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/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/1408056-frank-ocean.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2063260-big-town-fleetwood-mac-jazz-fest.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Little Big Town says that some networking they did is paying off with a chance to cross a couple of items off their "bucket list." After playing Bayou Country SuperFest in Baton Rouge last year, group member Karen Fairchild said they talked to festival producer Quint Davis about other things they hoped to accomplish. They mentioned that... Sun, 05 May 2013 02:38:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2063260-big-town-fleetwood-mac-jazz-fest.html 2013-05-05T02:38:47Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2056096-pepsico-pulls-mountain-dew-ad-criticism.html NEW YORK (AP) — PepsiCo is once again learning the risks of celebrity partnerships after an ad for Mountain Dew was criticized for portraying racial stereotypes and making light of violence toward women. The soda and snack food company said it immediately pulled the 60-second spot after learning that people found it offensive. The ad was part of a series ... Thu, 02 May 2013 01:09:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2056096-pepsico-pulls-mountain-dew-ad-criticism.html 2013-05-02T01:09:11Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2053328-house-cards-frank-ocean-top-webby-awards.html NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix's groundbreaking "House of Cards" may be the first digital series nominated for a best drama Emmy. But it will start with a Webby. The Webby Awards are honoring "House of Cards" producers Kevin Spacey and Dana Brunetti with a Webby special achievement award. The political thriller, for which Netflix released all 13 episodes at once... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:13:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2053328-house-cards-frank-ocean-top-webby-awards.html 2013-04-30T13:13:32Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2044382-orleans-jazz-fest-features-living-legends.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — If there's a theme to this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, it may be living legends. Headliners include B.B. King, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Hall and Oates and Fleetwood Mac. There's also a cast of modern day hit makers such as The Black Keys, Maroon 5, Jill Scott, Kem, the Dave Matthews Band and New Orleans native Frank... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:11:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2044382-orleans-jazz-fest-features-living-legends.html 2013-04-25T16:11:43Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1902734-mumford-sons-adele-winners-brit-awards.html LONDON (AP) — British music put on a brash, confident show at the Brit Awards on Wednesday, celebrating a resurgent industry whose bands and artists are topping charts around the globe. Winners ranged from established acts such as Coldplay and Adele to world-conquering boy band One Direction, who won in the new Global Success category. One Direction's Lou... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:28:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1902734-mumford-sons-adele-winners-brit-awards.html 2013-02-20T22:28:56Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1904354-winners-2013-brit-music-awards.html LONDON (AP) — Winners of the 2013 Brit Awards, announced Wednesday: British Female — Emeli Sande British Group — Mumford & Sons British Breakthrough Act — Ben Howard British Male — Ben Howard Critics' Choice — Tom Odell International Female — Lana Del Rey British Live Act — Coldplay ... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:24:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1904354-winners-2013-brit-music-awards.html 2013-02-20T22:24:53Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882788-varied-winners-grammy-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Unlike last year, when the Grammys became the Adele show, each of the leading nominees in a diverse and eclectic field got a chance to bask in the spotlight of music's biggest night. Fun., whose anthemic and semidark jam "We Are Young" dominated the charts in 2012, won song of the year. Gotye's massive and oddball pop hit, "Somebody I U... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882788-varied-winners-grammy-awards.html 2013-02-11T14:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882220-bits-its-after-party-time-grammys.html Show Bits brings you the 55th annual Grammy Awards through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item. AFTER THE GRAMMYS? INDIA! For the Grammy Awards official after-party, celebrants went to India. Actually, they just w... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882220-bits-its-after-party-time-grammys.html 2013-02-11T08:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881384-grammy-awards-voters-spread-love.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mumford & Sons wrapped up a completely unpredictable Grammy Awards with perhaps the most surprising win of the night, taking home album of the year. It was an event that even shocked the London folk-rockers. "We figured we weren't going to win anything because The Black Keys have been sweeping up all day, rightfully so," Marcus Mumford ... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881384-grammy-awards-voters-spread-love.html 2013-02-11T05:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882162-selected-winners-55th-annual-grammy-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Winners in selected major categories at the 55th annual Grammy Awards announced Sunday during ceremonies at the Nokia Theatre and Staples Center: — Record of the year: "Somebody That I Used to Know," Gotye featuring Kimbra. — Album of the year: "Babel," Mumford & Sons. — Song of the year: "We Are Young," fun. — New artist: fun. — Pop so... