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Lollapalooza 25 Year Anniversary Lineup Announced

Celebrating 25 years as a world-renowned festival, Lollapalooza 25 Year Anniversary delivers an all-star lineup with Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LCD Soundsystem, J. Cole, Lana Del Rey, Future, Ellie Goulding, Major Lazer and Disclosure topping the bill. The diverse lineup also features performances from G-Eazy, Chris Stapleton, Leon Bridges, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Miike Snow, Kurt Vile & The Violators and much more. To commemorate this milestone anniversary, Lollapalooza will bring four full days of music and over 170 performances to Chicago's beautiful Grant Park, July 28- 31. View the full lineup and lineup-by-day here.

Legacy acts from the early days of Lollapalooza will be front and center with the return of Jane's Addiction, fronted by Lollapalooza creator and founder Perry Farrell - with a set full of surprises, as well as Red Hot Chili Peppers, who headlined the festival in 1991 and 1992 respectively.

"I've immersed myself in this experience for 25 years now, but it's in a constant state of evolution, living and breathing. As long as we always try to find the eye of the hurricane, the epicenter of the music that is truly connecting right now, I think we can go for another 25 years! And we'll do it by always making sure to keep it fresh. Four days this year, over 170 of the best bands, including acts from all over the world as the music community connects globally more than ever; the best sound, staging and lights. We promise the festival will always strive to be the 'lifeblood' of the music scene," says Perry Farrell.

This year's collection of fresh faces include ZHU, Aurora, Bryson Tiller, Oh Wonder and Låpsley as well as heavy-hitting female artists including HAIM, Grimes, Alessia Cara, Lindsey Stirling, Kehlani, Melanie Martinez, and a highly anticipated return from Halsey following last year's breakthrough performance.

Flosstradamus, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Duke Dumont, GRiZ, Big Gigantic, Marshmello and more will bring the beats for Lollapalooza's beloved dance music fans.

4-Day General Admission Tickets sold out on March 22. A limited number of 1-Day General Admission Tickets ($120) and 1-Day VIP Tickets ($650) will be available for purchase today,March 23 at 10am CT. 4-Day VIP Tickets ($2,200), 4-Day Platinum Tickets ($4,200) and Official Hotel Packages are also available now at here.

Lollapalooza welcomes music fans of all ages, including kids. Children 10-years-old and younger will be admitted free of charge with a ticket-holding adult.

Fans worldwide who can't make it to Grant Park can watch The Official 2016 Lollapalooza Live Broadcast exclusively on Red Bull TV, which is distributed digitally for free on the web, connected TV platforms, smartphones and tablets as well as Lollapalooza.com. A full schedule of performances will be announced this July on Lollapalooza.com.

Lollapalooza 2016 is generously sponsored by: Samsung, Red Bull Sound Select, Bud Light, Pepsi, Toyota, BMI, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Citi and Cupcake Vineyards.

by LaRue Baker

Beyoncé Formation tour Soldier Field Chicago

Beyoncé is causing a stir this year and she doesn't give a shit. She and Bruno Mars saved the Superbowl Half-Time show with a mock dance off between the two. But the biggest highlight was Bey's performance of her new song "Formation." While it drove the Beyhive insane, it managed to cause some controversy due to its references to The Black Panther Movement. A few months later, the singer began teasing the mysterious Lemonade project. This past weekend she finally revealed what she'd been working on via an hour long HBO video special: a new album. Now, Beyoncé has done surprise albums before. The thing that has everyone talking is the content. Most of the songs seem to address her marriage to Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z with suggestions her cheated on her with "Becky with the good hair." Now, both the album and the film have everyone talking including late night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert. It all shows why Beyonce is Queen Bey.

Time: 6:00 pm

Tickets: Here

Venue: Soldier Field

Check out her video for "Formation:"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrCHz1gwzTo&index=2&list=PL-E79MQ72MqVQWkmv0BEYOwXMc-hCTqHg

by LaRue Baker

Future's Purple Reign Tour had the Aragon Ballroom Lit

Photos & Video by: Jeremy Franklin

The multiplatinum Atlanta hip-hop game-changer Future personally announced his Purple Reign North American tour via his social media back in December. Chicago was the second stop on his tour and sold out the Aragon Ballroom. Last night was a concert you didn't want to miss. Future Hendrix fans were in for a treat as Ty Dolla $ign and DJ Esco started the night on a high note. Check out Future's Purple Reign Tour through our camera lens with photos and video.

