Alien Abductions, Pizza Deliveries And Lots Of Wardrobe Changes: Katy Perry’s Prismatic World Tour By The Numbers

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Katy Perry has been jet-setting all around the globe on her Prismatic World Tour, and for those who haven’t had the opportunity to see her show in person, well you’re in luck, because KP brought it all right to your living room.

On Saturday (March 27), EPIX presented the “Katy Perry: The Prismatic World Tour” movie, which was two hours full of ’90s nostalgia, brightly colored wigs, epic costume changes and more hit songs than you can count.

more: Katy Perry Goes Goth-Meets-CEO For ‘Prismatic World Tour’ Movie Premiere

But don’t worry, luckily, I counted for you so here is Katy’s Prismatic World Tour by the numbers.

23: That’s how many songs she performed. I mean, I was tired just watching her.

8: Songs that were #1 on the charts.

13: Bright, beautiful bold costume changes.

7: Different hairstyles she completely rocked.

1: Alien abduction during E.T.

2: Songs that were played that weren’t Katy’s: Madonna’s “Vogue” and Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and Juice.”

71: Appearances by animals — including a tiger, a horse, a spider, a mouse and cats…lots of cats.

1: Balloon ride.

7: The amount of remixes she did for songs, complete with dance breakdowns and a guitar solo.

2: Hip-hop cameos by Juicy J and Kanye West.

3: Fans she invited on stage.

2: Selfies she took with those lucky fans.

1: Pizza delivery to an adorable Katy Cat.

3: The amount of times she talked about Kale.

15,000: Fans who just saw the best show of their lives.

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Justin Bieber Joined Ariana Grande Onstage And She Rapped Big Sean’s Part On ‘As Long As You Love Me’

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For those waiting for Justin Bieber’s big return, this may be it. The singer crashed Ariana Grande’s Honeymoon Tour on Saturday night in Miami, and they duetted on Bieb’s “As Long As You Love Me.”

Thank you @ArianaGrande and thank you Miami. I missed the stage. See u soon ;)

— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 29, 2015

thank u miami babes and thank u @justinbieber!!!!!! ☁️☁️

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) March 29, 2015

And since Ari’s boyfriend, Big Sean, is featured on Justin’s track, Ariana rapped his part.

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"@JBCrewdotcom: (6) Another video of Justin Bieber performing with Ariana Grande at her concert in Miami. (March 28) pic.twitter.com/nSy4a17W26"

— Follow Me Justin? (@AnawayErin) March 29, 2015

-VIDEO- Ariana and @justinbieber performing As Long As You Love Me in Miami -MARCH 28- #honeymoontourmiami pic.twitter.com/N2cif6EcAr

— ArianaGrande Updates (@AriAlwaysUpdate) March 29, 2015

New video of Ariana and Justin Bieber performing tonight #honeymoontour pic.twitter.com/Opaa1tHNph

— Ariana Grande (@MediaGrande) March 29, 2015

They also performed Bieber’s “All That Matters,” off his Journals project.

"@JBCrewdotcom: Video of Justin Bieber performing All That Matters with Ariana Grande at her concert in Miami. pic.twitter.com/dPOfOFMxlv"

— Follow Me Justin? (@AnawayErin) March 29, 2015

And look at him dancing like crazy to Ari’s “Love Me Harder”! He took fellow Canadian The Weeknd’s place in the song.

"@JBCrewdotcom: Video of Justin Bieber on stage with Ariana Grande at her concert in Miami. (March 28) pic.twitter.com/losix0CFTK"

— Follow Me Justin? (@AnawayErin) March 29, 2015

“@JBCrewdotcom: (9) Another video of Justin Bieber performing with Ariana Grande at her concert in Miami. (March 28) pic.twitter.com/QAyvzyiL2T”

— lolieber (@californiggas) March 29, 2015

And, of course, to top everything off. Here is Ari’s brother, Frankie, who was at the Kids’ Choice Awards, reacting to the whole thing.

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Me too, Frankie. Me too.

more: What To Wear To Ariana Grande’s Honeymoon Tour

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Asia Unites Against Poaching

Representatives from 13 Asian countries committed to immediate action to stamp out poaching at the conclusion of a four-day symposium hosted by the Nepal government in Kathmandu from February 2-6, 2015.

