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'Smash' Recap: Cast Endures 'Tech' Week from Hell

Zoe Gulliksen — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:55:45 +0000

In this week’s episode of ‘Smash’, Tom (Christian Borle) and his new boyfriend Sam sing a song about opening night as the cast prepares for ‘Tech’ week, also known as hell week in the theatre world. Our New Yorkers travel to Boston where three weeks of preview shows will be performed. Ivy (Megan Hilty) helps Derek (Jack Davenport) figure out a set problem and he replies (seemingly) sincerely “And that’s why I love you,” leaving her speechless. Let the show begin!

Top 10 Kelly Clarkson Songs

Sam Lansky — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:18:35 +0000

Read Through Our List of the Top Kelly Clarkson Songs

Top 10 Whitney Houston Songs

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:21:32 +0000

We Rank the Top 10 Whitney Houston Songs of All Time

10 Worst Music Tattoos Ever

Cristin Maher — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:20:46 +0000

In this list of the Top 10 Music Tattoo Fails, PopCrush counts down the absolute worst tattoos fans have inked on their bodies to honor their favorite pop stars. This list contains some of the most horrific, random and creepy tattoos pop fans have tatted on their skin. While some of these look like drunken [...]

10 Best Taylor Swift Love Songs

Sara D. Anderson — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:05:56 +0000

The best Taylor Swift love songs tend to chronicle what she wants in a relationship, or even the feeling she gets on a first date. Covering personal relationships at 15 years old, to realizing that someone can make her believe in love again, here are Taylor Swift’s best songs about love. 10 'Sparks Fly' Taylor [...]

Best Fan Base – Readers Poll

Cristin Maher — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:28:04 +0000

Attention super fans! For our latest reader's poll, we want to know which artist has the absolute best fan base. Many pop performers have astoundingly loyal fans (some referred to as "Stans" a la the Eminem song of the same name), who provide a constant means of support and love for the singer themselves. So, out of the 12 most distinct fan bases we've narrowed it down to, which one do you think is the best in their unwavering adoration for a specific pop star?

Lady Gaga Costumes: 15 Random Things Mother Monster Looks Like

Cristin Maher — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:44:20 +0000

15 Random Things Mother Monster Looks Like

Steven Tyler Admits He Suffers From A.D.D.

Bobby Roberts — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:56:07 +0000

In Steven Tyler‘s candid interview on ’60 Minutes,’ the ‘American Idol‘ judge revealed a lot about himself and his contenious relationship with Aerosmith. In an honest moment, Tyler admits that he suffers from attention deficit disorder (A.D.D.). He talks about how he’s a workaholic and worries his irrational behavior could be something more serious. It [...]

'Smash' Recap: Ivy's Drug Problem Causes a Public Breakdown

Zoe Gulliksen — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:32:38 +0000

Episode six of NBC’s ‘Smash,’ titled 'Chemistry,' skyrocketed off with Ivy (Megan Hilty) having problems with her voice. Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Eileen (Anjelica Houston) are having money issues, while Tom (Christian Borle), Derek (Jack Davenport) and Julia (Debra Messing) are at each others’ throats due to the incomplete script. During rehearsal Ivy has a hard time hitting the high notes, croaking through them painfully just in time for Eileen to walk in. Welcome to show business!

'The Voice' Battle Round 2 Recap: Coaches Adopt Different Strategies

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:27:44 +0000

Tonight's episode of 'The Voice' (March 12) marked the second week of the heated battle rounds. It's murder on the coaches, who are forced to pit two of their own team members against one another and then choose which one they want to keep and which one they want to send home. It's difficult and they agonize over it. This week, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine chose to send contestants with similarities into battle, while Cee Lo Green shook things up and paired singers that couldn't be more different.

Christina Aguilera 'Hearts' Lindsey Pavao Over Lee Koch on 'The Voice'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:02:12 +0000

After Lee Koch and Lindsey Pavao finished singing Nirvana's 'Heart Shaped Box' on 'The Voice' Monday night, all four coaches just sort of tilted their heads and said "Huh?" Christina Aguilera's contestants rearranged the early 90s rock song into something Bella and Edward would karaoke in a 'Twilight' movie.

Lex Land Can't Outdo Charlotte Sometimes' 'Pumped Up' Personality on 'The Voice'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:46:49 +0000

About the only things Lex Land and Charlotte Sometimes have in common are their dark hair and that they're both on Blake Shelton's team on 'The Voice.' So it made perfect sense for the country coach to pair them up to battle-sing Foster the People's 'Pumped Up Kicks.'

Whitney Myer Doesn't Have Enough 'Drama' to Beat Kim Yarbrough on 'The Voice'

Bobby Roberts — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:37:10 +0000

Adam Levine picked a battle that pit experience against youthful enthusiasm. 50-year old Kim Yarbrough battled Whitney Myer and had to sing 'No More Drama' by Mary J. Blige. The winner of this battle will be one of the favorites this season on 'The Voice' . Levine knew that this would be a hard decision and stated, "They have to beat each other to win."

