http://www.mail.com/people/1408056-frank-ocean.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/1408056-frank-ocean.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858978-frank-ocean-maroon-5-to-perform-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — All five nominees for album of the year at this year's Grammys will perform at the awards show next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that R&B singer Frank Ocean will join Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Jack White and fun. at the Grammys, to take place live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 10. ... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858978-frank-ocean-maroon-5-to-perform-grammys.html 2013-01-31T13:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1850482-chris-brown-investigated-assault.html WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown is under investigation for an alleged assault in a West Hollywood parking lot, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said early Monday. Deputies responding to a report of six men fighting Sunday night found the scene clear, but were told by witnesses there had been a brief fight over a ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1850482-chris-brown-investigated-assault.html 2013-01-28T18:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1843574-white-underwood-lumineers-to-perform-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy nominees Jack White, Carrie Underwood and the Lumineers will hit the Grammys stage next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that those acts will join previously announced performers including fun., The Black Keys and Taylor Swift at the Feb. 10 awards show in Los Angeles. White is nominated for album of the year and the ... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1843574-white-underwood-lumineers-to-perform-grammys.html 2013-01-24T16:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1824558-adorned-grammys-miguel-breakthrough.html NEW YORK (AP) — When record executive Mark Pitts heard "Sure Thing," a song Miguel wrote for possible inclusion on an album by Usher, Pitts felt there was something special about the young songwriter. Then he heard "Quickie," another song from Miguel, and Pitts knew he had to meet the man behind these infectious R&B jams. "He came and performed and just h... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1824558-adorned-grammys-miguel-breakthrough.html 2013-01-16T14:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1824386-winfrey-frank-ocean-glaad-award-nominees.html NEW YORK (AP) — GLAAD has named the film "Cloud Atlas," AMC's reality show "Small Town Security," and the New Yorker magazine among its nominees for the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation announced on Wednesday 120 nominees in English-language categories and 33 nominees in Spanish-language categories. Other nomin... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1824386-winfrey-frank-ocean-glaad-award-nominees.html 2013-01-16T13:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1820532-gay-community-hails-fosters-halting-globes-speech.html NEW YORK (AP) — Was it a proud revelation, or an impassioned case for privacy? A coming-out speech, or a why-SHOULD-I-come-out speech? Too little and too late, or just enough? Jodie Foster's rambling, fascinating and intensely personal remarks at the Golden Globes were not merely the watercooler moment of the ceremony. They were a big moment for the gay c... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1820532-gay-community-hails-fosters-halting-globes-speech.html 2013-01-14T21:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1808670-black-keys-fun-rihanna-to-perform-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Black Keys and fun. will make their debut on the Grammy stage next month. The Recording Academy announced Wednesday that the multiple Grammy nominees will perform at the awards, airing live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 10. Nominees Mumford & Sons, Taylor Swift and Rihanna will also hit the stage. ... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1808670-black-keys-fun-rihanna-to-perform-grammys.html 2013-01-09T13:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1798792-rb-singer-frank-ocean-cited-pot-possession.html BRIDGEPORT, Calif. (AP) — Grammy-nominated R&B singer Frank Ocean has temporarily lost his driver's license and faces a marijuana possession charge after police say he was pulled over twice on the final days of the year in California's Eastern Sierra Nevada for driving more than 90 mph in 65 mph zones. The Mono County Sheriff's Department said officers fi... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1798792-rb-singer-frank-ocean-cited-pot-possession.html 2013-01-04T02:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1797616-review-overlooked-albums-2012.html While everyone was buzzing about big releases from Frank Ocean, Fiona Apple, Mumford & Sons and Taylor Swift, you might have missed some must-listens. Here's what you should know about, and why: Grizzly Bear, "Shields" (Warp) Yes, iTunes named Grizzly Bear's "Shields" the best album of 2012. Yes, the critics adored i... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1797616-review-overlooked-albums-2012.html 2013-01-03T14:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1782452-ap-music-writers-top-10-albums-year.html Mesfin Fekadu's picks: 1. Nas, "Life is Good": "I am a graphic classic song composer," Nas raps on the intro to his latest album. And he's right. You may disagree, but Nas is the best rapper alive, and with "Life is Good," he's got the year's top album, regardless of genre. On "Life," he's spitting rhymes about his ex-wife, Kelis — like the soulful "Bye B... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1782452-ap-music-writers-top-10-albums-year.html 2012-12-21T20:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1764544-adele-carly-rae-top-music-birds-rule-2012-apps.html NEW YORK (AP) — It may be 2012, but it's a repeat of 2011 for Adele: Once again, she has the year's top-selling album on iTunes. Her "21," which recently passed the 10 million mark in sales, topped the list even though it was first released in January 2011. It remained popular this year, particularly after she nabbed six Grammy Awards in February. ... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1764544-adele-carly-rae-top-music-birds-rule-2012-apps.html 2012-12-13T17:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1750824-grammys-diss-miguel-returns-with-5-nods.html ATLANTA (AP) — When Miguel didn't receive any nominations for the Grammy Awards presented earlier this year, it surprised many people because he had last year's most popular R&B song with "Sure Thing." But the apparent Grammy snub didn't derail the 25-year-old singer from Los Angeles. He returned with more impressive work in 2012 and is now up for five aw... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1750824-grammys-diss-miguel-returns-with-5-nods.html 2012-12-07T13:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1747430-individuality-takes-center-stage-grammys.html Fun. helped break up the sound of dance and electronic music on Top 40 radio with its edgy pop-rock grooves. Frank Ocean made a bold statement in R&B — with an announcement about his sexuality and with his critically revered, multi-genre album, "channel ORANGE." And Mumford & Sons continued to bring its folk-rock swag and style to the Billboard charts with its sophomore albu... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1747430-individuality-takes-center-stage-grammys.html 2012-12-06T20:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1748938-mtvu-honors-frank-ocean-wounded-pakistani-teen.html NEW YORK (AP) — The mtvU network is honoring a rap superstar who detailed his love for another man and a Pakistani girl shot for her education advocacy as its Man and Woman of the Year. Frank Ocean, who earned six Grammy nominations Wednesday, published a letter online about his first love, a man, just as his "channel ORANGE" disc was being released. MtvU... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1748938-mtvu-honors-frank-ocean-wounded-pakistani-teen.html 2012-12-06T18:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1744998-grammys-spread-love-with-6-top-nominees.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Grammy Awards celebrated the diversity of music as six different artists tied for lead nominee — Kanye West, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons and fun. Auerbach received five nominations as a member of the Keys and also is up for producer of the year, earning a spot with the others at the top of... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1744998-grammys-spread-love-with-6-top-nominees.html 2012-12-06T04:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1747140-nominees-top-categories-grammy-awards.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nominees announced Wednesday in top categories for the 55th annual Grammy Awards: Record of the Year: "Lonely Boy," The Black Keys; "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," Kelly Clarkson; "We Are Young," fun. featuring Janelle Monae; "Somebody That I Used To Know," Gotye Featuring Kimbra; "Thinkin Bout You," Frank Ocean; "We Are Never ... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1747140-nominees-top-categories-grammy-awards.html 2012-12-06T03:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1733934-macklemore-ryan-lewis-shake-up-hip-hop-paradigm.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Macklemore isn't afraid to tell you he was scared when he saw some of the destinations for his upcoming tour. Idaho. Montana. Texas. None of those places in the Heartland seemed like they'd be receptive to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' left-leaning, socially conscious message. A hostile reception seemed more likely — especially for the ... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1733934-macklemore-ryan-lewis-shake-up-hip-hop-paradigm.html 2012-11-30T14:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1728500-fire-alicia-presents-side.html NEW YORK (AP) — Alicia Keys will make you cry. Cry hard. That's what happened when a close friend listened to the song "Brand New Me," a personal piano-tune from Keys' new album that she calls her "autobiography." On it, she sings about being herself, even if others don't approve. "When I looked up from playing it, she was crying and s... