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‘American Idol’ Oklahoma City Auditions Recap: Puppets, Forgotten Lyrics + An Inspirational Kid With Cystic Fibrosis
On tonight's (Jan. 31) episode of Season 12 of 'American Idol,' the show hit Oklahoma City in Oklahoma, the home state and former stompin' grounds of Carrie Underwood, one of the biggest Idols in the show's history. Here's how things shook out in OKC, where puppets, an instance of forgotten lyrics to the national anthem and an inspirational kid with cystic fibrosis left their mark.
Rihanna Shaves Half Her Head!
Rihanna continues to be a hair chameleon who rivals Katy Perry and Lady Gaga with the ability to change her hair color, length and texture faster than her undies! Her latest look? Extra long, thanks to extensions, and half-shaved sides.
‘American Idol’ Recap: Judges Head to San Antonio + Long Beach
On last night’s (Jan. 30) episode of ‘American Idol,’ auditions were held in San Antonio, Texas and Long Beach, Calif. Will the next ‘Idol’ be discovered in Sunset Station or aboard the Queen Mary? Read on to find out what judges Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson thought of the most recent round of performances.
Ellie Goulding’s Voice + Fashion Sense Take Center Stage in ‘Explosions’ Video
Ellie Goulding, her honeyed voice and snazzy fashion sense are the centerpieces of her new video for 'Explosions.' The black and white clip is mostly a mix of performance footage, culled from a bunch of different shows, featuring the adorable and stylish blond singer, belting her heart out, and traveling on the road.
Justin Bieber Gropes Fan at Meet and Greet
Did Justin Bieber mistake his recent meet and greet for a meet and grope?
Past ‘American Idol’ Contestants Deny the Show Is Racist
By now, you've probably heard about the seriously scandalous story of nine former 'American Idol' contestants suing the show because they believe it's a racist attempt at a ratings boost.
Well, some other former 'Idol,' four as a matter of fact, recently came out to defend the show that projected them into the limelight, claiming that it's not the least bit racist.
OneRepublic Capture Nightlife Energy in ‘If I Lose Myself’ Video
Capturing the energy of nightlife isn't as easy as it seems, but that's just what OneRepublic do in their fast-moving, carpe diem-themed video for 'If I Lose Myself.'
Watch Taylor Swift Perform ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ at the NRJ Music Awards
Ow ow! Sounds like someone was sending a certain One Direction member a message. Taylor Swift took to the stage at the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France, where she performed her massive hit 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' -- and Harry Styles was in the room. Burn!
Kesha’s Presidency Campaign Goals: Whiskey, Gay + Animal Rights
Kesha celebrated the inauguration of President Obama on Monday (Jan. 21) not by lip-syncing, but in style, donning a red pantsuit with blue stars and lettering spelling out her name and electric blue shoes, which she paired with a platinum white wig. It was Kesha's version of the red, white and blue, or patriot wear! She attended the RIAA inauguration celebration at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. Her attire sparked the question: Would you, Kesha, run for office?
Is Justin Bieber Being Investigated on Gun Charges?!
We know Justin Bieber is trying to get edgier, but wait -- gun charges?!
Yup. Biebs is in big trouble in his native Canada for accidentally shooting a woman ...
Watch Footage of Lady Gaga Performing ‘Born This Way’ in a Pod at Private Obama Event
Lady Gaga performed 'Born This Way' in a space pod-like piano and a white, wedding-like dress at a private event, held during the inauguration festivities, for White House staffers on Tuesday, Jan. 22. She turned in a performance unlike anything we've ever seen of this very familiar and definitive song in her catalog. Leave it to Gaga to always change it up and do something left of center, even when performing for diplomats, politicos and President Barack Obama.
