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Olly Murs vs. Bruno Mars: Who Has the Best Music Video? – Readers Poll

Cristin Maher — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:42:38 +0000

Birthday boy Olly Murs, who turns 29 today (May 14, 2013), has a new video out, and the usually fun-loving Brit is much more serious and in tune with his emotions for 'Dear Darlin'.' The heartbreaking loneliness and sad memories that we see in flashes during 'Dear Darlin'' actually made us think of another crooner who suffered from heartache in one of his most famous videos -- Bruno Mars in 'It Will Rain.'

Olly Murs Deals With Nasty Break-up in 'Dear Darlin" Video

Kat Lee — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:48:49 +0000

Not all music videos about love have a happy ending, and Olly Murs‘ latest visuals for ‘Dear Darlin” prove just that. The clip opens with Olly alone in an apartment as past memories of Murs and his lady lover moving into their new house and gettin’ frisky surround the singer. Unfortunately, the couple breaks up [...]

Win Tickets to See Olly Murs Live!

Scott Shetler — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:05:49 +0000

Listen up, Olly Murs fans! The cheeky Brit is hitting the road on the Right Place Right Time tour, and PopCrush is giving one lucky fan a chance to score two tickets to the Murs concert of your choice! The full list of Murs concert dates is available on his website and at the end [...]

Olly Murs Clones Himself in 'Army of Two' Video

Scott Shetler — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:27:47 +0000

The new Olly Murs song is called ‘Army of Two,’ but Murs creates an army of way more than just two in the video. The clip features numerous clones of himself joining together to sing the upbeat track. The video takes place in what appears to be a parking garage. Murs walks straight ahead when [...]

Top 20 Songs: Week of February 4 – 10, 2013

Cristin Maher — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:16:13 +0000

Justin Bieber is still flying high on the Top 20 songs countdown for the week of February 4-10, 2013! His duet with Nicki Minaj, 'Beauty and a Beat,' sits at No. 3, while Swedish House Mafia nudges into the No. 2 spot with 'Don't You Worry Child' and Taylor Swift's 'I Knew You Were Trouble' continues to rule at No. 1.

Olly Murs Used to Be Pretty Gross

Jessica Sager — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:55:12 +0000

Olly Murs used to stink — not musically, but literally. He admits he wasn’t the clean cut, smooth Brit we’re used to seeing now. In fact, he was far from it. “I’ll admit that I was a bit of a smelly boy when I was younger,” he told Top of the Pops (via SugarScape). “I [...]

Olly Murs Confirms Taylor Swift + Harry Styles Are Dating

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:20:21 +0000

In the world's most Capt'n Obvious move, British darling Olly Murs has confirmed what the entire world already knows and what Mario Lopez of 'X Factor' spilled the beans about recently. You ready? Wait for it, wait for it… Taylor Swift and Harry Styles of One Direction are dating!

About to Pop: Kesha, Olly Murs + More Singles

Cristin Maher — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:10:44 +0000

Congratulations to Ed Sheeran and all of his fans that voted for him in last week's About to Pop poll! The British singer-songwriter's latest single 'Give Me Love' will receive 20+ spins on PopCrush's weekend radio on Saturday (Dec. 15) and Sunday (Dec. 16). Check out a list of stations where you can tune in by clicking here!

Olly Murs on His Debut Album, Flo Rida's Muscles + Touring With One Direction

Jeff Giles — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 03:04:04 +0000

Between touring with One Direction and recording with Flo Rida, Olly Murs has had a pretty terrific 2012 -- and if he has anything to say about it, it's only the beginning of the U.K. singer's ascent to worldwide crossover success.

Olly Murs Talks About His Member

Jessica Sager — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:00:26 +0000

In the mood for some TMI? Look no further than Olly Murs! The British fedora enthusiast is talking all about his junk. A particularly, er, ballsy interviewer actually asked Murs about his “bulge.” And he responded! He told Heat Magazine (quotes via SugarScape), “Maybe 13 centimeters?” (For those of you at home in the States, [...]

Olly Murs Is in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time in 'Troublemaker' Video Feat. Flo Rida

Jessica Sager — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:52:02 +0000

In his new ‘Troublemaker’ video, Olly Murs serenades a beautiful raven haired girl, singing that she’s, well, a troublemaker. But from the looks of it, she’s just in the wrong place at the wrong time a lot — and that’s usually when Murs is around. Olly sees the girl in a diner where she works [...]

Olly Murs, 'Troublemaker' Feat. Flo Rida – Song Review

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:16:56 +0000

Pop rapper Flo Rida is everywhere, from live TV appearances to his own No. 1 hits on the radio to features on new songs by British pop stars like Olly Murs.

