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Katharine McPhee Performs Ryan Tedder-Produced “Touch Me” In ‘Smash’ Promo
Thu Feb 2 2012 by Becky Bain
Though NBC's new music-based show Smash centers around the world of Broadway and has songs penned by actual Broadway composers, don't expect just to hear the characters only sing showtunes. In this new promo, Katharine McPhee (who recently sat down with us for a Career Quiz) sings a club-ready tune called "Touch Me", written and produced by Top 40 regular Ryan Tedder. Watch Kat perform the song while still in bed (you'll see what we mean) below. More »
Gym Class Heroes Team Up With Ryan Tedder For “The Fighter”
Tue Nov 8 2011 by Becky Bain
Though Gym Class Heroes have canceled the remaining dates on their Fall tour due to frontman Travie McCoy's "illness" (why so vague, guys?), McCoy was still able to perform the group's single "Stereo Hearts" on Saturday Night Live with Maroon 5. Looks like Travie's claim that he's one tough cookie in new song "The Fighter" is pretty accurate. The uplifting tune, off The Papercut Chronicles II, features OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder on the hook as well as the production. Listen below. More »
Demi Lovato, OneRepublic & B.o.B Perform At Do Something Awards
Fri Aug 19 2011 by Robbie Daw
The 2011 Do Something Awards were held at the Hollywood Palladium on Sunday, while the event was broadcast on VH1 last night. The Jane Lynch-hosted shindig celebrated young people who dedicate themselves to worthy causes, and the evening saw a black-clad Justin Bieber pick up honors for Do Something Music Artist. Other winners in the music field: Glee (Do Something TV Show), Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato's "Make A Wave" (Do Something Charity Song) and Taylor Swift (Do Something Concert). Head below to watch performances at the event by winner Lovato, OneRepublic and B.o.B.
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Cobra Starship And Ryan Tedder Celebrate “#1Nite” On New Song
Tue Jul 26 2011 by Becky Bain
Late night party pop delinquents Cobra Starship are celebrating like there's no tomorrow in their new song "#1Nite (One Night)", off their August 30 release Night Shades. Ryan Tedder adds his vocals to the rousing club tune — apparently the singer-songwriter-producer got a taste of the night life while working with other fete-throwers Far East Movement. Check out the "#1Nite" lyrics video below.
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Jordin Sparks Declares “I Am Woman” On New Track
Thu May 5 2011 by Becky Bain
Jordin Sparks was only 17 years old when she crowned the Season 6 winner of American Idol, and now at the ripe old age of 21, she is declaring herself a woman. The newly-svelte singer has released a new single, "I Am Woman", produced and co-written with Ryan Tedder, who also recently worked with other Idol champ David Cook on his new single. Listen to Jordin's dance tune celebrating female empowerment and tell us if you feel a spark. More »
David Cook: The Idolator Interview
Thu Apr 28 2011 by Becky Bain
David Cook may have the fame and the fans, but the one thing he doesn't seem to get enough of these days is sleep. "I'm just coming out of zombie land," he tells us with a laugh during our interview with him at the Beverly Hilton. (Check out our photo shoot with Cook at the posh hotel.) "I've got tomorrow off, and I'm sleeping as long as humanly possible."
Before the pop-rock singer finally got some well-earned Zs, we had the chance to talk to him about the meaning behind the title of his new album This Loud Morning, how his writing style his changed over the last three years and which Season 10 Idol contestant has got his vote. Watch our sit-down with Mr. Cook below! More »
Before the pop-rock singer finally got some well-earned Zs, we had the chance to talk to him about the meaning behind the title of his new album This Loud Morning, how his writing style his changed over the last three years and which Season 10 Idol contestant has got his vote. Watch our sit-down with Mr. Cook below! More »
Hear Far East Movement’s Original Version Of “Rocketeer” With Bruno Mars Singing
Wed Apr 13 2011 by Robbie Daw
Before Ryan Tedder laid his featured vocals down on Far East Movement's Top 10 single "Rocketeer," naturally there was a demo version. And lo and behold, that demo sports the golden pipes of our favorite bowling partner Bruno Mars, who co-wrote and co-produced the dreamy mid-tempo jam. We've got the original version of "Rocketeer" featuring Grammy winner Bruno below—give it a listen!
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Yet Another Televised Singing Competition Show To Premiere — ‘Majors & Minors’
Wed Mar 30 2011 by Becky Bain
With American Idol, The Voice and The X Factor taking over TV, you'd think there wouldn't be any room left for another music-based reality competition show. Well, you're just plain wrong! Majors & Minors will air this Fall on The Hub, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show pairs kids (ages 8 to 16) with super successful recording artists as their mentors, including the likes of Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Sean Kingston and Ryan Tedder. Stage parents, get ready for yet another opportunity to kick off your child's pop star career before puberty strikes!
Listen To Two New Jennifer Hudson Tracks: “I Remember Me” And “Why Is It So Hard”
Tue Mar 15 2011 by Becky Bain
Jennifer Hudson's sophomore LP I Remember Me isn't set to drop for another week, but from what we've heard so far, it's shaping up to be the R&B album of the year. She singer has lined up an impressive list of producers this time around, from R. Kelly and Polow Da Don to Swizz Beatz and even Mrs. Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys. But that's not all — listen to the Ne-Yo co-produced tune "Why Is It So Hard" below, along with the album's title track, produced by hitmaker Ryan Tedder. More »
Sara Bareilles Makes “Uncharted” Music Video With The Help Of 15 Celeb Friends
Wed Mar 2 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
For Sara Bareilles' latest music video "Uncharted", the singer/songwriter dipped her toe into music video uncharted territory. The simple and charming vid is a collage of fun, homemade web cam lip dubs from an array of musicians including Pharrell, to Kanye Twitter singer Josh Groban, a fully-clothed Adam Levine, indie rock twins Tegan And Sara and a pajama-wearing Jennifer Nettles. The celeb submissions are combined with black and white footage of the "King Of Anything" songstress biking to the beach. Check out the Kaleidoscope Heart songbird's latest music vid with a special introduction from "Professor" (and Chat Roulette expert) Ben Folds.
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