Music News: Music in July (Quick Recap)

Frank Ocean

One of the biggest stories in music during July was Frank Ocean.  The r&b newcomer released his commercial debut album and came out, sending shockwaves through the hip-hop. world.
http://www.billboard.com/news#/column/the-juice/frank-ocean-opens-up-about-sexuality-1007495352.story

Usher and his stepsons

Usher's stepson was declared brain-dead, and later died in a tragic lake accident.
 http://www.billboard.com/news#/news/usher-s-stepson-dies-at-atlanta-hospital-1007641552.story

Jennifer Lopez & Steven Tyler left American Idol and Mariah Carey joined the show as a new judge. 

• http://www.billboard.com/news#/news/jennifer-lopez-is-leaving-american-idol-1007571952.story
• http://www.billboard.com/news#/news/steven-tyler-quits-american-idol-1007562952.story
• http://www.billboard.com/news#/news/mariah-carey-to-judge-american-idol-1007648962.story