The Symposium: Towards Zero Poaching in Asia adopted five recommendations:

• Swift and decisive action to elevate the importance and effectiveness of antipoaching initiatives and cooperation among all relevant ministries, departments and agencies within their borders, while at the same time strengthening international cooperation in the face of this serious criminal activity.
• Adoption of the Zero Poaching Tool Kit and assessment of current antipoaching responses to determine improvements and close serious gaps.
• Increase and improve collaboration as a successful antipoaching response is critically dependant on effectively engaging a diverse number of shareholders
• Improve standards, training and support for rangers, other frontline staff and prosecutors.
• Commit to identifying a Zero Poaching national contact point to effectively coordinate transboundary efforts to stop poaching.

Tika Ram Adhikari, Director General of Nepal’s Department of Wildlife Conservation and Soil Conservation, said: “Nepal was proud to host this vital conversation in Asia because we recognize that poaching is robbing us of our wildlife wealth, which includes tigers, rhinos and elephants. We cannot allow wildlife crime to continue to wrap its tentacles deeper into the region. Our individual efforts may win us a few battles, but we can only win the war if Asia presents a united front to stop the poaching, end the trafficking and wipe out demand.”

Mike Baltzer, Leader, WWF Tigers Alive Initiative, said: “This is the beginning of the end for poaching across Asia. WWF is proud to have supported this landmark meeting and is committed to be part of the new determined movement for Zero Poaching in Asia.”

Nepal was the natural host for the symposium having achieved zero poaching for two years in the past four years. At the symposium, representatives from local communities, protected areas as well as enforcement agencies shared their lessons lea

At the closing ceremony, Nepal’s legendary Chitwan National Park (CNP) also became the first global site to be accredited as Conservation Assured Tiger Standard (CA|TS).Despite the threats that CNP faces, the protected area has seen an increasingly effective management and protection regime. This further demonstrates the commitment of Nepal towards zero poaching.

Thirteen Asian countries participated in the symposium: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Viet Nam, Malaysia, Russia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Lao PDR. Partner NGOs and other organisations included IUCN, TRAFFIC, CITES, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, US Department of Justice, SMART Partnership and Southern African Wildlife College.

WWF co-hosted the symposium with Global Tiger Forum, National Trust for Nature Conservation and the South Asian Wildlife Enforcement Network.

The symposium provides valuable direction on tackling poaching in advance of the Kasane Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade to be hosted by the Botswana government on 25th March 2015. This meeting follows the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade hosted by the UK government in February 2014, where 41 governments committed to taking “decisive and urgent action….” through the agreed declaration.

Have One Direction Been Hinting At Zayn Malik’s Departure?

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I don’t know about you, but I can’t seem to fully comprehend the fact that Zayn is no longer a member of One Direction.

It just doesn’t feel right. I mean, I get it, Zayn wants to be a “normal” guy and wants “private time out of the spotlight,” but from now on, there will always be a piece missing (tear).

more: ‘Zayn Left One Direction, Holy Sh-t’: Your 7 Stages Of Recovery

Yet, Zayn must have been thinking about this for a while. Yes, he left the tour due to “stress,” but the decision to leave the biggest boy band in the world after five years probably doesn’t happen overnight.

So, that got me thinking: Have One Direction been hinting towards becoming a foursome for a while now? Let’s look at the evidence.

1. Four

   Their last album was appropriately (or not appropriately, depending on how you look at it) titled Four. Granted, it was their fourth album, but this is classic foreshadowing.

2. Drama On “Today”

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   The band appeared as a foursome for the first time on the “Today” show last November because Zayn was ill with a “tummy bug.” But things got weird when co-host Matt Lauer questioned if Zayn had a substance abuse issue.

3. “Spaces” Between Us

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   Fans will no doubt be reading into 1D lyrics for clues. I mean, hello “Night Changes.” But it seems like “Spaces” may offer a glimpse at what might have been going on inside the group. With lyrics like “Who’s gonna be the first to say goodbye?” and “The spaces between us/ Keep getting deeper/It’s harder to reach her/ Even though I’ve tried,” the song paints a pretty clear picture of a break-up.

4. Zayn Never Liked Big Crowds

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   In this bonus scene from their documentary “This Is Us” Zayn opens up about how ever since he was young, he’s needed “me time.” In this clip, he says, “When I was a kid, when I was in a room with too many people for too long and there was too much going on, I’d just go upstairs and sit in a room by myself. And just play with my toys by myself because I just wanted 5-10 minutes by myself.”

5. Tour For Four

   Earlier this week, One Direction’s tour rider was revealed indicating that the band had only requested four rooms. Now, we don’t know if this was sent out to stadiums and arenas before Zayn left the tour due to “stress,” or because of rumored couple Larry Stylinson, but it’s definitely some sort of clue.

