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Justin Bieber's 'Baby' Is Highest-Certified Single in History, But His Monkey Is No Longer His

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:38:23 +0000

There is good news and bad news for Justin Bieber regarding his hit song 'Baby' and his furry former friend, Mally the Monkey.

First, the good stuff. His signature song 'Baby' is now the highest-certified single in U.S. history, edging out Elton John's 1997 'Candle in the Wind/Something About the Way You Look Tonight.' 'Baby' has gone platinum 12 times, while John's tracks went platinum 11 times.

Son Ho Young's Girlfriend Found Dead

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:16:26 +0000

The girlfriend of K-Pop star Son Ho Young has been found dead in an apparent suicide. Sources say that her lifeless body was discovered on May 21 in a car that belonged to her boyfriend. The Gangnam police department stated: “Around 3 PM (KST) on this day, a woman, who has been revealed to be [...]

Listen to The-Dream Collaborate With Beyonce on 'Turnt'

Kat Lee — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:09:03 +0000

It seems as though The-Dream is tapping the entire Carter family for his upcoming album 'IV Play,' set for release on May 28. Jay-Z was previously featured on the track 'High Art' and now Beyonce is providing vocals for the track 'Turnt,' also featuring 2 Chainz. When does Blue Ivy get a feature, man?

Taylor Swift + A Satanist – Celeb Look-Alikes

Kat Lee — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:03:45 +0000

First things first, we are in no way, shape or form saying Taylor Swift is a satanist. We love us some Swift. We're just saying she looks like a woman named Zeena LaVey, who worshipped Satan and also happened to be a guest on 'The Sally Jessy Raphael Show.'

Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber + More Nominated for 2013 Teen Choice Awards

Kat Lee — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:44:43 +0000

Let your voice be heard! The first wave of surfboards for 2013's Teen Choice Awards are waxed and ready for handing out, now the only thing left to do is vote for your favorites!

Listen to Daft Punk's Japanese Bonus Cut 'Horizon'

Kat Lee — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:29:07 +0000

Daft Punk‘s ‘Random Access Memories’ was one of the most touted music releases of 2013, but it seem as though those craft Frenchman were holding out on us — at least their fans that didn’t live in Japan. Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo included a bonus track on their Japanese release titled ‘Horizon.’ The [...]

Ed Sheeran Performs Intimate Version of 'Lego House' on 'Ellen' After Partying With Psy

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:18:46 +0000

Ed Sheeran brought his trusty guitar to ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ and offered a lovely live rendition of ‘Lego House.’ Illuminated by the soft glow of overhead lights, it was a quiet yet powerful appearance, as fans surrounded him at the foot of the stage. It was totally intimate. The singer also shared a photo [...]

Ariana Grande to Release 'Daydreamin" in Late August or Early September [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:37 +0000

Up-and-comer and future singing superstar Ariana Grande revealed that her album ‘Daydreamin” will be available in either late August or early September. From the sounds of it — and she did not want to share the actual, firm date — it’s going to be in late August. Whatever the case, we have something to look [...]

Justin Bieber to Party Guests: 'I'll Sue'

Kat Lee — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:28:54 +0000

Ain’t no party like Justin Bieber party ’cause a Justin Bieber party has non-disclosure agreements! Yes, you read that correctly. If you’re planning to party with The Biebs then you better lawyer up because Justin and his legal team are not messing around. So here’s the deal, if you are lucky enough to attend a [...]

Diana Vickers, 'Cinderella' (Acoustic) – Video Premiere

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:19:45 +0000

U.K. sensation Diana Vickers, who made a splash on the U.K. edition of ‘X Factor‘ in 2008, is looking to make her way in the U.S., and PopCrush has teamed up with the singer to introduce her via this lovely and intimate acoustic video for ‘Cinderella.’ The video is simple and spare, featuring Vickers, looking [...]

Maroon 5 Fill in the Gaps in 'Love Somebody' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:09:57 +0000

Maroon 5 fill in the physical gaps with liquid and a little tenderness in their video for ‘Love Somebody.’ It’s sort of reminds us of that 2000-released Kevin Bacon movie ‘Holllow Man.’ The video is a stark clip, bathed in white tones with only pieces of the members of Maroon 5, namely Adam Levine, and [...]

2013 PopCrush Celebrity Yearbook Superlatives – Vote Now!

PopCrush Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:58:33 +0000

It's nearing the end of the school year, and some of you might even be done already, but in order to extend the fun of yearbook superlatives into the world of celebrities, we're taking fan votes for some of pop's hottest stars in a variety of categories. So, who will take the titles of Best Smile, Class Clown plus many more end-of-school superlatives? It's up to you, the readers, to decide!

Best Eyes – 2013 PopCrush Celebrity Yearbook Superlatives

PopCrush Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:55:37 +0000

Imagine going to high school with people like Christina Aguilera and Justin Bieber, and how hard yearbook season would be with such an amazing bunch of schoolmates. Well, we're here to make your life difficult! Sorry, kids. In this particular 2013 Yearbook Celebrity uperlatives poll, the PopCrush team wants all of you readers to vote on the singer you think has the most award-worthy eyes.

