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Popping Up is our recurring look at new artists making noise on the music landscape. Because, hey—Madonna and Britney were once unknown, too.
Fusing soul, R&B and hip-hop into one delicious listening experience, ZZ Ward isn't your typical new singing starlet on the rise. The LA-based, Oregon-raised artist dropped her debut mixtape Eleven Roses last month, and the 8-track collection includes ZZ's incredibly raw vocals singing over samples from songs like Tyler, The Creator's "Yonkers", Childish Gambino’s “You Know Me,” and Wiz Khalifa/Curren$y’s “Rooftops." She namechecks David Bowie as one of her musical idols ("He was unconventional, but his music was still so emotional and powerful") but it's clear from the first note out of her mouth that the blues is where her heart is. Head below to discover just who this wild woman is.
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Michael Jackson’s ‘Glee’ Tribute Episode: What A “Scream”
Wed Feb 1 2012 by Becky Bain
Glee's Michael Jackson tribute episode (cleverly titled "Michael") aired last night, and it featured a mish-mosh of a cappella versions, faithful covers and reenactments of several classic MJ videos. (There were also cellos, eye patches and Finchel duets filling the relatively plot-less episode right to the brim.) It was all a bunch of silliness to capitalize not only on the current IMMORTAL World Tour Cirque Du Soleil show traveling the country (referenced seconds after the episode began!), but Jackson's continuing popularity. Watch a few of the musical numbers below. More »
11 Songs For Singles This Valentine’s Day
Wed Feb 1 2012 by Mike Wass
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. For music fans, that means being serenaded by power ballads, slow jams and schmaltzy love-song dedications every time you turn on the radio. But what if Cupid's arrow whizzed straight past you this year and hit someone else? Nobody wants to hear "The Power Of Love" while heating up a TV dinner for one. Happily, we're here to provide you with a selection of vastly less-depressing alternatives. No matter if you're single by choice, brokenhearted, bitter or just resigned to living alone with 10 cats, there's a song to get you through February 14. Jump below to find solace in these 11 top tunes for singles on Valentine's Day.
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T.Mills “Vans On” Video: An Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Look
Tue Jan 31 2012 by Robbie Daw
If you've picked up Riverside, California artist T.Mills' Leaving Home EP, then you're likely well-acquainted with the upbeat, groove-laden track "Vans On". While putting on the finishing touches on his upcoming major label debut LP for Columbia, the 22-year-old recently hit up Los Angeles' AZ Films studios to shoot the video for the single — and we've got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Mills on the set below!
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NME Awards 2012: Lana Del Rey, Adele, Florence Nab Nominations
Mon Jan 30 2012 by Nicole Sia
For better or for worse, UK-based music magazine NME has rolled out its shortlist of nominees for its 2012 NME Awards. Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Adele each earned noms across the various irreverent categories — some more forgiving than others. (Born This Way and Under the Mistletoe both came in under Worst Album, oof!) Also scoring nods were newcomers Lana Del Rey and Azealia Banks and awards veterans Coldplay, The Throne and Katy Perry. See the full list of 2012 NME Award nominees below. More »
Michael Jackson’s Cirque Du Soleil Show ‘IMMORTAL World Tour’: Idolator Review
Sun Jan 29 2012 by Becky Bain
It was clear even before Friday night's performance of Michael Jackson's Cirque Du Soleil spectacular, The IMMORTAL World Tour (playing three nights at LA's Staples Center) began that this would be a night dedicated to celebrating the glory of Michael's legacy: we saw so many little kids in fedoras moonwalking in the lobby to even count. And Jackson's presence, whether seen on screen as a little boy or in footage from his legendary videos, consistently drew an ecstatic response from the crowd. As a memorial to the King Of Pop, the show totally worked; as a Cirque Du Soleil show, it came up pretty flat.