6. Zayn’s A Naughty Boy

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   Producer Naughty Boy confirmed that he collaborated with Zayn on a track for his sophomore album, and also praised Zayn’s rap skills. He said, “I’m really impressed by him and his writing ability. I spoke to Simon (Cowell) about it recently and it looks like it might be a single.”

7. Will We Still Be Mates?

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   During a scene in their documentary, the guys sit around a campfire and reflect on their success. Louis says, “What’s mad is that one day we won’t be doing this!” Zayn then adds, “Do you think we will still be mates?” And they all agree that they will. Cue waterfall of tears, now.

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How One Direction’s ‘Night Changes’ Eerily Predicted Zayn Leaving

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Now that Zayn Malik has left One Direction, I can’t listen to their music the same way. I’ve been mourning with Four ever since the news broke earlier today. And I hear little bits of eerie foretelling within every song. Were they preparing us for Zayn’s departure this whole time?

First of all, on “Spaces,” they sing, “Who’s gonna be the first one to say goodbye?”
Hint: it’s Zayn.

On “Change Your Ticket,” they sing “Don’t go, it’s not the same when you’re gone. And it’s not good to be alone.”
Just stay a few more days, Zayn. Just stay.

But “Night Changes” has got to be the most creepy. Sure, this song is about a romantic relationship, but it applies to band shake-ups too! Let’s walk through the chorus, shall we?

more: One Direction Fans Are Not OK Right Now: ‘Pray For Us’

1. “We’re only getting older, baby”

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   It’s true. One Direction is getting older. They’ve gone from being young teens trying to make it through a reality singing competition to worldwide celebrities. They were just kids, and now they’re growing up, making their own life decisions, GETTING ENGAGED… you know, adult stuff. And as we’ve learned from music history, boy bands don’t age well. With this lyric, the guys are super self-aware. Yeah, they’re getting older, and change is inevitable.

2. “And I’ve been thinking about it lately”

   Oh, have you been thinking about it lately? We weren’t thinking about it at all. We never expected this shake-up. We were all fine and dandy. DANDY, I SAY! It’s OK, though. They knew change was coming and they embraced it.

3. “Does it ever drive you crazy just how fast the night changes?”

   This lyric proves that things can change overnight. And as we’ve witnessed, One Direction were fully together yesterday, and today, they lost a member.

   more: Zayn Left One Direction, Holy Sh-t: Your 7 Stages Of Recovery

4. “Everything that you’ve ever dreamed of/ Disappearing when you wake up”

   For many of us, One Direction was a dream — a five-year dream. Today, it’s a dream extinguished. With this lyric, the guys know that things won’t be the same.

5. “But there’s nothing to be afraid of”

   Here’s where they reassure us. Because, damn it, this is going to be hard. We still have Harry, Louis, Niall and Liam, but will One Direction be the same? Will their fifth album be good? Will they still make sparks fly on tour? We have all these worries, but 1D says “there’s nothing to be afraid of,” and that means everything is going to be OK.

6. “Even when the night changes, it will never change me and you”

   Because no matter what happens — even though we’ve lost a crucial member of our favorite band — we’re still the same. Cheers to that, Zayn. Who knew that One Direction would be the ones helping us through their own turmoil?

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Hozier’s New Video Will Take You To Church All Over Again

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Hozier gives a powerful live performance in an abandoned church in his new music video for “Work Song.”

The Isaac Ravishankara-directed clip finds the Irish singer-songwriter standing center stage under dim lighting, strumming his guitar while crooning the song’s romantic lyrics.

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more: Vote For Your Favorite Hozier 'Take Me To Church' Cover

Moved by the “Take Me To Church” singer’s impassioned vocals, the crowd breaks out in a synchronized dance, bringing the words to life.

“Work Song” is the latest song from Hozier’s self-titled 2014 album to get the visual treatment.

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5SOS Just Did Something Super Mature And Adult And Stuff

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There comes a time in every boy’s life when he must grow up and become a man. And by that, I mean found a record label. That’s how puberty works. Look it up.

For the guys of 5 Seconds Of Summer, that time is now.

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more: 5SOS Will Rock Your Socks Off At The Kids’ Choice Awards

On Monday (Mar. 23), Luke, Calum, Mikey, and Ash announced the launch of Hi Or Hey Records, their very own record label under Capitol Records.

According to a HOH’s site, the move will allow the Aussie natives to explore other areas of the music industry besides recording and performing: “We will be releasing all of our music through ‘Hi Or Hey Records’ in partnership with Capitol Records. We will also be signing our own bands and releasing them via the label.”

It also sounds like control was a motivating factor in the decision, as well: “‘Hi Or Hey Records’ means we can stay in control of our career. Things have gone pretty well with you and us running the show so we want to keep it that way…”

That ellipsis at the end — do I detect a subtweet?

