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Carly Rae Jepsen Is Writing Both 'Folkier and Dancier' Songs for New Album

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:41:55 +0000

Carly Rae Jepsen had the feel good hit of the summer last year with 'Call Me Maybe,' and all eyes are on the Canadian singer as she works on the follow-up to her second album 'Kiss.' She told PopCrush a little secret about her new album, and that's the fact that she's been writing in two different styles and those are "folkier and dancier."

Jessica Sanchez Reveals She Always Planned to Do a Dance Record, A Key Detail About Her 'Glee' Role + More

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:10:02 +0000

Jessica Sanchez was the runner-up on Season 11 of 'American Idol,' losing to Phillip Phillips, who has gone on to have a platinum-plus career on the back of his coronation single 'Home.' Sanchez is not lagging behind, though. On April 30, she is set to release her dance-oriented debut, 'Me, You & the Music,' a beat-drenched record that is much younger and groovier than what we saw from her on 'Idol.'

Matt & Kim Talk Pre-Show Rituals, '90s R&B/Hip-Hop Influences + 'Booty Shaking'

Sara D. Anderson — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:14:14 +0000

When you hear Matt & Kim tracks, you just want to dance and shake your booty, which is exactly how Kim Schifino gets in the mindset before a gig. The indie-pop duo may have finished up a tour with Passion Pit and Icona Pop, as well as gigs at SXSW and Ultra, but they still have a slew of festival gigs and one-off concerts in the queue, including a huge vitaminwater® concert on April 3.

Nikki Williams Dishes on Which Hollywood Stars She Would 'Kill, F—, Marry'

Cristin Maher — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:47:02 +0000

Despite the fact that South African songstress Nikki Williams has made waves with her viral hit 'Kill F--- Marry,' she assures us that the song's lyrical content comes with a disclaimer: "I don't necessarily want to kill anyone, but if I don't like a person I'm just like 'bleh.'"

That less-than-hyped feeling is something we're all familiar with, and so when

Little Mix Talk Girl Power, American Dreams + More [Exclusive]

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:18:09 +0000

Little Mix were the first-ever group victors on the British edition of 'X Factor,' which also spawned the likes of One Direction and Cher Lloyd. The girls -- Jesy Nelson, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall -- all tried out as individuals only to be assembled as a unit by Tulisa, and actually have a little bit of 1D's group magic and a lil' bit of Cher Lloyd's sass.

A$AP Rocky Discusses 'Long.Live.A$AP' Collabs + Goals for 2013

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:46:32 +0000

In 2012, A$AP Rocky (real name Rakim Mayers) took the music and fashion world by storm with his hybrid hip-hop sound and unique sense of fashion style. The 24-year-old Harlem native is ready to kick off 2013 on a high note with his debut album, 'Long.Live.A$AP,' due in stores Jan. 15.

Becky G Talks About TLC Influences, Hot Sauce + Her Desire to Work With Justin Bieber

Sara D. Anderson — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:36:53 +0000

“I felt like, if I’m going to put this out there, I want everyone to know who Becky G is within this minute-and-a-half.” And that’s exactly what the 15-year-old did with her cover of ‘Otis,’ where she spits rapid-fire lyrics about being true to herself and her fans. Now the young emcee and singer is signed [...]

Phillip Phillips Talks 'Home,' the 'Moon,' Southern Food + More

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:05:54 +0000

There's no set formula for post-'American Idol' success, but there are winners who go on to superstardom, and then there are those who fade into obscurity. It's safe to say that Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips is on the right side of that equation, having achieved double platinum status with his coronation single 'Home,' which also struck a chord during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Boys Like Girls Discuss 'Crazy World,' Apocalyptic Music Video + How Gotye's Success Helps Them

Scott Shetler — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:00:22 +0000

Boys Like Girls are back! The Boston-area foursome, who scored hits like ‘The Great Escape,’ ‘Love Drunk’ and the Taylor Swift-assisted ‘Two is Better Than One’ with their first two albums, are preparing to release ‘Crazy World,’ their first new material in three years, in December.

Zach Filkins of OneRepublic Talks Greece, Touring + Team Adam

Jessica Sager — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:00:57 +0000

OneRepublic are one of those bands that you hear absolutely everywhere. From near-constant radio airplay to commercial licensing ('Good Life' is a pretty perfect ditty for a Disney vacay, isn't it?), the band are an inescapable staple of pop. And we're not sure why anyone would want to escape them, because all of their songs are exceptionally crafted.

Cher Lloyd Dishes on 'Sticks + Stones' LP, Nicki Minaj + Overcoming Confidence Issues

Cristin Maher — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:00:16 +0000

Cher Lloyd is equal parts sugar and spice. When the 'Want U Back' songstress stopped by our N.Y.C. offices the other week, her bright personality was shining, as she delivered hilarious, spunky comments while also remaining extremely gracious and kind. Lloyd took the time to answer a few of the burnin

Leon Thomas III Talks About His 'Metro Hearts' EP + Victoria Justice's Quirky Talent

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:54:26 +0000

The name Leon Thomas III might not be instantly familiar to you... yet. But chances are, if you are a fan of Nickelodeon teen pop, then you've seen or heard his work. He is currently on tour with Big Time Rush through the end of the month and he self-released his 'Metro Hearts' mixtape, which features a cover of Drake's 'Take Care' as well as the catchy single 'Forever.' But that's not the extent of his talents.

Kreayshawn Dishes on Female Rappers + Working With Kid Cudi

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:00:54 +0000

Kreayshawn is a white, female rapper. Those distinctions certainly make people curious about the tattooed and doe-eyed ‘Gucci, Gucci’ 22-year-old from Oakland, Calif. Luckily, music fans will get to know more about Kreayshawn — born Natassia Gail Zolo — when she drops her debut platter, ‘Somethin’ Bout Kreay’ on Sept. 18. Sure, she’s competing with [...]

