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Rihanna Surpasses Justin Bieber's YouTube Record

Kat Lee — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:16:00 +0000

Move over, Justin! There’s a new leader on YouTube and her name is Rihanna! The ‘Diamonds’ songstress has surpassed the Biebs as the most viewed artist on the video website. Go girl! According to Billboard, RiRi has a combined 3.7 billion views on the 77 videos on her VEVO account, which is 2 million more [...]

Mariah Carey Explains Meaning of New Album Title

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:03:25 +0000

The title of Mariah Carey‘s 15th studio album is supposedly ‘The Art of Letting Go,’ according to a pre-order link on Walmart’s site. You can see it here. Carey also issued a tweet, talking about her feelings of melancholy and the act of letting go of the album and handing it off to her label, [...]

2013 MuchMusic Video Awards Performances [Video]

Jessica Sager — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:47:46 +0000

The 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards were rife with pop performances and huge names. Stars like Demi Lovato, Avril Lavigne, Phillip Phillips and Ed Sheeran all joined forces with co-host Psy to rock the stage in Toronto, Canada.

One Direction Team Up With Office Depot, Create Nail Polish + Stationary for Anti-Bullying Initiative

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:01:12 +0000

It’s 1D + OD. One Direction are choosing to live nice. They have teamed up with office supplier Office Depot, creating a line of nail polish and other products like notebooks, pens and stickers to help raise money for anti-bullying initiatives in schools across the U.S. Lady Gaga and her Born This Way Foundation did [...]

Listen to Snippet of Lady Gaga's 'Feel It' From 'ARTPOP'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:36:38 +0000

It appears that a snippet from Lady Gaga‘s upcoming album ‘ARTPOP’ has landed online in the form of a song called ‘Feel It,’ and 53 seconds are available for your listening pleasure. The source of the leak has yet to be identified, so we’ll work with what we’ve got. It gives off a synthy dance [...]

Britney Spears May Collaborate With Little Sister Jamie Lynn

Jessica Sager — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:15:40 +0000

Britney Spears is building anticipation for her upcoming record, and so are the producers lucky enough to be working on it. While she's previously confirmed a collaboration with will.i.am, she might have another duet up her sleeve -- one with her own little sister, Jamie Lynn!

Justin Bieber's Miami Heat 'Mystery Girl' Speaks Out

Jessica Sager — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:36:54 +0000

When 17-year-old Hayleigh Youtie was snapped next to Justin Bieber at a Miami Heat game, her entire life changed … for a little while, anyway. The teen wasn’t a fan of Bieber in particular, but just of the Heat — however, when photos surfaced of the gal next to the most famous Boy Wonder on [...]

Jennifer Lopez in Talks With Ryan Seacrest to Return to 'American Idol'

Jessica Sager — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:08:44 +0000

Sounds like there may be two Jennifers on the 'American Idol' panel this fall. Jennifer Hudson reportedly signed on to judge the somewhat struggling Fox juggernaut, and now former judge Jennifer Lopez may be rejoining the judges' table.

Madonna Announces MDNA Tour DVD/ Blu-ray Release, Shares Teaser

Kat Lee — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:47:07 +0000

If you didn’t catch Madge on her massive MDNA tour (we’re talking to you, Australia), then fear not, because Madonna will be releasing a DVD and Blu-ray of her insanely successful string of concerts. The DVD, announced via press release, will be available on Aug. 27. The co-director of the MDNA tour, Danny B. Tull [...]

Daft Punk Is No. 1 for Second Week

Kat Lee — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:05:17 +0000

Daft Punk is sitting on top of the Billboard 200 album chart for a second week in a row and trust us, they didn't just 'Get Lucky' with this one. The French duo has sold a whopping 93,000 copies of their album 'Random Access Memories,' bringing the sales of their LP to a total of 432,000.