Intrigue aside, this sounds like a cool development for 5SOS. They grow up so fast. (ಥ﹏ಥ)

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more: Vote 5SOS For MTV's Musical March Madness

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Well, Lil B Is Taking Responsibility For Kevin Durant’s Latest Injury Troubles, Too

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For years now, Lil B’s curse has appeared to haunt Kevin Durant. Could the NBA star’s latest troubles be a result of that curse, too?

On Friday (Mar. 20), the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that Durant, the NBA’s reigning MVP, was going to be “removed from basketball activities” due to soreness in his foot, according to ESPN. In the wake of this news, The Based God was asked about his longstanding curse on KD.

“He’s still under it,” the rapper told TMZ; the feud started back in 2011, when KD criticized the Cali native’s music. “Everyone who disses Lil B pays for it.”

more: Lil B Has Plans To End Kevin Durant’s Season

What does KD have to do to rid himself of the dreaded Based God hex? That’s the question that has been asked since Lil B put the curse on Durant in 2011 after the NBA star dissed the rapper’s skills.

“All he has to do is meet on the basketball court for a friendly game of 21,” Lil B explained. “I’m passionate about my game, my defense. If he doesn’t beat me 21-0, he should be embarrassed.”

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more: Beware The Based God’s Curse: Kevin Durant Suffers An Injury

When Durant first suffered the injury that continues to plague him, the rapper claimed responsibility. So, is curse the reason for Durant’s latest troubles?

“He knows the curse is affecting him,” Lil B added. “Everyone knows.”

There is currently no timetable for Durant’s return to the court. The team has announced that this might even end KD’s season.

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T-Pain Goes In Without Auto-Tune On His New Track ‘Wait A Minute’

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We’ve all been waiting with bated breath for T-Pain’s new album, Stoicville: The Phoenix, to drop. Luckily, to hold us over, T-Pain is blessing with new music in the form of a stopgap DJ Drama-hosted mixtape, dropping next week. The tape will be called The Iron Way, and now we’ve got a taste of it, with “Wait a Minute,” featuring OG Maco.

If “Wait A Minute,” or the two other singles T-Pain released earlier this month from the tape, “Disa My Ting” and “Did It Anyway” are any indication, it’s clear that T-Pain is testing out ditching Autotune. From the tracks we can tell that instead he’s in favor of hard-edged street raps and in-your-face beats.

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Here, Pain goes into detail about his high life, illustrating all the luxuries money can buy over rowdy production. “Wait a minute, sh-t might take a minute,” he raps on the chorus. He goes on to describe his impressive interior design: “All my n—as got work, let it cook let it bake a minute/swimmin’ in the money, my crib got a lake up in it, indoor pool outdoor pool, all my bitches getting’ naked in it.”

At one point he slips into an Auto-Tune-drenched purr, but for the most part, his voice remains unadorned throughout the song.

The Iron Way is due out on March 26th.

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Move Over, Eminem, Action Bronson Is The New Rap God

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When Eminem declared himself “Rap God” on his 2013 single, it was hard to argue. Arguably, no other MC has the verbal dexterity that Slim Shady continually exhibits on song, but on Thursday (Mar. 19), Action Bronson made a move for the godly title.

Bronsolino’s new “Mr. Wonderful – The Documentary” is meant to promote his upcoming Mar. 23 major label debut, but it actually has us questioning all that we’ve ever believed in.

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During the course of the three minute and 30 second clip we meet a number of people who pray to Action and hang his glorious image on the walls in their homes. “It’s like a religion to dust these pictures,” says one Action worshipper about the Bronson pictures that hang in his home.

more: You’ll Want To Be In An Action Bronson Music Video After Watching 'Actin Crazy'

In another scene, a Latino family gather around the dinner table and say grace, thanking Action for their daily bread.

“He just represents all that is great and kind and good about humanity,” another lady adds.

Amen.

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A$AP Yams Died From Accidental Drug Intoxication, Medical Examiner Rules

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A$AP Yams’ death was the result of an accident caused by acute mixed drug intoxication, according to the Brooklyn Office of Chief Medical Examiner.

New York Times music critic Jon Caramanica took to Twitter Thursday evening (March 19) to share the news that the A$AP Mob founder’s death was drug-induced.

Sad news: Chief Medical Examiner calls ASAP Yams's death accident caused by acute mixed drug intoxication (incl. opiates & benzodiazepine)

— Jon Caramanica (@joncaramanica) March 19, 2015

more: ASAP Mob Founder ASAP Yams Dead At 26

Born Steven Rodriguez, Yams was the co-owner of the A$AP Worldwide label. He was found unresponsive by his roommate on January 18 and taken to Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, where he was pronounced dead. He was 26.