Best Dressed – 2013 PopCrush Celebrity Yearbook Superlatives

PopCrush Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:55:08 +0000

Going to high school with a bunch of pop stars would make the task of getting dressed in the morning all the more daunting. As if it isn't hard enough settling on which jeans you're going to wear without adding Beyonce into the equation! We've narrowed down a list of potential superlative winners for Best Dressed in our 2013 PopCrush Yearbook, and we want to know which one gets your vote for the hippest wardrobe.

Cutest Couple – 2013 PopCrush Celebrity Yearbook Superlatives

PopCrush Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54:49 +0000

In most yearbooks, the Cutest Couple has usually been dating for a whole six months, but these pop star couples have some of the strongest relationships — or in Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s case, just a highly publicized romance. We have the married celeb couples that are tried and true throughout the years like [...]

Best Hair – 2013 PopCrush Celebrity Yearbook Superlatives

PopCrush Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54:44 +0000

If you are / were one of the guys and gals with the best hair in your high school, then you probably had other students asking where you had your cuts done, and which shampoo you've been using to lather up. We bet these pop stars have the same questions pitched their way 'till this very day, as they've got some of the best hair in the music biz. But whose locks reign supreme in your opinion?

Best Smile – 2013 PopCrush Celebrity Yearbook Superlatives

PopCrush Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54:03 +0000

The saying “a smile is worth a thousand words” rings true for these pop stars, who are all up for PopCrush’s 2013 Yearbook Superlative for Best Smile. All of the nominees have award-winning grins, but which one do you gravitate towards the most and find the most worthy of the Best Smile title? We’ve obviously [...]

Class Clown – 2013 PopCrush Celebrity Yearbook Superlatives

PopCrush Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:53:30 +0000

While school is a place to enrich your mind and is definitely something that should be taken seriously, there's always that class clown who can't help but offer hilarious distractions to teachers and students. There are plenty of goofballs in the pop music biz as well, and we want to know who gets your vote for Class Clown of 2013 in PopCrush's Yearbook Superlative poll!

Best Nickname – 2013 PopCrush Celebrity Yearbook Superlatives

PopCrush Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:53:05 +0000

Everyone has at least one nickname, though some are obviously much nicer than others. Some people have long first names so they lop off the last couple syllables, while others need to add some pizzazz to their nakesake so they'll abbreviate and add prefixes and/or suffixes until a sufficient cool factor has been reached. We're taking superlative votes and want to know: Which pop star do you think deserves the title of Best Nickname?

Most Likely to Succeed – 2013 PopCrush Celebrity Yearbook Superlatives

PopCrush Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:52:31 +0000

Our Most Likely to Succeed superlative category is where we get to gush about artists that may not be mainstream (yet), but have the potential to become huge. So if you don't know about all of these amazingly talented singers, you will very soon! Here are our nominees for Most Likely to Succeed for this year's PopCrush Yearbook Celebrity Superlatives, so take notes!

Most Inspirational – 2013 PopCrush Celebrity Yearbook Superlatives

PopCrush Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:52:26 +0000

Every high school has a group of kids that push the envelope, revealing their talents and passion while setting the standards (very high) for everyone else. You look up to them, and are in awe of their hard dedication and work. Well, the pop world is no different, with artists like Adam Lambert, Beyonce, Demi Lovato and many more doing just the same.

Most Athletic – 2013 PopCrush Celebrity Yearbook Superlatives

PopCrush Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:52:09 +0000

It’s a fact that every school has its fair share of jocks and athletically-inclined individuals. We think Pop Star High would be no different, since most pop musician’s keep their bodies tight and toned, but were all athletic artists created equal? We don’t think so… Guys like Cody Simpson and Justin Bieber may be the [...]

Thirty Seconds to Mars, 'Love Lust Faith + Dreams' – Album Review

Jessica Sager — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:46:06 +0000

Is the end nigh? If you ask Jared Leto and Thirty Seconds to Mars, the answer is a resounding “hell yes” on ‘Love Lust Faith + Dreams.’ When you launch a single to the International Space Station like 30STM did, it means one of two things: You either really know how to get publicity, or you [...]

Rihanna Working on Eighth Album [Pic]

Jessica Sager — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:35:34 +0000

Rihanna never stops working! She only just wrapped up her Diamonds world tour to support her seventh album, ‘Unapologetic,’ but RiRi is already starting work on her followup — which will be her eighth studio album since her 2005 debut, ‘Music of the Sun.’ Producer Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins confirmed that he’s working with top tier [...]

One Direction to Release Fourth Book This Summer

Jessica Sager — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:01:39 +0000

One Direction have a Where We Are world tour in the works, and this summer they’ll have a ‘Where We Are’ tome. One Direction’s fourth book, ‘Where We Are: Our Band, Our Story’ will hit shelves and digital retailers on Aug. 27 and is available for preorder now. What will the book cover? 1D’s whirlwind [...]