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Madonna's Exclusive Playlist

We have all come to realize that we cannot live without our iPod’s. They have become a part of our daily lives, especially when we’re at the gym. Madonna, in particular, has put her special gym playlist on iTunes for people to buy.

Calvin Harris and CoolJunkie Eskuche Contest

CoolJunkie recently got the chance to team up with Calvin Harris for a very special Calvin Harris and CoolJunkie Eskuche Headphone Contest Giveaway.

Daily Music Beat: David Guetta Continues Chart Success

When it comes to 2009, it’s pretty fair to say that the biggest success story of the year comes from French DJ/Producer David Guetta. His music is crushing the Billboad charts all around the world, and it's only growing in popularity.

Music News Update: Obama Calls Kanye 'Jackass'

In what was meant to be an off-the-record interview with CNBC, President Obama reportedly referred to Kanye West as a “jackass” in reference to the situation that occurred between himself and Taylor Swift at the Video Music Awards on Sunday.

CoolJunkie Looks Back at DJ AM

"New York, New York. Big city of dreams, but everything in New York ain’t always what it seems." – These, the final public words from Adam Goldstein, better known as DJ AM.

Event Preview: Paolo Nutini at Culture Room

This Monday night Paolo Nutini will be performing live at Culture Room and even if you haven’t heard him play before, we suggest checking out his myspace, listening to a few tracks, and attending the show.

Daily Music Beats: Danity Kane Member Searches for ‘Solo’ Voice

Although Aubrey O’Day is out making headlines with an upcoming reality series and the Las Vegas hit ‘Peepshow,’ there’s another Danity Kane member that’s hoping to find solo success as well.

David Guetta’s Pop Collaborations

Every now and then there comes a DJ that does make the break. Paul Oakenfold is a fine example, as well as Fatboy Slim, but now you can add another name to that list.

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Daily Music Beats: Basement Jaxx's New Work

One of the most popular names to come out of the dance music world, Basement Jaxx, have been off of the radar as of late, but soon they’ll release their fifth full-length album, “Scars.”

Shakira Releases Free Single

The sexy hip shaker is back ladies and gentlemen, and we mean none other than Shakira. Even if you're not a fan, you still can’t shy away from the fact that you have definitely found yourself mouthing some of the words to her songs.

Daily Music Beats: Nas and Damian Preview Music

For hip-hop fans, the summer means more than just fun in the sun, it means that some of their favorite artists could be coming by their respective cities to perform live. One of the biggest hip-hop shows this summer is once again Rock the Bells.

Daily Music Beats: Kanye Makes Directorial Debut

We recently mentioned how Kanye West was asked by new hip-hop up and comer Drake to direct the video for his new single, Best I Ever Had. The final product shows some potential, but nothing out of the ordinary.

Music News: Michael Jackson Dies at 50

Michael Jackson was taken by an ambulance to a Los Angeles hospital near his home in Holmby Hills Thursday afternoon where he died after suffering cardiac arrest, according to the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press.

Daily Music Beats: At The Drive-In Talking Again

One of the best and most influential bands of the past decade, At The Drive-In, are back in talks and trying to work things out with one another.

Napster Celebrates 10 Years of File-Sharing

Even though ten years have passed, there’s nothing wrong with still partying like it’s 1999 – well, in most aspects, at least. One thing that’s changed since the crunch before the millennium is the way we get music.

Daily Music Beats: Bruno's Stunt Was Staged

Ever since last Sunday night’s MTV Movie Awards, no one really gave a sh#*t about any of the nominees, the winners or even the performers. All the buzz was created after Eminem got a face full of scroat.

Daily Music Beats: Lamest Excuse of All Time?

On May 20, Atlanta based rapper Dolla was shot and killed outside of a Los Angeles mall. Luckily, a man also hailing from Atlanta, Aubrey Louise Berry, was charged with his murder, however, he has plead not guilty. Strange isn’t it?

Daily Music Beats: Spinal Tap is Back!

They’re back everyone! No I’m not talking about The Smiths, I’m talking about one of the greatest bands in rock…well sorta…in the past 30 years, Spinal Tap!

Daily Music Beats: Coldplay's Free Live CD

About a month ago, Coldplay had announced that they would kick-off their North American tour at West Palm Beach. Well, now there’s another tid-bit of info that’s sure to add more fuel to the Coldplay fire of joy.