According to medical experts, the combined use of opiates and benzodiazepine (benzos) is fairly common and deadly.

more: Drake, ASAP Rocky And The Hip-Hop Community Mourn The Unexpected Loss Of ASAP Yams

“It’s actually pretty rare to see somebody only using only one,” said Dr. Michael Kelley, the medical director of the behavioral department at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, ME. “Benzodiazepines and the opiates both can cause death when you take too much of them. But they potentiate each other — they make each other stronger. And so one plus one doesn’t equal two; it equals three or four.”

MTV News will continue to update this story as we have more information.

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Chermoula tofu and roasted vegetables

Ingredients

To chermoula tofu

25 g / 1 oz finely chopped cilantro

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly crushed

1 lemon, finely grated zest

½ tsp dried chilli flakes

1 tablespoon olive oil

250g / 9 oz tofu

For the roasted vegetables

2 red onions, quartered

2 zucchini, cut into thick slices

2 red peppers, seeded and sliced

2 yellow peppers, seeded and sliced

1 small eggplant, cut into thick slices

low calorie cooking spray

pinch of salt

Method of Preparation

Preheat oven to 200C / 180C Fan / Gas 6.

To chermoula, combine the cilantro, garlic, cumin, lemon zest and pepper with olive oil and a little salt in a small bowl.

Pat the tofu dry on kitchen paper and cut it in half. Cut each half horizontally into thin slices. Spread generously chermoula at the edges.

Spread the vegetables in a roasting pan and drizzle with oil. Bake for about 45 minutes, until lightly browned, turning once or twice during cooking ingredients.

Place tofu slices on vehicles, side propagation of the highest chermoula and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tofu is lightly colored.

Divide the tofu and vegetables among four plates and serve.

This ‘Glee’ Star Is Kind Of Slaying The House Revival Game Right Now

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Can we talk about how Alex Newell is kind of having a moment right now? Because Alex Newell is kind of having a moment right now.

The singer, best known for playing Unique Adams on “Glee,” just released a cover of Robin S.’s iconic house classic, “Show Me Love,” in collaboration with Russian DJ Matvey Emerson, aaaaaaaaaaaand it’s amazing.

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A renewed interest in ’90s house music has been happening for a while now — Katy Perry’s Prism track “Walking On Air” is a prime example of how the house revival’s been integrated into the pop mainstream. And remember Kid Ink’s DJ Mustard-produced “Show Me” from last summer? That track actually interpolates “Show Me Love,” in case you didn’t know.

But Alex’s talent hearken back to the masters of the genre — Robin S., CeCe Peniston, Martha Wash — in a way I haven’t quite heard in this wave of house revival. It takes a certain kind of vocal excellence to produce ballad-level vocals over a frenetic dance beat, and Newell has totally got it.

For further proof of his flawlessness, not that you need it I hope, check out his Blonde collaboration, “All Cried Out,” from earlier this year.

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Yikes, Run The Jewels Were Attacked Onstage At SXSW

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Run the Jewels’ Killer Mike and El-P love their fans, but when they’re performing live, they’d prefer if the audience stayed off stage.

Apparently, the guy who hopped onstage Monday (Mar. 16) and tried to attack the duo during their SXSW performance didn’t get the memo.

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Viral video footage of the incident, which took place at the SXSW Spotify House, shows the would-be assailant brushing past Killer Mike and going for El-P.

Once security got wind of what was going on, they quickly dismantled the random intruder and ushered him off stage and out of the area.

Killer Mike, of course, had some choice parting words for the stage crasher.

“Get the f–k outta here, bitch ass!” he said before resuming the show.

Surprisingly, the man was not arrested because police did not see the attempted assault.

El-P took to Twitter later to explain what happened in greater detail.

real shit that dude who attacked us is highly unstable/volatile + wandering around sxsw talking to himself apparently. be careful out there.

— el-p (@therealelp) March 17, 2015

the dude is obviously mentally ill and dangerous and loose. its 1 thing for us and our crew, its more dangerous for random people. be aware.

— el-p (@therealelp) March 17, 2015

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Somebody Hold Me: Nicki Minaj Just Revealed The Opening Acts For The U.S. Leg Of The Pinkprint Tour

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You know that part of Nicki Minaj’s “Feeling Myself” where Beyoncé sings “I stop the world/ World stop” and the beat cuts out? That’s kinda what ~my body~ felt like when I found out who was opening for The Pinkprint Tour’s U.S. leg.