20th Annual Winstock Country Music Festival Sold Out

Jim Maurice — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:46:59 +0000

Some of the top artists in country music will be in central Minnesota this weekend. This is the 20th anniversary of the popular Winstock Country Music festival, and for the first time ever it's completely sold out, including general admission, VIP tickets, reserved seating, and camping passes.

Beyonce Wants Everyone to Know She Is 'Absolutely, Positively Not Pregnant'

Kat Lee — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:48:38 +0000

Ok, let’s put the rumors to rest here. Beyonce is not pregnant, so let’s all agree to stop talking about it, cool? Cool. Bey’s camp wanted to set the record straight so they gave Gayle King a call. She was on CBS ‘This Morning,’ saying that reps for the singer reached out to spread the message [...]

Cyndi Lauper Gets a Star-Studded Tribute [VIDEO]

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:31:54 +0000

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of her hit song ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,’ the cast of Cyndi Lauper‘s Tony-nominated musical ‘Kinky Boots’ arranged a musical tribute, complete with a whole bunch of famous faces lip-syncing to the ’80s classic. Without causing suspicion, the ‘Kinky Boots’ ensemble secured the rights from Lauper’s manager and Sony [...]

New Jennifer Lopez Album Due in November

Kat Lee — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:28:06 +0000

Even with a new single on the radio airwaves, Jennifer Lopez is taking her sweet time to release her album. The pop diva told Graham Norton that her album, which is still not done yet, will “probably be out in November.” We hypothesize that “probably November” means closer to December or January, so don’t hold [...]

Bruno Mars' Mother Dies

Jessica Sager — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:20:18 +0000

Our thoughts are with Bruno Mars. His beloved mother, Bernadette Hernandez, has died. A source close to the family and to Mars’ label, Atlantic Records, told The Associated Press that Hernandez suffered a brain aneurysm and passed away yesterday (June 1). It was reported yesterday that Hernandez suffered a severe heart attack on May 31. [...]

Jennifer Hudson Releases New Song 'Gone, Gone, Gone' [Listen]

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:50:47 +0000

Jennifer Hudson has dropped a new tune (her first in two years) called 'Gone, Gone, Gone,' and it's a sexy, throwback R&B song that makes the most of J. Hud's powerhouse voice. The track once again has us questioning how she was ever eliminated from 'American Idol,' which she is rumored to be returning to as a judge.

Fan Slaps Beyonce's Butt, Gets a Stern Talking to From the Queen [VIDEO]

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:02:56 +0000

A Beyonce fan in Copenhagen apparently snoozed through the life lesson about keeping your hands to yourself. He boldly slapped the singer’s butt while she was performing — and got a rebuke from Queen Bey herself. While Bey was performing ‘Irreplaceable’ last night (May 27) as part of her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, looking [...]

Adele Rocks Spanx on Every Red Carpet

Jessica Sager — Tue, 28 May 2013 11:35:44 +0000

The secret to Adele‘s confidence? A healthy attitude … and Spanx. “She always wears Spanx on the red carpet. Good underwear is really important, it smooths you out,” the singer’s stylist Gaelle Paul told The Daily Mail. “Adele is really OK with how she looks,” Paul said. “I don’t think she ever lacked confidence. She [...]

Justin Bieber's 'Baby' Is Highest-Certified Single in History, But His Monkey Is No Longer His

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:40:23 +0000

There is good news and bad news for Justin Bieber regarding his hit song 'Baby' and his furry former friend, Mally the Monkey.

First, the good stuff. His signature song 'Baby' is now the highest-certified single in U.S. history, edging out Elton John's 1997 'Candle in the Wind/Something About the Way You Look Tonight.' 'Baby' has gone platinum 12 times, while John's tracks went platinum 11 times.

Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber + More Nominated for 2013 Teen Choice Awards

Kat Lee — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:44:43 +0000

Let your voice be heard! The first wave of surfboards for 2013's Teen Choice Awards are waxed and ready for handing out, now the only thing left to do is vote for your favorites!