Katy Perry has a new, delicious looking album ready to be released on August 24th. Teenage Dream is the official title of Perry’s second album. Album artwork has officially been released as well, it features a naked Katy (modestly covered, of course) laying on a gigantic, pink cotton candy cloud.

The music we choose to listen to in public says a lot about how we want others to view us and we clearly want to maintain our individuality. It’s not uncommon for people to claim ownership over their artist and for them to scowl at others who express interest.

We’ve learned through today’s “hip-hop” artists, how to do the stanky leg, the jerk and doggie. The effort and time it took to create a meaningful song that would move the listener is no longer more important than doing the “jerk.” When did hip-hop much lose its soul?

Miley Cyrus may be trying to grow up as a musician but, that doesn’t mean she should be pulling a Britney Spears right away. The 17 year old recently released a new song called “Can’t be Tamed.” You can already tell that this song is a step in the wrong direction, only by the title.

Universal Studios is set on taking a big challenge; a Kurt Cobain biopic, Heavier Than Heaven, is currently in the works. It will be partly based on the Charles Cross biography of the same name. This is a move that is sure to stir up a lot of controversy amongst music fans and be under scrutiny by Nirvana lovers everywhere.

Ke$ha is the new and popular pop star of the moment. Her single “Tik Tok” hit the number one charts in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. She released her debut album, Animal, on January 5th, 2010 and it has already debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 albums chart.

After his assault on Rihanna last year, Chris Brown has made a plea to his fans and to radio stations to play his music. He has done what he could to complete the consequences for his crime. So why not give him a second chance to renew his career?

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the name Coachella, it is a 3-day long music festival that usually takes place in Indio, California. This year’s Coachella will kick off Friday April 16th, and run through Sunday April 18th!

“We are the world, we are the children, we are the ones that make a brighter day so lets start giving.” These are the unforgettable lyrics from the 80′s anthem We are The World, which helped give relief to Africa 25 years ago. With some of the best artists in the music industry, directed by music moguls Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, and Michael Jackson, this song has proven to a timeless success.

The Kings of Leon, who sing the infamous indie hit “Sex on Fire,” have officially made a name for themselves. Most people have now heard some of their chart topping hits like “Sex on Fire,” “Use Somebody,” and “Closer,” but not too many people know that the Kings of Leon are no rookies to the music industry. The band is comprised of four members who are a lot closer than most bands since they are all blood relatives; three brothers and one cousin.