Birdman Discusses Signing Paris Hilton To Cash Money Records

May 23rd, 2013 // Leave a Comment

The stars might be blind, but Birdman isn’t — to Paris Hilton‘s raw talent! (It took me an hour to come up with that opening line.)

The rapper-turned-Cash Money Records co-founder opened up to The Los Angeles Times about signing the vocally gifted chanteuse: “Controversy and all of that, it works for your benefit,” he said. “[Her Cash Money deal] being so talked about shows the strength of her popularity. I’m very excited. I’m very appreciative that she’s part of the team. She’s very talented, and a beautiful young woman.” More »

Beyonce Posts New Picture Of Blue Ivy Carter

May 23rd, 2013 // Leave a Comment

Blue Ivy Carter is a grown woman! Yes, the adorable tot is assuming directorial duties, if the new picture Beyonce posted to her Tumblr last night is anything to go by. Who run the world? Blue Ivy, and literally nobody else, because Blue Ivy is more powerful than her mind can even comprehend.

Showing the 45-year-old toddler seated in a white chair monogrammed with “BIC,” sporting a pink tee (hopefully House of Dereon, hand-woven by LaTavia Roberson) and a white tutu, the photo doesn’t give us much new information about what Blue Ivy is up to. Is she working on a new album? Directing her latest music video? Launching a fragrance line? Sabotaging Kelly Rowland‘s career? Rendering your faves irrelevant? Probably all of the above, honestly.  More »

The Saturdays’ “Gentleman” Video: The Girls Get Sexy As Housewives

May 23rd, 2013 // Leave a Comment
The Saturdays "Gentleman" Video
So 1995!

The Saturdays‘ weird-amazing new single “Gentleman” isn’t necessarily my very favorite effort from the British girl group — although it is one of their most interesting tracks to date — but the just-premiered video is a nice complement to the song, as much as it looks like a Desperate Housewives promo from a few years back. (There was one that used Jennifer Lopez‘s “Mile In My Shoes” that this echoes for me. Hopefully I’m not the only person in the world who remembers that. Right, guys? Right.)

Following the girls in sexy ensembles as they garden, hang up laundry, and generally get domestic, the concept fits the song effectively. A gentleman needs a lady, okay?  More »

Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift Lead 2013 Teen Choice Awards Nominations

May 23rd, 2013 // Leave a Comment

Hey, it’s the Teen Choice Awards — you know, the annual ceremony where extraordinary achievements in politics, science and literature are recognized! Ha, no it’s not. It’s an awards show with a category called “Choice Smile.” Sorry, haters.

Anyway, the nominations are out, and it’s pretty much the usual suspects — in the music categories, Taylor Swift takes the lead with three nods (for Choice Female Artist, Choice Female Country Artist and Choice Smile), while Justin Bieber has two (Choice Male Artist and Choice Male Hottie, obvi).

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Wyclef Jean Plays Pop Associated, Talks Lil Wayne, Shakira, Diplo, Will.i.am & More

May 23rd, 2013 // Leave a Comment
wyclef jean interview
The Associate

Wyclef Jean has now been a solo act for far longer than he was a Fugee. But Clef has never truly been “solo” – his album The Carnival was a veritable carnival of guest spots, and his April Showers mixtape is equally feature-heavy. As Wyclef told us in last week’s on-camera chat, he’s at his best when he’s bringing in other big names to toss ideas back and forth, or bringing in new names to cultivate their talent. Needless to say, dude has worked with just about everyone in the business.

And that makes him an especially apt subject for Pop Associated, so we got him to spit out the first things that came to mind when we mentioned some of his biggest collaborators, including Shakira, Lil Wayne, Snoop Lion, and Diplo. Head up top to see whom he calls a modern day rocker, who’s the revolutionary and whose hips don’t lie. OK so you can probably guess that last one.

Demi Lovato Puckers Up With The New ‘X Factor’ Judges: Morning Mix

May 23rd, 2013 // Leave a Comment

Did You Hear?

:: Looks like Demi Lovato is excited for The X Factor‘s return! The pop star posted the above selfie with fellow judges Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio in Charleston, SC at the first round of auditions. Demi tweeted: “LOVE THESE GIRLS!!! @KELLYROWLAND & @paurubio #Xfactor #girlpower.” [MTV]

:: Speaking of The X Factor, the show’s accountants are probably breathing a sigh of relief after Britney Spears‘ departure. Simon Cowell saved a lot of money with new judges Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio, who will be receiving about $1.5 million, compared to Spears’ massive check of $15 million. [The Hollywood Reporter]

:: Giorgio Moroder, one of the OGs of  electronic music, has made a return partly thanks to his feature on Daft Punk‘s Random Access Memories. Our friends at SPIN spoke to the legend and looked back on his extensive career. [SPIN]

:: In the wake of his state’s massive tornado tragedy, Oklahoman Blake Shelton is organizing an NBC benefit concert for the victims. The country singer, who recently performed a tribute to his home state on The Voice, said he’s “hoping it will raise a lot of money. Obviously it will be televised and will happen really quickly.” [Billboard]

:: Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong, who called PSY “the herpes of music,” won’t like this news. The South Korean entertainer is planning to follow up “Gangnam Style” and “Gentleman” with a full album to be released this summer. [MTV]

:: Justin Bieber will give people more reasons to boo, after TMZ got hold of his ridiculous release agreement. The singer forces invited guests to sign the document, which orders them to keep their mouths shut about his parties. If guests reveal anything, they’ll be sued for a cool $5 million. What happens in Bieber’s crib, stays in Bieber’s crib. [TMZ]

After the jump, find out which music acts you can catch on TV today. More »

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