Wiz Khalifa

Reebok drops Rick Ross over controversial lyrics

2013-04-11 14:37:00

Rick�Ross’�controversial lyrics that seemed to promote date rape resulted in the superstar rapper-mogul being dropped as a spokesperson for Reebok. After intense pressure from a number of organizations, including anti-sexism collective�...

Becky G's hot 'Becky from the Block': a joyous ode to Inglewood

2013-04-24 10:22:00

Inglewood has gotten its share of love over the years, courtesy of rappers including Mack 10, Dr. Dre and Tupac, but few have been as joyous, infectious and vivid as Becky G’s new single, “Becky from the Block.” The track features the...

Will Twitter's new #Music app boost the recording industry?

2013-04-19 14:00:00

Twitter Inc. says its new music service helps users discover songs and artists. But the music industry isn't sure it's something to sing about just yet. The #Music app recommends songs based on the artists Twitter users follow. It also shows what...

Will Twitter be music to users' (and the music industry's) ears?

2013-04-18 09:32:00

Will a song be worth more than 140 characters to Twitter users? After testing out a new music discovery service with celebrities such as Ryan Seacrest, Blake Shelton, Ne-Yo and Moby, Twitter is clicking play on Twitter #Music. The free service will be...

Miguel enlists Kendrick Lamar for 'How Many Drinks?' remix

2013-04-11 16:16:00

Just ahead of his planned appearance this weekend on "Saturday Night Live," Miguel on Wednesday released a new remix of his song "How Many Drinks?" featuring Kendrick Lamar. The two L.A.-based artists broke out in 2012 with two of the year's most...

Friday's TV Highlights: 'Malibu Country' on ABC

2013-03-21 20:00:00

Customized TV Listings are available here: www.latimes.com/tvtimes Click here to download TV listings for the week of March 17 - 23, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies � � -------------------- SERIES Last Man Standing "Home Improvement'...

Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose welcome a new baby boy

2013-02-21 15:25:00

Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose are proud parents of a new baby boy, born Thursday afternoon. "Happy Birthday Sebastian 'The Bash' Taylor Thomaz!!!," Khalifa posted on Twitter. "Everyone welcome this perfect young man into the world." He'd prepped fans for...

Grammys 2013: The awards week in parties

2013-02-12 13:27:00

Musicians — and the people who work closely with them — really know how to party. That’s why Grammys night, unlike other high-end awards nights like the Oscars or Emmys, usually means one thing: unadulterated decadence. Actors hate to be...

Grammys 2013: Frank Ocean always does things his way

2013-02-11 06:00:00

Frank Ocean stood alone onstage, his now trademark headband wrapped tightly, to sing "Forrest Gump" on a set that made it seem as though he were on an outdoor treadmill. The singer had won two Grammys, had thanked an audience that was just getting to...

Grammys 2013: Where lip-syncing is off-limits

2013-02-11 07:30:00

Strutting the stage in her white tuxedo jacket, shorts and sparkling top hat, Taylor Swift opened Sunday's Grammy Awards with a live performance of her current hit, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together." Inside Staples Center, the singer's...

Grammys 2013: Live blogging the show

2013-02-10 21:00:00

The Grammys, live . . .� 8:55 p.m.: The Grammys saved the most fascinating performer for one of its final performances, and the Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch finally received a Grammy tribute, albeit a brief one. First, to introduce Frank Ocean, Juanes...

What time are the 2013 Grammy Awards?

2013-02-09 13:00:00

The 55th Grammy Awards are taking place this Sunday at Staples Center at L.A. Live and, as usual, the awards show will have no shortage of musicians, rock glam and unusual performance mashups. The show will be broadcast live on CBS on the East Coast...

Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose

2013-05-19 17:08:52

DOWNLOAD: Rickie Jacobs, 'Songs for High School Kids' Rating: *** out of 4 There's a heightened sense of purpose on Rickie Jacobs' latest album, "Songs for High School Kids." Beats are slicker, concepts are smarter and the stakes seem higher.

2013-03-12 12:24:56

The Grammys have long been known for their odd or interesting pairings: Many praised music elder statesman Elton John teaming with Ed Sheeran, while many criticized Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley.

2013-02-10 00:00:00