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Mariah Carey Hits The Studio With Jermaine Dupri
Fri Jan 27 2012 by Becky Bain
Mariah Carey has been pulling double duty as a doting wife and loving mother — but it's time she reclaim her spot as pop's leading diva. The songbird was snapped working in the studio in Atlanta last night with longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri ("We Belong Together"). We know for a fact that Mimi looked absolutely smokin' (thanks, Jenny!) — time will tell just how hot her new music will be. Hop below for more pics of the singer posing with Dupri. More »
David Guetta & Nicki Minaj Tease Their Creepy “Turn Me On” Video
Fri Jan 27 2012 by Robbie Daw
David Guetta and Nicki Minaj's "Turn Me On" video won't arrive until January 31 (unless, of course, it leaks before that), but the two teases of the clip unveiled today indicate that, despite the song's title, it's going to be less of a sexy affair, and more of a thriller! Masked bald men and women stalk around while a mysterious figure drags an axe across what looks like a cobble stone road in 1800s England. And there's our fair maiden Nicki, looking quite anxious behind an iron gate. Remind us again — is this a music video or a Hammer horror movie? Get the chills below, pop lovers!
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Justin Bieber Gets Waxed Again: Morning Mix
Fri Jan 27 2012 by Idolator Staff
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:: After having a wax replica of himself at Madam Tussaud's in London, New York, and Spain, Las Vegas now has a wax statue of Justin Bieber. And in addition to the face barely resembling The Biebs' glowing visage, we're betting they forgot to include the giant Jesus tattoo on his leg, too. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: After she recently posed for Armani, it seems as if Rihanna has received the inspiration for yet another project. RiRi will be producing a reality fashion show for the UK where the winner will get to design an outfit for the pop princess to wear onstage during her concert in London's Hyde Park. [Billboard]
:: Selena Gomez is a little nervous to be playing "edgy" in her new film, Spring Breakers, where she plays a bank-robbing, spring-break-loving college student. [E! Online]
:: Drake is seriously serious about wanting to play President Obama in a biopic. Says Drake, "I watch all the addresses. Any time I see him on TV, I don’t change the channel. I definitely pay attention and listen to the inflections of his voice. If you ask anyone who knows me, I’m pretty good at impressions." [Rolling Stone]
:: How Cute! Jason DeRulo and Jordin Sparks are finally admitting that they're dating! Jason revealed their relationship status in a recent interview, saying how Jordin makes him feel better since his recent injury. [Huffington Post]
After the jump, find out which acts you can find on the tube today. More »
:: After having a wax replica of himself at Madam Tussaud's in London, New York, and Spain, Las Vegas now has a wax statue of Justin Bieber. And in addition to the face barely resembling The Biebs' glowing visage, we're betting they forgot to include the giant Jesus tattoo on his leg, too. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: After she recently posed for Armani, it seems as if Rihanna has received the inspiration for yet another project. RiRi will be producing a reality fashion show for the UK where the winner will get to design an outfit for the pop princess to wear onstage during her concert in London's Hyde Park. [Billboard]
:: Selena Gomez is a little nervous to be playing "edgy" in her new film, Spring Breakers, where she plays a bank-robbing, spring-break-loving college student. [E! Online]
:: Drake is seriously serious about wanting to play President Obama in a biopic. Says Drake, "I watch all the addresses. Any time I see him on TV, I don’t change the channel. I definitely pay attention and listen to the inflections of his voice. If you ask anyone who knows me, I’m pretty good at impressions." [Rolling Stone]
:: How Cute! Jason DeRulo and Jordin Sparks are finally admitting that they're dating! Jason revealed their relationship status in a recent interview, saying how Jordin makes him feel better since his recent injury. [Huffington Post]
After the jump, find out which acts you can find on the tube today. More »
Lana Del Rey Gives Impressive “Video Games” Performance On BBC Live Lounge
Thu Jan 26 2012 by Robbie Daw
Each successive performance Lana Del Rey has given after her widely-discussed one for Saturday Night Live has been pretty decent, and her latest, for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, is no exception. Below you'll find the New York songstress knocking out a stripped-down “Video Games” with her band. Who knows, naysayers — you may just have to chalk up the SNL drama to the Complex cover girl's nerves, not lack of talent.
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