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Janelle Monae Battles Against Sexism in Music Industry, 'Q.U.E.E.N.' Singer 'Will Not Be Oppressed'

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 04, 2013 01:47 PM EDT

Janelle Monae has stated that her goal is to "rebel against sexism." In a video interview with NME, the "Q.U.E.E.N." singer addressed misogyny in the music industry and what she is doing to redefine women's roles in the R&B game. Read More »

Fourth of July: Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake and More Musicians Wish America Happy Birthday on Twitter

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 04, 2013 01:26 PM EDT

It's the Fourth of July today. While America celebrates the 237th anniversary of its independence from Britain, celebrities have taken to Twitter to wish the USA a happy birthday. Read More »

Miley Cyrus 'We Can't Stop': Khia Remixes Song with New Rap Verse, LISTEN to Unofficial Track [AUDIO]

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 04, 2013 11:51 AM EDT

Just when listeners thought the lyrics to Miley Cyrus' new single 2013 "We Can't Stop" couldn't get any more ridiculous or controversial, rapper Khia has taken the song to a new level. Late last night, the "My Neck" rapper released an unofficial new remix to the song, and it's quickly gaining fans. Read More »

Robin Thicke 'Blurred Lines' Album Preview: Snippets of Each Song on New Album 2013 Review [LISTEN]

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 03, 2013 06:04 PM EDT

Twenty-seven days before its expected release date, fans can now hear a sample of every track off Robin Thicke's highly anticipated sixth studio album. The follow-up to 2011's Love After War includes summertime hits "Blurred Lines" and "Give It 2 U." With 30-second snippets of every song (except for the already released singles "Blurred Lines" and "For the Rest of My Life), MStars has written up snippets of reviews. Read More »

Carly Rae Jepsen Candie's PHOTOS Show Singer 'Hard at Work', TV Commercial to Premiere in August, WATCH Sneak Peek of New 2013 Ad Campaign [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 03, 2013 05:01 PM EDT

"Call Me Maybe" singer Carly Rae Jepsen is the newest celebrity to endorse Candie's, the legendary clothing line now sold at Kohl's. Read More »

Ellie Goulding New Song 2013 'You, My Everything': LISTEN to Cut 'Halcyon' Track from UK Drama 'Skins' [AUDIO]

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 03, 2013 04:11 PM EDT

After premiering on the UK teen drama Skins, "Lights" singer Ellie Goulding has released the audio for "You, My Everything." Read More »

Hunter Hayes to Replace Demi Lovato at VH1's Philly 4th of July Jam, 'Heart Attack' Singer Sick with Tonsillitis

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 03, 2013 03:36 PM EDT

Demi Lovato may be "Made in the USA," but the X Factor judge will not be able to perform at Philly 4th of July Jam put on by VH1. The "Heart Attack" singer had to cancel her performance at the program due to tonsillitis. Read More »

Billboard Hot 100: Robin Thicke 'Blurred Lines' No. 1 for Fourth Week, Miley Cyrus' 'We Can't Stop' Climbs the Charts [VIDEO]

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 03, 2013 02:49 PM EDT

It really is Robin Thicke's month. His single "Blurred Lines" is the No. 1 song in America for the fourth week in a row, as Billboard reports. Read More »

Ashanti New Song 2013 'I Got It': Collaboration with Future May Appear on New Album 'BraveHeart' [LISTEN]

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 03, 2013 02:07 PM EDT

R&B songstress Ashanti has previewed a new song 2013. "I Got It," featuring Future, was premiered by DJ Ty-Boogie on Power 105.1 earlier this week. A roughly one-minute long clip of the song has since made its way onto YouTube. Read More »

Albert Hammond, Jr. New Album 2013: The Strokes Guitarist to Release EP in September via Julian Casablancas' Cult Records

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 03, 2013 01:13 PM EDT

Five years after his last solo effort, Hammond announced that he will release a five-song EP in September via the podcast "Nocturnal Emotions," according to Pitchfork. The new music will come out via fellow Stroke Julian Casablancas' record label Cult Records. Read More »

Marie Osmond Show CANCELLED by Hallmark and Heading to Syndication in Fall 2014, Fans React on Social Media

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 03, 2013 12:29 PM EDT

Marie Osmond and Hallmark Channel are parting ways. After one season of the talk show Marie, the channel announced yesterday (July 2) that a second season is not in the cards, cancelling the show. Read More »

Wale New Album 2013 'The Gifted' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200, 'Yeezus' Falls on Charts

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

"Bad" rapper Wale has debuted on the top of the Billboard 200 for the first time. The D.C. musician's third studio album The Gifted is the No. 1 album in the country this week, according to Billboard.com. The album sold 158,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Read More »

Demi Lovato New Song 2013: LISTEN to 'Heart By Heart' from 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' Soundtrack, Lovatics React to Movie Theme on Twitter [AUDIO]

By carolyn-menyes | Jul 03, 2013 11:11 AM EDT

Yesterday (July 2), the soundtrack for the upcoming young adult fantasy film The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones was announced. Jessie J, Owl City and Colbie Caillat are among artists on the soundtrack. However, fans of the franchise and Lovatics are most excited for the inclusion of a new Demi Lovato song "Heart By Heart." Read More »

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