Kim Tae-hyung, Kim Jong-hyun by the numbers

Kim Tae-hyung and Kim Jong-hyun are two of the most popular K-pop stars of this generation. Their respective stage names are V and Jonghyun. Born in Daegu, South Korea, V attended Korean Arts High School in Seoul, South Korea and Global Cyber University in Cheonan, South Korea. He is one of the seven members of … Continue reading Kim Tae-hyung, Kim Jong-hyun by the numbers

Jamala’s ‘1944’ wins Eurovision 2016 in Stockholm

"1944," performed by Jamala, won the 61st Eurovision Song Contest representing Ukraine. The song lyrically addresses the persecution of Crimean Tatars under Stalin's regime. Its victory marks a historic first for lyrics in Crimean Tatar at Eurovision. Jamala, a musician with Tatar roots, has a rich musical background.

‘American Idol’ Season 15 results: Trent Harmon vs La’Porsha Renae

singing competition: "American Idol" season: 15 television network: Fox dates: January 6, 2016 - April 7, 2016 judges: Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban host: Ryan Seacrest PLACEMENTSINGERWinnerTrent Harmon1st runner-upLa'Porsha Renae3rdDalton Rapattoni4thMacKenzie Bourg5thSonika Vaid6thTristan McIntoshTop 8Avalon YoungLee JeanTop 10Gianna IsabellaOlivia RoxTop 14Jeneve Rose MitchellJenn BlosilManny TorresThomas StringfellowTop 24Adam LasherAmelia EisenhauerC.J. JohnsonEmily BrookeJames VIIIJenna RenaeJordan … Continue reading ‘American Idol’ Season 15 results: Trent Harmon vs La’Porsha Renae

Truth behind snare in Eminem’s song ‘Cleanin’ Out My Closet’ revealed

Eminem's song "Cleanin' Out My Closet" was released on September 17, 2002. It is known for its opening, in which the rapper says, "Where's my snare? There's no snare in my headphones." Recently, Eminem revealed the truth behind the infamous ad-lib. In the lyric annotation of the song on Genius, Eminem wrote, "This was true." "I … Continue reading Truth behind snare in Eminem’s song ‘Cleanin’ Out My Closet’ revealed

Eminem’s flow is so crazy: Otaku Gang’s Solar Slim

Remixing Eminem's songs with the soundtrack of "Street Fighter" music video is not an easy task, according to Otaku Gang. The duo, which is made up of cousins Richie Branson and Solar Slim, was recently tasked to do the "Marshall Vs. Capcom" mixtape for "Street Fighter V." "His flow is so crazy," Slim said of … Continue reading Eminem’s flow is so crazy: Otaku Gang’s Solar Slim

Like Eminem, Rihanna and Drake, ‘Pillowtalk’ singer Zayn will now use a mononym

"Love the Way You Lie" collaborators Eminem and Rihanna are among the most famous mononymous artists of today and so is her "Work" collaborator Drake. Recently, "Pillowtalk" singer Zayn Javadd Malik followed suit as he is now professionally known as Zayn. Born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, Eminem released his debut studio album "Infinite." As an … Continue reading Like Eminem, Rihanna and Drake, ‘Pillowtalk’ singer Zayn will now use a mononym

Todd Haynes’ film ‘Carol’, Foo Fighters’ EP ‘Saint Cecilia’ released

"Carol" is a 2015 historical romantic drama about Carol Aird, played by Cate Blanchett, who falls for aspiring photographer Therese Belivet, portrayed by Rooney Mara, amidst a difficult divorce. The Foo Fighters released an EP titled "Saint Cecilia" in November 2015, dedicated to Paris attack victims, featuring five tracks.

Was Taylor Swift’s ‘Bad Blood’ music video copied from 2NE1’s ‘Come Back Home’ music video?

2NE1's song "Come Back Home" was released through YG Entertainment on February 27, 2014. Directed by Dee Shin, the song's music video was released on March 2, 2014. Taylor Swift's song "Bad Blood" was released by Big Machine and Republic Records on May 17, 2015. Joseph Khan directed the music video, which was released on … Continue reading Was Taylor Swift’s ‘Bad Blood’ music video copied from 2NE1’s ‘Come Back Home’ music video?

‘Heroes’ by Måns Zelmerlöw wins Eurovision 2015 in Vienna

"Heroes," performed by Måns Zelmerlöw from Sweden, won the Eurovision Song Contest's 60th edition on May 23, 2015. The song was co-written by Anton Malmberg Hård af Segerstad, Joy Deb, and Linnea Deb. The event featured 40 entries and took place at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria, broadcast by ORF.

‘American Idol’ Season 14 results: Nick Fradiani vs Clark Beckham

singing competition: "American Idol" season: 14 television network: Fox dates: January 7, 2015 - May 13, 2015 judges: Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban host: Ryan Seacrest PLACEMENTSINGERWinnerNick Fradiani1st runner-upClark Beckham3rdJax4thRayvon Owen5thTyanna Jones6thQuentin Alexander7thJoey Cook8thQaasim Middleton9thDaniel SeaveyTop 11Adanna DuruMaddie Walker12thSarina-Joi CroweTop 16Adam EzegelianAlexis GomezLoren LottMark AndrewTop 24Katherine WinstonLovey JamesMichael SimeonRiley BriaSavion WrightShannon BerthiaumeShi ScottTrevor … Continue reading ‘American Idol’ Season 14 results: Nick Fradiani vs Clark Beckham