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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!

The actor Ted, playing Joe DiMaggio in the Marilyn Monroe production ‘Bombshell’ informs Derek that he cannot do the show anymore due to a better job offer. Derek tells Tom that they have to hire Michael Swift, the previous actor for DiMaggio until Julia and him had an affair. This affair led to Michael being fired and Julia’s (Debra Messing) marriage falling to pieces. Over the phone Tom tries to explain the situation to Julia, who is still at home with her family in New York. She is furious and refuses to work with Michael.

Tension escalates when Rebecca (Uma Thurman) finds out that her leading man has jumped ship. She is forced to go backstage to calm down and Derek asks Ivy to stand in as Marilyn. She is obviously pleased and relishes being in the spotlight. However, afterwards in her dressing room, Rebecca and Derek have a talk where he tells her to use her insecurities to channel Marilyn. Ellis finds Ivy listening outside Rebecca’s room, but he assures her that Derek isn’t cheating on her.

Karen (Katharine McPhee) confides in her friends that Dev is the love of her life but she doesn’t want to see him right now. Her cast mates assure her that civilian don’t belong in tech week because they wouldn’t understand the nerves and chaos. Back home, Dev is visited at his apartment by his beautiful coworker, who brought a bottle of bourbon. In a moment of passion they begin kissing before he breaks it off.

As Marilyn, Rebecca sings Derek ‘Happy Birthday’ during practice and has an elaborate cake brought on stage. Derek is touched and lets Rebecca hand feed him cake as Ivy looks on with unmatchable fury. Meanwhile Eileen tries to convince Julia that their only option left is to hire Michael Swift, but she refuses to put her fragile family at risk for the show. Meanwhile Dev shows up at rehearsal to surprise Karen but she cannot see him until after practice is over.

That night Tom has dinner with Sam’s family, and Tom wins them over only to upset Sam. Tom believes that Sam doesn’t have a stable career as a dancer and it causes a huge argument between them. Back at the theater Derek provides some emotional support for Rebecca and ends up sleeping with the Hollywood actress. Ivy tries to find Derek but realizes what’s going on in Rebecca’s dressing room.

Over dinner Dev proposes to Karen and she refuses to give him an answer because she is under so much pressure from Tech week. She leaves and tries to find a friend to talk to but comes across a cast member in one of the hotel rooms. Ivy and Karen are dared to do a sing off.

Broken hearted and grief stricken, Ivy sings a soulful rendition of ‘I’m Going Down.’ Before it’s Karen’s turn Dev finds her at the party and blows up in her face. He admits to almost sleeping with his coworker, causing Karen to storm off. Meanwhile Frank and their son Leo convince Julia to go to Boston because they don’t want her to sacrifice her career. Julia agrees only after her family promises to go with her.

Back in Boston Ivy sits next to Dev at a bar and he buys her drink. After they introduce themselves, they toast with a mischievous eye and the episode comes to a sudden end. What will happen in these twisted turn of events? Are Derek and Ivy or Karen and Dev done for good? Can Julia handle her ex lover being in the same room? And will Rebecca actually make it to opening as Marilyn, or will one of our favorite ladies replace her at the last minute? Only two episodes remain in this season of ‘Smash’.

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Generally speaking, most 42-year-old mothers of twins would find it difficult to pull off a look that involves skin-tight leather pants, a sparkling shirt, and/or cornrows, but Jennifer Lopez plays by a different set of rules — and to prove it, she danced around in the aforementioned wardrobe while shooting her latest video in Acapulco, Mexico.

The clip, said to be for Lopez’s next single ‘Follow the Leader,’ was filmed with reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. She tweeted from the set, telling followers, “2nd Video in Mexico with @wisinyyandel #FollowTheLeader Love it here! #LosLideres Siempre al frente!”

She was joined on the set by her latest boyfriend, 24-year-old former backup dancer Casper Smart, who is apparently directing the video. The Daily Mail snapped a steady stream of pictures of the lovebirds getting cozy between takes. They looked like they were having a fine time — which is pretty much how you look if you’re cuddling up in sunny Acapulco instead of sitting cooped up at the ‘American Idol‘ judges’ table.

The new single will likely come attached to Lopez’s next greatest hits release, scheduled for later in 2012. It’s shaping up to be a busy year for the actress/singer/entrepreneur, who will appear in the upcoming films ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ and ‘Ice Age 4′ while maintaining her duties on ‘American Idol’ and the Latin talent series ‘Q’Viva! The Chosen,’ which she’s co-producing with her ex-husband Marc Anthony.

