PornHub Records reveals itself: Not content with helping to briefly boost Coolio’s admittedly flaccid career a couple months ago, PornHub is launching its own record label, debuting with a talent contest open to all comers, from flute-based folk to classic hardcore.
Kendrick Respects His Elders: “i,” the new single from Kendrick Lamar, uses a sample from the Isley Brothers‘ hit “Who’s That Lady. “I actually had to go to St Louis and get the blessings from Ronald Isley,” Lamar told BBC Radio One. Apparently Lamar and Isley “vibed.”
Christopher Walken as Captain Hook: What has NBC done to Christopher Walken’s Captain Hook? Peter Pan Live! executive producer Neil Meron posted a first-look photo of Walken on set as Captain Hook, and the Oscar winner is virtually unrecognizable.
Mary J. Blige Performs New Songs: The famous R&B singer has released two songs already in advance of her upcoming album The London Sessions, due December 3. She performed them both on Later With Jools Holland.
Justin Bieber and David Hasselhoff: If Justin Bieber wants to make a “Knight Rider”-themed video with David Hasselhoff, he’s going to make a “Knight Rider”-themed video with David Hasselhoff.
Kenny Chesney Heading Towards No. 1: The country singer’s new album, The Big Revival, is heading for the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart. This would be the eighth time Chesney hit No. 1.
Slash Writes Score Based on Psychotic Clowns: Slash talked with Billboard about his new album and the score he contributed to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights.
Phil Spector’s Mugshot: After the legendary producer’s nightmare-inducing mugshot was released — it got us thinking. What does his new photo remind us of?
Beatle-Mania Never Dies: This October, The Fest For Beatles Fans will attract thousands of Beatles fanatics to L.A. to buy and sell Fab Four memorabilia. Some lucky person — willing and able to part with $550,000 — can take home the signed backdrop from the group’s famous performance on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964.
AC/DC Announce New Album: The famous rock group announced that they will release Rock Or Bust — their first album in 6 years — on December 2. Some fans might find the news bittersweet: AC/DC also announced that founding rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young is no longer a member of the group.