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Jordin Sparks 'Skipping A Beat' REVIEW: New Single from 'Battlefield' Singer Proves She Still Has The Chops, Ability for Crossover Hit [AUDIO]

By carolyn-menyes | Aug 01, 2013 03:42 PM EDT

"American Idol" season six winner Jordin Sparks has largely been laying low for the past few years. Though the "Battlefield" singer has been busying acting in "Sparkle," opening for acts like Backstreet Boys and releasing a fragrance, she's largely been inactive in the music scene. Now, Sparks is back with a smooth yet upbeat R&B tune "Skipping A Beat." With a flowery, upbeat backbeat full of finger snaps and a deep piano, the music keeps it light but still maintains a harder R&B, urban feel. Read More »

'American Idol' Judges: Keith Urban Confirmed to Return to TV Competition, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Hudson in Contact Limbo for Season 13

By carolyn-menyes | Aug 01, 2013 02:57 PM EDT

The fate of judges on the hit FOX reality competition "American Idol" has been up in the air since Candice Glover won season 12 last May. Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj were all slated not to return as judges for the show, but the fate of country star Keith Urban was up in the air. Read More »

Robin Thicke 'Blurred Lines' on 'America's Got Talent,' Album Will Probably Debut at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Following Success of Sexy Single

By carolyn-menyes | Aug 01, 2013 02:42 PM EDT

It's not exactly like Robin Thicke needs to promote "Blurred Lines" anymore. The controversial genre-bending song has held the top spot in the country for eight weeks now, besting such hits as Daft Punk's "Get Lucky," Miley Cyrus' "We Can't Stop" and One Direction's "Best Song Ever." However, Thicke is not one to stop, apparently. Last night (July 31), the Canadian crooner performed his smash hit on NBC show "America's Got Talent." Read More »

Miley Cyrus Kisses Giant Bizarre Baby in VIRAL Photo: 'We Can't Stop' Songstress Says Fellow Former Disney Star Britney Spears is the Only One Who 'Gets It'

By carolyn-menyes | Aug 01, 2013 01:45 PM EDT

Miley Cyrus is just so crazy and grown up, y'all. The "We Can't Stop" singer, who has been on the media circuit and Internet showing her new, adult side with midriff baring outfits, a single rife with drug references, a wild and sexual music video and booty-shaking twerks, has been spotted acting wild once again. In a viral photo making its way around the Twittersphere, Cyrus is seen making out with a giant, bizarre looking baby. With red-painted fingernails, a flirty light pink shirt and black sweater, Cyrus is going in for the kill with the grotesque masked figure, seen above. Read More »

Ke$ha Born With Tail? 'Crazy Kids' Singer Says She's 'Sad' Doctors Removed Her Excess Skin

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

"Crazy Kids" singer Ke$ha is known for being the wild child of pop music. From admittedly drinking her own urine to brushing her teeth with a bottle of Jack Daniels, the pop starlet is known to raise eyebrows with her off-color comments and actions, odd mouth habits aside. Read More »

Nicki Minaj Teases Kmart Fall Clothing Line on Instagram: 'Freak 'Em Dress' and Sexy Crop Top Show More Sophisticated Side of 'Starships' Rapper [PHOTOS]

By carolyn-menyes | Aug 01, 2013 11:39 AM EDT

The Nicki Minaj Collection this fall at Kmart definitely seems to be kicking up the sex appeal. Last night (July 31), the rapper/singer/fashion designer used her very active Instagram account to preview two outfits from the new fall line, and the outfits are quite revealing. Read More »

BACKSTREET BOYS: 'In A World Like This' [REVIEW]

By carolyn-menyes | Aug 01, 2013 11:08 AM EDT

Backstreet Boys are too scatterbrained in the boy-band's first album back. Read More »

Justin Bieber 'Baby' Receives Diamond Certification from RIAA, 'My World 2.0' Single Most Successful Digital Song in Music History: Biebs Thanks Beliebers, Mom on Twitter [PHOTO/VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Aug 01, 2013 10:50 AM EDT

Justin Bieber's smash breakthrough single "Baby" has reached a milestone accomplishment. The single has gone Diamond, according to the RIAA. The prestigious award marks that the track has surpassed the 10 million threshold for sales and streams. Read More »

One Direction 'Best Song Ever' Soars to No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100, Robin Thicke 'Blurred Lines' Still Holds Off No. 1 Spot from British Boy Band

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 31, 2013 05:03 PM EDT

Directioners sure know how to get things done. British boy band One Direction dominated the Hot 100 this week, debuting at No. 2 with their new single 2013 "Best Song Ever," according to Billboard. Read More »

Lady Gaga 'ARTPOP:' Mother Monster Twitter Gives Information on Smartphone App Release, 'Applause' Music Video to Debut Aug. 19 Alongside Single

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 31, 2013 02:19 PM EDT

Lady Gaga's new album 2013 "ARTPOP" has been surrounded by intense anticipation, hype and a few questions. Earlier this month, Mother Monster announced the release date of her new album, smart phone app and single. Several days later, the name of the first single, "Applause," was unveiled via Gaga's social network site littlemonsters.com. Read More »

Selena Gomez 'Come & Get It' Album 'Stars Dance' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 100: Jay Z 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' Booted From Top Spot in Country [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 31, 2013 12:35 PM EDT

Selena Gomez has had a big week. The pop star turned 21, threw a massive birthday party attended by ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber and, of course, released her debut solo album Stars Dance on July 23. Now, to finish off an epic July for the "Come & Get It" singer, Stars Dance has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Read More »

Backstreet Boys 'In A World Like This:' On Album Release Date, WATCH Boy Band Perform 'Show 'Em (What You're Made Of)' and 'In A World Like This' on Jimmy Kimmel [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 31, 2013 11:53 AM EDT

Backstreet Boys' long-awaited comeback album In A World Like This was released yesterday (July 30), after weeks of teasing and anticipation from the boy band and their dedicated fan base. To celebrate the "I Want It That Way" band's seventh American album, BSB took to Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform two songs from the record. Read More »

Ariana Grande Instagram: 'The Way' Singer Previews New Song 2013 'Piano' Before Sept. 3 Album 'Yours, Truly' Release Date: New Music Snippets Coming 'Every Few Days'

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 31, 2013 11:35 AM EDT

Though Ariana Grande just released her second single "Baby I" last week, the R&B songstress has already previewed a new song, "Piano," on her official Instagram account. It also seems as though fans of the Victorious star will be able to hear new snippets every few days until the release of her debut solo album, "Yours, Truly." Read More »

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