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Taylor Swift Cast in 'The Giver' Film Adaptation Alongside Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes, Jeff Bridges: First Live-Action Movie Role for '22' Songstress Since 'Valentine's Day'

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 27, 2013 01:19 PM EDT

Taylor Swift has been cast in an upcoming movie adaptation of beloved children's science-fiction book "The Giver." According to The Hollywood Reporter, the "22" singer signed on for the film in a supporting role that has yet to be announced. Swift joins a cast which features Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes, Jeff Bridges and Alexander Skarsgard. Read More »

Miley Cyrus Drug Use: 'Wrecking Ball' Singer Reveals She Loves Weed, Molly and Hates Cocaine in 'Rolling Stone' Interview [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 27, 2013 12:02 PM EDT

It's no real secret that "Bangerz" singer Miley Cyrus loves her some drugs. In one of the more controversial lines from "We Can't Stop," she sings about "dancing with molly," which is a slang term for a form of ecstasy. To take control of her own controversies, Cyrus opened up with Rolling Stone about a variety of subjects, including which drugs she enjoys and which ones she stays away from. Read More »

WATCH Ariana Grande Lullaby Video: 'Baby I' Singer Covers Connie Francis' 'Where The Boys Are' in New Intimate Viral YouTube Series, #LullabyFriday [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 27, 2013 11:16 AM EDT

Ariana Grande may be one of the biggest rising stars in pop and R&B, but that doesn't mean she's forgetting her roots. The "Baby I" singer has started a new viral video series on her YouTube account, #LullabyFriday, wherein she will sing covers of slow songs to help her dedicated Arianator fanbase fall asleep. Read More »

LISTEN Miley Cyrus New Song 'Drive' Snippet LEAK: 'Bangerz' Single Includes References to Liam Hemsworth Break Up, Strong EDM Influence [AUDIO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 27, 2013 10:34 AM EDT

A small leak has sprung from Miley Cyrus' upcoming album "Bangerz." A 19-second snippet of "Drive" popped up on YouTube today (Sept. 27) from user "marcello branco." Read More »

Kings of Leon 'Live on Letterman,' Rockers Return to Form Following 'Mechanical Bull' Release: Discography-Spanning Performance Includes 'Use Somebody,' 'Four Kicks' [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 27, 2013 10:11 AM EDT

Kings of Leon are hard at work promoting their sixth studio album "Mechanical Bull," the group's first since 2011's "Come Around Sundown" and the subsequent strife within the Southern family band. Last night (Sept. 26), KoL rocked the house for "Live on Letterman" and played a 45-minute set for some lucky fans, which spanned the entirety of their career. Read More »

Britney Spears 'Work B*tch' Instagram Preview Includes Sexy Bikini Dancing in Las Vegas Desert, Wall Dancing by Pool [VIDEO/PHOTO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 27, 2013 10:06 AM EDT

The music video for Britney Spears' new single "Work B*tch" is well on its way, and it wouldn't be the modern era if the soon-to-be Las Vegas resident didn't tease the clip on Instagram. Read More »

Kanye West Twitter Rant: Jimmy Kimmel Under Fire from 'Yeezus' Rapper After Spoofing BBC Radio 1 Interview with Kanye Kid ReKreation [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 27, 2013 09:37 AM EDT

Last night (Sept. 26), Twitter was taken over by an angry Kanye West, who went on a 45-minute long rant on the social media site against late night host/comedian Jimmy Kimmel. The odd, all-caps rant quickly went viral, inspiring Kanye West, Jimmy Kimmel and Yeezus all to become trending topics. Read More »

'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Soundtrack Tracklist Revealed: Christina Aguilera, Coldplay, Lorde Among Diverse Group of Artists on Nov. 19 Release [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 26, 2013 02:53 PM EDT

The tracklist for the highly anticipated soundtrack to "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" was announced today (Sept. 26), and the movie franchise is bringing together big names and up-and-comers to create a diverse musical journey. Read More »

Ariana Grande to Release New Single 'Pink Champagne' to Celebrate Twitter Milestone 10 Million Followers: LISTEN to Fan Favorite Bubblegum Pop Track [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 26, 2013 02:11 PM EDT

It seems as though there's already new music on the way from "The Way" singer Ariana Grande. The rising pop star is about to hit the monumental 10 million followers mark on Twitter, and she's planning to celebrate with a little "Pink Champagne." Read More »

Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth Break Up Thought in February? 'Wrecking Ball' Singer Reveals Desire to Leave Relationship, Inspired 'Bangerz' Song 'Drive' on Valentine's Day [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 26, 2013 01:11 PM EDT

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth announced that they had broken off their engagement earlier this month, to very little surprise from celebrity-watchers who paid attention to their relationship. Things had been rocky between the "Last Song" couple for a while, and in a new interview with Fashion (via The Daily Mail), Cyrus may have admitted that she actually wanted to leave the relationship back in February. Read More »

Kings of Leon 'Mechanical Bull' Album Review: 'Come Around Sundown' Follow-Up Accomplishes Blend of Old, New Sounds [FULL ALBUM STREAM]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 26, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

The career path for Kings of Leon has been a thing of dreams for scrappy young Southern boys who hope to make it big. Starting more than 10 years ago as a quartet of preacher's sons (and a cousin) from Oklahoma and the Deep South, the Kings released their first record in 2003. "Youth and Young Manhood" is a raucous, rowdy album and perfectly blended Southern rock with garage and punk. Read More »

LISTEN Haim 'Days Are Gone' STREAM: Debut Album from Breakout 'The Wire' Band Blends Together Variety of Influences, Hear Full Album Before Sept. 30 Release Date [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 26, 2013 12:26 PM EDT

If there's one indie rock debut that critics and fans are anxiously awaiting, it's "Days Are Gone" from sisterly trio Haim. The three California girls have won over fans and critics alike with their unique bending of genre, have opened for the likes of Mumford & Sons and played at the legendary Glastonbury Festival and that's all before the release of their first album. Read More »

Drake 'Nothing Was The Same' Projected to Surpass Jay Z 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' in Record Sales, 'Hold On, We're Going Home Record to Debut at No. 1 in US [FULL ALBUM STREAM]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 25, 2013 07:00 PM EDT

Drake had better prepare himself for a big week. His new album "Nothing Was The Same" was released yesterday (Sept. 24), and the sales numbers for the album are projected to be huge. Read More »

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