Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Jennifer Hudson Being Considered As ‘American Idol’ Judges: Report

Sam Lansky
May 22nd, 2013 // Leave a Comment
The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Show

American Idol may be getting a very different type of shake-up for next season: Vulture reports (via a tipster with “knowledge of the situation”) that producers are considering replacing all of the judges with former contestants. Reportedly, Kelly Clarkson (amazing) and Jennifer Hudson (amazing) have already been approached, and Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken are already being considered.

Can we just take a minute to entertain the idea of a Kelly Clarkson-Jennifer Hudson-Adam Lambert panel? (Clay Aiken is fine and charming but ultimately sort of whatever.) Clarkson would bring all sorts of honest, down-to-earth life lessons and bits of wisdom; Hudson would serve up all kinds of diva shenanigans; and Adam Lambert would be literally the most glamorous human alive. Most importantly, all of those artists are talented, not so massively huge that they’d command Mariah Carey-level paychecks, and — crucially — they know what makes great television.  More »

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J. Cole Performs “Power Trip” On ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’: Watch

Bianca Gracie
May 22nd, 2013 // Leave a Comment
Go On A "Power Trip"

J. Cole‘s single “Power Trip” has become inescapable on the radio, but he continues to showcase how masterful it is when performed live. The rapper performed the track last night (May 21) on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon sans Miguel, who may still be in hiding after that Billboard awards smackdown. Backed by The Roots, Cole gave a simple and laid-back performance.

Cole’s forthcoming sophomore album, Born Sinner, will be released on June 18 — the same day as Kanye West‘s Yeezus. Let the battle of the rap charts begin! More »

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Paris Hilton To Release Second Album On Cash Money Records

Sam Lansky
May 22nd, 2013 // 1 Comment
"Seduced and Abandoned" Premiere and After Party at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival

Paris Hilton, known in certain circles (like “my friends”) as “the greatest recording artist of all time,” is slated to release her long-anticipated second studio album on Birdman‘s Cash Money Records, produced by Afrojack (her ex!) and featuring collaborators like Lil Wayne. “This is a lot different than my first album,” she said. “It’s really going to be house music.”

At a party at the Hotel du Cap this weekend (where else?), Hilton told showbiz reporter Roger Friedman that the LP should be due out this summer (although she’s been saying that for awhile, so she doesn’t have a ton of credibility at the moment). Reportedly, she’ll lead up to the album release by taking on a residency DJing in Ibiza, because she’s Paris Hilton and that’s just her life. More »

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Magazine Melee: Which Pop Princess Has The Best June 2013 Cover?

Idolator Staff
May 22nd, 2013 // Leave a Comment
Magazine Melee: June 2013

Each month, we take a look at our favorite pop stars gracing the glossy covers of fashion, health, music and lifestyle magazines across the world and ask you to choose the best cover!

It’s nearly June! And just in time for the approaching summer season, four of our favorite pop princesses are now smoldering on the covers of major fashion, style and fitness magazines across the world.

Britney Spears has us saying “Ooh La La” with her tight, toned physique on the cover of Shape Magazine, Selena Gomez flaunts her flowing locks and “Come & Get It” collarbone in a strapless blue top for InStyle, Demi Lovato‘s delivering a heart attack on Company Magazine, and Miley Cyrus can’t stop giving us edgy haute couture on the cover of Elle UK. More »

Ke$ha’s ‘My Crazy Beautiful Life’: She Drinks Her Pee, Finishes Her Album ‘Warrior’

Lisa Timmons
May 22nd, 2013 // Leave a Comment
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kesha my crazy beautiful life

In this very special episode of My Crazy Beautiful Life, Ke$ha drinks her own pee. Remember how you read about that happening not that long ago? Wondering if the context of this episode will explain why? You’re in for a huge disappointment.

For those of you just joining us, this is the fifth piece of the six-part series as part of a documentary chronicling the two years of Ke$ha’s first world tour. As a reminder, her brother, Lagan, is the voice and eyes behind the camera. This episode picks up after Ke$ha’s tour, make-out sesh with a Brazilian Tarzan and post-tour vacation has come to a close, and her new focus is her album Warrior. More »

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Kelly Rowland Unveils ‘Talk A Good Game’ Tracklist

Sam Lansky
May 22nd, 2013 // Leave a Comment
Kisses Down Kelly
Kelly Rowland Kisses Down Low Video
Kelly Rowland drops her candy-colored "Kisses Down Low" clip. Read More »
Kelly Rowland Gets "Dirty"
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Hear her controversial new single "Dirty Laundry." Read More »
K-Row & The-Dream
Kelly Rowland The Dream
The two team up for "Where Have You Been." Read More »
Big Boi & Kelly Rowland
Big Boi Kelly Rowland "Mama Told Me"
Watch the lyric video for "Mama Told Me." Read More »

Did you hear? Kelly Rowland has an album coming out! Yes, the “Kisses Down Low” songstress’ fourth studio album, Talk a Good Game, is finally getting an official release — and last night, the tracklist was unveiled, which is fine timing for the newly announced X Factor judge. A collaboration with Beyonce and Michelle Williams had already been tipped, but there are a few other guests rounding out the roster: Wiz Khalifa, Kevin Cossom, Pusha T and The-Dream. (He’s relegated to a bonus track, but still.)

Game drops June 18, but you can pre-order it on iTunes now; see the full tracklist below. More »

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