Tagged: frankocean + onedirection

Did You Hear? :: One Direction 's Harry Styles was spotted heading to the studio alone, and immediately rumors circulated that he was embarking on a solo career. Well, his rep says he was in the studio working on new 1D material: "Harry is not recording solo material. All of the band are working on tracks for their third album[...] The boys sometimes work up ideas separately." Good news all around! [ Daily Mail ] :: Tyler, the Creator and Frank Ocean wrote [...]

Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift - Getty London's O2 Arena was the place to be as music stars gathered for the 2013 BRIT Awards. Before heading into the big show, the artists dazzled the red carpet with daring looks. Justin Timbelake looked dapper as he walked the BRITs red carpet in his suit and tie. JT would later rock the awards show with a performance of his new song " Mirrors ." Taylor Swift looked jaw-droppingly hot in a sleek black dress (no sparkles!). Like Timberlake, Swift was also a [...]

Because you clearly didn't get enough award show overload this week with the People's Choice Awards being held last night, Oscar nominees announced this morning and the Golden Globes just around the corner , the lucky artists up for 2013 BRIT Awards were announced today. Many artists who won big at the UK's equivalent of the Grammys have found themselves nominated again this year, including Emeli Sande , the recipient of the 2012 Critics' Choice award. Sande is up for the most [...]

It's hard to believe another year in pop music has is almost over — and what a wild and crazy one 2012 turned out to be! From surprising new couples, reconciliations and engagements (ahem, Chavril ), to K-pop dance crazes and viral music videos (thanks, Carly Rae Jepsen ), bizarre new haircuts to bittersweet farewells, Grammy sweeps and ghost sex ; we can only wonder how 2013 will top the last 12 months. To bid a fond adieu [...]

The list-mongers over at Forbes have unleashed one more list of rich people before the year ends, this one their "30 Under 303 roundup comprising 15 lists of 30, which is, like, so many rich people. The music category is filled with just about every big name in pop right now, and it's frightening to think that some of these youngsters have been in the spotlight for nearly a decade and are still in their twenties. Pop's leading ladies Taylor Swift , [...]

This year’s Grammy nominations really got the people going. As nominations are always a guarantee for discussion, these year’s excluded artists especially turned some heads. Six nominations for Frank Ocean , but no Bieber and no 1D. Is Twitter angry? second....this time there wont be any wise words, no excuses, I just plain DISAGREE. The kid deserved it. Grammy board u blew it on this one — Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) December 6, 2012 [...]

By now you've seen the Idolator editors' picks for the 10 Best Albums Of 2012 . But we're also all about the democratic process. That's why last month, on Election Day, we posted the first part of our readers poll , where we asked you , pop fans, to vote for your favorite album album that was released between the months of January and June this year. Now it's time to have your say with regards to your fave LP that arrived between the months of July and December. As mentioned last month, when all [...]

Welcome back to the  Hype Index , our  Soundbytes  segment that manages to squeeze an entire week of music news into one very opinionated list. Stevie Wonder and Nicki Minaj started off September in hot water, while Madonna and Elton John reportedly hugged it out. The MTV Video Music Awards turned 28, but without Lady Gaga   or  Kanye West [...]

Despite all the big-name performers and presenters, the MTV Video Music Awards on Thursdaywere generally underwhelming. There's usually a singular "goosie" experience (for instance, Adele last year) or an instant headline (the Kanye interruption). But this year there were no such capital-M Moments. That's not to say there weren't some truly enjoyable moments. Head below to catch what we singled out as our five favorite and five least favorite parts of the show. 5 [...]

In the end, Kanye West never showed up, Rihanna and Chris Brown didn't perform together and Drake and Breezy didn't bump into each other (as far as we know). But there were still plenty of storylines and water cooler moments to come out of the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards (like Lil Wayne skateboarding on stage, or Ke$ha sleep-talking through her presenter [...]

One Direction The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards has already seen hot performances from Rihanna with A$AP Rocky and Pink  tonight (September 6). The performances continued to flow as the show went on and some of this year's new acts showed what they are made of. Frank Ocean dazzled with a pitch-perfect, emotional performance of his song "Thinkin' Bout You," showing exactly why he should have taken home the award for 'Best New Artist.' Actual 'Best New Artist' winners, One Direction , performed their pop [...]

Welcome back to the  Hype Index , our Soundbytes segment that condenses the week in pop into one very opinionated list. This week our favorite artists were pelted with boos (ahem, Madonna ) and unfounded rumors (ahem, Adele ). We also got wind of some exciting releases on the way from One Direction and Missy Elliott , but neither were exciting enough to earn our top spot. Watch the [...]

The annual party known as the MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles next week, on Thursday (September 6). And that means it's time for Idolator to once again look into the magic Crystal Ball Of Pop and start making our predictions for who will win and who should win in the big categories. Today we kick things off by taking a closer look at the nominees up for the title of Best New Artist. Unlike last year, when it was all Americans in the category, [...]

It does not seem like much has changed this week in the Top Ten , with the exception of course of the majorly awesome record from Passion Pit . Also, the Gaslight Anthem debuts at #3.   Top Tens Below...  TOP TEN RECORDS 1. ZAC BAND BROWN - UNCAGED 48,278 // 78,260 // 361,028 2. NAS - LIFE IS GOOD 45,038 // 148,716 // 194,249 3. GASLIGHT ANTHEM [...]

"Take Care" pair Rihanna and Drake woke up to find that they've landed the most MTV Video Music Awards nominations this year, including Video Of The Year. In fact, RiRi has two vids in that category — "Take Care" and "We Found Love" . Both Rihanna and Drizzy stand to win five moon men themselves, though the Barbadian diva's videos scored another four technical nods (such as Best Visual Effects  and Best Choreography for "Where Have You Been" and Best Direction and [...]

NAS is the new King, he is still a douche, but the King for the week. Frank Ocean slips down three spots to #4 with a 59% drop. In other news  Carly Rae Jepsen 's, 'Don't call Me Maybe' is officially out of the top spot and I doubt it will go back up to #1. It had a damn good run though, I mean fuck, almost 5 Million. Top Tens Below:  TOP TEN ALBUMS [...]

Can you even believe this Frank Ocean chart debut??? I love it. I wonder how it will do next week. Congratulations Zac Brown I would never expect less from you. This just in (NOT), Chris Brown beats women. Stop BUYING his records morons.  TOP TEN ALBUMS 1. ZAC BAND BROWN - UNCAGED 234,289 // DEBUT 2. FRANK OCEAN - CHANNEL ORANGE [...]