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Taylor Swift Delicious Pomp, Circumstance for Billboard ‘Me’ Debut (see!)

Keith GirardMay 3, 2019

Taylor Swift took the big bang approach to her Billboard Music Awards life debut of her new song “Me,” starting with an introduction by a marching band, and then seguing into a Mary Poppins-like dreamscape of umbrellas… everywhere....

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Ariana Grande Crawls All Over a Guy in New ‘Into You’ Video (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 24, 2016

Ariana Grande is all about getting up close and personal in a new video for her song “Into You.” She released the video today (May 24) for the latest single from her new album Dangerous Woman. It barely rises above cliche, but she’s still hot to look at performing. Grande’s third studio album dropped on May 20 and she’s been busy promoting it. ...

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Katy Perry Tackles Divorce in New Song 'Wide Awake' (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 21, 2012

Katy Perry had a couple of messages for ex-husband Russell Brand at last night’s Billboard Music Awards. First she isn’t dating anyone. She took her grandmother. Second, she sang a big F-U song about their divorce....

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Beyonce Responds to Billboard Copy Cat Performance

Keith GirardMay 25, 2011

Beyoncé has graciously given credit where credit is due for her spectacular, although far from original, Billboard Music Awards performance. She acknowledged being “influenced” by Italian singer Lorella Cuccarini....

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