See More Photos of Jennifer Lopez From the Video Shoot!

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Pft! That Madonna. She is such a tease.

Madge has issued another minute-long preview clip from ‘MDNA.’ Today’s snippet is for ‘Superstar,’ which reportedly features her daughter Lourdes. It’s not clear exactly how the teen factors into the song, but the prevailing speculation is that she’s a background vocalist. When Madonna is your mom, these type of opps present themselves.

The first few seconds of the preview are hard and semi-industrial, with crunchy effects and more distortion on the Material Girl’s vocals. But then it morphs into a frothy, fun dance cut where Madge coos “You’re my gangster” and “You’re my angel” before belting out a few “Ooh la las.” We think she says “You’re Abe Lincoln,” too, because “you fight for what’s right.” We’re already planning to play this at our backyard BBQ on Memorial Day.

It’s another sexalicious taste of ‘MDNA’ and at this point, these teasers are like foreplay. They get us all hot and bothered, and leave us wanting more, more, more. Something tells us that was Madonna’s intention. Like we said earlier, the biggest pop star on the planet is a tease. But she’s earned that right. We’re all just willing playthings in her world.

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If we didn’t know any better, we would’ve thought Italian actress Ilenia Lazzarin was a direct clone of American superstar Miley Cyrus!

The soap opera actress, who hails from Busto Arsizio in the province of Varese, is a spitting image of ‘The Climb’ songstress, with almost identical facial features. Do you think the two ladies look a lot alike? Cast your vote below!

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Carly Rae Jepsen has been the center of attention since signing to Justin Bieber‘s new record label, but with her newfound fame comes annoyances like Twitter hacking.

The poor singer-songwriter became the latest victim of a hacker, who tapped into Jepsen’s account and tweeted “Bieber my balls” multiple times. Both the ‘Call Me Maybe’ singer and The Biebs commented on what went down.

Being hacked is no fun at all. Working on this now. xo

— Carly Rae Jepsen (@carlyraejepsen) March 13, 2012

Bieber also helped to notify fans of the imposter tweets by sending out a message to his 18 million-plus followers.

also heard @carlyraejepsen got hacked. dude kept writing “bieber my balls” – interesting obsession. strange hack — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 13, 2012

We agree that it was a “strange hack,” but we’re not entirely surprised that it happened. The hacker succeeded in getting both Jepsen’s and Bieber’s attention, which was likely his or her goal all along. The 26-year-old can commiserate with good company, though — Lady Gaga, Nelly Furtado and Dianna Agron have all been victims of hacking in recent months.

However, it looks like order has been restored. Hours after the incident, Jepsen tweeted, “See you honeys in the morning. Bubble bath and bed for me. Dream sweet. xo.”

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Last year, it was revealed that wunderkind Justin Bieber was teaming up with actor/producer Mark Wahlberg, a former pop star himself, for a forthcoming basketball-themed film starring The Biebs. So, exactly where are they in the process? Well, according to Wahlberg, they are anticipating the script, which is mission critical the film’s possible and potential success.

“We’re waiting for the script,” Wahlberg, who will star alongside The Biebs in the film, told MTV News. “Waiting for the script. Every time I see [Bieber] or Scooter [Braun], I have to explain to them that it’s a bit of a process having the script written.”

The Biebs and his manager sound like they are anxious to get the project on its legs, but Wahlberg is focused on a quality script before taking the next step and going into actual production.

“It certainly [has to be] something that’s good enough to go and have green-lit and make right away,” he said. “But I think it will be well worth the wait.” We like how carefully Wahlberg, who is incredibly experienced when it comes to the craft of film, is handling this situation.

The film will feature The Berg as an aging basketball player and The Biebs as an up and comer. Wahlberg went with the teen for the film for a simple reason: Because his gut told him to! “I’m pretty intuitive,” he said. “I see the guy and spent time with him, and you see what he does and how he does it, and then you actually have a conversation with him, and it’s there.”

That’s something millions of Beliebers already knew.

Watch Mark Wahlberg Talk About Justin Bieber Film

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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?

Nicki Minaj is just one of the many pop stars whose fan base has their own name — her troop of Barbz. Meanwhile, Adam Lambert has his Glamberts, Dev has her Baby Goons, Katy Perry is doted upon by her Katy Cats, Jessie J has her Heartbeats, Bruno Mars has his team of Hooligans, Demi Lovato gets a ton of love from her Lovatics, and Taylor Swift is constantly in awe of her Swifties.