On Monday (Mar. 16), the “Truffle Butter” rapper tweeted that Tinashe, Dej Loaf, Rae Sremmurd, and rumored boyfriend Meek Mill would join her on the road once The Pinkprint Tour swings stateside. (It kicked off in Stockholm, Sweden tonight.) She also confirmed that the U.S. tour dates would be announced on Friday (Mar. 20), the same day tickets go on sale.

#ThePinkprintTourUS Dates on sale FRIDAY. @MeekMill @RaeSremmurd @DeJLoaf @Tinashe pic.twitter.com/RLZsStiTvx

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) March 16, 2015

more: Hear Nicki Minaj Answer Basically Every Question You Could Ask

Nicki has collaborated with both Meek and Rae Sremmurd in the past, so hopefully this means that they’ll bless concert-goers with live performances of “Buy A Heart,” “No Flex Zone,” and “Throw Sum Mo.”

Although Nicki hasn’t teamed up with either Tinashe or Dej, is it too much to hope that they’ll surprise us with some kind of “Ladies Night” 2k15-level supergroup collaboration? After tonight’s Pinkprint Tour reveal, I feel like anything’s possible.

more: This Nicki Minaj x Pokemon Mix Is Honestly Everything

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Hear The 2Pac Interview Used By Kendrick Lamar On ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’

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When Kendrick Lamar sat down to craft To Pimp A Butterfly’s closing track, “Mortal Man,” the Compton MC decided to include portions of a 2Pac interview.

The song ends up sounding like an interview between an inquisitive K. Dot and a wise mentor in ‘Pac. But of course, the interview never really took place, despite what we all may want to believe. So, where did those ‘Pac quotes come from?

more: Kendrick Lamar Interviews 2Pac On To Pimp A Butterfly: Read And Listen To It Here

According to Miss Info, the ‘Pac interview was actually conducted by a Swedish radio station, P3, in November 1994. It was uploaded in a series of YouTube videos in 2010. Clips can be heard below.

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more: Taylor Swift Needs To Be Alone Right Now, And It’s Kendrick Lamar’s Fault

The original Q&A is also notable because it was reportedly recorded two weeks before 2Pac was shot in Quad Studios. The rapper claimed this was a set-up by Biggie and the incident became part of their storied feud, though B.I.G. and those close to him denied ever setting ‘Pac up.

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After its surprise release Monday morning (March 16), Kendrick’s To Pimp A Butterfly was actually released 20 years and 2 days after 2Pac dropped Me Against The World.

This gives us another great reason to listen to “Mortal Man.” Check out how Kendrick used this interview here.

more: Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly Is Out A Week Early: Listen Now

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Kanye West Says This Is The Official Video For ‘All Day’

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If you’re like us, you’ve been patiently waiting for Kanye West‘s “All Day” music video since the moment you heard the track.

Earlier this month, we even got a sneak peek of the video thanks to fans who attended a private screening in Paris. But it looks like we won’t be getting that Steve McQueen-directed video after all.

Instead, it looks like the “official” video will actually be the BRIT Awards performance we saw in February; you know, the one that had Taylor Swift turnt. At least that’s what Kanye said in a tweet that was posted Monday (March 16).

I decided to make it the first official video featuring Theophilus Allan Kingdom and Paul McCartney http://t.co/jD2BnEzN5Z

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) March 16, 2015

In February, Kanye also dropped the behind-the-scenes footage of the BRIT Awards performance so we were able to see just how Yeezy preps for a big show.

more: Here’s What It’s Like To Be Kanye West Before He Takes The Stage: Watch

And we even got a chance to meet all of the U.K. MCs who mobbed with ‘Ye at the event.

more: Meet The U.K. Rappers Who Mobbed To ‘All Day’ With Kanye West At BRIT Awards

But still, this has to make you wonder what happened to that McQueen-directed version of “All Day.” Hopefully we get to see it soon.

For now, we’re still waiting on So Help Me God. But after Kendrick Lamar and Drake dropped their projects as surprise releases, we might just be getting Yeezy’s latest at any moment. Right?

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Grimes And Bleachers Just Dropped Your Quarter-Life Crisis Anthem

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When I was 22, I told a 27-year-old I’d just met that “27 or 28 is the age when you’ve got everything figured out.” Oh, to be that young, dumb, and naïve again, before the low-key bimonthly quarter-life crises set in — a problem that Grimes and Bleachers explore on their new song together.

“Entropy” finds the two artists, a.k.a. Claire Boucher and Jack Antonoff, contemplating their past and present selves and passions lost and found over some gentle acoustic backing.

