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Gwen Stefani, Steven Tyler And More Pay Tribute To Paul McCartney
Wed Dec 29 2010 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Sir Paul McCartney was among the five artists recognized at the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors, televised last night. The recent iTunes deal-maker was commended as for being, "one of the most influential and successful songwriters and musicians of all time, whose work has continuously altered both the creation and perception of music..." There to pay homage to the former Beatle (who watched from a balcony, sandwiched between Oprah and the Obamas) were Gwen Stefani and No Doubt, Idol's newest judge Steven Tyler, Dave Grohl, Norah Jones and James Taylor. Jump below to catch all of last night's performances.
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The Morning Mix: Britney Spears Fights Back Against Ex’s Allegations
Thu Dec 2 2010 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Britney Spears plans to take legal action concerning the defamatory reports (and phone calls recorded by ex Jason Alexander) alleging that her boyfriend Jason Trawick has beaten her. Alexander, who took, and passed, a polygraph test, stands by his story. [PopEater]
:: Pop music — it's not just for your ears. It's for your brains! Check out these school assignments remaking Lady Gaga and Gwen Stefani's videos into history lessons. [Jezebel]
:: Michael Cera will join a rock supergroup Mister Heavenly as their bassist for their upcoming tour. He knew how to play a mean bass in Scott Pilgrim, so we're not surprised. Expect the band's live shows to be both awkward, hilarious and one-note. [Vulture]
:: Fresh off of singing at Rockefeller Center, Kylie Minogue releases a new Christmas cover, "Let It Snow." [Music & Lyrics]
:: Ke$ha — big fan of Willow Smith, not so much squids. [Just Jared]
After the jump, find out who'll be lighting up late night. More »
:: Britney Spears plans to take legal action concerning the defamatory reports (and phone calls recorded by ex Jason Alexander) alleging that her boyfriend Jason Trawick has beaten her. Alexander, who took, and passed, a polygraph test, stands by his story. [PopEater]
:: Pop music — it's not just for your ears. It's for your brains! Check out these school assignments remaking Lady Gaga and Gwen Stefani's videos into history lessons. [Jezebel]
:: Michael Cera will join a rock supergroup Mister Heavenly as their bassist for their upcoming tour. He knew how to play a mean bass in Scott Pilgrim, so we're not surprised. Expect the band's live shows to be both awkward, hilarious and one-note. [Vulture]
:: Fresh off of singing at Rockefeller Center, Kylie Minogue releases a new Christmas cover, "Let It Snow." [Music & Lyrics]
:: Ke$ha — big fan of Willow Smith, not so much squids. [Just Jared]
After the jump, find out who'll be lighting up late night. More »
The 2011 Grammy Nominations
Wed Dec 1 2010 by Idolator Staff
The principal 2011 Grammy nominees were announced on the Grammy Nominations Concert Live telecast (with the rest of the categories revealed after the program), and Eminem seems to be in full "recovery" as he dominates this year with a total of 10 nods (including biggies Song, Record, Album and Rap Album Of The Year).
Bruno Mars scored seven nominations, for his featured vocals on B.o.B's "Nothin' On You", writing credit on Cee Lo Green's "F**k You", his own hit "Just The Way You Are" and also Producer Of The Year (as part of the Smeezingtons). Just behind him are this year's six-time nominees Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga and Jay-Z.
Kudos also to La Roux, Robyn and Goldfrapp, for at least being recognized in the Dance categories, and Adam Lambert, for his Best Male Pop Vocal Performance nod. Check the list of 2011 Grammy nominees below and let us know which of these surprised you the most. More »
Bruno Mars scored seven nominations, for his featured vocals on B.o.B's "Nothin' On You", writing credit on Cee Lo Green's "F**k You", his own hit "Just The Way You Are" and also Producer Of The Year (as part of the Smeezingtons). Just behind him are this year's six-time nominees Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga and Jay-Z.