He's the hardest working man in mainstream rap, that's for sure, and his work with Murs on 'Troublemaker' is crazy catchy and fun. These guys have good, clean musical chemistry.

Olly Murs Calls Flo Rida Collaboration 'Easy'

Jessica Sager — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:00:51 +0000

Olly Murs is just gearing up for U.S. superstardom on the heels of his new video for 'Heart Skips a Beat,' but he's already getting fans excited for his second single, 'Troublemaker,' featuring Flo Rida.

Olly Murs Pursues Cute Girl in New 'Heart Skips a Beat' Video

Scott Shetler — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:32:59 +0000

Olly Murs chases a girl down the Venice Beach boardwalk in his latest video for ‘Heart Skips a Beat.’ She pretends she’s not interested in the singer, but viewers can tell she secretly enjoys being serenaded. Venice Beach is known for its colorful shops and interesting characters, but Murs remains fixated only on the young [...]

Olly Murs to Release 'Right Place, Right Time' in December

Scott Shetler — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:48:25 +0000

After teasing us with acoustic performance videos, the Olly-mpics, and singles like 'Heart Skips a Beat' with Chiddy Bang, British pop star Olly Murs is ready to drop his U.S. debut album. 'Right Place, Right Time' will be available on Dec. 4.

Olly Murs Thinks Demi Lovato + Britney Spears are Perfect for 'X Factor'

Alexandra Capotorto — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:58:25 +0000

We're glad Olly Murs feels the same way as we do about Demi Lovato and Britney Spears being judges on 'X Factor.' It's like we share one mind!

Olly Murs Delivers Acoustic 'Heart Skips a Beat' Performance Video

Scott Shetler — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:00:16 +0000

Olly Murs takes his hit single ‘Heart Skips a Beat’ across the country! In a creatively-edited video, Murs and his band perform the track acoustically at various stops during the singer’s summer tour with One Direction. In between shows with the 1D boys, Murs found the time to play the song live in random settings [...]

Olly-mpics Exclusive: Olly Murs Competes in Sack Race

Scott Shetler — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:00:44 +0000

While the Olympic Games in London continue to fascinate the world, British singer Olly Murs is staging the Olly-mpics, a series of lighthearted athletic challenges against members of his band. After coming up short in table tennis and a wheelbarrow race but earning a victory in the shot put, Murs tries his hand at a sack race in the fourth installment of the Olly-mpics, which premieres exclusively today on PopCrush.

Olly Murs to Drop 'In Case You Didn't Know' on Sept. 25

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:30:48 +0000

U.K. pop superstar Olly Murs will drop his U.S. debut ‘In Case You Didn’t Know’ on Sept. 25. In case you didn’t know about the uber talented Murs, he’s a major star across the pond. Like huge. Allow us to make another introduction. He appeared on British ‘X Factor’ back in 2009, with crotchety hater [...]

Olly Murs Talks Touring With One Direction, Recording With Chiddy Bang + Giving Advice to 'X Factor' Contestants

Scott Shetler — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:45:02 +0000

Three years after finishing as runner-up on the U.K. version of ‘X Factor,’ Olly Murs is a huge star on that side of the Atlantic, with two hit albums to his credit. Now, he’s crossing over to the U.S. with an upcoming record featuring the single ‘Heart Skips a Beat,’ which co-stars alternative rap duo Chiddy Bang.

About to Pop: Kelly Clarkson, Olly Murs + More Singles

Cristin Maher — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:08:55 +0000

Phillip Phillips has more than just his 'American Idol' win to celebrate... he's the winner of our latest About to Pop challenge! His original song 'Home' will be featured on PopCrush's Top 20 countdown this weekend, which airs on over 20 radio stations nationwide. Congratulations, Phillip!

Watch Niall Horan of One Direction Duet With Olly Murs

Jessica Sager — Thu, 31 May 2012 23:16:19 +0000

Olly Murs is well on his way to international stardom. The 'X Factor U.K.' runner up, currently opening for One Direction on tour, clearly gets along with his headliners. Murs did a duet with Niall Horan in a pretty hilarious acoustic rendition of his first stateside single, 'Heart Skips a Beat.'

Olly Murs Releases U.S. Debut Single 'Heart Skips a Beat' Feat. Chiddy Bang

Scott Shetler — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:51:46 +0000

Former ‘X Factor U.K.’ runner-up Olly Murs is entering the American pop market with ‘Heart Skips a Beat,’ a bouncy pop song featuring alternative-hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang. Backed up by a danceable tune, Murs sings, “So come on, spin me around / Now I don’t wanna go home / Cause when you hold me like [...]