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WATCH Lady Gaga 'Applause' Music Video: 'Artpop' Single Gets New Visual from New York Fashion Week 'V' Magazine Party: Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, More Appear [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 15, 2013 06:10 PM EDT

As if a lyric video and music video for Lady Gaga's new single "Applause" weren't enough, the Mother Monster has unleashed a new clip for her first "Artpop" single. The newest video for "Applause" comes courtesy of the "V" magazine New York Fashion Week party, which featured Lady Gaga as a guest of honor, since she appears on the cover of the publication's latest issue. Read More »

Katy Perry 'Prism' Tracklist LEAK? Photo from Los Angeles Listening Session Reveals 16 Song Titles on New Album from 'Roar' Singer

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 13, 2013 03:43 PM EDT

At a recent listening session in Los Angeles, a photograph was taken of three fans holding what appears to be the official tracklisiting for "Prism," according to Idolator. Read More »

Nirvana 'In Utero' 20th Anniversary: Why Legendary Rock Band's Final Album is Worth Remembering in 2013 [VIDEOS]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 13, 2013 03:17 PM EDT

Today, Sept. 13, 2013, marks the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's final studio album "In Utero," the last offering from the groundbreaking grunge band before Kurt Cobain's suicide in April 1994. On Sept. 24, its record company with a deluxe re-issue will celebrate "In Utero", featuring B-sides and bonus tracks, including two never-before-heard songs. "In Utero" didn't throw Michael Jackson off the charts like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" did, nor did it change the face of rock music like "Nevermind." So, why is "In Utero" worth celebrating today? Read More »

Robin Thicke 'Blurred Lines' Tour Dates: R&B Singer to Hit Road with Jessie J, DJ Cassidy in February 2014 in Support of New Album [FULL TOUR DATES]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 13, 2013 11:38 AM EDT

If you just can’t get enough of Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” boy are you in luck! The smooth, sometimes controversial R&B singer announced a tour in support of his No. 1 album today (Sept. 13). Read More »

Ariana Grande Boyfriend RUMORS: Jai Brooks Twitter Insists He and 'The Way' Singer are Just Friends, 'Very Supportive' After Attending Live Show in Los Angeles

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 13, 2013 10:20 AM EDT

Jai Brooks shot down any sort of rumors of a romantic reunion with Grande in a single Twitter message to J-14 Magazine. "we are just friends and very supportive of each other," he wrote to the tween magazine, after they posted an article wondering if the two were dating again. Read More »

WATCH Madison Beer 'Melodies' Music Video: Justin Bieber Protégé Youthful in First Clip Complete With Cameo from 'Heartbreaker' Singer Himself [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 12, 2013 03:18 PM EDT

Justin Bieber has himself a protégé. The "Heartbreaker" discovered tween Madison Beer on YouTube last year and promptly decided to make her a star. Since then, Beer has signed on with Bieber's manager Scooter Braun. Now, it's time for the 14-year-old's debut single, which dropped last night. The accompanying music video for "Melodies" dropped today (Sept. 12). Read More »

Jonas Brothers New Album 2013 'V' [UPDATE]: 'First Time' Band Talks About Modern Influences on FIfth Record, Importance of Mobile App and Social Media for Connecting with Fans

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 12, 2013 02:31 PM EDT

That doesn't mean it isn't coming out -- "V" is still due sometime this fall -- and it seems as though the Jonas Brothers are back on the media circuit. The "First Time" band gave an interview with Idolator today (Sept. 12), during which they explained the inspiration behind some of the record's more powerful songs and the usefulness of social media in marketing. Read More »

ALBUM REVIEW, Janelle Monae 'The Electric Lady:' In the Battle of Droids Versus Humans, 'Q.U.E.E.N.' Singer Comes Out on Top [FULL ALBUM STREAM]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 12, 2013 12:43 PM EDT

The funky beats and strong vocal performances are, of course, what help "The Electric Lady's" theme of droids-versus-humans feel more powerful. Lead single "Q.U.E.E.N." (featuring Erykah Badu) and the infectious tribal and disco influenced "Ghetto Woman" are purely irresistible with their groovy instrumentation and attitude-filled, introspective lyrics ("Hey sister am I good enough for your heaven / Say will your God accept me in my black and white / Will he approve the way I'm made? / Or should I reprogram the programming and get down?" she sings on "Q.U.E.E.N"). Read More »

Ariana Grande on Vocal Rest Following 'Yours Truly' Release Party, Live Shows: 'The Way' Singer Ordered Not to Sing/Speak for Four Days, Cancels Talk Show Appearances to Promote New Album

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 12, 2013 11:33 AM EDT

It seems as though "The Way" singer Ariana Grande should be having the best week ever. Her stellar debut album "Yours Truly" did debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, after all. Unfortunately, it seems as though Grande may have celebrated a bit too hard. After a string of promotional appearances and a big release party, the Nickelodeon star has strained her vocal chords and is under doctor's orders not to talk or sing for four days. Read More »

Miley Cyrus, Kanye West 'Black Skinhead' Remix Confirmed by 'Bangerz' Producer Mike Will Made It on MTV Show 'RapFix Live,' New Song Part of 'Yeezus' Remix Album? [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 12, 2013 10:07 AM EDT

It seems as though those New York Post rumors about Miley Cyrus and Kanye West recording new music together after the VMAs were true. After both music superstars left the MTV award show early, people speculated that it was to work on a remix to "Yeezus" track "Black Skinhead." On MTV's show "RapFix Live," "We Can't Stop" producer and "23" rapper Mike Will Made It confirmed that the "Black Skinhead" remix is on its way. Read More »

Katy Perry 'Roar' No. 1 on Billboard 200 for Second Week, Lorde 'Royals' and Drake 'Hold On, I'm Coming Home' Climb Up US Charts, While Miley Cyrus 'We Can't Stop' Falls Out of Top 10 [VIDEOS]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 11, 2013 05:50 PM EDT

Katy Perry holds strong at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with her first "Prism" single "Roar." After being stuck behind Robin Thicke's summer hit "Blurred Lines" for two weeks, "Roar" rose to the top spot in the US last week. After the debut of the clip's jungle-themed music video, Perry gets to celebrate a second week on the top of the charts, according to Billboard. Read More »

LISTEN Kings of Leon New Song 2013 'Beautiful War' from Album 'Mechanical Bull': 'Use Somebody' Band Performs Slow Tempo Love Song on BBC Radio 1 [AUDIO]

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 11, 2013 03:22 PM EDT

Rock band Kings of Leon stopped by BBC Radio 1 yesterday (Sept. 10) to perform new cuts from their upcoming album "Mechanical Bull." In a performance that also included a stellar cover of Robyn's "Dancing On My Own," Kings of Leon also debuted a new song from "Mechanical Bull." "Beautiful War" is a slow-moving, heartfelt song not quite like anything in the KoL discography to date. Read More »

Britney Spears New Single 'Work Bitch' Release Date on Sept. 16, 'Ooh La La' Singer's 'Good Morning America' Appearance Likely to Include Performance of Song from New Album 2013

By carolyn-menyes | Sep 11, 2013 12:51 PM EDT

Though the "GMA" appearance's purpose is unknown, it's more and more likely that Spears will perform her new song "Work Bitch" on the morning talk show. On Sept. 10, Spears announced the radio and iTunes release date for "Work Bitch" -- the first single from her new, untitled eighth album -- and the day lines up with her TV guest spot. Read More »

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