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882162-selected-winners-55th-annual-grammy-awards.html 2013-02-11T03:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882568-list-televised-grammy-awards-winners.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — List of awards presented during Sunday's telecast of the 55th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center: — Album of the year: "Babel," Mumford & Sons. — Record of the year: "Somebody That I Used to Know," Gotye featuring Kimbra. — Song of the year: "We Are Young," fun. — New artist: fun. — Pop solo performance: "Set Fire to the Rain (Live)... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882568-list-televised-grammy-awards-winners.html 2013-02-11T03:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881166-whitney-death-clive-davis-gala-presses.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A year after Whitney Houston's death, music executive Clive Davis remembered her in words — and video. Houston died last year just hours before the annual Clive Davis Gala was to start. On Saturday, Davis said his world continues "to be so shattered by her passing" and that Houston's death still feels "unreal." ... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881166-whitney-death-clive-davis-gala-presses.html 2013-02-10T17:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1879556-grammy-nominee-frank-ocean-performs-levi-event.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Frank Ocean is nominated for six awards and will perform at Sunday's Grammys, and he warmed up at an event for a few hundred people Friday night. The R&B singer-songwriter performed a 30-minute set at the Ace Museum in Los Angeles. He was calm onstage, singing songs like "Pyramid," ''Crack Rock," ''Sierra Leone" and "Thinkin Bout You," ... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1879556-grammy-nominee-frank-ocean-performs-levi-event.html 2013-02-09T16:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1878856-black-ready-grammys-with-5-nominations.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Black Keys still feel like the black sheep of the Grammy Awards. "It's unexpected. I don't think we'll ever get used to this stuff," singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach said Friday. "I don't think we ever will either," added drummer Patrick Carney. "It's more surreal now kind of being here and seeing all the musicians gathering for th... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1878856-black-ready-grammys-with-5-nominations.html 2013-02-08T22:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1871724-chris-brown-returns-to-court-probation-issues.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — With the woman he assaulted throwing him a kiss, Chris Brown walked into court Wednesday to face allegations he failed to complete his community labor sentence for Rihanna's 2009 beating. A judge asked for more information and scheduled another hearing in two months. Rihanna, the glamorous singer whose bruised face became a tabloid fixt... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1871724-chris-brown-returns-to-court-probation-issues.html 2013-02-07T01:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1870292-prosecutors-move-to-revoke-chris-browns-probation.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors have asked a judge to revoke Chris Brown's probation, saying there is no credible evidence he completed his community service sentence for beating Rihanna, and citing several other incidents that they say point to anger management issues. The motion filed Tuesday by the Los Angeles County district attorney's office focuses h... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1870292-prosecutors-move-to-revoke-chris-browns-probation.html 2013-02-05T23:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1870304-grammy-predictions-fun-frank-ocean-black-keys.html NEW YORK (AP) — Adele dominated last year's Grammy Awards, but this year there isn't a clear winner in sight. That's because a slew of acts are up for top prizes, from fun. to Frank Ocean to Mumford & Sons. Those performers are nominated for six trophies, as are Kanye West, Jay-Z and Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. We here at The Assoc... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1870304-grammy-predictions-fun-frank-ocean-black-keys.html 2013-02-05T17:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1868440-sheriffs-dept-brown-ocean-inquiry-will-closed.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — A sheriff's spokesman says an investigation into a fight between Chris Brown and Frank Ocean will soon be closed without any charges being sought. Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore says investigators will speak with Ocean before closing the case, but the agency is unlikely to pursue a misdemeanor battery charge against Brow... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1868440-sheriffs-dept-brown-ocean-inquiry-will-closed.html 2013-02-04T21:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1864930-frank-ocean-no-charges-chris-brown.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Frank Ocean says he won't pursue criminal charges against Chris Brown, who is alleged to have punched Ocean in a recent fight. "As a child I thought if someone jumped me it would result in me murdering or mutilating a man," the R&B star wrote on his Tumblr page Saturday. "But as a man I am not a killer. I'm an artist and a modern person... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 06:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1864930-frank-ocean-no-charges-chris-brown.html 2013-02-03T06:46:00Z 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