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It's Been Two Years Since Rebecca Black Made Our Ears Bleed with "Friday"

Tony Kerns — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:30:05 +0000

Gee… from that title, do you think I’m a fan of the song “Friday”? And I’m really not trying to be a jerk about it, but can anyone listen to that song and call it good? It may be catchy, but that doesn’t mean it was a well done song. Nevertheless, “Friday” became a major [...]

From the Guy Who Gave You Rebecca Black, Here's 'Tweenchronic'

Emerald Catron — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:33:19 +0000

Songwriter/producer Patrice Wilson has really outdone himself this time. ‘Skip Rope’ by Tweenchronic is maybe not as annoying as last year’s ‘It’s Thanksgiving,’ but it’s definitely crazier. (Also, Patrice Wilson put on a giant chicken costume for that one.) This time around a little boy stands on a corner and acts like a drug dealer, only [...]

How Did Rebecca Black Get Invited to the Grammy Awards? … Anyone?

Danny Groner — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:23:22 +0000

She found her way into the ears and hearts of millions around the world with her surprise viral hit ‘Friday,’ and now Rebecca Black is mingling with music’s best at the Grammy Awards. She was spotted on the red carpet in a black dress and sporting red shoes, but the question on most of our minds is, “Why is she there?”

Rebecca Black Video, Chris Brown + Lady Gaga Covers Among Top Watched YouTube Videos of 2011

Scott Shetler — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:56:42 +0000

Whether you loved it or hated it, chances are you viewed Rebecca Black‘s ‘Friday’ video at some point during the past year. Probably several times. The infamous clip was the most watched YouTube video in the world in 2011, the video site recently revealed.

Rebecca Black's 'Friday' Gets Reworked for Kohl's Black Friday Ad

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:42:54 +0000

Rebecca Black‘s ‘Friday’ was one of the biggest viral videos of 2011, and just when you though the song was dead, buried and gone from our collective consciousness, it’s getting a shot in the arm and dragged back to the forefront of pop culture in time for the holidays.

As reported by The FW, the song has been reworked for a Kohl’s Black Friday ad, with a zealous shopper (who has a little crazy in her eyes) singing about having to get to Kohl’s on Black Friday, Black Friday, Black Friday.

Rebecca Black's 'Friday' Featured in Kohl's Black Friday Ad [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:24:25 +0000

OK, this was pretty inevitable: Kohl’s is featuring Rebecca Black‘s awful but awfully catchy viral video smash ‘Friday’ in an advertisement for their upcoming Black Friday sale. While one would assume the retail giant paid Black a hefty sum to use her song, the 14-year old singer does not appear in the commercial. Instead an actress [...]

Rebecca Black Releases First Single 'Person of Interest' From Her Debut Album [AUDIO]

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:01:15 +0000

We all remember Rebecca Black from her 'lyrical masterpiece' - "Friday", which was released first on YouTube making her an internet star. The aspiring singer has just released the first single, "Person of Interest" to be included on her debut album due out sometime this month.

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Hear Rebecca Black's 'My Moment' Without Auto-Tune

Shauna Wright — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:13:47 +0000

On Tuesday, viral sensation Rebecca Black released the bubblegum ballad ‘My Moment.’ That single and her mega-viral musical confection, ‘Friday’ both seem to be heavily auto-tuned, leading many to wonder if Black can actually sing or if she’s just the result of clever studio production.

Rebecca Black's New Song "My Moment" [VIDEO]

Tony Kerns — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:49:16 +0000

What can I say about this? Well… it doesn’t sound as auto-tuned as “Friday.” In comparison to “Friday”, this isn’t terrible. She’s praised for her attitude and optimism, but that seems like an attempt to skip over the fact that she’s just not a terrific singer, yet. With a little guidance and maturing of her [...]

Celebrity Birthdays for June 21 – Prince William, Kris Allen and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:22:19 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Prince William

Age: 29

Occupation: Being royal and stuff

Known For: As the eldest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, he’s second in the line to the British throne and recently married Kate Middleton in a wedding no one admits to watching but everyone totally did.

Kris Allen

Age: 26

Occupation: Singer and Songwriter

Known For: Being adorable and non-threatening, which led to besting flamboyant Adam Lambert to win ‘American Idol’ season 8

'Last Friday Night' – Katy Perry [MUSIC VIDEO]

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:54:17 +0000

Katy Perry is just one of many stars to appear in the music video for her new single, 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)'.

In the video, which plays out like some type of homage to the 1989 movie 'She's Out of Control,' fans are treated to appearances by everyone from 'Glee's' Kevin McHale and Darren Criss, to 'Friday' singer Rebecca Black to - yep - Kenny G.