Paul van Dyk Releases iPhone DJ Application

There shouldn’t be a surprise if we told you the world's number one DJ teamed up with Yuza Mobile to create a unique iPhone and iPod Touch application to celebrate the release of his multi-disc anthology, VOLUME.

Lollapalooza 2009 Lineup Released!

The lineup for the 2009 Lollapalooza Music Festival has finally been released, and we're definitely impressed with this one, so much so that we think it's the best lineup so far by any summer music festival.

Daily Music Beats: 'Notorious' DVD Released

If you didn’t get a chance to catch this flick in theaters, today is your opportunity because the DVD has been released! We’re definitely psyched about this release and suggest that everyone give it a try.

Daily Music Beats: Phil Spector Found Guilty

The 69-year-old Spector, creator of the infamous ‘wall of sound’ technique, now faces at least 18-years in prison and will be sentenced on May 29th.

Flight of the Conchords Take Over BankUnited

The BankUnited Center’s been bringing in more and more acts as of late, and this week they brought in HBO’s comedic duo, Flight of the Conchords, in for a special performance.

Daily Music Beats: Villalobos to Play Mutek

Montreal's Mutek Festival, one of the best electronic dance music events in North America, is just around the corner and their recent announcement and addition to their roster will be driving minimal fans crazy.

Global Gathering Announces Their Lineup

Global Gathering, one of the biggest electronic dance music festivals in the world, have finally announced their 2009 lineup.

Daily Music Beats: All Points West Acts Announced

Many of us just weren’t in the right financial situation to make the long flight over to Indio, California for Coachella. But luckily for us, its east coast counterpart, All Points West, is back for it’s second go-around.

Music Daily Beats: Paul van Dyk's Vonyc Sessions

For this year's WMC, Paul van Dyk will be switching things up a bit for his fans and will be doing the interviewing on some of his fellow EDM colleagues as well as some surprise guests.

Ultra Music Festival 2009 Preview

There was a lot of talk that Ultra could be the next Langerado, but with the support that they get from the Winter Music Conference visitors, and a tweak in their lineup this year, that certainly isn’t the case.

Daily Music Beats: Ultra's After Party DJs

The acts for the after party following the festival have been announced, and much to our delight it features some legendary names in the electronic dance music scene.

Daily Music Beats: Rothbury Announces Second Annual Lineup

Last year marked the first ever Rothbury Music Festival in Rothbury, Michigan. Sometimes music fests don’t last longer than a year, but Rothbury managed to show enough promise that they’re back again this year.

Breaking Music Update: Joaquin Phoenix Brawls at LIV Nightclub

Joaquin Phoenix, the Academy Award nominee turned rapper, took the stage at Miami’s LIV nightclub to perform three songs off of the so-called ‘rap’ album that he’s currently working on.

Winter Music Conference: Best Label Parties

This list is nowhere near complete, but it’s a good starting point at some of the best labels having parties during Miami’s Winter Music Conference.

Daily Music Beats: Mobilee Label Showcase at Studio K

The Berlin-based techno label usually execute their sounds at daytime rooftop parties, but this year they’re changing things up a bit and bringing things into the dark club.

Music Daily Beats: Lollapalooza Headliners Leaked

Although the official line-up for Lollapalooza is yet to be released, there’s already talk on various media outlets that the Beastie Boys, Jane’s Addiction, Depeche Mode, and Kings of Leon are among the bands that are set to headline.

Music Daily Beats: Daft Punk Return to the Studio

The legendary robotic production duo, Daft Punk, are set to get back into the studio as they’ll be composing the soundtrack to the upcoming TRN2 film, the sequel to the very popular 1982 flick Tron.

Music Daily Beats: Wayne Coyne Comes Clean on Arcade Fire

Wayne Coyne, the lovable frontman of the legendary Flaming Lips. He recently spoke with Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene and spilled the beans on how he really felt about the Arcade Fire.

Music Daily Beats: Lady GaGa Set to Headline

One of the hottest acts in music at the moment, who I’m sure you’ve heard in any bar, lounge or nightclub, Lady GaGa, is set to go on her first headlining tour that’s been expected for quite some time now.
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