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Emeli Sande Performs “Next To Me” Live For Capitol’s ’1 Mic 1 Take’ Series: Watch

Robbie Daw
April 3rd, 2013 // 2 Comments
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Emeli Gets Intimate

We knew Emeli Sande was a voice that needed to be heard by millions upon our very first listen of “Heaven” — hence us featuring the singer in our Popping Up series way back in 2011. And with her soulful single “Next To Me” blowing up in the States, finally giving the British artist that all-important breakthrough on these shores, what better way for Emeli’s crystal clear pipes to be showcased than to have her belt out the tune for her label Capitol’s 1 Mic 1 Take. (Watch above.)

That title pretty much says it all: it’s Sande pouring out her heart in front of a lone microphone (sans Kendrick Lamar, who appears on the recorded version of the US release), accompanied only by a piano for the stripped-down performance. More »

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Taylor Swift And Ed Sheeran Perform “Everything Has Changed” At Red Tour Opener: Watch

Robbie Daw
March 14th, 2013 // Leave a Comment
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Tay & Ed Share A Sweet Duet In Oklahoma

Thinking of hitting up Taylor Swift‘s Red Tour? The hit singer’s jaunt kicked off last night in Nebraska, and if the Omaha World-Herald‘s writeup conveys anything, it’s that fans of Swift’s brand of confessional country-pop won’t be disappointed: “One is only young once. For Swift, now is the time to celebrate her ability to sing in the center ring of her own circus. If she keeps writing so skillfully about her feelings, she’ll still be around when the red fires of youth fade to quieter shades.”

One particular highlight was go-to songwriter/show opener Ed Sheeran joining Swift for a duet of their Red ballad “Everything Has Changed.” Watch above to see how these two do together outside of the studio, then jump below to catch Taylor’s Red Tour setlist. More »

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Cher Lloyd Covers Robyn’s “Call Your Girlfriend” & Dyes Hair Blue: Watch

Robbie Daw
March 4th, 2013 // Leave a Comment
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The UK Singer Dials Up A Robyn Tune

At first, we missed this video featuring Cher Lloyd performing a cover of Robyn‘s “Call Your Girlfriend” during a recent promotional appearance last week, but we’re more than happy to discover it on this sunny Monday afternoon. Not only does the onetime UK X Factor contestant both nail the vocals and achieve the same emotional impact of the original with her stripped-down rendition, she’s also sporting blue hair in the clip, a la Katy Perry circa 2010.

This isn’t the first time Lloyd has tackled a song by Swedish pop phenom Robyn; last year she offered up a live version of Body Talk single “Dancing On My Own.”

Watch above and let us now if you think Cher did Robyn justice with “Call Your Girlfriend.” More »

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Jay-Z, Mariah Carey Crash Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def Anniversary Party

Christina Lee
February 24th, 2013 // 2 Comments
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Jermaine Dupri‘s iconic hip-hop label So So Def turns 20 this month. To celebrate, Jay-Z and Mariah Carey crashed its anniversary concert in Atlanta — what was already a star-studded affair, thanks to appearances by Nelly and Ludacris.

Last night (February 23), Hov gave thanks to the producer with a brief set: He launched into The Black Album‘s “Public Service Announcement,” then “Paris.” Dupri challenged him to “Jigga What, Jigga Who (Originator 99),” but instead, Jay-Z opted for his verse in “Clique.” (Could he hear Kanye West from London?) More »

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Kanye West Doesn’t Like Justin Timberlake’s “Suit & Tie,” Still Hates The Grammys

Christina Lee
February 24th, 2013 // 1 Comment

Last night (February 23) at a London gig, Kanye West ranted to the tune of “Clique” about corporatism, his public image and Justin Timberlake‘s comeback single. “I got love for Hov, but I ain’t fuckin’ with that ‘Suit & Tie’,” West said, in reference to longtime collaborator — and Timberlake‘s “Legends of the Summer” co-headliner — Jay-Z. More »

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Super Bowl: Beyonce’s Halftime Performance Features Destiny’s Child & Much Hair Flipping

Christina Lee
February 3rd, 2013 // 9 Comments
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On Thursday, Beyonce kicked off her pre-Super Bowl press conference with a polite request: “Would you guys mind standing?” But at the start of her Super Bowl XLVII halftime performance on Sunday (February 3), she cued fireworks and flames. Her Destiny’s Child co-conspirators Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams teleported to the stage like Power Rangers being called to action, only to be shooed away toward the end of “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).”

Beyonce strutted and swung her hips and cast out one smoldering gaze after another through a string of greatest hits — “Crazy in Love,” “End of Time,” “Halo” — and re-established that she was born to do this sort of thing. More »

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Super Bowl: Alicia Keys Sings The National Anthem

Robbie Daw
February 3rd, 2013 // 9 Comments
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“The Star-Spangled Banner” is one of the most notoriously difficult songs to pull off live. Not only does it require stunning vocal talent, you also face the ire of America if you fumble while belting out the patriotic standard.

That said, Alicia Keys not only sang her red-dress-clad butt off at the Super Bowl, ahead of the big showdown between the Ravens and the 49ers, she also played piano while doing so — proving once again that this girl is definitely on fire. More »

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President Obama’s Inauguration: PS22 Chorus Performs Phillip Phillips’ “Home”

Robbie Daw
January 21st, 2013 // Leave a Comment
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Early on during the morning of President Barack Obama‘s inauguration, Staten Island’s PS22 Chorus stood outside at the National Mall in Washington D.C. and performed a spirited cover of Phillip Phillips‘ hit “Home.” ABC News captured the moment, and though you can hear Diane Sawyer and George Sephanopoulos chatting over top the kids a bit, their voices can still be heard ringing out. Naturally, it’s quite a different vibe than when PS22 recently belted out Swedish House Mafia‘s “Don’t You Worry Child” with the gents of Ithacappella. Watch above.

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Selena Gomez Covers Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River”: Watch

Christina Lee
January 20th, 2013 // 4 Comments
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According to a “source,” Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez broke up in November due to “crazy schedules.” However, on Saturday night (January 19), at New York’s Best Buy Theater, Gomez introduced her acoustic cover of Justin Timberlake‘s “Cry Me a River” with a more telling statement: “This song definitely speaks to me.”

A decade ago, while promoting “Cry Me a River,” the second single off debut album Justified, Timberlake refused to say whether the song was about his split with Britney Spears. Gomez was just as vague during this UNICEF charity concert performance, although she did remember to rework Timberlake’s lyrics: “Boy I refuse, you must got me confused with some other girl.”

Check out Gomez’s cover of “Cry Me a River” above, then her take on “…Baby One More Time” after the jump. More »

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Swedish House Mafia’s “Don’t You Worry Child” Covered By The PS22 Chorus & Ithacappella

Robbie Daw
January 14th, 2013 // Leave a Comment
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Heaven’s got a plan for you, and it’s this: spending the next three minutes or so watching the always-adorable PS22 Chorus from Staten Island pairing up with the Ithaca College Men’s Chorus — known officially as Ithacappella — for a lively and moving rendition of Swedish House Mafia‘s current international smash “Don’t You Worry Child.” In fact, we should warn you that doing so may trigger your internal waterworks, as something about these kids forlornly lamenting “we were so young, I think of her now and then” really got to us. Then again, let’s face it — we’re utter saps. Watch above.

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