by Allie on May 17, 2012
Back in March we gave one lucky fan the chance to fly away with a friend to sunny Los Angeles to see The X-Factor ‘s newest judge, Demi Lovato , give an intimate concert for her most adoring Lovatics. Even if that lucky fan wasn’t you, you can catch the “Give Your Heart A Break” singer’s paired-down performance tomorrow (Friday, May 18) when the full show premieres on Vevo. For a little taste right now, watch the 30-second teaser trailer above in which Demi looks radiant, all long flowing locks, ethereal layers and chunky jewelry, plus see how the small club setting came together before the show.
by Lucy on May 17, 2012
Superstar and Season 4 winner, Carrie Underwood ‘s fourth album, Blown Away , is No. 1 for the second consecutive week on Billboard’s Top Country & all-genre 200 albums sales chart. This marks the first time since 2010 that a country artist has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s all-genre 200 albums sales chart for 2 back-to-back weeks.
by Allie on May 17, 2012
Donna Summer passed away today (May 17) at the age of 63, but the disco queen leaves behind a lasting legacy that will not soon be forgotten. Upon hearing news of her death, the music and entertainment community has come out to offer condolences and share their pain at losing such an iconic voice and influential presence. Head below for reactions from those who have worked with Summer, as well as those were dancing along to her tunes all these years. Duran Duran ‘s Nick Rhodes wrote a blog post about Donna and the effect her music had on his band: I just heard the very sad news that Donna Summer has passed away
by Allie on May 17, 2012
The Top 3 had their grand homecomings on Wednesday night’s (May 16) episode of American Idol , so we got an interesting glimpse into their pre-fame lives. And we got three rounds of singing: the judges chose the songs in round one, the Idols chose their second, and Jimmy Iovine picked their final numbers. At this stage in the game you have to start thinking about marketability, and that was apparent in the choices.
by Alex on May 17, 2012
Following tonight’s episode of American Idol, a compilation album of the songs performed by the Season 11 Top 3 finalists will go on sale on the iTunes Store. Individual songs will also be available for sale. The tracks released on iTunes are studio versions recorded by the finalists under the guidance of “Idol” musical director Ray Chew . “This album showcases the incredible talent embodied by this year’s ‘Idol’ finalists,” said Ray Chew.
by Tom on May 16, 2012
Three years after Adam Lambert ‘s stint on American Idol — and two-and-a-half since the release of debut LP For Your Entertainment —his long-awaited (and slightly delayed) sophomore offering Trespassing is finally out. Some critics seem to agree that the first half of the album is a glitter-drenched pop-dance workout, while the latter half is a bit ballad-heavy. Read what the Internet at large had to say about Adam’s new record below, then let us know your own thoughts on Trespassing . :: Rolling Stone conjured up some colorful imagery when reviewing Adam’s latest: “ Trespassing delivers, with a mix of tinsel disco-club sleaze and leather-boy love ballads
by American Idol Blog on May 16, 2012
Mick Jagger will make his way to 30 Rockefeller this weekend to host Saturday Night Live ‘s 37th season finale. (37 seasons? Why, that’s still thirteen years less than the existence of The Rolling Stones , who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year.) Though Jagger has clearly influenced countless other artists over the years, SNL cast member Kristen Wiig shares how she, too, was deeply affected by the iconic rocker. ”I grew up on you,” she tells him in a promo for the May 19 episode.
by Erica Fields on May 16, 2012
Chuck Brown , the musician affectionately known as the “Godfather of Go-Go”, passed away at the age of 75 on Wednesday (May 16). Brown has been hospitalized with pneumonia for the last two months, and died of multiorgan failure due to sepsis. Brown’s career kicked off in the 1960s, and became one of the pioneers of go-go music, a subgenre of funk. His 1970 single, “Bustin’ Loose,” was one of his biggest hits, and was later sampled by Nelly in his 2000 Grammy-winning dancefloor staple, “Hot in Herre.” [Via ABC News ]
by Alison Bailey on May 16, 2012
Jennifer Lopez has got the power. The singer, dancer, fashionista and reality show judge has topped Forbes ‘ annual Celebrity 100 list , unseating last year’s power player, Lady Gaga . Though many other entertainers raked in more money than her — runner-up Oprah Winfrey boasts earnings of $165 million, triple of Lopez’s $52 million — Forbes compiled their rankings by looking at other factors, such as social media; TV, film and radio presence; endorsement deals; and branding. And boy, does J.Lo have a whole lot of that. Now that Jenny is pretty much owning the block, does she even need her American Idol gig anymore
by Katie on May 16, 2012
Nicki Minaj launched her glitzy Pink Friday world tour on Wednesday (May 16) with a sold-out show at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion in Australia. The set list was heavy on the 29-year-old’s upbeat dance tracks and crossover pop hits at the expense of the Twitter quitter’s early rap anthems; her debut album and mixtapes were almost entirely ignored. The commercialization of Roman was apparent in the show’s surprisingly camp staging: There were mirror balls, gold lamé costumes, shirtless male dancers and a even conga line. It made for a visual feast, but the 65-minute extravaganza needed more of the music — and attitude — that made Nicki famous in the first place
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