MTV MUSIC COVERAGE

Kendrick Lamar Calls Out 'Molly' Rappers

According to Kendrick Lamar's latest video, he wants the current culture of 'Molly' hip-hop to fall by the wayside and die. MTV is reporting that Lamar has had it up to here with songs about the popul... (more...)

No Other Rappers to Appear on J Cole's 'Born Sinner'

MTV is reporting today that J Cole's upcoming sophomore release 'Born Sinner' will feature numerous guests but none will be sharing the rapping spotlight with J Cole himself. (more...)

Soundtrack for THE ICEMAN Now Available for Digital Download

Relativity Music Group will release The Iceman – Original Motion Picture Score digitally on May 21, 2013. The album features original music by Israeli composer Haim Mazar. (more...)

Darling Parade Lands Nomination in 'Make a Band Famous' Category at O Music Awards

Darling Parade marches onto a nomination at this year's O Music Awards in the “Make a Band Famous” category. The winner of the inaugural award will be named one of MTV's covetedArtists to Watch and ha... (more...)

Travis Pastrana to Launch NITRO CIRCUS LIVE North American Tour, 1/3/2014

Nitro Circus founder, ringleader and world-class athlete Travis Pastrana will bring Nitro Circus Live (www.nitrocircuslive.com) - the action sports spectacle that has become a worldwide hit - to the U... (more...)

VIDEO: Ke$ha Drinks Her Own Urine on MTV

During tonight's episode of 'Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life,' fans will get a front row seat to what's sure to be one of the most talked about TV moments of the year. We've just released a teaser clip... (more...)

Rod Stewart Set for SiriusXM's TOWN HALL Series

SiriusXM Radio (SIRI) announced today that rock icon Rod Stewart will celebrate the release of his new album Time and talk with fans and answer their questions during a Q&A session with an audience at... (more...)

MTV to Livestream Hangout Music Fest, Begin. Today

MTV, VH1 and CMT will today begin an unmatched multiscreen live performance and news coverage of Hangout Music Festival, including a livestream of the entire event at HangOut.MTV.com, as well as telev... (more...)

Ed Sheeran Set for Busy Spring and Summer Seasons

Elektra recording artist Ed Sheeran is poised for an exceedingly eventful spring and summer, with a wide array of TV appearances slated for the coming months. (more...)

Drake Announces Fourth Annual OVA Festival

MTV.com reports that Drake has announced the fourth annual OVO Festival to be held in his native Toronto. (more...)

Frank Ocean Tops O MUSIC AWARD Nominations

Get ready, mouth-frothing friends — it's time to vote! The O Music Awards kick off TODAY, May 16, with a whole passel of new categories and nominees on OMusicAwards.com. Did your favorite band/app/wha... (more...)

VIDEO: Har Mar Superstar's 'Lady, You Shot Me'; Celebrates BYE BYE 17 in NYC Tonight

The official music video for Har Mar Superstar's new single, 'Lady, You Shot Me,' recently premiered at Stereogum. The song is also available as a free download at the site. 'Lady, You Shot Me' is the... (more...)

Transcendence Artist Series Features Sutton Foster, Carrie Manolakos & More, 7/13

The Transcendence Artist Series, is a collection of one night concerts with individual artists in a variety of remarkable settings throughout Wine Country. From wine caves and vineyards back to the Ja... (more...)

Daft Punk Debuts Album Now on iTunes

MTV.com reports that one week before its official release, Daft Punk have unveiled their highly-anticipated new album, Random Access Memories, on iTunes. (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - MTV's New Series THE ALECTRIX, Premiering 6/4

On Tuesday, June 4 at 11:00PM ET/PT, “The Alectrix” will showcase an all-girl pop-music group fearlessly seeking a fresh start under the guidance of music mogul, Joe Simpson. Get a sneak peek below! (more...)

Asher Monroe Electrifies Crowds at Wango Tango

Pop artist Asher Monroe gave a thrilling performance in The Village at KIIS FM's 102.7 fifteenth annual Wango Tango concert in Los Angeles, which featured artists such as Bruno Mars, Avril Lavigne, De... (more...)

UME's 'ICON' Series Continues with 16 New Collections in Stores Today

Today, May 14, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) releases 16 new single-disc collections in its acclaimed ICON series from some of music's most legendary artists. (more...)

Kyle Andrews Announces New Album

Singer-songwriter Kyle Andrews is still intent on making everyone smile - and thus he announces the release of his next album, Brighter Than The Sun July 23rd via his own Elephant Lady Records imprint... (more...)

VIDEO: Mariah Carey Debuts New Music Video #Beautiful ft. Miguel

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, Mariah Carey premiered the entire '#Beautiful' video, shot by noted director Joseph Kahn. Check it out below! (more...)

Elector-Pop Duo 3OH!3 To Appear on MTV's THE REAL WORLD: PORTLAND, 5/15

MTV today announced that electro-pop duo group 3OH!3 will serve as the latest guest music supervisors for the network as they personally select songs for the May 15 episode of “The Real World: Portla... (more...)

VH1 And Palladia to Simulcast 2013 Philly 4th Of July Jam

VH1 and Palladia are celebrating Independence Day with fireworks and four-time Grammy award-winning band, The Roots for the third annual Philly 4 th of July Jam. (more...)

The Recording Industry Association of America Adds Digital Streaming to Gold & Platinum Standards

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today announced the integration of streams to its historic Gold & Platinum (G&P) Program, the industry's premier award for recognizing artistic ach... (more...)

LL Cool J's Latest Album AUTHENTIC Debuts at #4 on Billboard Rap Chart

Two-time Grammy-winning recording artist LL COOL J's new album AUTHENTIC debuted at #4 on Billboard's Rap Chart, and also landed at #7 on the R&B Chart and #23 on the Top 200 Album Chart. With the rel... (more...)

Britney Spears Confirms 'Massive' Las Vegas Residency

In the latest issue of Shape, which features Spears on the cover, the singer and former X FACTOR judge confirmed that come fall, she'll be packing up and headlining a residency in Las Vegas. (more...)

MTV Announces 2014 Movie and Video Music Award Dates

MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc, today announced the 2014 dates for the biggest nights in movies and music, the “MTV Movie Awards” and the “MTV Video Music Awards.” (more...)