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1728500-fire-alicia-presents-side.html 2012-11-28T14:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1702544-andre-3000-rush-to-record-album.html NEW YORK (AP) — In order to capture his best version of Jimi Hendrix for an upcoming biopic, Andre 3000 said he had to think of him as a regular dude and not a rock star. "I didn't look at him as an icon because when you're in it, you don't know you're an icon. You don't know you're an icon until another people say you're an icon," the 37-year-old said in... Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1702544-andre-3000-rush-to-record-album.html 2012-11-15T23:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1559138-snl-switches-obama-hands-role-to-jay-pharoah.html NEW YORK (AP) — "Saturday Night Live" has elected a new Barack Obama: Jay Pharoah will take over the plum role of impersonating the president. "SNL" creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels announced the casting switch in an interview with The New York Times posted Wednesday. Michaels said it was time "to shake it up." Veteran cast member Fred Armise... Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1559138-snl-switches-obama-hands-role-to-jay-pharoah.html 2012-09-13T01:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1557562-macfarlane-guest-host-snl-starts-season.html NEW YORK (AP) — You might think Seth MacFarlane has a show-biz bucket list. By now, he's checked off ventures like his animated TV shows (led by "Family Guy"), his recording of show tunes, live performances at Carnegie Hall and this summer's film comedy, "Ted," which he directed, wrote and provided the title character's voice for. Now ... Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1557562-macfarlane-guest-host-snl-starts-season.html 2012-09-12T12:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1555772-ratings-dwindle-mtvs-annual-vma.html NEW YORK (AP) — What a difference a year makes for MTV's "Video Music Awards," and not in a good way. MTV's annual big event last week was seen by 6.1 million viewers, less than half of the 12.4 million who watched in 2011, when the show was believed to be MTV's most-watched program ever, according to the Nielsen Co., which measures media consumption. ... Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1555772-ratings-dwindle-mtvs-annual-vma.html 2012-09-11T19:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1552722-snl-adds-3-performers-upcoming-season.html NEW YORK (AP) — "Saturday Night Live" is adding three new performers for the upcoming season after the departures of Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg. The sketch comedy show announced Monday that Cecily Strong, Aidy Bryant and Tim Robinson will be joining "SNL" for its 38th season. Strong comes from the touring company of the Chicago improv theater Second Ci... Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1552722-snl-adds-3-performers-upcoming-season.html 2012-09-10T13:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1545424-direction-barge-rihannas-party-vmas.html There may have been no signature moment at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, but there was a signature sound: the screams of teenage girls wild about One Direction. It stopped just short of a British invasion, but the hunky teens in the boy band won three awards on Thursday night's show and barged in on Rihanna's party. Rihanna kicked off things with a ... Fri, 07 Sep 2012 01:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1545424-direction-barge-rihannas-party-vmas.html 2012-09-07T01:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1543348-direction-rihanna-top-spark-free-vmas.html One Direction had the girls screaming, Frank Ocean gave a soft, poignant performance and Chris Brown and Drake were in the same venue with not a bottle thrown. Save for a saucy Rihanna number and a few off-color jokes, the MTV Video Music Awards were a rather tame affair this year. Perhaps that's to be expected with a group of teenagers at the center of t... Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1543348-direction-rihanna-top-spark-free-vmas.html 2012-09-07T00:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1536388-pearl-jam-closes-2-day-america-festival.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — If closing out a two-day festival with an intense two-hour set wasn't enough for Pearl Jam, then bringing out the man who organized it sealed the deal. Jay-Z joined the group for its second-to-last encore Sunday with a rocking version of his signature hit "99 Problems." While Jay closed out the first night of the Budweiser Made in Amer... Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1536388-pearl-jam-closes-2-day-america-festival.html 2012-09-03T05:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1527224-seth-macfarlane-to-seasons-1st-snl-host.html NEW YORK (AP) — NBC says the big guy behind the cartoon comedy "Family Guy" will guest host the season's first "Saturday Night Live." The network announced Wednesday that Seth MacFarlane will be presiding when "SNL" begins its 38th season Sept. 15. Musical guest will be Frank Ocean. The multitalented MacFarlane created the Fox series "Family Guy" and serv... Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1527224-seth-macfarlane-to-seasons-1st-snl-host.html 2012-08-29T12:06:00Z