Jamar Rogers 'Knows What Love Is' on 'The Voice'

Jessica Sager — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:15:22 +0000

Jamie Lono took on Jamar Rogers on tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice,’ and it was a battle for the ages. While we didn’t see any blood, we did see sweat and tears — and a big vein. Say what?!Coach Cee Lo Green chose Foreigner’s ‘I Want to Know What Love Is’ for the power vocalists’ [...]

Sera Hill Proves Geoff McBride is the Weakest Link in the 'Chain of Fools' on 'The Voice'

Bobby Roberts — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:24:47 +0000

Team Christina Aguilera starts off this episode of 'The Voice' with Geoff McBride and Sera Hill. They had a big task of singing Aretha Franklin's 'Chain of Fools.' Christina paired them together because "they showed that they have powerful voices." Aguilera is not messing around with her song choices.

Madonna Reflects on Whitney Houston

Jessica Sager — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:28:00 +0000

Madonna may be the Queen of Pop, but she rose to her rank around the same time as another legend: the late Whitney Houston. In a recent interview, Madge opened up about the loss of Houston and other stars taken before their time, including Amy Winehouse.

About to Pop: Karmin, Coldplay + More Singles

Cristin Maher — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:26:21 +0000

Which song is About to Pop? It’s up to you! We’ve provided five potential Top 40 hits below, and it’s your decision as to which song will be featured on PopCrush’s Top 20 countdown, our weekend radio show that broadcasts on over 20 radio stations nationwide. Adam Lambert won our last About to Pop battle with [...]

Bobbi Kristina Reveals She Is Doing Okay on 'Oprah's Next Chapter'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:56:34 +0000

Oprah Winfrey’s sit down with the late Whitney Houston‘s family aired on March 11 as a 90-minute ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’ special. It was the first time the immediate family spoke out since the singer’s untimely death exactly a month ago. There were some major revelations, such as the fact that Houston was found facedown and [...]

Bobbi Kristina Brown Wants to Change Her Name, Wants No Relationship With Bobby Brown

Jessica Sager — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:20:48 +0000

Bobbi Kristina Brown has had an understandably difficult time dealing with the shocking and untimely death of her mother, Whitney Houston. Following Houston's passing last month, Bobby Brown reportedly attempted to reach out to his daughter, but Bobbi Kristina and Houston's family were said to be pushing him away.

Now, Bobbi Kristina is taking her alienation of her father to another level: She wants to change her name to just "Kristina Houston."

Christina Aguilera Pokes Fun at Adam Levine Over Fragrance

Jessica Sager — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:32:04 +0000

In keeping with their brother-sister like teasing on the show, 'The Voice' coaches Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera had some fun bickering on Twitter. Over what? Well, Levine put his foot in his mouth regarding celeb scents -- and Xtina was more than happy to point that out to him.

Is Bobbi Kristina Romantically Involved With Whitney Houston's Adopted Son?

Jessica Sager — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:40:39 +0000

Whoa! Hollywood Life is reporting that Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, is in a relationship with her unofficial "adopted" brother, Nicholas Gordon. Say what?!

'Glee' Planning Whitney Houston Tribute

Bobby Roberts — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:01:24 +0000

According to reports, 'Glee' will be working on an episode that celebrates the music of Whitney Houston. The FOX show is planning to film an episode containing eight of her most popular songs. Ace Showbiz hints that the episode will center around McKinley High School's graduation. The students will be having a hard time saying goodbye to each other.

Haley Reinhart Gets Marriage Proposal

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:08:07 +0000

A few months ago, 'American Idol' Season 10 contestant Lauren Alaina received a marriage proposal in the parking lot at one of the show's summer tour gigs. Well, her season-mate Haley Reinhart, also a semi-finalist, was the recipient of a similar proposal at a recent radio station event in Tyler, Texas.

Taylor Swift Performs 'Safe & Sound' in Brisbane

Jeff Giles — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:49:51 +0000

The film adaptation of 'The Hunger Games' won't arrive in theaters for another couple of weeks, but Taylor Swift's contribution to the soundtrack, the Civil Wars-assisted ballad 'Safe & Sound,' is already a Top 30 hit -- and, as the below clip from one of Taylor's recent concerts proves, a singalong live favorite as well.

Whitney Houston to Be Celebrated in BET Segment

Jeff Giles — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:02:23 +0000

Her later years sadly overshadowed by controversy, Whitney Houston was arguably the most purely talented pop vocalist of her generation -- and that legacy will be honored with a segment during BET's 12th annual 'Celebration of Gospel' special, scheduled to air April 1.