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Avicii Drops New Single 'Wake Me Up'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:21:55 +0000

Avicii is back. The Swedish DJ dropped his new single ‘Wake Me Up,’ which features soul singer Aloe Blacc. It’s not what you’d expect from Avicii or from any EDM artist, really. However, it could be Avicii’s wake-up call to his genre of choice. The melody feels familiar in the first verse, and it sounds [...]

New Music Releases – July 2013

Kat Lee — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:01:30 +0000

New music releases in July 2013 are not messing around. Selena Gomez is releasing her fourth studio album, though ‘Stars Dance’ will not feature the backing of her band the Scene. Come July 23, fans can finally ‘Come & Get It.’ Selena is in good company on July 23, too. Pop legend Mariah Carey has [...]

Robert Pattinson Wants to Introduce Katy Perry to His Parents

Kat Lee — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:57:15 +0000

What the what?! Even though R. Patz and Katy Perry are trying to act like they aren’t a couple, more information has surfaced indicating that they totally are. According to Closer Magazine (via 4Music), a source reports, “Rob confessed that he was falling for her after their date night at the Björk concert, and it’s [...]

Justin Bieber's Poser BFF Requests Restraining Order Against Singer

Kat Lee — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:45:13 +0000

Okay, Beliebers, we know you like to protect your idol Justin Bieber, but the death threats have got to stop. King Kevi, the guy who recently spoke out about JB's drug use and partying, says that the singer quickly tweeted his phone number, which resulted in Justin's 40 million devoted Beliebers sending Kevi death threats. Yikes.

Did Britney Spears Rip Off Madonna on Her New Track 'Ooh La La'?

Kat Lee — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:38:03 +0000

If you listened to Britney Spears‘ new track ‘Ooh La La’ and thought to yourself, “Where have I heard this before?,” you’re not alone. A YouTuber (and presumed Madonna fan) noticed the stark similarities between Brit Brit’s new track and Madonna‘s track ‘Superstar’ from her 2012 album ‘MDNA.’ First, the lyrics of both songs definitely [...]

Top 20 Songs: Week of June 17 – 23, 2013

Cristin Maher — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:31:46 +0000

When you hear the name Anna Kendrick, you probably think of great movies like ‘Up in the Air’ and ’50/50′ … and the ‘Twilight’ flicks. However, the A-list actress has recently won over tons of music fans courtesy of her ‘Pitch Perfect’ track ‘Cups,’ which makes its Top 20 debut this week at No. 19. [...]

2NE1 Dropping Four New Singles by October

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:25:16 +0000

If you are K-Pop fan that lurves 2NE1, then we’ve got good news for you. The ladies, who last year released only a digital single in the form of ‘I Love You’ and axed a planned mini-album, will make up for lost time by releasing four singles in the next four months. That’s one-per-month, starting [...]

Which Singer Looks Best With Ombre Hair? – Readers Poll

Cristin Maher — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:18:00 +0000

Ombre hair is totally in right now, but this dyeing trend has been making red carpet appearances for a while now.

Stars like Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato have all rocked ombre hair in the past, while other singers like Beyonce, Rihanna and Jade Thirlwall of Little Mix are currently sporting the classic brown-to-blond color fade.

Is Rihanna Going to 'Love' Rehab?

Kat Lee — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:56:44 +0000

It's well known that Rihanna and Chris Brown are no longer an item. Chris Brown has gotten back together with his ex Karreuche Tran, but it seems like RiRi is having quite the hard time letting go of him. So much so that she is reportedly mulling over the thought of attending "love" rehab.

Is John Mayer's New Song 'Paper Doll' About Taylor Swift?

Kat Lee — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:04:28 +0000

This is the breakup that just won’t end. Even though Taylor Swift and John Mayer haven’t been together for over three years, they keep fueling the gossip fire by writing songs about each other. Can we make a rule where singer-songwriters can’t date each other anymore to avoid this in the future? The most recent [...]

Katy Perry Tells Vogue She's Still in Love With John Mayer [Pics]

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:34:06 +0000

Katy Perry's first Vogue cover is stuffed with stunning photos of the singer in various glam red dresses (one looks like Adele's Grammy dress), with crimson-painted lips and among chickens and green grass. Glam mixes with nature.

Drake Covers GQ, Wants to End Chris Brown Feud

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:17:35 +0000

Yo, Chris Brown! Drake wants a cease fire in your feud. He even says so in his GQ cover story. That’s why he is a gentleman. Yeah, that’s some generosity right there. Drake is using his magazine cover to put an end to their epic beefage. Sort of. A year ago, the rapper and R&B singer’s respective [...]

See the Kim Kardashian + Kanye West Rumored Baby Names

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:09:55 +0000

The gossip world is waiting with bated breathe for photos and the big reveal of what Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have named their newborn daughter, who arrived several weeks early on Saturday, June 15.