Some other artists with a huge following with its own name? Rihanna is the leader of her Navy of fans, while Chris Brown is the head honcho of Team Breezy. But the stars with the the most powerful fan bases? Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber could pretty much conquer the world if they mobilized their armies of fans, with Gaga leading her Little Monsters and Bieber acting as the captains of his Beliebers.

So, which fan base has proven to be an unstoppable force? Whether or not you’re a member of any of these super fan bases, be sure to vote!

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Lady Gaga has worn so many costumes over the years, it was a nearly impossible task for the PopCrush team to choose just one of her looks for our Celeb Look-Alike series. Therefore, we ultimately decided to highlight some of Lady Gaga’s most outrageous costumes over the years and what she looks like while she’s wearing them, whether it be another celebrity, an animal, or a completely inanimate object.

Get clicking, little monsters! Just a warning: after viewing these 15 photos of random things that Lady Gaga looks like, you might want to take a closer look at an everyday item or a movie you’ve seen countless times — just like Gaga, you might be inspired to create an entirely original getup out of it!

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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 doesn’t appear that he has been diagnosed by a doctor, but Tyler adds, “You know what, I’m A.D.D. personified.” When the interviewer asked if he had Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, he finished with, “I’m not sure, but I have A.D.D.”

Tyler had some  interesting things to say about his Aerosmith bandmates. He admits, “They ride my coattails … They don’t like me.” Aerosmith’s lead guitarist for the past 40 years, Joe Perry, told the ’60 Minutes’ reporter that Tyler is an extreme perfectionist. In a defensive response, Tyler reponds, ”I think my perfectionism and my busting everyone’s chops is what got this band to where it is today.”

The rest of the interview shows a glimpse of what it is like to be in Aerosmith on the day of a show. The backstage lifestyle is much different than it was during the ’70s. Tyler is shown drinking a veggie smoothie and the rest of the band drinks their share of herbal tea before hitting the stage.

Watch Steven Tyler’s ’60 Miuntes’ Interview

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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!

Afterwards as everyone is leaving, Karen drops her bags behind the piano and goes unnoticed as Tom, Derek and Julia discuss their options concerning Ivy’s frog voice. Derek suggests that for their big presentation the upcoming weekend they use Karen in place of Ivy as Marilyn Monroe. Tom is the only one who disagrees, leaving an unseen Karen shocked.

Back at Ivy’s apartment Derek persuades her to use the steroids the doctor subscribed, even though the horror stories of the side effects are well known. At Karen’s own apartment she goes through Marilyn’s lines, confidently realizing that she could play the part of Marilyn.

While cooking pancakes, Julia daydreams about her passionate kiss with Michael (Will Chase), her former lover and the male lead in the musical. She is oblivious to her sulking son Leo, who witnessed this kiss, unbeknownst to his mother. Suddenly her husband shows up, much to the relief of both Julia and Leo.

Ivy shows up the next day at rehearsal panicking about the medicine, complaining of cold sweats and a constant migraine. Per usual, Derek ignores her concerns, only wanting to know how her voice is doing, which she reluctantly says she is fine. Also before rehearsal, Karen’s friend asks her to cover for a bat mitzvah that pays $500, which could solve her credit card woes.

Across town, Tom’s nosy assistant Ellis visits Eileen at work again, forcing a friendship on her which she starts to accept. Michael has the same resilience with Julia, constantly begging to see her again, claiming that he cannot sleep because of her.

In her room Ivy sings ‘Who Are You’ by Jessie J in a drug induced hallucinated state, only to see Karen dressed as Marilyn Monroe staring back at her from her mirror. Ivy freaks out, causing Tom to leave the dinner party at his boyfriend’s house to console her. Meanwhile, Karen shows up late to the bat mitzvah wearing an inappropriate mini dress. She fails to win over the party guests until she performs her own version of Florence + the Machine‘s ‘Shake It Out.’ At the end of the night she is given a business card from an unknown man.

At her home, a restless Julia tells her husband she is stressed from work and leaves to go for a walk to “clear her head.” Instead she meets Michael at the dance studio and although she tries to relay the rules, he is able to win Julia over. Michael slowly begins to unbutton her shirt as she looks at him with sadness, desperation and longing. Their clothes fall away and he carries her to the bed, asking if she wants him to stop. She tells him no.

Before practice the nest day Ivy tries to gain attention from Derek, which is only dismissed. However, Michael and Julia share mischievous glances, sending enough passionate vibes throughout the studio for everyone. Karen’s friend informs her that the man who gave her the business card apparently turns out to belong to someone important, infuriating Ivy even more.

