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Yesterday we delivered the final teaser for Rihanna‘ s new documentary, and this morning the pop star has posted the entire offering for fans to enjoy.

Rihanna’s latest release offers fans a side of her that they rarely see. Taking place during the highly covered and somewhat enjoyed ’777 Tour,’ this documentary attempts to help us better understand one of the most discussed figures in pop music. The results of its forty minute runtime are debatable at this point, but needless to say this doc is one any fan of Riri should find time to enjoy. For a limited time you can view the full documentary ahead of its dvd release, below.

Rhanna performed in Boston last night to make up for canceling the launch of her Diamonds world tour. Reports are that she brought the house down, so if she comes to a town near you it would be wise to do whatever you can to catch her show. Continue reading ‘Rihanna Streams ’777 Tour’ Documentary’

Rihanna has released a second teaser for her forthcoming 777 Tour documentary.

Though it was surrounded by a plague of angry critics and bored fans, Rihanna’s 777 Tour was a successful promotional effort in the Fall of 2012. The pop start took 150 journalists and over 100 fans around the world for 7 shows in 7 cities in 7 days. The latest teaser showcases all of this, with a bit more focus on Riri’s time on the plane. It’s nothing we haven’t seen until now, but it certainly makes things look more interesting than previous reports would lead you to believe.

777 Tour airs May 6. Continue reading ‘Rihanna Releases Second ’777 Tour’ Teaser’

Hatebreed bring it hard, fast, and heavy with no excuses and no apologies. It’s a formula that’s built up an incredibly devoted worldwide fan base, which in turn has propelled the Connecticut outfit to the top of the metalcore heap. We caught up with frontman Jamey Jasta to chat about the band’s new album The Divinity of Purpose, the production process, and CNN’s erroneous categorization of the band this past summer that had fans up in arms.

OS: What does the title The Divinity of Purpose mean to the band?

Jamey Jasta: We just want to spark a new thought. It’s open to the listener and probably means something different to everyone in the band. Music and my family have been my purpose for a long time. I’ve had other purposes in life, but finding music and having my daughter were definitely divine experiences for me. So for me, finding a purpose is a major thing in life and I want this album to spark something in the listeners’ minds. Continue reading ‘Q and A: Hatebreed Talk Purpose, Pop, And The Pit’

It’s officially awards season. Sure, it can be an obnoxiously gratuitous, self-congratulatory time, but there’s always a little entertaining drama to keep things interesting. Then, of course, there are the performances to look forward to. And now, music enthusiasts, the first batch of performers for the Grammy Awards have made the rounds.

Among this year’s Grammy performers will be first timers The Black Keys and fun., along with Taylor Swift, Mumford & Sons, and Rihanna. All these performers are nominated in various categories, including fun., Mumford & Sons and the Black Keys competing for Album of the Year.

View the full list of nominees right here and don’t forget to tune in as LL Cool J returns to host the 55th Annual Grammy Awards live at 8p.m. EST Sunday, February 10th on CBS.

If you like Mumford & Sons check out OurStage artist Kory Murphy.

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Every year among the madness of the holidays comes one of ABC’s finest moments in television: The Victoria’s Secret Fashion show. Each year scantily clad models make their way down the runway to the sounds of yesterday and today, with star-studded performances by the year’s hottest musicians.

This year, it’s no surprise that among those who graced the stage were Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Bruno Mars.

Justin Bieber ogled the ladies, as he performed “Beauty and A Beat” which featured Nicki Minaj (audio only) along with a sit down acoustic rendition of “As Long As You Love Me.”

Rihanna performed her new single “Diamonds,” along with “Phresh Out The Runway,” holding her own amongst seasoned Victoria’s Secret vets.

Bruno Mars stole the spotlight, starting things off slow with “Young Girls,” before amping it up with the overly appropriate, “Locked Out Of Heaven,” proving to be one of the more energetic performances of the night.

Check out all the performances after the jump and decide for yourself. Let us know, what did you think of this year’s performances? Continue reading ‘Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Live: Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Bruno Mars’

Oh Chris Brown, will you ever leave our headlines? In the past year the man behind “Don’t Wake Me Up,” not to mention the physical abuse inflicted on Rihanna a few years back, has returned to Twitter following his exit after a highly-publicized online feud with writer Jenny Johnson. There was no press release, nor egotistical tweet about how his return was demanded by fans, but Brown did make sure his return would be covered by every celebrity blog from here to Bangkok by posting (then later deleting) a relatively racy picture of himself with rumored girlfriend Rihanna. You can view the photo in question below.

Brown’s Twitter currently sits active, but lacks any posts. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time until he says something someone takes offense to, so keep your eyes peeled for another Brown update in the coming weeks.

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Right on the heels of 2 Chainz and Juicy J’s 8-bit adventures comes another retro video game that features a digitized major musician. In Skrillex Quest, the dubstep superstar gets the Legend of Zelda treatment. When a speck of dust invades an old game cartridge and threatens to unravel the entire virtual world, Skrillex’s tunic-clad avatar must destroy the game’s glitches and save the virtual princess. His music is prominently featured, which is fitting, as game creator Jason Oda notes that Skrillex’s tunes sometimes sound “like a broken video game.” Oda has previously made games for Atreyu, Breaking Benjamin, and Chemical Brothers as well. Who could be next to hop on the online retro video game bandwagon? It might be a longshot, but we’d love to see Escape From The Rihanna Plane. That one might be impossible to beat, though.

If you dig Skrillex, check out OurStage artist DJ Tranzed.

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Chris Brown has deleted his Twitter account following a foul-mouthed exchange with a female comedian that produced some golden tweets for the ages. Jenny Johnson, a comedian who has previously ridiculed Brown online, provoked the singer into a verbal assault by tweeting “Being a worthless piece of s— can really age a person” in response to a photo that he posted of himself. What ensued was a back and forth tirade of mudslinging, farts, and yo momma jokes. Very adult. Though Brown’s Twitter is currently offline, it’s still possible to read the exchange on Johnson’s Twitter account. “Mom says hello…” Brown tweeted at one point. “She told me not to shart in ur mouth, wanted me to shit right on your retina.” We really can’t make this stuff up.

Fans of Chris Brown should check out OurStage artist Ivan Thompson.

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While artists have individually expressed quiet distate for the paltry royalties paid out by music streaming services such as Pandora or Spotify, a unified statement from a large group of allied musicians has been noticeably absent. At least until this past Wednesday, when over 100 notable artists signed off on a letter publicly criticizing the Internet Radio Fairness Act. The letter, publicized by the MusicFirst Coalition, a group comprised of musicians’ unions, artists, and record labels, demands that Congress refuse to “gut the royalties that thousands of musicians rely upon” by passing the bipartisan bill, which would dramatically cut the royalty rates that streaming new media services such as Pandora are required to pay.

Continue reading ‘Musicians Rally Against Internet Radio Fairness Act’

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