Kudos also to La Roux, Robyn and Goldfrapp, for at least being recognized in the Dance categories, and Adam Lambert, for his Best Male Pop Vocal Performance nod. Check the list of 2011 Grammy nominees below and let us know which of these surprised you the most. More »
The Morning Mix: Katy Perry And Russell Brand Wed
Mon Oct 25 2010 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Katy Perry and Russell Brand said their "I do's" over the weekend, and said "I DID!" over Twitter. Sadly, Katy's pop star bestie Rihanna didn't make it out to the festivities, but hey, at least she showed up for the Bachelorette Party. [E! Online]
:: A history of pop music in the movies, inspired by Daft Punk's Tron: Legacy score. [Consequence of Sound]
:: Vulture takes a closer look at the rock star cliches Kings of Leon have allegedly become. [Vulture]
:: Ricky Martin is all red on his single sleeve cover for "The Best Thing About Me". [Just Jared]
:: While Nick Jonas challenges himself by playing a French revolutionary in Les Miserables, Joe Jonas plays himself on 90210. [MTV Buzzworthy]
After the jump, check out which music acts will be performing on the tube today.
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The Morning Mix: Freddie Mercury To Be Played By… Borat?!
Fri Sep 17 2010 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Comedian/actor/mankini swimsuit suspender thong model Sacha Baron Cohen has signed on to play Freddie Mercury in a big-screen biopic of the Queen frontman's life. As Borat would say, "Very nice!" (And as Brüno would say... well, we probably can't post anything Brüno would say.) [Vulture]
:: It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia's sixth season premiered last night on FX—celebrate the return of this hideous, horribly-behaved gang of chums by listening to the show's soundtrack, which star Charlie Day describes as "huffing paint through your ears." Dayman! Ah ah ah! [EW Music Mix]
:: Check out Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair" single teaser and mourn the fact that at nine-years old you were probably just making lanyard bracelet after lanyard bracelet at camp while this fierce kid is dropping hit records. [Just Jared]
:: Not everybody is fond of Glee's version of "Empire State Of Mind", or any other of the urban/hip-hop songs they cover on the show. [Smoking Section]
:: Weezer will embark on a Blinkerton tour—the band will play two shows in each market, and "on the first night Weezer will play The Blue Album in its entirety, and the second night they will play Pinkerton in its entirety." We're not sure why they don't just play both albums on the same night to save fans the trouble of paying for tickets (and parking, and food, and babysitters, etc.) twice. Maybe they'll make up for it by taking Jorge Garcia on the road with them. [Spinner]
After the jump, check out which stars will be lighting up the tube tonight. More »
:: Comedian/actor/mankini swimsuit suspender thong model Sacha Baron Cohen has signed on to play Freddie Mercury in a big-screen biopic of the Queen frontman's life. As Borat would say, "Very nice!" (And as Brüno would say... well, we probably can't post anything Brüno would say.) [Vulture]
:: It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia's sixth season premiered last night on FX—celebrate the return of this hideous, horribly-behaved gang of chums by listening to the show's soundtrack, which star Charlie Day describes as "huffing paint through your ears." Dayman! Ah ah ah! [EW Music Mix]
:: Check out Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair" single teaser and mourn the fact that at nine-years old you were probably just making lanyard bracelet after lanyard bracelet at camp while this fierce kid is dropping hit records. [Just Jared]
:: Not everybody is fond of Glee's version of "Empire State Of Mind", or any other of the urban/hip-hop songs they cover on the show. [Smoking Section]
:: Weezer will embark on a Blinkerton tour—the band will play two shows in each market, and "on the first night Weezer will play The Blue Album in its entirety, and the second night they will play Pinkerton in its entirety." We're not sure why they don't just play both albums on the same night to save fans the trouble of paying for tickets (and parking, and food, and babysitters, etc.) twice. Maybe they'll make up for it by taking Jorge Garcia on the road with them. [Spinner]
