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Ariana Grande Hints at Big Sean Relationship on Today Show (see)

Ariana Grande, one of the summer’s breakout artists, received a royal welcome on NBC’s “Today Show” this morning. Matt personally handled the interview and she sang four top songs from her new album. Grande, 21, has been been on the road promoting her sophomore album My Everything, which has hit No. 1 in 80 countries. Matt did his best to dig up some dish on her personal life....
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Tom Maxwell of Squirrel Nut Zippers Drops New Book, Album

Tom Maxwell, the voice and songwriter behind ’90s group the “Squirrel Nut Zippers, is back with a new album and a book about how the band revived swing music. Maxwell, who went solo in 1999, titled the memoir, “Hell: My Life In The Squirrel Nut Zippers.” It shares a release date with his new self-titled full-length album, Tom Maxwell & The Minor Drag. ...
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Justin Timberlake Keeps Rockin’ at Staples Center in LA (watch!)

Justin Timberlake drew a celebrity studded crowd for his return to Los Angeles as part of his 20/20 tour last night (Aug. 12). He played to a sold out Staples Center that included Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello and other celebs among his fans. Among the celebrities spotted in the VIP suite were Glee’s Naya Rivera and husband Ryan Dorsey. Colleague Lea Michele and Sofia Vergara and her boyfriend Joe Manganiello. ...
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Iggy Azalea Teases ‘Black Widow Video With Rita Ora (Watch!)

Iggy Azalea, who has talked about making music videos on a shoe-string budget when she was starting out, appears to have pulled out all the stops for her upcoming “Black Widow” video. Azalea released a 17-second teaser clip today (Aug. 11) that suggests she’s going big budget production from start to finish. The song features UK singer Rita Ora, who will appear in the video. ...
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Rihanna Eyes Fashion Empire; Has Newly Trademarked Her Name

Rihanna wants to be a global empire. She’s trademarked her last name Fenty, under several brand names, suggesting she is planning to launch her own clothing line featuring apparel, underwear and beauty products. Rihanna has been making inroads in fashion every since she was signed to rep for Armani underwear in 2011, taking over from Megan Fox....
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Dianna Agron Acts in Sam Smith’s New ‘I’m Not The Only One’ Video

Dianna Agron plays one-half of a very stale marriage in Sam Smith’s new “I’m Not the Only One” video. Her cheatin’ husband is played by Chris Messina. But would anyone really walk out on the Glee star? As somebody once said: “Show me the most beautiful woman in the world and I’ll show you someone who is tired of screwing her.” So it goes in Smith’s ode to marital dysfunction. ...
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Lorde, Back to Form at Brisbane Riverstage on Aussie Tour (video!)

Lorde earned solid reviews for her performance at Riverstage last night (July 20) in Brisbane, Australia, working her way through all 13 songs from her new album Pure Heroine without a hitch, unlike her stop in Perth, July 5. The New Zealand teen singing sensation was called “a commanding presence, a force to be reckoned with,” by The Sydney Morning Herald after her July 15 stop in Melbourne, Australia. ...
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Rita Ora Goes Down on Iggy Azalea in Wild Duet (video, pics)

Rita Ora and Iggy Azalea may not be the biggest names in pop music, but they are giving Rihanna and Miley Cyrus a run for their money. Iggy wore next to nothing on stage at the Wireless Festival in London, while Rita got raunchy. Rita, 23, was all over Iggy during the performance. At one point she bit the Australian rapper on her bare thigh....
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Lorde Latest Singer to Fall Ill on Tour; Vomits on Stage (video)

Lorde, the teenage New Zealand singing sensation, has become the latest singer to fall ill in the face of heavy tour schedule. She bailed on her concert in Perth, Australia today (July 5) just 25 minutes into her set. Lorde, like most pop stars, has been working almost non-stop while on tour, which includes traveling through several time zones. Miley Cyrus, Rihanna and Lady Gaga have all suffered from illness or bouts of exhaustion on the road. ...
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Rita Ora Bares Rock-Hard Abs During Madrid Show (video!)

Singer Rita Ora swept into Spain to perform a showcase at the Joy Eslava Club in Madrid last night (July 3). She wasted no time stripping down to her funky denim pants to show off her super-toned abs in a black sports bra. Ora, 23, was promoting her new single, “I Will Never Let You Down” from her upcoming album, according to local reports. The UK singer has been making tabloid headlines lately for her split from boyfriend Calvin Harris....
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Ariana Grande All Hips, Butt in Crop Top at iHeart Party (video!)

Ariana Grande was all hip wiggles, butt thrusts and leg splits in a sexy crop-top dress at the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party in Miami Beach. She’s no Miley, but she gives Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato a run for their money on stage. Ariana performed some of her hits and paired up with Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea for their duet on “Problems.” The 21-year-old ingenue is best known as Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon sitcom “Victorious.” ...
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Phillip Phillips, American Idol’s Next Superstar, Hits Today Show (video!)

Phillip Phillips, who won Season 11 of “American Idol” in 2012, could well be the latest artist from the show to build a successful music career. He appeared on the “Today Show” this morning (June 27), in a superstar performance. Phillips, who is only 23, has been hampered by medical problems since he won the reality show. On the “Today Show,” he sang the lead single from the new album, “Raging Fire,” a top ten hit. ...
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Elton John Classics Recorded Live Featured on Million Dollar Piano DVD

Elton John’s classic songs, from “I’m Still Standing,” “Rocket Man,” and “Philadelphia Freedom,” to “Crocodile Rock,” are featured on Eagle Rock’s new DVD release “The Million Dollar Piano.” Footage for The Million Dollar Piano was captured over multiple nights in 2013 at John’s residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Among some of the other DVD hits are “Your Song,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Circle Of Life,” “Blue Eyes,” “Bennie And The Jets,” “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me,” and “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues.”...
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Lana Del Rey Rules in France at La Fete De La Musique in Paris (video)

Lana Del Rey’s French love affair continued at La Fete De La Musique in Paris where she performed for free in keeping with the spirit of the event. Lana was the headliner and guest of honor for the event which went on for more than ten hours. She sang “Blue Jeans,” “Born to Die” and her breakout hit “Video Games.”...