In a final number Ivy and Michael perform the ballad ‘History Is Made at Night‘ from the musical, but she comically falls down at the end, ending with everyone in laughter. Derek reprimands her, and she bursts out in at him in front of everyone, yelling “I need to stop sleeping with men who are complete narcissistic p—-s. Oh, and you’re not that good looking and you’re not that good in bed, either.” The outburst was much to the amusement of everyone, except Derek of course.

Next week’s episode promises even more drama, with Julia sneaking off to make out with Michael while Ivy has a hard time keeping her act together. Theater veteran Bernadette Peters also guest stars, in what must be an attempt to gain more ratings. It feels as though the show’s writers are having a hard time focusing, hopefully soon the story can get back on track. After all, the show must go on!

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Katy Perry is treating fans to a performance at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, and now she’s treating them to a preview of ‘Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection.’ Snippets of two new tracks and a megamix hit the web!

The first new song clip is from ‘Wide Awake,’ a midtempo ballad letting a jerk know he didn’t get the best of her (think ‘Part Of Me,’ but slower). While Perry insisted ‘Part Of Me’ wasn’t about her ex, Russell Brand — and we believe her, considering it was written and demoed back in 2010 — we’re not sure about ‘Wide Awake.’ Time will tell, but it’s timely. Perry sings, “Falling from cloud nine / Crashing from the high / I’m letting go tonight / I’m falling from cloud nine / I’m wide awake / I’m not losing any sleep / I picked up every piece / And landed on my feet / Don’t need nothin’ to complete myself.” That’s our girl!

The next bit is from ‘Dressing Up,’ an ode to bedroom role play. Perry muses about donning a nurse’s outfit, among other things, in this steamy dance track. Perry is a sultry seductress in this tune, owning her sex appeal but maintaining some of her signature silliness.

The third tidbit is from a megamix of all her No. 1 hits from the original ‘Teenage Dream.’ We get a glimpse of a seamless mashup of ‘California Gurls’ and ‘The One That Got Away.’ ‘Teenage Dream,’ ‘Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)’ and ‘E.T.’ are rumored to be on the full version.

Based on what we’ve heard so far, we can’t wait for our favorite candy-colored starlet’s ‘Complete Confection’ to come out! The hit machine hits shelves and digital retailers on March 27.

Listen to ‘Wide Awake,’ ‘Dressing Up’ and Megamix Snippets

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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.

PopCrush is here to provide you with the breakdown of each team’s battles, as the live shows inch closer.

Team Blake:

Charlotte Sometimes was pitted against Lex Land for Foster the People’s dreamy ‘Pumped Up Kicks.’ Both have similar tones to their voices, but Charlotte is boisterous and outgoing — hello, Jersey, and proud of it — whereas Lex is much more introverted and shy. Shelton acknowledged that the battle would center on the ladies’ personalities. Charlotte (who looks like a brunette Ashley Tisdale) worked her skintight mini-dress that showed off miles of legs, while the curvy Lex (who resembles Maggie Gyllenhaal) was a modern flapper. Both girls have breathy, velvety voices, with sexy and airy moments. It was difficult for Papa Blake, who commended Lex on her sultry whispers, to  make a selection. Ultimately, Charlotte is the kind of entertainer that you can’t take your eyes off and that’s who Blake chose.

Team Christina:

Sera Hill has demonstrated strong execution, solid follow through and buckets of emotion. Her runs were crisp, but her biggest strength is the ability to tell a story with her voice. Geoff McBride showed that he sings with an unrivaled passion. He’s an organic soul brother. So when Xtina paired them to sing ‘Chain of Fools’ by Aretha, it made sense since both have those type of voices. Hill and McBride were well-matched and had cute chemistry. They also brought the house down. Xtina chose Sera because she is so technically proficient. In our opinion, she also likely picked Hill because she is younger, more marketable and downright stunning.

For her team’s second battle, the singer switched things up a little. Lee Koch and Lindsey Pavao tackled Nirvana‘s ‘Heart Shaped Box,’ which they performed with dark and gothic goodness. It was a little sleepy, but these two have those kinds of laid back, somewhat quiet voices. It was challenging for both of them, since Xtina doesn’t traffic in rock. She chose Pavao, which was ultimately a safe choice and what we expected from Coach Christina.

