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Justin Bieber Goes '80s Retro-Punk in New Look (Photos!)

Keith GirardOctober 24, 2011

Justin Bieber has debuted a new retro punk look, a la '80s rocker Billy Idol, with spiked hair, vest over a long-sleeve tee-shirt, heavy boots and one weird looking glove....

POP

Paul Anka Returns to Studio for Christmas Album Classics

Keith GirardOctober 21, 2011

Music legend Paul Anka waited more than 50 years after his last Christmas album to get back in the studio and record a second, and it will hit stores this holiday season....

POP

Taylor Swift Swears Off Boyfriends; Are Girls Next? (Video)

Keith GirardOctober 19, 2011

Taylor Swift is burned out on boyfriends after dating the likes of Taylor Lautner, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jonas Brothers singer Joe Jonas. Does this mean she’s ready to try girls?...

COUNTRY

Etta James Retires With Final Album, The Dreamer

Keith GirardOctober 19, 2011

Etta James, the quintessential rhythm & blues vocalist, is set to release her final studio album, The Dreamer, before retiring from recording after an inconic 50-year career, the star announced today....

BLUESJAZZMusic

Selena Gomez Soldiers on to EMAs, Despite Threat (video)

Keith GirardOctober 18, 2011

Selena Gomez has another man to worry about beside Justin Bieber, and he’s waaay creepier. Known celebrity stalker Thomas Brodnicki, 46, has apparent become obsessed with the teen star....

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Katy Perry Goes Rock 'a Billy for X Factor (watch)

Keith GirardOctober 17, 2011

Pop singer Katy Perry went with a ’50s rock ‘a billy look that would have made early Elvis proud as she performed an acoustic version of her song “The One That Got Away” on Britain’s music show, “The X Factor.”...

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Justin Bieber Behind the Scenes on Mistletoe Video (watch!)

Keith GirardOctober 11, 2011

Justin Bieber is all syked by his first Christmas album Under the Mistletoe, and has released a new behind-the-scenes look at the making of his first video for the project....

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Joe Jonas' Delayed Fast Life Solo Album Debuts (video)

Keith GirardOctober 11, 2011

Joe Jonas, the middle of three Jonas brothers, officially launched his solo career today with the release of his first solo album Fast Life....

POP

Danielle Dease: Sweet Pop From Deep South (video)

Keith GirardOctober 7, 2011

Danielle Dease, a 14-year-old from South Carolina, has made all the right moves in a bid to follow in teen idol Justin Bieber’s footsteps. She has a record deal, a fan base and most of all a sweet pop voice....

POP

Rihanna Late, Irks Fans, But Rocks Belfast Show (watch!)

Keith GirardOctober 3, 2011

Rihanna continues to have a rough go in Ireland, turning up 90-minutes late to her second Belfast concert and being greeted by boos. But once she got rockin, she put on a crotch-grabbing, booty-shaking show....

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Breaking Dawn Set List Drops; Bruno Mars Track Out (listen!)

Keith GirardSeptember 27, 2011

Bruno Mars has released his haunting tune "It Will Rain" that will lead the "Breaking Dawn, Part 1," soundtrack and a full-track list is out highlighting the lucky bands that will round out the album....

POP

Kelly Clarkson Sassy Sweet in Know It all Video (watch!)

Keith GirardSeptember 26, 2011

Kelly Clarkson, one of the few “American Idol” winners to maintain a career, has released her newest video for her song “Mr. Know It All,” which will lead her new album Stronger....

POP

Bruno Mars Snags Lead Single on Breaking Dawn Album (listen!)

Keith GirardSeptember 24, 2011

Bruno Mars will rock Twilight saga’s “Breaking Dawn, Part 1″ with the first single on the movie soundtrack, titled “It Will Rain,” a haunting ballad that seems to match the mood of the movie, according to a tune teaser....

POP

Frances Bean Cobain Sultry, Hipster Cool, Now What? (photos)

Keith GirardSeptember 24, 2011

It's hard to know what to make of Frances Bean Cobain, daughter of late Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain and Hole frontwoman Courtney Love. Sure, she's got the hipster rock royalty thing going, so telling captured by photographer Hedi Silimane. But now what?...

CELEBRITIES

Rihanna Flashes Fish Nets, Cleavage in Sao Paulo (photos)

Keith GirardSeptember 20, 2011

Rihanna pulled on some black fish net stockings and a black and white leotard with high rise bikini pants and took South America by storm, with her first concert in Brazil's industrial and financial center, Sao Paulo....

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