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Britney Spears' Pelvic Thrusts in Out Magazine (photos)

Keith GirardMarch 10, 2011

Britney Spears is long been a gay icon, so Out magazine pays due homage to the pop princess with an interview and photo spread in its current issue. Britney looks hotter than ever on the eve of her new album release....

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Christina Aguilera's Beverly Hills Mansion for Sale (photos)

Keith GirardMarch 8, 2011

Christina Aguilera is getting out of more than her marriage to Jordan Bratman. On the heels of her divorce, the ex-couple is trying to unload their Beverly Hills mansion for $13.5 million....

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Avril Lavigne's 'Goodbye Lullaby' Rawer, More Emotional

Keith GirardMarch 8, 2011

Avril Lavigne, struggling to find a place in music’s galaxy of pop princesses, released her latest album “Goodbye Lullaby,” today (Mar. 8) and calls it a “more emotional” and “more raw” record....

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Willow Smith 21st Century Girl Video: Age Appropriate? (Watch)

Keith GirardMarch 7, 2011

Willow Smith has released her video for "The '21st Century Girl," if just to prove she's no novelty act. Her first song, "Whip My Hair," debuted last fall. But ...

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Lil' Wayne Looks for Comeback With 6'7 Track, Video (watch!)

Keith GirardMarch 6, 2011

Lil Wayne is looking for a comeback after doing some hard time in New York’s infamous Rikers Island prison on an attempted gun possession charge. And, “6′7″ is the track he’s hanging his hat on, complete with an “Inception” flavored video....

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Lady Gaga Duets With YouTube Phenom Maria Aragon (watch!)

Keith GirardMarch 4, 2011

Lady Gaga said she was moved to tears when she saw Maria Aragon perform “Born This Way,” on YouTube, and she apparently meant it. She brought the 10-year-old on stage in Toronto to sing a duet in front of thousands of fans....

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Eric Lefcowitz Sees Fun, Madness in The Monkees

WinchesterMarch 3, 2011

For more than 25 years, Eric Lefcowitz’s career as a self-described “pop archeologist” has taken him in unpredictable directions. His latest book, “Monkee Business: The Revolutionary Made-For-TV Band” (Retrofuture Products), is a case in point....

Music

Britney Spears Teases New Femme Fatale Track (listen!)

Keith GirardMarch 2, 2011

Britney Spears teased her fans with another preview sound clip for “Seal It With a Kiss,” another sexually charged dance track from her upcoming album, Femme Fatale....

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Justin Bieber, Eminem Grammy Snub Spurs Backlash

Keith GirardFebruary 21, 2011

Justin Bieber and rapper Eminem were left stewing in their seats at the Grammys when Best New Artist and Album of the Year were announced. Now at least one music industry executive is lashing back....

Music

Rihanna Raunchy Brit Awards Show Riles UK (watch)

Keith GirardFebruary 18, 2011

Rihanna was reportedly miffed when the Brit Awards, the UK equivalent of the Grammys, told her to change the racy lyrics of her song for a televised performance. But Rihanna got even....

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Bonnaroo Unveils Acts: From Eminem to Arcade Fire (video)

Keith GirardFebruary 15, 2011

Rap superstars Eminem and rock band Arcade Fire, newly crowned with the Grammy for Best Album of the Year, will headline Bonnaroo 2011, while legacy act Buffalo Springfield will be a show stopper with the likes of Richie Furay, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Rick Rosas and Joe Vitale....

Music

Justin Bieber, Usher, Jaden Smith Rock Grammys (watch!)

Keith GirardFebruary 14, 2011

Justin Bieber, Usher and Jaden Smith added to the Grammy spectacle with an over the top performance of Justin's new song "Never Say Never," which is also the title of his new movie. ...

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Rihanna, Eminem, Dr. Dre Fire Up The Grammys (watch!)

Keith GirardFebruary 14, 2011

Rapper Eminem had to feel somewhat disappointed after being nominated for 10 awards and walking away with only two, but he didn’t let it interfere with his dynamic Love the Way You Lie duet with Rihanna. ...

HIP-HOP

Lady Gaga 'Born This Way' Sounds This Way (Listen!)

Keith GirardFebruary 11, 2011

Lady Gaga releasing her new single "Born This Way" today (Feb. 11), after unveiling the single's cover art earlier in the week. She'll sing the song on the Gr...

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Dali, Bacon Triptych Set Records in London Sale at Sotheby’s

Keith GirardFebruary 11, 2011

The boom in art sales continued unabated at Sotheby's London auction with a triptych painted by Francis Bacon selling for $37 million-- double its top estimate-- while a work by Salvador Dali also pulled in nearly $20 million. ...

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