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ABSOLUT Launches Transform Today 

Transform Today, created by ABSOLUT, features four cutting-edge artists who break boundaries, transforming themselves and their creative disciplines in the process. Discover these compelling stories of four young artists with a dedication to continuously transform the possibilities of personal

Jason Aldean's "Concert for the Cure" Set for October 25 

Jason Aldean x BCA. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Let's spread the word! And how does Jason Aldean factor into supporting this cause? We're glad you asked. Aldean's eighth annual "Concert for the Cure" will be held Friday, October 25 in New Orleans at his sold out 2013 Night Train Tour

New Artist Alert: Fast Romantics 

New band time! We want you to check out the song "Afterlife Blues" and the video for "The Funeral Song" by Fast Romantics. Discover new music. You're welcome. What did you think of Fast Romantics? —Maggie Pannacione10.16.13

Lorde, Ed Sheeran + More Set for VH1 Concert 

VH1's 2013 "You Oughta Know" concert will commandeer the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on November 11. The acts that are playing include The Lumineers, Lorde, Ed Sheeran, Haim and Emeli Sandé. Those are all artists you oughta know in 2013. Not in NYC or can't make it to the show? Don't worry!

Keith Urban Sits Down for Walmart Soundcheck Piece 

In support of his new album Fuse, Keith Urban sat down for a Walmart Soundcheck piece, which you can watch at soundcheck.walmart.com. Some highlights – he talks the title, being liberated by being allowed to make mistakes and more. On the title of his new album Fuse: "Over the years I've written a

Sexy Selfie of the Day: Ke$ha + Her Bangin' Butt 

We're all about butts. Pop music's favorite dirty girl Ke$ha is the subject of today's sexy selfie of the day. The singer flashed her perfectly shaped derriere on her Instagram feed. Source: http://instagram.com/p/faxf6Iu1SE/ With a ripped white top on her torso and a flannel around her waist, Kesha