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NEWS | Spotify Unveils New Series of Apps
Posted by Justin | Filed under News, Tech
As you may already be aware, we’re big fans of Spotify at Base Magazine. So much so that unlike many of you, I pay the monthly fee for the premium service! Today, the award winning digital music service added 13 new apps to its desktop client, including offerings from all the major labels (Universal, Sony, [...]
Why Spotify Now (and should) Count Towards Billboard Chart Stats
Posted by Justin | Filed under Music, News
The Billboard Chart rules have seen quite a bit of amendments in the past couple of years. Without doubt, this is Billboard’s attempt to modernize a system to reflect the true nature of the current state of the digital music scene. The latest change to make its way to the charts is the sources by [...]
JAY-Z RAPS ABOUT DAUGHTER IN NEW SONG “GLORY” FT. BLUE IVY CARTER
Posted by Roneil | Filed under Beyoncé, Jay-Z, News
We here at Base Magazine would like to congratulate Beyonce and Jay-Z on their first baby girl, Blue Ivy Carter. Blue (or Ivy as I like to refer to her as) was born Saturday at a “healthy 7 lbs,” according to both Beyonce and Jay and the two parents couldn’t be happier. According to some [...]
NEWS| DANCEHALL STAR VYBZ KARTEL GETS CHARGED WITH SECOND MURDER
Posted by Justin | Filed under News
Just note next time you’re dubbing to a Vybz Kartel song and he says some off the wall, next level, violent sh*t, he might not be joking. The new #TeamLightSkin member was hit with a second murder count in connection with the August murder of Jamaican party promoter Clive “Lizard” Williams. Kartel, known for his sexually agressive and violent [...]
NEWS| IDRIS ELBA IS THE NEW FACE OF SMARTWATER
Posted by Justin | Filed under News
Move over, Jennifer Aniston! Black folk can sell water too! Idris Elba, joins the Friends star as the newest celebrity endorser of Smartwater. The U.K actor/DJ will appearn a print ad campaign that will run in upcoming issues of GQ, Essence and Men’s Journal magazines. Elba is best known for his role as intellectual drug [...]
THE WEEKND TO MAKE AMERICAN DEBUT IN NYC
Posted by Justin | Filed under News
The dude who is making all these R&B hipsters gag is making his way to America. Mysterious and elusive, The Weeknd, a Canadian R&B act that gained widespread acclaim with a Drake co-sign and a popular mixtape titled “House of Balloons” will headline Vice’s first annual Upfront Extravaganza on September 15 at Skylight One Hanson [...]
NEWS| LOPEZ TONIGHT GETS THE BOOT AT TBS
Posted by Justin | Filed under News
Bad news for comic turned late night host George Lopez! After giving up his spot to Conan O’Brien a few months ago and watching his ratings for Lopez Tonight slide, Lopez, pictured above with Janet Jackson, got a pink slip from TBS! Thursday night’s show at midnight will be the final Lopez Tonight, the cable [...]
NEWS| BEYONCE PROMO TRAIN IN FULL SPEED AHEAD
Posted by Roneil | Filed under Beyoncé, News
To help promote her upcoming album, 4, Beyonce has decided to partner with Target to release an exclusive deluxe edition of the album that will feature three additional songs, three remixes, as well as an exclusive version of the “Run The World (Girls)” music video. The deluxe version is available for pre-order on the Target [...]
NEWS| BEYONCE INCREASES OUR PULSE WITH NEW FRAGRANCE AD
Posted by Roneil | Filed under Beyoncé, News
Check out Beyonce’s ad for her latest fragrance, Pulse, which is set to be on shelves this September. Pulse, which is B’s third fragrance, follows the success of Heat and Heat Rush and is said to have scents of pear blossom, peony, midnight blooming jasmine, Madagascar vanilla, and bluebird orchid. About the new fragrance, Beyonce [...]
BEYONCE’S “RUN THE WORLD (GIRLS)” VIDEO TO PREMIERE ON IDOL
Posted by Roneil | Filed under Beyoncé, News
Finally, after weeks of teasers and promos, the “Run The World (Girls)” music video has been set to premiere this week on Wednesday during American Idol. With a lion, hyenas, and an army of fierce dancers, I cannot wait to see what Queen B has in store for us; let’s hope the video lives up [...]
NEWS| LEN BLAVATNIK+ ACCESS INDUSTRIES BUY WARNER MUSIC GROUP FOR $3.3 BILLION
Posted by Justin | Filed under News
Who say’s the music industry is dead and no one invests in music? If it was you, you’ve clearly messed the memo. Today, Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) and Access Industries, the U.S.-based industrial group, announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement under which Access Industries will acquire WMG in an all-cash transaction [...]
NEWS|BEYONCÉ REVEALS “RUN THE WORLD (GIRLS)” COVER + TRAILER
Posted by Justin | Filed under Beyoncé, News
The Beyoncé Machine is revving up its engine! Though Ms. Knowles-Carter is currently in Paris enjoying the calm before the storm, stateside, Columbia Records will release her new single “Run The World (Girls)” from an album that may be titled Revolution. The single premieres on radio worldwide tomorrow and will make its radio debut at [...]