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The track is a far cry from either Grimes’ usual demonic synthscapes or Bleachers’ long-lost mixtape of ’80s nostalgia — it’s more similar to Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney’s “FourFiveSeconds” than anything else, both sonically and thematically.

Listen for “Entropy” during tonight’s episode of “Girls” on HBO. (Jack is dating show creator and star Lena Dunham, FYI.) Until then, you can find me huddled in that corner of the room over there thinking about my liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiife.

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A 2010 Sex Tape Will Land 50 Cent In Court

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50 Cent is still in legal trouble thanks to a video he reportedly posted online several years ago during his now infamous feud with Rick Ross.

The New York Daily News is reporting that 50 will be in court in June in what has been a long-standing battle between the rapper and his accuser Lastonia Leviston.

You might recall that Leviston sued Fif for emotional distress in 2010 after the rapper reportedly posted a video of her and a former boyfriend Maurice Murray having sex. Now, it looks like the issue is finally going to be examined in court.

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Leviston, who has a child with Rick Ross, claims 50 obtained the tape from Murray and then altered it by placing himself in it. He allegedly blurred Murray’s face, but not Leviston’s, and then released it to more than 3.2 million views on YouTube during the height of his feud with Rozay.

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Leviston says the release of the tape has caused her mental and emotional distress. She even nearly committed suicide, according to the report.

Jury selection is scheduled to begin May 26, just before a two-week trial is set to take place.

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45 Baby Names that Mean Music

For some parents, the definition of a name is just as important as the sound. Music is universal and names with musical definitions make great choices for your little ones. Musical names come from many countries and heritages. They have simple and creative spellings and various sound options. Let's take a look at the great name options that have musical definitions.

(1) Shira: (female) Shira is Hebrew for song. I love the sound of Shira!

(2) Apollo: (male) Meaning God of music and poetry, this Greek name is a strong choice for a baby boy.

(3) Ranit: (male or female) Hebrew for song, Ranit is a great choice for a little boy or girl.

(4) Nazim: (male) Nazim is Indian for song and has a great sound. Naz is a great nickname as well.

(5) Alahya: (female) This Indian name means musical tone or color. It's so beautiful and I love the spelling.

(6) Lirit: (female) This Hebrew name means lyrical and has a great simple sound. It's like a better Merrit.

(7) Dewon: (male) Dewon is Irish for song and fits right into the popular sound for boys names today.

(8) Melody: (female) Melody is of Greek origin and is a wonderful choice. The melody is the most important part of a song!

(9) Roni: (male or female) Hebrew for song, Roni could work on a little boy or girl.

(10) Saron: (male or female) Meaning his song in Hebrew, Saron has a wonderful sound to it.

(11) Aria: (female) This English name means gentle music. It's more of an obvious choice musically speaking, but still beautiful.

(12) Philomela: (female) This Greek name means lover of music. It is a bit of a mouthful, but fits right in with Gabriella or Isabella.

(13) Leron: (male) The Arabic meaning of Leron means the song is mine. It's a wonderful definition for your child and has a great, modern sound.

(14) Sora: (female) Sora is Native American for chirping songbird. It's a softer Zora and has such a pretty sound.

(15) Brage: (male) This is the Norwegian name for the god of music. It has a really cool sound.

(16) Rina: (female) Rina is Hebrew for joyous song. It's beautiful and is a great choice for parents who don't like nicknames.

(17) Alima: (female) Alima is an Arabic name that means learned in dance or music. It has a simple spelling and a pretty sound to it.

(18) Lark: (male or female) The American meaning of Lark is songbird. I think it could work on a boy or girl.

(19) Ranim: (male or female) Arabic for reciting in a sing song voice, Ranim is a wonderful choice for your baby boy or girl.

(20) Cadence: (female) This American name means musical beat. It another choice that is a bit more obvious, but has such a great sound and energy to it.

(21) Philyra: (female) Like Philomela, Philyra means lover of music. It is a simpler spelling, so much more relate-able for modern parents.

(22) Chantal: (female) From the French verb to sing, Chantal is a beautiful name with many alternate spelling choices.

(23) Binali: (female) With the cute nickname Nali, the Hindi name Binali is a beautiful choice. It means musical instrument.

(24) Piper: (male or female) Piper literally means a flute player. It's gender bending, so you can consider it for your baby boy or girl.

(25) Lyric: (female) Lyric is Greek for melodic word. While it is obvious, I love this name!

(26) Aika: (male or female) Aika means love song in Japanese. It has such a great definition and a very unique sound.

(27) Ruana: (female) This Hindi name means musical instrument and the nickname Ru is absolutely adorable.