Katy Perry Paints Her Face, Reveals Her Best Features in Vogue Behind-the-Scenes Video

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:13:13 +0000

In this behind-the-clip video from Katy Perry's Vogue cover, the singer goes from makeup-free to a fully painted face -- and reveals key style secrets, such as why she has black hair and her two favorite features!

Justin Bieber Involved in Hit-and-Run Accident With Paparazzi

Kat Lee — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:20:59 +0000

Can Justin Bieber just get a chauffeur? Seriously, the kid has the money for it, and with every passing traffic violation it seems like a smarter decision. His most recent vehicular trouble came in the form of an alleged hit-and-run outside a Los Angeles club. So here’s what went down — TMZ reports Justin was [...]

Rihanna Hits Up Her Brother's Show in London With BFF Cara Delevingne [Pics]

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:47:10 +0000

Rihanna is a sexpot. We know this, as evidenced by the shimmery, sequined cape top she wore while supporting her brother Rorrey at a gig in London on Sunday, June 16. She went bra-free — not an uncommon occurrence for our gal. She is also a good sister, taking time out of her busy schedule [...]

Armin van Buuren Will Go to Space

Kat Lee — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:40:50 +0000

Looks like Justin Bieber isn’t the only musician to head into space in the near future! Armin van Buuren, the Dutch DJ, will head into the stratosphere making him the very first DJ in space! Though, Bieber and van Buuren will not be on the same galactic adventure. Justin will leave the Earth’s atmosphere aboard [...]

Beyonce + Demi Lovato Congratulate Kim Kardashian + Kanye West's New Baby

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:32:58 +0000

In case you missed it, NEWS FLASH! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed their daughter into the world on Saturday, June 15. The spawn arrived several weeks ahead of schedule and the well-wishers didn’t waste much time sending their congrats across the social media space. Beyonce and Demi Lovato were among the first to send [...]

'The Voice' Recap: The Final 3 Perform for the Season 4 Win

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:24:37 +0000

Tonight (June 17) marked the second-to-last episode of Season 4 of 'The Voice.' There are three contestants left -- Team Usher's quirky indie popper Michelle Chamuel and Blake Shelton's duo the Swon Brothers and solo country blonde Danielle Bradbery. For the second season in a row, the country coach has two horses in the race for the finals, with oddsmakers predicting that Bradbery --with one "R"-- will notch the big win.

Rihanna vs. Britney Spears – Pop Clash

Cristin Maher — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:59:01 +0000

After a close race, Rihanna and her Navy managed to sink Miley Cyrus' latest release 'We Can't Stop' into the Pop Clash abyss. This means RiRi and her newest, David Guetta-featured single 'Right Now' will go champion onto another round of our weekly fan-voted song battles!

Girl's Day Reveal New Album Cover for 'Female President' Re-Release

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:32:33 +0000

Girl’s Day are re-releasing their album ‘Expectation’ with a new title and a new cover! It’s now called ‘Female President’ and it features the quartet glamming it up. The foursome are swathed in pink as they appear to be running for office, parked at a podium. The re-release is due in stores on June 24 [...]

Asher Monroe Taking Over PopCrush Twitter During 2013 O Music Awards!

Kat Lee — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:25:37 +0000

We seriously can’t wait for the O Music Awards in New York City, and we’re happy to announce that Asher Monroe will be our eyes and ears at the awards ceremony! Monroe, who is slated to perform at the show, will be taking over our Twitter account and bringing you a behind-the-scenes look at the [...]

Which July 2013 Album Release Are You Anticipating Most? – Readers Poll

Cristin Maher — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:09:17 +0000

July 2013 is shaping up to be a great month for music lovers. There are so many new albums dropping in July 2013, we can hardly decide whose LP we’re most excited for. Which album has you eagerly anticipating the month of July? We’re taking votes for the album that has the most people amped, [...]

Jimmy Fallon Proves Justin Bieber's Social Media Power With Twitter Experiment [Videos]

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:04:40 +0000

Justin Bieber is the most followed person on Twitter. When he tweets, Beliebers listen. Even a simple, punctuation-less tweet like "having fun" gets 75,000 RTs, as his pal Jimmy Fallon pointed out. The late night host and his staff decided to conduct a social media experiment on the power of the RT and the Biebs' stronghold on social media, yielding some pretty hilarious results.

Miley Cyrus Poses Pantless on Twitter + Shares 'We Can't Stop' Teaser [Pic, Video]

Kat Lee — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:21:40 +0000

If Miley Cyrus doesn’t want to be considered a Rihanna clone, then she better stop posting pantless pics on her Twitter… that is, unless she wants to be viewed as RiRi 2.0 by the general public. The ‘We Can’t Stop’ songstress posted a couple of pictures of her posing in a Chicago White Sox jersey [...]