After the jump, check out which stars will be lighting up the tube tonight. More »
The Morning Mix: Miley Cyrus Gets A New Tattoo
Fri Sep 10 2010 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Miley Cyrus wears her heart on her sleeve, er, finger—the pop star was spotted with a new tattoo. Eventually she'll catch up to her brother. [MTV Buzzworthy]
:: Britney Spears is slamming back her former bodyguard's claims that she sexually harassed him. Says Team Spears in a statement: "This lawsuit is another unfortunate situation where someone is trying to take advantage of the Spears family and make a name for himself." [PopEater]
:: T.I. might be losing his endorsement deal with AXE after his recent arrest. [Rap-Up]
:: Amy Winehouse reportedly went in the studio with Mark Ronson to record a cover of the classic Lesley Gore song, "It's My Party" for a tribute album to Quincy Jones. Let's hope Amy's recording is more than just slurring and mumbling. [Spinner]
:: Idolator's own Becky Bain seated up alongside American Idol's Alex Lambert (whom we thought was ousted way before his time) on the way to his gig at L.A.'s legendary Roxy club. Check out the hoppin' (Ford) Fiesta they had on the way to the show! [Just Jared]
After the jump, check out which stars will be lighting up the tube tonight. More »
:: Miley Cyrus wears her heart on her sleeve, er, finger—the pop star was spotted with a new tattoo. Eventually she'll catch up to her brother. [MTV Buzzworthy]
:: Britney Spears is slamming back her former bodyguard's claims that she sexually harassed him. Says Team Spears in a statement: "This lawsuit is another unfortunate situation where someone is trying to take advantage of the Spears family and make a name for himself." [PopEater]
:: T.I. might be losing his endorsement deal with AXE after his recent arrest. [Rap-Up]
:: Amy Winehouse reportedly went in the studio with Mark Ronson to record a cover of the classic Lesley Gore song, "It's My Party" for a tribute album to Quincy Jones. Let's hope Amy's recording is more than just slurring and mumbling. [Spinner]
:: Idolator's own Becky Bain seated up alongside American Idol's Alex Lambert (whom we thought was ousted way before his time) on the way to his gig at L.A.'s legendary Roxy club. Check out the hoppin' (Ford) Fiesta they had on the way to the show! [Just Jared]
After the jump, check out which stars will be lighting up the tube tonight. More »
The Morning Mix: Jay-Z Makes The Yankee Hat More Famous Than A Yankee Can
Tue Aug 31 2010 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Check out Jay-Z's Yankees apparel, already on sale for he and Eminem's show on September 13. Hey, where's Em's swag? [Rap-Radar]
:: Nicki Minaj says she has a girl crush on Charlize Theron. She won an Oscar for the movie Monster. Nicki just had an outrageous cameo on Kanye West and Jay-Z's "Monster." Synergy, people! [Rap-Up]
:: Usher discusses his divorce and being a "dating father" instead of a "single father." [PopEater]
:: What's with all the felines rockin' the cover art of indie rock albums? [Best Week Ever]
:: If you thought M.I.A. hated a lot of things, well, wait til you get a load of the people, places and things Taylor Momsen loathes. Seriously, her own band name? [MTV Buzzworthy]
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:: Check out Jay-Z's Yankees apparel, already on sale for he and Eminem's show on September 13. Hey, where's Em's swag? [Rap-Radar]
:: Nicki Minaj says she has a girl crush on Charlize Theron. She won an Oscar for the movie Monster. Nicki just had an outrageous cameo on Kanye West and Jay-Z's "Monster." Synergy, people! [Rap-Up]
:: Usher discusses his divorce and being a "dating father" instead of a "single father." [PopEater]
:: What's with all the felines rockin' the cover art of indie rock albums? [Best Week Ever]
:: If you thought M.I.A. hated a lot of things, well, wait til you get a load of the people, places and things Taylor Momsen loathes. Seriously, her own band name? [MTV Buzzworthy]
After the jump, check out which stars will be lighting up the tube tonight. More »
