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Mariah Carey Explains Meaning of New Album Title

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:03:25 +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, [...]

The Evolution of Daft Punk's Song 'Get Lucky' [VIDEO]

Eric the Intern — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:33:23 +0000

I love Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky,’ but what would happen if the song came out during different times in music’s history. This is honestly one of the coolest videos I have found on YouTube. So someone took “Get Lucky” and made 11 different versions of the song. One for every decade of music, absolutely incredible. [...]

Snippet of Lady Gaga's 'Feel It' Leaked Online [AUDIO]

Bethany Lee — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:25:59 +0000

The single comes from her upcoming album “ARTPOP.”

Miley Cyrus' 'We Can't Stop' Was Originally Written for Rihanna

Jessica Sager — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:27:08 +0000

If you're one of the many people who heard 'We Can't Stop' by Miley Cyrus and thought to yourself, "This sounds like a track Rihanna could rock," you're not alone -- and you're right. The songwriting team behind Cyrus' comeback single came out and admitted that the song was actually written for the Bajan beauty.

Madonna Tells the World About Women's Education Issues in Chime for Change Speech [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:01:01 +0000

When Madonna talks, we listen. The Material Girl delivered an informed, impassioned and educational speech at the Chime for Change show, held in London on June 1. CfC is an organization that works to empower girls and bring women’s issues to light. Madge spoke about her passion for education, particularly that of girls. She declared [...]

Watch Beyonce Discuss Women's Rights and Perform 'Grown Woman' + 'At Last' at Chime for Change

Jessica Sager — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:42:47 +0000

Beyonce is a grown woman, and she can do whatever she wants. And what she wants to do is to empower other women. She did just that at her Chime for Change event. “Women’s rights has always been something that’s close to my heart,” Bey said. “And I know now, being a mother, it’s important [...]

Miley Cyrus Tweets Stills From 'We Can't Stop' Video [Pics]

Jessica Sager — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:45:55 +0000

Miley Cyrus is embracing her inner … animal lover? Aversion to pants? We’re not sure what she’s going for in these stills from her ‘We Can’t Stop’ video, but she looks happy. In one particularly soft-focus shot, Cyrus snuggles up with a beautiful husky puppy. She rocks a ton of makeup, including both smoky eyes [...]

Bruno Mars' Mother Dies

Jessica Sager — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:13:18 +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. [...]

Adam Levine Disses America on The Voice

Eric the Intern — Thu, 30 May 2013 01:11:28 +0000

This is what happens when you forget you have a microphone on. Adam Levine was very upset on The Voice last night when two of the members of his team were voted off. Sarah Simmons and Judith Hill were both removed last night prompting Adam then to say on live television, “I hate this country”. [...]

Fan Slaps Beyonce's Booty During Her Performance [Video]

Kat Lee — Wed, 29 May 2013 21:37:12 +0000

One day in the far off future a Danish Beyonce fan will tell his grandchildren, “Ya know, I once slapped Queen Bey’s booty and lived to tell the tale…” His grandkids will roll their eyes and say, “Yeah, okay, Gramps.” Until said fan pulls out the video proof. Yes, he did slap Beyonce’s butt back [...]

Kesha is Awesome in 'Crazy Kids' Video

Bethany Lee — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:37:25 +0000

The video features Will.i.am and a bunch of people who look like they’re a lot of fun to hang out with!

Miley Cyrus Debuts 'We Can't Stop' Artwork on Times Square Billboard

Kat Lee — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:20:54 +0000

Miley Cyrus is doin’ it big for the debut of her new single ‘We Can’t Stop’! The pop star debuted the artwork for her newest track on a larger-than-life billboard in none other than New York City’s Times Square. If our intuition is correct (and judging from the artwork — it is), ‘We Can’t Stop’ [...]

Beyonce Gets Slapped on Butt at Concert [VIDEO]

Eric the Intern — Wed, 29 May 2013 01:12:56 +0000

I don’t think he was ready for this jelly. Beyoncé gave a member of the audience a piece of her mind when he delivered a disrespectful pat on her tush at a May 27 show in Copenhagen, Denmark. “I will have you escorted out right now, all right?” she snapped after the incident, which took [...]

Taylor Swift Impersonator Gets Beat Up for Looking Like Taylor Swift

Eric the Intern — Sat, 25 May 2013 01:23:42 +0000

I know it’s hard being Taylor Swift every single one of her songs tells us she’s had a heartbreaking 23 years. Now it’s hard just to look like Taylor Swift. 18-year-old Xenna Kristian of Shropshire, England is a college student who works part-time as a Taylor Swift impersonator. She’s been doing some appearances at events [...]

Paris Hilton Signs to Cash Money

Kat Lee — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:10:11 +0000

Today in 'The End Is Nigh' news, Paris Hilton has inked a deal to make her an official member of the Young Money empire. So will the heiress be spittin' bars with her YMCMB counterparts like Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne? No, she won't (thank goodness!).

Chris Brown, Demi Lovato + More React to Oklahoma Tornado Tragedy

Kat Lee — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:48 +0000

Yesterday's (May 20) tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore is a painful reminder to all just how powerful Mother Nature can be. According to ABC News, the two-mile wide twister has killed at least 24 people, an esitmate which was just lowered by the medical examiner from the original estimate of 91. Tragically, seven of those casualties are children as the tornado tore through two elementary schools yesterday afternoon.

Adam Lambert Wants to Judge 'American Idol' – And If They're Smart, They'll Hire Him [VIDEO]

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:38 +0000

With whispers that the entire 'American Idol' panel is set to be axed for Season 13, rampant speculation has begun about who should take over to save the sinking ship that is the 'Idol' ratings.

One such person who'd like one of the vacant slots? Our imaginary bestie Adam Lambert.

Icona Pop Announce Iconic Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:43:00 +0000

Icona Pop will be hitting the road, with Sirah and K. Flay on select dates, for a headline run. Yeah, we’re going to go for it, since the opp is presenting itself: We love it! The Swedish duo will embark on a full North American trek in August and September, so it’ll be your chance [...]

Backstreet Boys Announce New Album 'In a World Like This' + Tour Dates

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:07:08 +0000

Backstreet is really back, alright! All five original members of Backstreet Boys — Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson – have reunited and will release the new album ‘In a World Like This’ on July 30. The band performed the new song ‘Permanent Stain’ on ‘GMA,’ which you can view [...]

Kesha Admits She Considered Suicide After Oral Sex Photo, Shares New Warrior Tour Dates

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:40:21 +0000

Kesha made some headlines late last year when what appeared to be a photo of her performing fellatio ended up on Twitter. At first, we chalked it up to another outrageous Kesha moment, which the 'Crazy Kids' singer is prone to having. But she has revealed that she was so depressed when that photo came out that she contemplated suicide.