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Miley Cyrus a Fly Girl in Will.i.am ‘Feelin Myself’ Video (watch)

Keith GirardNovember 26, 2013

Miley Cyrus continues her hip hop dalliance. This time she subs for Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie in a new video for bandmate Will.i.am’s hot song “Feelin’ Myself.” Hey, it’s not about what it sounds like. Miley is a rhymin’ fool.Cyrus, who just turned 21, has left her country roots far behind and has been adding more of an urban edge to her music....

HIP-HOP

Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball Mocked by Huge Kitty at AMAs (watch!)

Keith GirardNovember 25, 2013

Miley Cyrus gave an emotional performance of her hit song “Wrecking Ball” at the American Music Awards, but her performance was trivialized by the image of a giant singing kitten superimposed in the background. Hopefully, Miley was in on the joke. She’s known to be a good sport, and judging by her outfit she was....

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Justin Bieber Unveils New Monday Music Tune ‘Rollercoaster’ (listen!)

Keith GirardNovember 25, 2013

Justin Bieber is sticking with his promise to unveil a new song every Monday leading up to the release of his new “Believe” documentary, and this week the song is “Rollercoaster,” which could pretty much sum up his life at this point. The song is another peppy, dance-infused pop tune....

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Taylor Swift Shows Sexier, Mature Look at Weinstein Party (photos!)

Keith GirardNovember 22, 2013

Taylor Swift is rapidly shedding her folksy country queen look for a sexier more mature fashion style. She makes a statement in a ruby red dress at the Weinstein Co. holiday party on Thursday night (Nov. 21) in West Hollywood. Swift, 23, must be angling for a movie role. She appears to have made Hollywood networking one of her top priorities....

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Demi Lovato Dances ‘Till She’s Blue in New Neon Lights Video (Watch!)

Keith GirardNovember 21, 2013

Demi Lovato does a pretty good impression of Blue Man Group in the video for her new song “Neon Lights.” Or is she a smurf? That could more be the ticket. Demi sings fiercely with blue hair and skin and shocking pink lipstick. But the 21-year-old singer is all glamour as the video opens....

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Christina Aguilera, Great Big World Soar in ‘Say Something’ Video

Keith GirardNovember 21, 2013

Christina Aguilera showcases her crystalline voice with A Great Big World in a moving video for “Say Something,” a heart-wrenching song about love and loss. The video is as sparse and moving as the song. A Great Big World, comprised of Ian Axel and Chad Vaccarino, recorded the song and it became the second single on their debut studio album, Is There Anybody Out There?, released earlier this year....

POP

Katy Perry’s ‘Unconditionally’ Video Says I Want Movie Career (watch!)

Keith GirardNovember 20, 2013

Katy Perry rolled out the special effects and sky-high production value to create her latest video for her song “Unconditionally.” At times, signing the pop power ballad, she looks like she’s in a arthouse movie. Is she angling for a movie career? A move into movies at this stage in her career makes perfect sense for the “I Kissed A Girl” singer....

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Ariana Grande Covers Wham! Chestnut ‘Last Christmas’ (listen)

Keith GirardNovember 19, 2013

Ariana Grande is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. She released a cover today (Nov. 19) of “Last Christmas,” a song first released by British pop duo Wham! on Epic Records in 1984. It’s slated for her upcoming Christmas album. The song, written and produced by George Michael, has been covered by a slew of artists including Taylor Swift....

POP

Kylie Minogue Sensational, Sexy at 45 in New German GQ (10 photos!)

Keith GirardNovember 16, 2013

Kylie Minogue, the Australian singing sensation shows she’s still got it at 45 in a stunning new photo spread in the German edition of GQ magazine. She channels a 1940s-era chanteuse in a stunning mix of glamorous gowns. Her musical career has remained surprisingly resilient, despite enduring criticism early on in Australia that she was a “manufactured” pop singer....

POP

Selena Gomez Makes ‘X Factor’ Debut With ‘Slow Down’ (watch!)

Keith GirardNovember 15, 2013

Selena Gomez brought the stage production of her hit song “Slow Down” to the “X Factor” last night (Nov. 14). She dazzled the audience with a full complement of backup dancers, wearing a black bodysuit with a fringe style skirt and knee-high hooker boots. The 21-year-old singer has been on the road promoting her new album through her “Stars Dance” tour....

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Matt Damon gets a come on but not what he expects in Nespresso ad. (Photo: ScreenCap)

George Clooney Hooks Up Matt Damon for Lucrative Nespresso Ad (See!)

Keith GirardNovember 14, 2013

Matt Damon has jumped on the gravy train ridden by many actors to a quick payday in commercials overseas....

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Taylor Swift Turns Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ into ‘Hick Hop’ (listen!)

Keith GirardNovember 13, 2013

Taylor Swift proved one thing about rapping, it’s a lot harder than it looks. She sang a cover of Eminem’s 2002 classic “Lose Yourself” during a radio interview on Pittsburgh’s The Danger Show at 94.9 Froggy and spit what can only be called Hick Hop. The 23-year-old singer gave it her best show, but clearly showed a lack of timing and cadence....

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Miley Cyrus ‘Summertime Sadness’ Cover a Tip to Lana Del Rey (watch)

Keith GirardNovember 12, 2013

Miley Cyrus toned down her act to sing an acoustic cover of Lana Del Rey’s “Summertime Sadness” on BBC-One Radio’s “Live Lounge,” a show that features music stripped of all but the bare essentials. Miley keeps her clothes on this time, but does manage a small tongue wag when she introduces the show....

POP

Elton John’s Hot New ‘Diving Board’ Overlooked on Radio, WTF?

WinchesterNovember 12, 2013

Elton John’s latest album, The Diving Board is his first solo album in six years and first recording since his collaboration with Leon Russell and T. Bone Burnett (The Union) in 2006. Needless to say, we’re loving it. But the pop icon seems to be trapped in an interesting dynamic for so-called legacy artists....

BETWEEN THE LINESPOP

Hildebrand Gurlitt, Notorious Nazi Art Thief, Surfaces in Art Probe

Keith GirardNovember 4, 2013

Hildebrand Gurlitt hailed from a family that was well known in artistic circles in pre-World War II Germany. His father was an architect and art historian, one brother was a musicologist and a nephew was an art dealer. But a deep, dark secret set him apart. During World War II, Gurlitt, a specialist in modern art, was hired by Joseph Goebbels, the feared Nazi propaganda minister, to loot priceless artworks from homes and museums across Nazi-occupied Europe....

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