The Morning Mix: 50 Cent Is One Angry Tweeter
Fri Aug 27 2010 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: 50 Cent finally started tweeting for himself, and the results aren't pretty—dude is dropping n-words and f-words and cyber-bullying anybody brave enough to pick a fight with him. Regardless, somebody please create #50CentNewYorkerTweets, thanks. [Rap-Radar]
:: "Love The Way You Lie" is the #1 song in the U.S. for a sixth week in a row. How did Recovery become such a smash success? EW takes a look at the Summer of Eminem. [Music Mix]
:: Lady Gaga will become immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds several times over. Different incarnations of the Twitter queen will pop up in various Tussauds locations all over the world. Perhaps this will inspire Gaga to wear an outfit made entirely out of wax. [PopEater]
:: Is Jessica Simpson pregnant? What about Mariah Carey? How about we stay out of every female pop star's uterus completely? [E! Online]
:: Kelis talks pregnancy, Flesh Tone and being "consistently inconsistent." [MTV Buzzworthy]
After the jump, check out which stars will be lighting up the tube tonight. More »
:: 50 Cent finally started tweeting for himself, and the results aren't pretty—dude is dropping n-words and f-words and cyber-bullying anybody brave enough to pick a fight with him. Regardless, somebody please create #50CentNewYorkerTweets, thanks. [Rap-Radar]
:: "Love The Way You Lie" is the #1 song in the U.S. for a sixth week in a row. How did Recovery become such a smash success? EW takes a look at the Summer of Eminem. [Music Mix]
:: Lady Gaga will become immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds several times over. Different incarnations of the Twitter queen will pop up in various Tussauds locations all over the world. Perhaps this will inspire Gaga to wear an outfit made entirely out of wax. [PopEater]
:: Is Jessica Simpson pregnant? What about Mariah Carey? How about we stay out of every female pop star's uterus completely? [E! Online]
:: Kelis talks pregnancy, Flesh Tone and being "consistently inconsistent." [MTV Buzzworthy]
After the jump, check out which stars will be lighting up the tube tonight. More »
The Morning Mix: M.I.A. Talks About Her “Elastic Love” For Xtina
Fri Jun 25 2010 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: M.I.A discusses her collaboration with Christina Aguilera, the delightfully spunky "Elastic Love", which was the first song Maya wrote after giving birth. [MTV]
:: There is one teenage girl not vying for the affections of Robert Pattinson—Miley Cyrus, who says, "I hate vampires." Guess she's Team Jacob. [E! Online]
:: What would happen if you combined a game show with T-Pain? It would turn out a lot like Alex Trebek singing nursery rhymes in Auto-Tune on Jeopardy. [Best Week Ever]
:: Vulture is unimpressed with Eminem's lyrics on Recovery. Still nowhere near as bad as other recent releases. [Vulture]
:: If you thought Rihanna's tour rider was demanding, wait til you see Steve Martin's! [EW Music Mix]
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:: M.I.A discusses her collaboration with Christina Aguilera, the delightfully spunky "Elastic Love", which was the first song Maya wrote after giving birth. [MTV]
:: There is one teenage girl not vying for the affections of Robert Pattinson—Miley Cyrus, who says, "I hate vampires." Guess she's Team Jacob. [E! Online]
:: What would happen if you combined a game show with T-Pain? It would turn out a lot like Alex Trebek singing nursery rhymes in Auto-Tune on Jeopardy. [Best Week Ever]
:: Vulture is unimpressed with Eminem's lyrics on Recovery. Still nowhere near as bad as other recent releases. [Vulture]
:: If you thought Rihanna's tour rider was demanding, wait til you see Steve Martin's! [EW Music Mix]
After the jump, see who's rocking your tube today. More »
‘Good Morning America’ Summer Concert Series Lines Up Black Eyed Peas, Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers And More
Thu Apr 29 2010 by Becky Bain
Good Morning America announced its annual summer concert series, and it looks like there's something for everybody—that is, if absolutely no one is a fan of indie rock music. Jump below to check out the lineup. More »