Team Adam:

Levine is a choosy judge, but for his battle, he had Kim Yarbrough and Whitney Myer engage in voice-to-voice combat. It was a true battle of the divas, with the ladies singing Mary J. Blige‘s ‘No More Drama.’ Oh the irony, since the drama was brought tenfold. It was an epic showdown between two very powerful voices, but Levine went with Yarbrough because she infused her performance with the kinda soul that makes heads turn. Like 360 degrees, Reagan from ‘The Exorcist’ style.

Team Cee Lo:

For Team Cee Lo’s initial battle, Sarah Golden was pitted against Juliet Simms for Rod Stewart‘s ‘Stay With Me.’ Since Simms sounds like the female version of Stewart, she had a distinct advantage. Cee Lo maintained that he believed that Golden’s hushed, folky tones could surprise us all, but they didn’t. Simms overpowered her in every aspect during the rehearsals and mentoring sessions. It felt sort of unfair. Cee Lo said he wanted to challenge Golden and we respect that, but this battle seemed over before it even started.

His second battle saw soulful Jamar Rogers going up against Jamie Lono for ‘I Want to Know What Love Is.’ Another odd, questionable pairing but at least this one didn’t thumb the scale in favor of one contestant over the other ala Simms vs. Golden. It was two dissimilar voices going up against one another, which is the opposite strategy that his competing coaches employ. He eventually chose Rogers, since sandwich making Lono was a bit too nervous.

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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.

Adam Levine said it was an “incredibly, delightfully, creepy performance.” Koch, the full-time baker aspiring to be a folk singer hadn’t heard the song in ten years, but between rehearsals he made the song his own. From the beginning it was clear he wasn’t the same struggling nervous contestant he was while rehearsing with Aguilera and Jewel.

Conversely, Pavao was challenged with stepping back. “Really study the structure of the melody,” Aguilera said, “and then you can put your personality into it.” Pavao was under the tutelage of Lionel Richie, whose challenge was to build the Sacramento, Calif. native’s confidence and stage presence.

The final performance was one you may not have wanted to watch alone. Cee Lo Green said Koch looked like Jesus at times, while Pavao’s performance was reminiscent of Evanescence singer Amy Lee. The other judges were split, which left it up to Aguilera to decide alone. For a long moment she stared at the ground, giving viewers a good look at the rhinestone satellite that covered her crown.

“It’s gotta be Lindsey!” It could have gone either way, but the pop singer said she was drawn to Pavao’s potential and versatility. For Koch, it’s back to baking — though we think he has a future in song too, just not here.

Watch Lindsay Pavao and Lee Koch Perform ‘Heart Shaped Box’ on ‘The Voice’

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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.”

Myer was paired with Alanis Morissette as her coach. Levine pointed out that Myer started off with “breathiness,” and that is something that she needs to correct. Morissette added that Myer needs to hold out her notes out longer. Myer asked for special advice on how she can win, and Morissette answered, “You need to be present.” Myer clearly respects Yarbough’s ability and her experience as a performer.

Robin Thicke mentored Yarbrough, but didn’t have to give much advice to the experienced vocalist. “I’m missing a little bit of that tension that this song is about,” Thicke noted. Myer needed to sing perfectly to knock Yarbrough out of this competition. “Some of the places that (Myer) is going, I’ve already been,” Yarbrough explaining why this is her last shot.

Myer and Yarbrough have different styles, which are evident at the beginning of the battle. Yarbrough has a powerful voice, but Myer has a uniquely high-pitched sound. The duo had a nice sound and their differences complement each other. Blige would agree that they did a great job with her song. After the performance, Blake Shelton was impressed as well. He said, “I thought that I was watching one of those Diva concerts.”

Levine was perplexed and had a hard time making a decision. He struggled for a moment and he picked Yarbrough. Her experience was too much for Myer to overcome. Yarbrough is a great asset for ‘Team Adam’ and will be a threat during the live shows.

Watch Kim Yarbough and Whitney Myer Perform ‘No More Drama’ on ‘The Voice’

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Cee Lo Green chose Rod Stewart’s ‘Stay With Me’ for Juliet Simms, who is gritty, gravelly and essentially a female version of the British singer, and Sarah Golden, who gives unexpected songs a folky twist with her voice for the battle round on tonight’s (March 12) episode of ‘The Voice.’ At first, it seemed like Simms had a distinct and decided edge since the song played to her strengths as a rocker, but Cee Lo said that Golden could be the dark horse because he knew she could sing this song.

In the practice run, the deck was immediately stacked against Golden, as Simms’ bombast allowed her to swallow her competitor, but Simms also came on a little too strong.

