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Coldplay’s ‘Charlie Brown’ Video Features Eye-Catching Visuals + Street Romance
It doesn’t include any cartoons or Vince Guaraldi piano, but Coldplay‘s new video clip for ‘Charlie Brown,’ their latest single from the chart-topping ‘Mylo Xyloto,’ does feature plenty of eye-catching visuals — along with all the soaring melody you’ve come to expect from the band.
Adam Levine Calls Randy Jackson ‘Irresponsible’
They’re competing for a similar demographic, so it only stands to reason that the ‘American Idol‘ judges might not be on the friendliest of terms with their counterparts on NBC’s upstart hit ‘The Voice.’ But it’s still a little surprising to watch the war of words that seems to be unfolding between Adam Levine and Randy Jackson.
Katy Perry, Coldplay + More to Perform at MusiCares Benefit Concert Honoring Paul McCartney
Not only will Katy Perry and Coldplay be performing on the Grammy Stage Feb. 12, the two popsters will be honoring Paul McCartney two days prior at this year’s MusiCares tribute concert. Alicia Keys is also listed as a performer.
Watch a Clip of Katharine McPhee Performing Ryan Tedder’s ‘Touch Me’ on ‘Smash’
It doesn’t seem possible, but it really has been six years since hundreds of thousands of ‘American Idol‘ fans caught a McPheever for Katharine McPhee — and although she’s released a handful of albums since finishing her tenure as a contestant on the show, it’s her co-starring role on NBC’s ‘Smash‘ that has people talking about a comeback for the 27-year-old singer/actress. Now you can hear a quic
Taylor Swift and Zac Efron to Appear on ‘Ellen’ Together
You’ve seen the rumors about ‘Lorax’ co-stars Taylor Swift and Zac Efron finding love in the vocal booth. Soon, thanks to the hard-hitting investigative journalism her show has always been known for, Ellen DeGeneres could bring the world one step closer to finding out if ‘Zaylor’ is the adorably smushed together name of an actual adorable couple.
Etta James Funeral Date Announced
One week after ending her struggle with leukemia and passing away at the age of 73, renowned vocalist Etta James will be laid to rest with a public viewing at the Inglewood Cemetery in Inglewood, C.A., this Friday (Jan. 27). A private service for family and close friends will be held the following morning.
Taylor Swift Pens Track About the Kennedy Family
We know Taylor Swift has a reputation for writing songs about guys she likes — and guys she used to like — but we’ve never seen her turn her prolific pen toward a historical figure. Until now, anyway: inspired by her interest in the Kennedy family, Taylor wrote a song — and has struck up a budding friendship with Robert F. Kennedy’s daughter Rory, and recently met his widow, Ethel.
Seal Leaves Wedding Ring On During ‘Ellen’ Interview
Heidi Klum and Seal are calling off their seven-year marriage (and eight years together), but just because the superstar couple is separated, that doesn’t mean the multiplatinum singer is ready to move on. During a recent appearance on ‘Ellen,’ Seal showed up wearing his wedding ring — and said it’ll stay on his finger for the foreseeable future.
Megaupload Dismisses Suit Against Universal Music
As the dust from last week’s Department of Justice strike against the popular filesharing site Megaupload begins to settle, the longterm picture regarding file-swapping sites in general — and the fate of Megaupload users’ files in particular — remains hazy. But at least one thing is clear: Universal Music Group no longer has to worry about fending off a Megaupload lawsuit. For now, anyway.
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Kelly Clarkson Asks Fans to Support Teachers
Kelly Clarkson recently raised the ire of some of her fans when she announced her support for GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul, but we’re pretty sure she’ll avoid controversy with her latest bid for support — a PSA through iHeartRadio urging listeners to help out public school teachers.
Megaupload Drama Continues as Site Shuts Down, Arrests Are Made, Opposers Get Hacked
A day after filing a countersuit in its hotly contested legal battle against the Universal Music Group, popular filesharing site Megaupload was shut down by the Department of Justice, sparking a flurry of activity that included indictments, arrests, and a barrage of retaliatory site takedowns led by the shadowy hacker group known as Anonymous.
Mariah Carey + Eminem Are Two of the 10 Best-Selling Artists of All Time
As part of their annual year-end music industry report, Billboard and the Nielsen Company recently tallied up the all-time sales totals for the Soundscan era, and their updated Top 10 list includes some of the heaviest hitters in the history of rock, pop, and country — including PopCrush favorites Mariah Carey and Eminem, who placed third and seventh, respectively.