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Taylor Swift Wins Artist of Year Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

J. Patrick — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:15:37 +0000

In a night filled with wins, Taylor Swift took home the big prize at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.The 23-year-old beat out Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, One Direction and Rihanna to win the Artist of the Year award. Perhaps the best parts of Swift’s acceptance speech was when she poked fun at herself and thanked [...]

2013 Billboard Music Awards Gets a Tour From Taylor Swift's '22′ Performance [Video]

Jessica Sager — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:18:25 +0000

At the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, Taylor Swift was ’22′ going on 16. Rocking skintight, high-waisted shorts and a unicorn T-shirt, Swift took a tour of the Las Vegas venue before taking the stage. Flanked by bizarre masked figures as well as what just looked like a bunch of coeds with better-than-average dance moves, Swift [...]

Jay-Z Won't Let Go of Kanye West, Taylor Swift Controversy

J. Patrick — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:20:44 +0000

We all remember the incident at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards when Kanye West stormed up on stage and interrupted Taylor Swift as she was accepting an award. How could we forget? It was replayed time and time again. Since it’s been almost four years, you would think that people would let it go. [...]

Beyonce's Outrageous Tour Demands

J. Patrick — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:20:11 +0000

One of the world’s biggest pop stars, Beyonce is now out on tour. While many have heard of other stars demands while on tour – otherwise known as a tour rider – Beyonce’s seem to be taken to a whole new level of diva. Some of the items she is reported to have requested include: [...]

Bob Seger Teases New Songs in Concert, but That's All We Get For Now [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:57:00 +0000

Bob Seger has been performing two new songs at his recent shows, but does this mean a new album is in the works?

Taylor Swift to Appear on Season Finale of 'New Girl'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:00:13 +0000

Mark your calendars for May 14, Swifties. That’s when Taylor Swift will make a guest appearance on the season finale of the Zooey Deschanel-starring Fox comedy ‘New Girl.’ On this episode, T. Swizzle will play Elaine, an important guest at the wedding of Cece and Shivrang. The pop-country crossover queen will shoot her part in [...]

Demi Lovato Returning for Second Season of 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:00:03 +0000

While L.A. Reid and Britney Spears have bounced from the merry-go-round that is the ‘X Factor‘ judges panel after its second, ratings-challenged season, singer Demi Lovato is sticking around. The ‘Heart Attack’ singer will return to the show for another go-around as a judge. So far, Lovato and show creator Simon Cowell are the only [...]

Tina Turner's First Ever 'Vogue Cover' – She Looks Incredible At 73 [Video]

Steph — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:55:29 +0000

I thought of Tina Turner recently as I was going through some old CDs. Do you remember ‘Private Dancer’ from 1984? It’s been quite a while since she’s spent any time in the public eye, but she’s back and on the cover of Vogue at the age of 73. Did I mention that she looks [...]

White House Petition Calls For New National Anthem [Video]

Steph — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:36:42 +0000

“Oh say can you see, by the dawn’s early light.” Those immortal words begin a song that has been our national anthem since 1814. Is it time for a new national anthem? Some American citizens say yes, and you really won’t believe their song of choice! The new proposed anthem is a party [...]

Train, Carly Rae Jepsen Refuse Invitation to Play at Boy Scout's Jamboree To Protest Anit-Gay Policies

Steph — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:35:47 +0000

Train and Carly Rae Jepsen won’t be performing for the Boy Scouts of America anytime soon. Both had been invited to play at the Boy Scout’s Jamboree, but they have declined in response to an on-line petition that has over 62,000 signatures. The on-line petition was initiated by gay Eagle Scout Derek Nance, and asks [...]

CBS Sends Out Memo Warning Against Wardrobe Malfunctions At This Sunday's Grammys

Steph — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:00:02 +0000

If you were hoping to see some skin at this year’s Grammy awards show, don’t bother! CBS isn’t in the mood. You probably won’t see any wardrobe malfunctions during the Grammys this Sunday. CBS feels strongly enough about the possibility of this happening that the network’s program practices team has issued an email stressing that [...]

