that he jumped on "Sing" video director Emil Nava's back. And revealed that Rick Ross wanted to make a video with Ed featuring topless women in…