Ty Dolla $ign. Purple Reign Tour at Aragon Ballroom. Photo: Jeremy Franklin

Future HNDRXX — Future. Purple Reign Tour at Aragon Ballroom. Photo: Jeremy Franklin

by LaRue Baker

[Event] Pitchfork Music Festival 2016

Pitchfork Music Festival, happening Friday, July 15, through Sunday, July 17, is excited to announce its 2016 lineup! As has become Pitchfork's tradition, the 2016 festival is curated to strike a balance between discovery and celebration—a true music fan's destination. The independently run event continues to be one of the world’s most exciting and praised by artists and fans alike for its welcoming and intimate vibe and wide-ranging music.

Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago

Friday will see performances by Beach House, Broken Social Scene, Carly Rae Jepsen, Girl Band, Julia Holter, Mick Jenkins, Moses Sumney, The Range, Shamir, Twin Peaks, and Whitney.

Saturday features ANDERSON .Paak & the Free Nationals, BJ The Chicago Kid, Blood Orange, Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds, Car Seat Headrest, Circuit des Yeux, Digable Planets, Holly Herndon, Jenny Hval, Kevin Morby, Martin Courtney, Oneman, Royal Headache, Savages, Sufjan Stevens, and Super Furry Animals

And Sunday’s presentation includes Empress Of, FKA twigs, Holy Ghost!, The Hotelier, Jeremih, Jlin, Kamasi Washington, LUH., Miguel, NAO, Neon Indian, Oneohtrix Point Never, Porches, RP Boo, Sun Ra Arkestra, Thundercat, and Woods.

Tickets: Here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2Gntr1wyVs

by LaRue Baker

58th Annual Grammy Awards

2016 GRAMMY NOMINEES ALBUM TRACK LISTING REVEALED

Latest Edition Of Compilation Features 21 Hits From The World’s Biggest Superstars And Emerging Talent

Album Available Jan.22 In Stores And At All Digital Retailers

Fans Can Pre-Order Now; Gives Fans The Chance To Attend
Music's Biggest Night^®

The Recording Academy^®'s GRAMMY Recordings^® and Republic Records announced the track list for the 2016 GRAMMY^®Nominees album — available in stores and at all digital retailers on Jan. 22. The full 2016 lineup of artists and songs can be found below.

The 22nd installment of the best-selling series features 21 GRAMMY-nominated artists and hit songs from the world’s biggest superstars and hottest emerging talent, including Album Of The Year nominees Alabama Shakes, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Stapleton,Taylor Swift and The Weeknd, as well as Best New Artist nominees Courtney Barnett,James Bay, Sam Hunt, Tori Kelly and Meghan Trainor among others. Pre-order the album here.

Once again, a portion of the proceeds from album sales will benefit the year-round efforts of the GRAMMY Foundation^®and MusiCares Foundation^® — two Recording Academy-affiliated charitable organizations.

"The 2016 GRAMMY Nominees album represents some of the finest songs and talented artists that make up this year's remarkable nominees," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "We thank Republic Records for collaborating with us on this project, which also provides much needed support for the invaluable programs and initiatives our charities produce year-round. We look forward to another successful GRAMMY compilation."

"It's an honor to partner with the Recording Academy for the 2016 GRAMMY Nominees album," says Republic Records Founder/President Avery Lipman. "It's a very special project that captures the year through showcasing its biggest and best songs and simultaneously benefits some very important causes."