Rebecca Black Cameos in Katy Perry's 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)' [VIDEO]

Aaron Galloway — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:21:01 +0000

In one of the most "duh" moments of all time, infamous Internet sensation Rebecca Black has filmed a cameo appearance in the video for Katy Perry's new single, 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.).'

The 13-year-old 'Friday' singer can be seen in the background in the teaser for Perry's music video, looking like she's having fun, fun, fun and thinking about the weekend.

The video also featured our first look at Perry's alter-ego, Kathy Beth Terry, whom you can friend on Facebook.

Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Taylor Hicks Sing 'Friday' [VIDEO]

littlemeg — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:35:55 +0000

Who knew that such a bad song could create so much good in the entertainment world?

On Friday night's episode of 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,' funnyman Stephen Colbert made a special musical appearance, in which he fittingly performed Rebecca Black's viral Internet song 'Friday' alongside house band The Roots.

Barack Obama Sings Rebecca Black's 'Friday' [VIDEO]

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:54:08 +0000

Rebecca Black's 15 minutes of fame are almost over, but we still got a kick out of this latest parody video, in which President Barack Obama sing-speaks lyrics from Black's infamously viral single 'Friday.'

Of course, he didn't actually sing it; the video simply pulled together clips of Obama saying words like, you know, "Friday."

Still, the idea that Obama even knows about Rebecca Black is enough to get us watching -- and laughing.

Rebecca Black's Next Single Will Be Called 'LOL'

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:46:49 +0000

Are you sick of Rebecca Black yet? If the answer to that question is "yes," prepare yourself, because the 13-year-old Internet celebrity isn't going anywhere just yet.

In a new interview with The Sun, Black revealed she is not only working on a follow-up single to 'Friday,' she's also working on an album -- yes, an album.

The new single is called "LOL" (but of course), a "text-message themed anthem" that the Sun says is "every bit as ... catchy" as 'Friday.'

"You think you are bringing me down and making me not want to do this any more. But you're making me stronger and want to do it even more," said Black.

Rebecca Black Sings 'Friday' on 'Jay Leno' [VIDEO]

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:39:10 +0000

Internet celebrity Rebecca Black is certainly making the most of her 15 minutes of fame.

The 13-year-old Canadian singer, who is taking the Internet by storm with the video for her single 'Friday,' stopped by 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' last night, during which she performed her infamously bad song live.

Despite receiving a ton of criticism for her vocals (or lack thereof) and song lyrics, Black now appears to have a sense of humor about it all, which you can check out in her pre-performance interview with Leno. Watch it now.

Lady Gaga Praises Rebecca Black, Says She'll Direct Next Music Video

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:49:43 +0000

She's taken the Internet, music industry and world by storm, and on Tuesday, Lady Gaga sat down for an exclusive one-hour interview with Google, in which she talked about everything from new music to viral star Rebecca Black.

During the interview, Gaga -- whose videos have been streamed over 1 billion times on YouTube -- described her upcoming CD 'Born This Way' as "Avant-garde-techno-rock," and said that she will be making her directorial debut with the video for her second single, 'Judas.' ("Expect some symbolism in this video," she said to the audience.)

'Friday' Could Become Major Payday for Rebecca Black

Aaron Galloway — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:19:53 +0000

Rebecca Black is apparently turning what some are calling the "worst song ever" into huge profits.

Forbes writer Chris Barth recently took a look at the digital sales and video streams for her now infamous (but admittedly catchy) song 'Friday.' Thus far, the video has over 30 million streams on YouTube, which has apparently translated into an estimated $20,000 -- a big profit, considering Black's mother paid Ark Music Factory a little over $2,000 for two songs and the 'Friday' video.

Rebecca Black Unplugged [VIDEO]

Tony Kerns — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:35:20 +0000

Have we found an answer to the question yet? Rebecca Black – So Bad She’s Good or Just Plain Terrible? If you listen to the critics, she’s just plain terrible. The song has been called “horribly dreadful”, “inept”, “overly simple and repetitive”, and Black is a “YouTube laughing stock.” However, there have been some positive [...]

Rebecca Black – So Bad She's Good or Just Plain Terrible? [VIDEO]

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:18:22 +0000

New and old media alike have been abuzz about a music video from an unknown pop singer named Rebecca Black that's so bad it's...still pretty bad. The song is called "Friday" and in it, Black waxes poetic about anticipation for the weekend and driving around with her girlfriends in the most literal way possible. To wit:
Kickin' in the front seat/Sittin' in the backseat/Gotta make my mind up/Which seat can I take?