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Tina Majorino was the ‘Perfect Fit’ for Pink’s ‘F—in’ Perfect’ Video
Indie film darling Tina Majorino stars in the chilling music video for Pink's latest single 'F---in' Perfect,' which is her second single off the album, 'Greatest Hits ... So Far!!!' The single conveys the same sort of inspirational message as 'Raise Your Glass,' and peaked at No. 2 on the charts, making it Pink's 11th Top 10 single in the States.
Steven Tyler’s ‘American Idol’ Gig Boosts Aerosmith Sales
Steven Tyler may have ruffled some feathers last year with his Aerosmith bandmates, but after just a few weeks of appearing on the nation's favorite talent show, 'American Idol,' his band may in fact be thanking him.
Jay Sean, ‘Hit the Lights’ Feat. Lil Wayne – Song Spotlight
Jay Sean's latest single 'Hit The Lights' -- from new record 'Freeze Time' due Feb. 15 -- may mark another chart-topping collaboration with Lil Wayne who makes his second appearance alongside the Brit R&B singer.
The inescapable 'Down,' was the artist and rapper's first pairing, reaching No. 1 for two weeks in 2009. Though Sean hasn't matched the same success with 'Do You Remember' or '2012 (I
Britney Spears, ‘Hold It Against Me’ – Song Spotlight
Clubgoers and Britney Spears fans alike should already be familiar with ‘Hold It Against Me,' the new single off her highly-anticipated seventh album.
The dub-step production sounds like it would be heard at a Deadmaus show rather than a Britney one, perhaps the hardest and grimiest sound yet for Spears. She even warns us as the song opens with the lyric, “Hey, over there, please forgive me, if I’
Nicki Minaj Feat. Drake, ‘Moment 4 Life’ – Video Spotlight
Nicki Minaj shines in 'Moment 4 Life' -- her third video and single off her debut full-length album 'Pink Friday' -- playing herself as well as her well-known alter-egos Barbie and Martha. A series of "happily ever after" childhood fantasies set the stage for the artist's most elegant costumes and extravagant sets to-date.
‘F—in’ Perfect’ Was Recorded When Pink Had ‘Baby Fever’
When Pop-rock artist Pink wrote and recorded her latest single 'F---in' Perfect,' she apparently had more on her mind than just addressing social issues and building awareness. "I almost feel like 'F---in' Perfect' must have been recorded when she had baby fever," Pink's long-time creative collaborator and music director Dave Meyers tells PopCrush.
Jennifer Lopez, ‘On the Floor’ Feat. Pitbull – Song Spotlight
It's going to be a big 2011 for Jennifer Lopez, whose new single 'On the Floor' featuring Pitbull recently premiered on her 'American Idol' colleague Ryan Seacrest's show.
Kimberly Caldwell, ‘Desperate Girls & Stupid Boys’ – Video Spotlight
Kimberly Caldwell glows in a slinky, shimmering tunic dress in the video for her new single 'Desperate Girls & Stupid Boys.' The song comes from the pop-rock singer's long-awaited debut 'Without Regret,' due April 19.
Kanye West, ‘All of the Lights’ – Song Spotlight
Kanye West's new single 'All of the Lights' from his recent release, 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' tackles universal struggles while confidently sounding pivotal moments in his life.
Pink, ‘F—in’ Perfect’ – Video Spotlight
Pink’s music video for her latest single 'F---in’ Perfect,' follows the recent No. 1 single 'Raise Your Glass' off her 'Greatest Hits... So Far!!!' and uplifts with a powerful and disturbing series of visuals.