(28) Musetta: (female) Musetta is French for a song. It is a really pretty name and frilly as well. I like Muse and Etta as nicknames.

(29) Bethany: (female) This is a recognizable name that means house of music in Hebrew. It's a great way to honor music and your daughter, without the name being that out there.

(30) Charmaine: (female) In Latin, Charmaine means to sing. It has a pretty sound and is definitely a bold choice.

(31) Harper: (male or female) This name literally means harp player. It's gaining popularity and can be used on a little boy or girl.

(32) Carol: (female) The French meaning of Carol is melody and song. You could also do Carolyn, Caroline, or Carollie.

(33) Daina: (female) Daina means song in Lithuania. It's a cooler spelling then Dana, and is easy to say.

(34) Jaron: (male) Meaning to shout and sing in Hebrew, Jaron is a really cool choice for your baby boy. It is much cooler than Jayden!

(35) Gita: (female) Gita is Hindi for song and has such a cute energy and sound.

(36) Kotone: (male) Kotone means harp sound in Japanese. I really like the cool sound to this name. It's very strong.

(37) Mavis: (female) This name has a very unique sound, but is super easy to spell. It is the name of a bird that means song thrush.

(38) Carmen: (female) The Latin and Spanish definition of Carmen is song. It's also the name of a beautiful opera.

(39) Riya: (female) Riya means singer in Hindi. It can also be spelled Ria, but I really love it with the "y."

(40) Zamir: (male) Hebrew for songbird, Zamir is an awesome choice for your baby boy. I love Z names, and this is a great way to take a departure from Zachary.

(41) Chyna: (female) Chyna means musical instrument. If you are a music lover who loves place names, this could be your top choice.

(42) Harmony: (female) Another obvious choice, Harmony is a great option for parents who want a recognizable musical choice.

(43) Kousan: (male) In Armenian, Kousan means singer. I really love the sound of this name, and think it should be on any music lovers list of possiblities.

(44) Zimri: (male) Zimri means my music in Hebrew. It has a really cool, unique sound and would make a great choice!

(45) Calliope: (female) Meaning beautiful voice in Greek, Calliope has such a cool sound and a great nickname in Calli.

Wale Teases New Collaboration With Kanye West

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Snapchat is an increasingly popular method for musicians to share bits of unreleased songs with their eager fanbases. One such artist is Wale, who recently sent fans a clip of a song he’s working on. What made it particularly snap-worthy? For starters, the track features none other than Kanye West, whom Wale has described on Twitter as a “real live genius.”

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The clip isn’t particularly high-quality, but it’s easy to make out Kanye singing in his recognizable Autotune-croon. He seems to be singing, “You were just alright, you were just okay,” which may hint towards a theme of romantic turmoil.

The footage comes from a recent studio session in Paris, where Kanye has been posted up for the last week. There’s no official word on whether the song is meant for Wale’s forthcoming album The Album About Nothing—also rumored to feature Jerry Seinfeld—or Kanye’s much anticipated new project So Help Me God, which does not yet have a release date.

The Album About Nothing is due out March 31st.

In fact, this isn’t the only project Kanye and Wale are cooking up together: the two of them are currently hard at work designing new jerseys for Wale’s hometown basketball team, the Washington Wizards.

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Listen To Kendrick Lamar’s Highly Anticipated ‘King Kunta’

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Kendrick Lamar just boosted the excitement around his highly anticipated To Pimp A Butterfly album with the release of his latest track, the funk-filled and much-discussed “King Kunta.”

“I can dig rappin’ but a rapper with a ghost writer, what the f–k happened?” Kendrick asks on the track. “I swore I wouldn’t tell, but most of you share bars like you got the bottom bunk in a two-man cell.”

“King Kunta” also finds a defiant K. Dot denouncing brown-nosing.

“Something’s in the water,” he rhymes. “And if I gotta brown-nose for some gold, then I’d rather be a bum than a motherf—kin’ baller.”

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The cut, which Pharrell reportedly called “unapologetically black and amazing,” is filled with racial commentary, too. Of course, the song’s name is a reference to Kunta Kinte from “Roots,” a 1970s television miniseries that depicted the hardship and tragedy of slavery in America.

“Everybody wanna cut the legs off him,” Kendrick rhymes on the hook. “Kunta, black man takin’ no losses.”

“King Kunta” is the third song we’ve heard off To Pimp A Butterfly,” following the infectious melodies and uplifting lyrics of “i” and the complex and powerful message in “The Blacker The Berry.”

All of this is leading up to the release of the album, which is scheduled to drop March 23. Now we’re just counting the days.

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