Posts Tagged ‘Destiny’s Child’

‘Glee’ Mashup “Survivor/I Will Survive”: Preview The Perfection

Fri Dec 2 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Glee's tribute to female musicians (the "I Kissed A Girl" episode) evidently wasn't quite triumphant enough. Now the cast is back with yet more empowerment for the ladies: next week's "Hold On To Sixteen" (note the John Cougar Mellencamp "Jack And Diane" reference) features a perfect mashup of Gloria Gaynor's 70s classic "I Will Survive" and Destiny's Child's 2001 hit "Survivor". Preview the Troubletones ladies' Sectionals performance below, and marvel at Naya Rivera and Amber Riley's flawless vocals. More »

Kelly Rowland’s Album Party Turns Into A Destiny’s Child Reunion (PHOTOS)

Wed Jul 27 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman

When Kelly Rowland tweeted that she had “surprises planned” for her Here I Am release party, we had no idea she meant a Destiny’s Child reunion — sort of. Last night at New York’s Standard Hotel, the VIBE cover girl was joined by Michelle Williams and Beyonce, as her former groupmates showed the “Lay It On Me” singer their support for Ms. Kelly’s new LP. Does this mean we can expect a world tour or new music from these pop divas any time soon? Doubtful, but the fact that they arrived in matching black outfits simply can’t be a coincidence! More »


Whatcha Say: The Good, The Bad & The Destiny In This Week’s Reader Comments

Fri Jul 8 2011 by Idolator Staff
You could be mistaken for thinking it's 1997 all over again with all three former Destiny's Child members unveiling new projects this week. Beyonce debuted the lingerie-tastic wedding-themed video for "The Best Thing I Never Had", while fellow Tina Knowles fashion victim Kelly Rowland previewed her long overdue third album "Here I Am". Not to be outdone by her slightly more successful bandmates, Michelle Williams stepped out of the shadows to reveal her new hype single "Love Gun". Jump below to see what our readers had to say about the latest from music's favorite independent women, as well as their opinions about new music from Kelly Clarkson and our Song Of The Summer poll. More »


Beyonce’s Album Covers: A Retrospective (PHOTOS)

Thu Jun 23 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman

Though we’re days away from Beyonce’s official album 4 release, it seems that nothing surrounding Bey’s latest disc has come easy to the world traveling diva. First came some negative fan reactions, then an Internet leak, and now rumors swirling that her label is bracing for poor sales. While the LP’s music isn’t quite what people were expecting, neither is the 29-year-old’s cover art. So we took the opportunity to look back at the “Best Thing I Never Had” songstress’ album artwork over the course of her 13+ year career and evaluate them accordingly. So grab your notebook and pencil, because we’re about to school you in all things Beyonce. More »


Destiny’s Child’s 13 Worst Outfits Ever (PHOTOS)

Tue May 3 2011 by Idolator Staff

More than a decade before Beyonce was running the world, the pop siren was just the crowning jewel in the girl group tiara known as Destiny’s Child. And prior to morphing into Sasha Fierce, jotting off to Paris with Jay-Z and a suitcase full of a billion different outfits, or stepping out at the Met’s Costume Institute Gala, there were many tragic costume casualties along the way thanks to Tina Knowles’ handiwork. Let’s revisit the 13 best — of the worst, that is — outfits that Destiny’s Child has worn over the years. See if you agree with our pick for number one. More »


The Best Of The Worst Pop Group Outfits Of All Time (PHOTOS)

Tue Apr 26 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman

When you’re a part of a boy or girl group it’s important for people to know you’re in a musical collective, even when you’re not performing on stage. The key to making this statement: matching outfits — in fact, the crazier the better! So we’ve rounded up our favorite coordinating ensembles from some of pop’s most beloved music crews. Click through to revisit some of music’s most hilarious fashion mistakes and keep in mind that the members agreed to wear these clothes (or were forced to Beyonce’s mom Tina). More »


‘Glee’ Covers Destiny’s Child, Lady Antebellum & Zombies For The Super Bowl

Tue Feb 1 2011 by Becky Bain
You've already heard the Glee cast put their jazz hands all over Michael Jackson's "Thriller" - but the zombified football number isn't the only song on the show's Super Bowl episode, "The Sue Sylvester Bowl Shuffle". The members of New Directions also perform Lady Antebellum's Grammy-nominated "Need You Now" and The Zombies' "She's Not There", while the Warblers' keep up their streak of turning female-voiced pop hits into a cappella triumphs with Destiny's Child's "Bills Bills Bills". Listen to the episode's set list below! More »

Take A Listen To 15 Years Of Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins’ Hits

Wed Dec 2 2009 by Robbie Daw

Producer Rodney Jerkins (aka “Darkchild!”) posted a 50-song medley of some of his biggest hits on his blog, and—damn!—talk about a 8o mph joyride down memory lane.

All of the usual suspects are there (Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine,” Pussycat Dolls’ “When I Grow Up,” Jennifer Lopez’s “If You Had My Love,” Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name”). But there are also the Ohhhh…right! moments, as when we suddenly remembered that Rodney produced the original version of Whitney Houston’s “It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay” before Thunderpuss got their hands on it.

“Thanks to the fans for all the love and support over the past 15 years,” Jerkins wrote on his blog. “This is a gift from me to you! I hope you enjoy it.”

And fear not—even the Spice Girls’ “Holler” made the cut. Have a listen to the “Darkchild Single Medley 50″ after the jump! More »


Happy 40th B-Day, Sesame Street!

Tue Nov 10 2009 by Becky Bain

In honor of Sesame Street’s 40th Anniversary today, here’s the smooth-jazziest rendition of the Sesame Street theme, as sung by Joshua Radin. Can’t you just imagine Oscar the Grouch wearing a beret sipping an espresso while listening to this play in a piano bar in the West Village? Or maybe that’s just us?


Take a jump to check out the PBS show’s top 5 pop-star appearances: More »


The Pop Economy: The Troubles With Girl Groups

Fri Oct 23 2009 by admin

Behind the Sugababes’ latest lineup machinations, which make one wonder if the group is shape-shifting into a sort of female British Menudo, is a trend piece about enough slant histrionics to make Ken Russell films wilt. There’s even something telling in the yearlong break rival girl group Girls Aloud announced in July, following on the heels of some of their strongest offerings yet. If the crown jewels in Britain’s pop tiara are wont to defect so quickly—and leave us with The Saturdays—shouldn’t it be time to reassess the girl group as a business model? Perhaps, with pop going the way of our economy, we probably shouldn’t be turning to something as volatile as singer-stuffed girl groups for a bailout.


Boybands and even male-fronted rock bands seem to enjoy some sense of longevity. But why do their female counterparts seem to have all the reliability of AIG? After the jump, a categorical look at five iconic girlb(r)ands for whom dissolution was all but foretold. More »