Before we dive into this trailer, here’s a quick recap of what some of you may have missed in the original Rio. The first film told the story of Blu (Jesse Eisenberg), a sheltered blue macaw from Minnesota, falling in love with the wild and free Jewel (Anne Hathaway). Along the way the two were […]
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SINGLE REVIEW: will.i.am Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, and French Montana – “Feeling Myself”


Track: “Feeling Myself” Artist: will.i.am, Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana Album: TBA There was a time when no one could touch the talent of will.i.am, and if we’re being completely honest it was not that long ago. Black Eyed Peas were topping the charts with a new song every month or two, shows were […]

SCENE & HEARD: The Great Gatsby


Written by UTG critic Grace Duffy, Scene & Heard takes a look at the music that makes our favorite films so memorable. Whether it’s the 400-piece orchestra Christopher Nolan used for The Dark Knight, or the dozen or so bands that contributed to the soundtrack of Top Gun, there is no denying the impact music has on movies […]

Ke$ha Streams “Crazy Kids” Remix Feat. Juicy J


Ke$ha has released a remixed version of her popular single, “Crazy Kids,” featuring rapper Juicy J. You can take a listen to the song by heading right here. Like what you hear? You can purchase the original on iTunes, which features Will.i.am. Ke$ha will be heading out on tour in just a couple of days, […]

REVIEW: will.i.am – Willpower


Artist: will.i.am Album: Willpower Genre: Hip-hop, electropop Label: Interscope It’s been six years since will.i.am’s last solo venture was released, so Willpower is exactly the kind of leviathan you’d expect it to be. Fifteen tracks long (eighteen on the deluxe version) and generous with the pomp and circumstance, it’s an album of generally mixed fortunes. […]

Ke$ha Releases “Crazy Kids” Single Featuring Will.i.am


Ke$ha has been relatively quiet on the news front in recent weeks. Her songs have stayed in steady rotation at radio, so one could argue further headlines were unnecessary, but it’s still odd that in an age where everyone is connected all the time that someone as generally outrageous as Ke$ha can slip below celebrity […]

STREAM: Will.i.am – “Scream and Shout” (Remix) (Ft. Britney Spears, Lil Wayne, Diddy, Waka Flocka Flame, and Hit-Boy)


Will.i.am is at it again with his latest single, and he’s brought a few friends along for this one. News let out earlier today about Weezy‘s presence on a remix of Will.i.am’s latest collabo with Britney Spears, and now the song has officially leaked via a youtube video. Adding to the star power of the […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Will.I.Am Ft Britney Spears – “Scream & Shout”


Will.I.Am is someone we can almost always rely on for a good time. Even if the single he’s promoting does not hit your eardrum with sugary pop perfection, the accompanying visuals and/or live promotion generally offers something everyone can appreciate. His latest, “Scream & Shout,” pairs the pop mastermind with the ever-popular Britney Spears. You […]

Black Eyed Peas File Lawsuit Against Former Manager Sean M. Larkin


UTG has learned that Black Eyed Peas have filed a lawsuit against their former manager, Sean M. Larkin, for failing to file taxes on the band’s behalf between 2002 and 2009. Will.i.am, Taboo and apl.de.ap all accused Larkin of misleading the group when asked to see financial documents proving taxes were completed. This fraud cost […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Will.i.am ft. Eva Simons – This Is Love


Will.i.am has teamed up with dutch singer Eva Simons to release the video for their dance floor anthem “This Is Love.” Filled with a great melody and solid chorus, this song has chart-topper written all over it. Get ready for a party to start out of nowhere when this song is played. Will.i.am’s #willpower, the […]

The Black Eyed Peas Detail Hiatus Plans


Maybe it is just us, but when someone goes on hiatus we expect that they will not be making headlines for awhile. Apparently, The Black Eyed Peas disagree. Recently, The Black Eyed Peas appeared on Ellen to discuss music and life. During the interview, Ellen turned her focus to the group’s recently announced hiatus and […]