The American Music Awards is the latest example of why we can't have nice things. Leading the pack in nominations on the online-ballot-decided, populist awards show is none other than walking gimmick/scratchy voiced so-so rapper Macklemore (and his producer/partner-in-crime Ryan Lewis, who I can't knock because the beats and hooks are solid). Read More »
Billboard has announced the numbers behind the best-selling songs and albums from the first half of 2013. There's good news and bad news for the music industry. Read More »
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' ode to bargain shopping "Thrift Shop" is an absolute monster, and it doesn't appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. The track just broke the record for longest running #1 rap single on Billboard Magazine's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at 12 weeks. The spot previously belonged to DJ Khaled- who, it can officially be said, is no longer the best- and his track "I'm On One". Read More »
Saturday Night Live returns this weekend with hilarious host Kevin Hart and musical guest Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. While shooting promos for this Saturday's live airing of the popular sketch comedy show, Hart answered some questions about his role as host, the history of SNL, and what brought him to this point in his career. Clearly a big moment for anybody, it is especially important for such a hard working comedian to somehow come out of nowhere and get the coveted hosting job. Read More »