By visiting www.2016GRAMMYalbum.com or www.CBS.com, fans will have a chance to win a trip for two to the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards^®.*

The 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on Monday, Feb. 15 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, and will be broadcast live on CBS from 8 — 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

2016 GRAMMY^® Nominees Album
Track List

1. MARK RONSON
"Uptown Funk" Feat. Bruno Mars
Record Of The Year
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

2. TAYLOR SWIFT
"Blank Space"
Record Of The Year
Album Of The Year
Song Of The Year

3. THE WEEKND
"Can’t Feel My Face"
Record Of The Year
Album Of The Year

4. ED SHEERAN
"Thinking Out Loud"
Record Of The Year
Song Of The Year

5. MAROON 5
"Sugar"
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

6. FLORENCE + THE MACHINE
"Ship To Wreck"
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

7. ALABAMA SHAKES
"Don’t Wanna Fight"
Album Of The Year

8. D’ANGELO AND THE VANGUARD
"Really Love"
Record Of The Year

9. KENDRICK LAMAR
"Alright"
Album Of The Year
Song Of The Year

10. CHRIS STAPLETON
"Traveller"
Album Of The Year
Best Country Solo Performance

11. LITTLE BIG TOWN
"Girl Crush"
Song Of The Year

12. WIZ KHALIFA
"See You Again" Feat. Charlie Puth (From Furious 7)
Song Of The Year
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

13. MEGHAN TRAINOR
"Lips Are Movin"
Best New Artist

14. TORI KELLY
"Should’ve Been Us"
Best New Artist

15. SAM HUNT
"Take Your Time"
Best New Artist

16. JAMES BAY
"Hold Back The River"
Best New Artist

17. COURTNEY BARNETT
"Pedestrian At Best"
Best New Artist

18. CARRIE UNDERWOOD
"Little Toy Guns"
Best Country Solo Performance

19. CAM
"Burning House"
Best Country Solo Performance

20. LEE ANN WOMACK
"Chances Are"
Best Country Solo Performance

21. KEITH URBAN
"John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16"
Best Country Solo Performance

by LaRue Baker

Kanye West reales "Real Friends" feat. Ty Dolla $ign

Kanye West releases new song Real Friends feat. Ty Dolla $ign. This came after his wife Kim Kardashian took to twitter last night. We are happy to hear this beautiful body of work. He takes a soulful route this time opening up about his past relationships, family and even speaking on his son Saint West. If Ye starts dropping music every Friday could it be the return of G.O.O.D Fridays? We most certainly hope so!

Real friends, how many of us?
How many of us, how many jealous? Real friends
It's not many of us, we smile at each other
But how many honest? Trust issues
Switched up the number, I can't be bothered
I cannot blame you for havin' an angle
I ain't got no issues, I'm just doin' my thing
Hope you're doin' your thing too
I'm a deadbeat cousin, I hate family reunions
Fuck the church up, I'm drinkin' at the communion
Spillin' free wine, now my tux is ruined
In town for a day, what the fuck we doin'?
Who your real friends? We all came from the bottom
I'm always blamin' you, but what's sad, you're not the problem
Damn I forgot to call her, shit I thought it was Thursday
Why you wait a week to call my phone in the first place?
When was the last time I remembered a birthday?
When was the last time I wasn't in a hurry?

-Kanye West

by LaRue Baker

Rest Easy DJ Timbuck 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7eBNAHr0EQ&sns=tw

Rest easy to our dear friend DJ Timbuck 2 (Tim Jones). He was loved by so many in the hiphop community around the world and especially Chicago. Timbuck gave local artists a platform to be heard over the radio waves every Saturday from 9-10pm. Thank you for believing in your city and you will be greatly missed. Rest Easy and you will truly be missed.

by LaRue Baker

Chris Brown Royalty Live at Aragon Ballroom. Photo: RubyHornet.com Jeremy Franklin

Chris Brown hits Chicago on the Royalty Live tour

Photo: Jeremy Franklin

Chris Brown's Royalty Live tour kicked off in Chicago at the Aragon Ballroom last night. The stage was set with live instruments so we all knew we were in for a treat. His set started with hit record Fine By Me off his highly anticipated album Royalty. Chris Brown took the stage and fans pushed there way to get as close as possible. From start to finish Chris Brown's set was full of energy featuring a live 4 piece band and dancers. This was my first time seeing Chris perform live and it was an amazing experience.

His stage presence was incredible interacting with fans and at one point he jumps off stage into the crowd to perform. Throughout his performance he mixed in songs thats he's featured on with artists like Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled and Tyga just to name a few. The show came to a close with him performing his hit song Loyal. Some of his loyal fans were able to get some memorabilia when he threw his shirt and hat into the crowd. Be on the look out for Royalty to be released on December 18, 2015, through RCA Records as the follow-up to his sixth studio album X.

Set List