Pop the Question With Marcus Canty

Cristin Maher — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Marcus Canty may have gotten his big break on 'X Factor,' but he's quickly on his way to establishing himself as a bonafide R&B star. The super suave and equally as funny crooner recently stopped by the PopCrush office to discuss his forthcoming EP, slated for release on Oct. 30, and the upcoming season of 'X Factor.' He also partook in a game of Pop the Question, showing off some serious dart skills and answering some embarrassing questions for our enjoyment.

All Access With Karmin

Chad Childers — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:31:59 +0000

Oh to be young and in love! With a heaping helping of talent and determination, lots of Internet buzz, and music mogul L.A. Reid in their corner, Karmin have become one of 2012's breakout performers. PopCrush hung out with the band during their performance at Los Angeles' thriving outdoor plaza The Grove, as they prepared to open the evening for former 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks.

Check Out Our Live Twitter Chat With All-American Rejects

PopCrush Staff — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:01:03 +0000

Calling All-American Rejects fans! You joined our Twitter chat with Nick Wheeler of AAR today (Aug. 30 3PM ET) and asked your questions. Now we have the entire transcription! Wheeler took time to answer fan questions, as well as answering our questions about their upcoming co-tour with with Boys Like Girls and their mascot Dexter. We found [...]

Pop the Question With Hedley

Sara D. Anderson — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:03:11 +0000

Jacob Hoggard and Dave Rosin, part of the Canadian pop rock quartet Hedley, visited our office recently to throw some darts at balloons and answer some really embarrassing questions. Intrigued? Read on. It’s out first installment of ‘Pop the Question’ — where artists must prove their aim, but at a cost — and we luckily [...]

You're Gonna Love This: 3OH!3 Dish on Whiskey, 'Omens' + Obama

Jessica Sager — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:13:50 +0000

3OH!3 are about fun. It’s evident in their lyrics (which are often about partying and girls), their videos (which are always pretty hilarious) and even in their choice of collaborators (including crunk king Lil Jon, candy queen Katy Perry and party princess Kesha).

Rita Ora Shares 'Best Advice Ever' From Beyonce, Admits She's Never Been in Love

Sara D. Anderson — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:24:16 +0000

Rita Ora normally sports scarlet-stained lips with her unruly, blond locks, but for our interview she went with a more neutral palette paired with a Mickey Mouse graphic dress and her signature black Jordans. She was discussing how she was going to have it "rain" streamers into the crowd for her VEVO Lift gig -- a taped performance happening in less than five hours and was to be held at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City. It was a technicality that needed more than a day's worth of planning, but we stayed tight-lipped. What we did notice was her unwavering ease at the issue. You'd think she was a seasoned performer in the business with that sort of confidence, or maybe she's good at convincing us she's been in the game for awhile.

Mariah Carey Reveals What She Loves About 'Triumphant'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:00:29 +0000

Before Mariah Carey dropped her brand new single 'Triumphant' today, she chatted with media members about the song via conference call, which PopCrush was fortunate enough to be a part of. Carey sounded beyond pleased with her new track and well, she should be, since it's pretty much classic Mariah Carey, modernized by Maybach Music Group's Rick Ross and Meek Mill.

All Access With Jason Derulo

Sara D. Anderson — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:08:05 +0000

"This is my sanctuary -- this is my home. This is where I feel most comfortable." Jason Derulo is seated like a king at the epicenter of a rented studio in Burbank that is encased with a simple, yet modern aesthetic -- black leather sofas and muted-colored walls, a switchboard only used by the elite producers, and glass windows dividing the studio from the adjacent sound booth. Dim lighting hovers over us, but Derulo's demeanor is anything but dark.

Tim Bergling of Avicii Talks About Meeting Madonna + the Future of EDM

Jed Gottlieb — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:54:52 +0000

Electronic dance music is hot. David Guetta is topping the charts worldwide, Skrillex is winning Grammys and Deadmau5 is big enough to feud with Madonna. But Avicii (real name Tim Bergling) is on the road to outshine them all. He’s also smart enough to make friends with the Material Girl, who introduced Ultra Music Festival goers to the 22-year-old before his set.

Rachel Crow Gets Her 'Mean Girls' Message Across + Expresses Love for Eminem

Sara D. Anderson — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:36:07 +0000

Our first introduction to Rachel Crow is impossible to forget. The grinning, effervescent contestant won over hearts as soon as she stepped out on the 'X Factor' stage last year and explained why she deserved to win: "I'm a girl -- I need my own bathroom!" Her honesty, paired with booming vocals and hip-throwing attitude, got her to the Top 5 on the show. She represented 'swagger cuteness,' if there's even such a term.

Flo Rida Reveals the Wildest Thing He's Ever Done + the Secret to Star Quality

Jessica Sager — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:58:23 +0000

Flo Rida is one of the most ubiquitous hit makers today. You pretty much can't go a day (or, let's be real, an hour) without hearing one of his tracks on Top 40 radio or at a club. What's remarkable is that every single song, while having similar elements -- a killer beat, infectious hook and signature flow -- has its own distinctive elements, whether it be a unique voice on the hook like Sia in 'Wild Ones' or a tongue-in-cheek theme like 'Hey Jasmin.'

Jennifer Lopez + Enrique Iglesias Discuss Pre-Show Regimen for World Tour

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:46:57 +0000

Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias are still in the planning stages for their first-ever world tour together this summer. Their 20-city North American jaunt kicks off July 14 in Montreal, Quebec and winds down on Sept. 2 in Orlando.