Moonman Maybe? Carly Rae Jepsen Up for Best New Artist at VMAs
Chris Polk/Getty Images via ABC(NEW YORK) — Carly Rae Jepsen had everyone from Cookie Monster to Colin Powell singing “Call Me Maybe” this summer. Now Jepsen, with her mega-hit single, is up for Best New Artist at Thursday’s MTV Video Music Awards.Jep…
Green Day Cancels Gig After Lead Singer Rushed to Hospital
Christie Goodwin/Redferns via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Billie Joe Armstrong has reportedly been released from a hospital in Italy, where he was admitted earlier this week, forcing his band, Green Day, to cancel a concert.The singer was rushed to the h…
Nicki Minaj Raps for Romney?
Jason LaVeris//FimMagic(NEW YORK) — Actor-director Clint Eastwood might have some celebrity company this week with his allegiance to Mitt Romney. Rapper Nicki Minaj appears to endorse Romney’s presidential bid in a new rap song out this week.Min…
Mass Murderer Charles Manson Has New Music Release
California Dept of Corrections & Rehabilitation(LOS ANGELES) — A vinyl album with a “raw country” sound and spoken-word poetry has been flying off the shelves at a Hollywood, Calif., boutique, never mind that the artist is convicted&nb…
Legendary Songwriter Hal David Dead at 91
Brian To/FilmMagic(NEW YORK) — Legendary songwriter Hal David, who with Burt Bacharach wrote some of pop music’s most enduring classics, has died, the Songwriters Hall of Fame has confirmed. He was 91. He passed away at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in …
Michael Jackson’s Kids Journey to Dad’s Hometown on His Birthday
Mark Sullivan/WireImage(GARY, Ind.) — Michael Jackson’s three children spent what would have been the King of Pop’s 54th birthday in Gary, Ind., the town where their father was raised.For the first time since Michael Jackson’s death …
Report: Hip-Hop Manager Chris Lighty Dead in Apparent Suicide
Johnny Nunez/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Violator Management and Records founder Chris Lighty, who managed the careers of Mariah Carey, Diddy, 50 Cent and others, has been found dead, according to the New York Daily News. Sources tell the newspaper that …
Alanis Morissette’s Post-Partum Blues
Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage(NEW YORK) — She’s lyrically fearless, recognized for her unique vocals and iconic break-up songs. With seven albums and seven Grammy awards, Alanis Morissette is an alternative rock idol.But now, 38-year-old…
Usher Raymond Awarded Custody of His Sons
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images via ABC(LOS ANGELES) — A judge has awarded Usher with primary custody of his two sons, TMZ.com reports.This has been a bitter custody battle between Usher Raymond and his ex-wife, Tameka Raymond.Usher complained that Tamek…
Pink’s First Movie Will Debut at Toronto Film Festival
VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Pink’s new album The Truth About Love will hit stores Sept. 18, but some fans will get to see her very first movie 10 days before that. The movie, Thanks for Sharing, will debut at the Toronto Intern…
LL Cool J Takes Down Intruder at Los Angeles Home
ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Don’t mess with LL Cool J. An intruder who broke into the 44-year-old rapper/actor’s Los Angeles-area home at approximately 2 a.m. today was taken down by the star, whose real name is James Todd S…
Music Lessons Linked to Lasting Brain Benefits
Jupiterimages/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Music lessons early in life may have lasting benefits on the brain, new research suggests.The study of 45 young adults found that those with at least one year of childhood musical training had enhanced neurological…
More Musical Chairs for "American Idol": Kanye West to Join Judges?
George Napolitano/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — The latest rumor linking a celebrity to the judges’ table on the next season of American Idol has Kanye West in the running for a seat next to Mariah Carey.
TMZ reports Idol producers recently reached out to …
Avril Lavigne Engaged to Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger
Peter Kramer/NBC(NEW YORK) – It’s a music romance shocker: Avril Lavigne is engaged to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger, her rep confirms to ABC News Radio.
People magazine reports Chad proposed on August 8.Didn’t know Avril and Chad were in a r…
Report: Nicki Minaj Is ’100% Confirmed’ to Judge "American Idol"
MyPinkFriday.com(LOS ANGELES) — Following a story in The Hollywood Reporter on Friday that Nicki Minaj was a strong candidate to join Mariah Carey behind the judges’ table on American Idol, US Weekly is now reporting that it’s a done deal.
Two sources…
Willie Nelson Is Fine, Will Perform as Scheduled, Says Rep
Jamie Squire/Getty Images(DALLAS) — Willie Nelson is heading back out on the road again.The legendary singer missed a show outside of Denver over the weekend because he was hospitalized with breathing problems, but a spokesperson tells ABC News Radio …
Wynonna Judd’s Husband in Serious Motorcycle Accident
Ed Rode/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Wynonna Judd’s husband, who is also her drummer, has been seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in South Dakota.Michael Scott “Cactus” Moser and Judd went for a ride on separate bikes in Deadwood, S…
Beyonce’s ‘I Was Here’ Music Video Debuts for World Humanitarian Day
Kristian Dowling/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — In an effort to encourage people around the world to make a difference, singer Beyonce Knowles has teamed up with the United Nations for her latest music video.“I Was Here” was taped in front of a …
Rihanna Opens About Chris Brown in Oprah Interview
George Burns/Harpo, Inc.(NEW YORK) — Rihanna reveals much in a rare interview with Oprah Winfrey for the media mogul’s OWN show Oprah’s Next Chapter. When talking about the domestic abuse inflicted by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, Rihanna grew emotional, …
Rihanna Opens About Chris Brown in Oprah Interview
George Burns/Harpo, Inc.(NEW YORK) — Rihanna reveals much in a rare interview with Oprah Winfrey for the media mogul’s OWN show Oprah’s Next Chapter. When talking about the domestic abuse inflicted by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, Rihanna grew emotional, …