During the mentoring, Babyface worked with Golden on her confidence and helping her with suggestions on how to bloom during the space of the song, while Ne-Yo pointed out that Simms’ unique fills are uncommon in this day and age — but that she has to pick her spots and use that wail at the end of a song since it has more impact then, as opposed to at the beginning.

When they finally got in the ring, Simms got her dirty rock on yet Golden’s calmer, more collected tone wasn’t drowned or buried.

When it came down to making his decision, Cee Lo admitted that he wanted to challenge Golden in the battle round, but he still chose Simms. Overall, it seemed like a bit of an unfair pairing, since the song wasn’t right for Golden’s voice.

Watch Juliet Simms and Sarah Golden Perform ‘Stay With Me’ on ‘The Voice’

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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’ duel.

Both singers started off softly, then grew in volume and strength as the song went on. It was a toned down version of the classic rock hit. It seemed like Lono had more verses to actually sing, while Rogers appeared to emote a bit more — and Cee Lo pointed out that this song is more about emotion than technicalities. It was a foreshadowing of the final outcome.

“Jamar, you owned it. You owned that whole stage,” Adam Levine gushed. “You are ridiculously good. You’re gonna go real far.”

“I love your vibe,” Blake Shelton said to Lono. “I’ve never seen anything like that before.”

Christina Aguilera was complimentary to both singers, but clearly had a favorite. “You don’t need to make sandwiches anymore,” she told Lono. “Jamar, that very last note that you hit — you have something all great singers have. That singer’s vein! It was popping out. I’m going to go with Jamar.”

Cee Lo lamented on Lono’s apparent and visible nerves, which appeared to have gotten the best of him during his still-solid performance. At the end of the day, Rogers’ redemptive background as well as his vocal prowess gave him the edge over his red-spectacled opponent.

“Jamar, your story is a story of redemption,” Cee Lo said. “You display a power and a confidence. Today’s winner of the battle is Jamar.”

Watch Jamar Rogers and Jamie Lono Perform ‘I Want to Know What Love Is’ on ‘The Voice’

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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.

McBride and Hill sang for Aguilera during coaching sessions, and she didn’t have to do much tweaking. She said that “Geoff blew her away with his range.” The 51-year old McBride said, “I have the advantage because this is the stuff that I grew up on.”

McBride was the first to work with his mentor. Lionel Richie worked with him and was instantly blown away with McBride’s voice. Aguilera said that in order to win, McBride must challenge Sera. Ritchie added that “he needed some swagger.”

Hill worked with Jewel as her mentor. Aguilera was the first to give advice and she said that Hill was “bringing it.” She also acknowledged McBride’s powerful voice once more. Jewel’s advice was to “bring more emotion, more heart and she’ll bring it home.”

The battle started and they started to sing an upbeat version of ‘Chain Of Fools.’ Hill was first to sing and started this battle off very strong. McBride’s return was very powerful, as expected. They have a nice “call and answer” style together, and back in the Motown days, they would have sold a lot of records as a duo. Hill and McBride both had amazing runs at the end of the song. This was one of the closest battles so far this season.

Cee Lo Green started mention that “they work well as a group.” It is clear that he enjoyed the performance and thought that McBride was stronger. Blake Shelton added some comedy and said, “They can sing the crap out of this song.”

After that performance, Aguilera had a tough decision to make. She took her time and added, “Sera is a technical singer, but Jeff didn’t back down.” She finally announced that Hill was the winner of the battle because of “the way she did ad-libs and her inflections.”

Watch Sera Hill and Geoff McBride Perform ‘Chain of Fools’ on ‘The Voice’

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Good news, Katy Perry fans! The blue-haired (for now!) starlet will take to the stage at the 25th Annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.

“Katy Perry has doubly earned her position as kid favorite — through her music, of course — but also for reveling in an outrageous sliming on the show two years ago,” Marjorie Cohn, president of Original Programming and Development at Nickelodeon, said in a press release. “She works hard and plays hard, and that’s what makes her performance on the KCAs one to look forward to.”

Indeed, Perry is a fan favorite, up for multiple awards: ‘Firework’ is nominated for Favorite Song, while her voice in ‘The Smurfs’ earned her a Favorite Voice in an Animated Movie nod. To top it all off, Perry is also up for Favorite Female Singer!

British imports One Direction are also slated to perform on the show, which will be hosted by Will Smith. The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards airs on — you guessed it! — Nickelodeon on March 31 at 8PM ET.