La Roux Did Not Get Dropped From BBC Radio 1’s Playlist Because She Was “Too Old”: Morning Mix

Rachel Sonis | July 30, 2014 5:00 am

:: While there was slight speculation that British songstress La Roux got booted off BBC Radio 1’s playlist because she was “too old,” a spokesperson from the station said otherwise, noting that song selections are based only on musical merit and considered on a “case-by-case basis.” [NME]

:: In lieu of his upcoming single “Sling Shot,” New York rapper DMX went on a Sling Shot ride in Orlando, where he proceeded to scream his head off.  Leave it to TMZ to catch the entire thing. [Vulture]

:: R&B legend R. Kelly has been dropped from the Fashion Meets Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio after many complaints about his former sexual-predator allegations. I guess the past really did catch up to you, Kellz. [Hollywood Reporter]

:: After tweeting “#FreePalestine” to his 13 million followers, One Direction’s Zayn Malik recieved death threats from a number of fans in Israel. [Billboard]

:: Andrew Lloyd Webber  confirms that he is suing Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark producer, Michael Cohl, for suddenly canceling the summer North American tour of legendary musical Jesus Christ Superstar. [Deadline]

:: Let us explore the wonders of Photoshop as Nicki Minaj’s untainted “Anaconda” cover-art is officially on the loose. [Media Take Out]

Find out what music you can catch on TV today below!

:: Late Show With David Letterman (CBS) — Crash :: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC) — Temples :: Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) — Self :: Late Night With Seth Meyers (NBC) — Big Data and Joywave :: The Arsenio Hall Show (syndicated) — Prince (Rerun 3/5/14)