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Phillip Phillips Sold 475,0000 Copies Of New Album

Faith Martin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:27:39 +0000

As season 12 of American Idol gears up for its premiere, Phillip Phillips continues to be a great advertisement for the star-making power of the show. His debut album The World from the Side of the Moon is the fastest-selling one from an Idol winner since 2008.

Billboard reports that Phillip's album

Katy Perry "Woman of the Year!"

Faith Martin — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:00:50 +0000

Katy Perry and Carly Rae Jepsen walked the red carpet at New York’s Capitale club Friday afternoon at the annual Billboard Women of the Year Awards gala, where both singers were honored for their numerous accomplishments. Katy was crowned Billboard’s Woman of the Year, while Carly Rae received the Rising Star Award. At the luncheon [...]

Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy Break Up!

Faith Martin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:50:55 +0000

It was fun while it lasted, but now it appears that the whirlwind romance between Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy is over. A friend of Taylor’s confirms to US Weekly magazine that the two lovebirds have broken up. During the couple’s brief romance, the Kennedy clan came to love Taylor, with matriarch Ethel Kennedy — [...]

Mariah's Husband Nick Hints American Idol Leaked Mariah/Nicki Feud Footage

Faith Martin — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:00:18 +0000

Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon stopped by The View Wednesday to clear up rumors that a feud is brewing between his wife and rapper Nicki Minaj on the set of American Idol, where Mariah and Nicki are new judges this season. Not only did the America's Got Talent host refute claims that his

Adele "Thrilled" About Baby Due This Month; Cut Bond Theme Just Six Weeks Ago

Faith Martin — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:45:34 +0000

Though it has been reported for an entire year that Adele was recording the theme for the new James Bond movie Skyfall, it turns out the singer didn’t actually cut the tune until just six weeks ago. That’s according to People magazine in their new cover story.

Nominations Announced for 40th Anniversary American Music Awards

Faith Martin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:22:21 +0000

Rihanna and Nicki Minaj are the leading nominees for the 40th Annual American Music Awards, announced this morning by Christina Aguilera. Christina is the first artist confirmed to perform on the awards show, which will air November 18 on ABC.

Nicki and Rihanna each have four nominations i

Look for Colbie Caillat's Holiday Album "Christmas in the Sand" Oct. 23 — Includes Gavin DeGraw Duet

Faith Martin — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:00:41 +0000

The Christmas album market is quickly becoming crowded. Christina Perri and Cee Lo Green are two artists who've announced holiday albums for release this fall. Now Colbie Caillat has thrown her Santa hat in the ring. Her holiday album, Christmas in the Sand, is due Oct. 23.

Maroon 5 Confirmed for The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown to Music's Biggest Night

Faith Martin — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:50:04 +0000

Maroon 5 is the first act confirmed to perform on this year’s CBS TV special The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night, which will reveal the Grammy nominations in the top categories. Maroon 5 are no stranger to that little golden gramophone: they’ve won three already and their single, “Payphone,” has [...]

Bruno Mars Hints at New Music In October!

Faith Martin — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:00:19 +0000

Two weeks ago, Bruno Mars tantalized his fans by tweeting the word “October” — in seven individual messages, all of which contained one letter. Fans, of course, assumed that Bruno was letting them know that he’d be releasing something new next month…and it turns out they were right. In a Twitter Q&A, Bruno responded to [...]

Pink to Perform at MTV VMAs; Was Grounded as a Kid for Watching the Show

Faith Martin — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:11:41 +0000

Pink has joined the lineup of performers at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, which will air September 6 with comedian Kevin Hart as the host. The singer says she appreciates the irony, because watching MTV wasn't allowed in her house growing up.

Avril Lavigne Interview

Big Jim — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:02:37 +0000

Award winning singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne talked with Big Jim & Stacy Lee about her new line of Salon Effects with Sally Hansen. The pop-punk princess keeps herself busy with music and fashion, and it is paying off for Avril Lavigne. The collection is inspired by the multi-talented pop star’s signature energetic, no-frills attitude and [...]

More Madonna Track Titles Leak

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:30:39 +0000

The Madonna dam is breaking. Madonna “leak week” continues, as more possible track titles have been revealed via fan site Madonnarama, which clearly has the inside track to a source with lots of information at their disposal.

Lady Gaga Releases 'Born This Way'

Paul Drake — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:59:22 +0000

After weeks of teasers and unmatched anticipation — it’s finally here. Get the full story and hear the song now!