Foster the People

Foster the People singer Mark Foster may be a big name to some people, but the bodyguards who kicked him out of Prince's L.A. gig the other night were not impressed. After Foster was spotted checking his cell phone during the concert -- a breach of protocol for this particular gig -- he was escorted outside and had to beg to get back in, and TMZ cameras were there to capture the entire awkward exc

Remember when Taylor Swift was spotted out with the Foster the People frontman Mark Foster? The world figured the duo were out on a date, but it turns out it was actually a business lunch. Maybe Foster was worried if he dated T-Swizzle that she'd write a whiny song about him later (eh, John Mayer?). In any case, they came up with a song together over the meal!

Sounds like Taylor Swift may be writing some more guitar-driven love songs soon. The Billboard Woman of the Year is rumored to be dating Foster the People frontman Mark Foster.

Converse has released yet another all-star collaboration, and this time, their trio matches up Mark Foster of Foster the People, 'Somebody That I Used to Know' songstress Kimbra, and electro DJ A-Trak. The 'Pumped Up Kicks' vocalist, the 'Cameo Lover' indie pop darling, and the hip-hop / house hitmaker all worked on the track 'Warrior,' the video for which recently premiered on YouTube.

Though Whitney Houston's death gave a somber tone to much of the 2012 Grammy Awards, the newly reunited Beach Boys brought the joy back. Teaming up with Maroon 5 and Foster the People, the quintessential summer singers reminded the world why we missed them with their Grammy performance.

The Grammy Awards are known for pulling off some unexpected collaborations, and they might have just topped themselves with this one. The Recording Academy announced today that Maroon 5 and Foster the People are teaming up for a performance at this Sunday's ceremony with the legendary Beach Boys, who haven't taken the stage together in more than 20 years.

Here in the United States, we've only had (legal) access to the music streaming service Spotify for less than six months, but it's already one of the most popular online destinations for music lovers. The Swedish-founded, U.K.-headquartered service took a look at what we've been streaming, crunched their year-end numbers and published their list of the service's 100 most popular tracks in the U.S.

After a successful 2011 with breakout hits 'Pumped Up Kicks' and 'Don't Stop (Color on the Walls),' Foster the People are already plotting their next big career move in the new year, which will include a new album to follow on the heels of their debut, 'Torches.'

Double Grammy nominees Foster the People are taking their 'Pumped Up Kicks' on the road for a six-week U.S. tour, starting next May.

As Foster the People climb the charts with their latest single, 'Don't Stop (Color on the Walls),' singer Mark Foster is giving fans insight into his songwriting process.