Kelly Clarkson Duets With Jewel on 'Foolish Games'

Scott Shetler — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:44:42 +0000

Jewel’s haunting piano ballad ‘Foolish Games’ has been given a makeover for her greatest hits album, thanks to Kelly Clarkson, who duets with the singer-songwriter on a new recording of the track. Clarkson first appears during the chorus of the new song, adding harmony to Jewel’s lyrics about a lover’s selfish game-playing. The quiet song [...]

'American Idol' Baton Rouge Audition Recap: Injured Beauty Queen + Singing Doctor Belt Soulful Classics

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:15:05 +0000

On tonight's (Jan. 24) audition episode of 'American Idol,' Season 12 headed to judge Randy Jackon's hometown of Baton Rouge, La. The "dawg" looked extra beautiful on camera, with Mariah Carey doing his makeup. On this ep, we met an injured beauty queen with a belter's lungs and a singing doctor with a butter smooth voice. There was more good than bad, including an awkward teen who uses music to communicate and bridge the gap between himself and the outside world.

Here's the PopCrush recap of the Baton Rouge auditions on Season 12.

Research: 'Tiny Dancer' by Elton John is the Perfect Song to Play While Driving [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:49:31 +0000

Believe it or not, there's proof that the 1972 classic from Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water' album may be the best song you can listen to while you're behind the wheel.

'X Factor' Finalists to Sign With Sony

Alexandra Capotorto — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:00:37 +0000

It looks as though multiple 'X Factor' contestants are walking away winners after all!

Country star Tate Stevens may have beaten out fan favorite Carly Rose Sonenclar as the second season winner of the FOX show, but Sonenclar, third-place finalists Fifth Harmony, and the all-male group Emblem3 are reportedly set to ink record deals with Sony Music as well!

Janet Jackson to Wed Billionaire Wissam Al Mana in the Spring

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:33:49 +0000

Janet Jackson is getting married again, this time to an incredibly rich man. Her betrothed is a billionaire. The singer, who secretly married Rene Elizondo, Jr. in 1991 and never revealed the status of the relationship until later, is planning to wed her billionaire boyfriend Wissam Al Mana in the spring. Us Weekly reports that [...]

Jessica Simpson Confirms Second Pregnancy With Picture of Maxwell Drew

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:00:22 +0000

No one can ever accuse Jessica Simpson of not being creative, especially when she confirms her rumored pregnancies. Earlier this month, word broke that the singer/actress/fashion mogul was already expecting her second child, even though she just gave birth to daughter Maxwell Drew, her first offspring, on May 1. Simpson confirmed the news on Christmas Day, with an adorbs photo of Maxwell dressed like a candy cane!

Watch New Promo for Season 4 of 'The Voice'

Jeff Giles — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:00:32 +0000

With another season of 'The Voice' on the books, it's time to pause and reflect, to sit and think for awhile about the singers we loved and all the music they made on their way to capturing a nation's hearts. Ha ha, just kidding! It's really time for the first commercial for next season.

Watch the Backstreet Boys Perform 'It's Christmas Time Again' on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Kat Lee — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 15:00:31 +0000

We may have tuned in for the new Backstreet Boys holiday song, but we surely stuck around for their performance of ‘As Long As You Love Me’! The boys were on hand at ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ to perform their new contemporary holiday tune ‘It’s Christmas Time Again.’ While their new song leaves much to be [...]

Pop Bytes: Christina Aguilera to Be Honored at People's Choice Awards 2013 + More

Kat Lee — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 03:00:27 +0000

- Christina Aguilera‘s career, which spans 13 years, will be recognized at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards. [PopJustice] - Watch One Direction‘s official lyric video for ‘Kiss You.’ [Rickey] - Was Leann Rimes drunk during her ‘X Factor‘ performance last night? [Hollywire] - The cast of ‘The Voice‘ absolutely gushed over Cassadee Pope after she [...]