Scott Shetler
13-Year-Old Iranian Girl Deemed Brave for Posting Adele Cover
YouTube is full of bad amateur covers of Adele‘s ‘Someone Like You,’ but that’s part of what comes with living in a free society where people can post what they wish. Not everyone in the world has the same freedom, however, and that’s why a YouTube cover of a 13-year-old Iranian girl named Tara performing the song is attracting so much attention.
Annie Lennox Thinks Rihanna Should Be Spokesperson for Domestic Violence
As observers continue to discuss and debate Rihanna‘s decision to collaborate on two remix tracks with Chris Brown, who was convicted of assaulting her in 2009, accomplished singer Annie Lennox has spoken out, saying she believes RiRi should consider becoming a “spokesperson” for the issue of domestic abuse.
Far East Movement Announce Album Release Date + New Music Video
The Far East Movement have set a May 8 release date for their next album, ‘Dirty Bass,’ which features the Justin Bieber team-up ‘Live My Life,’ and they’re about to begin shooting a music video for the ‘Party Rock Remix’ of the song featuring Redfoo from LMFAO.
Listen to Big Time Rush’s ‘Big Time Movie’ Soundtrack Featuring Beatles Covers
Big Time Rush are the new Fab Four — for six songs at least — on the soundtrack to their Nickelodeon film ‘Big Time Movie,’ which contains new covers from the boy band of classic Beatles tunes.
Katy Perry Approves if Rihanna + Chris Brown Date Again
Some observers are troubled that Rihanna would consider getting back together with Chris Brown, given that he pleaded guilty to assaulting her, but Katy Perry says that if RiRi wants to reconcile with Breezy, she would support the pairing.
Steven Tyler Makes Fun of Jennifer Lopez’s Nip Slip on ‘American Idol’
Steven Tyler was not going to let Jennifer Lopez‘s Oscars nip slip pass without making a joke at his fellow ‘American Idol‘ judge’s expense. During last night’s show, Tyler pulled back his shirt to expose his chest and asked, “Wait, wait… Who am I?”
Adam Lambert, James Durbin + More to Return to ‘American Idol’ Stage
The ratings for ‘American Idol‘ are down this season, but the show may lure back some viewers with its plans to have several former contestants — including Adam Lambert and James Durbin – return to perform on the ‘Idol’ stage this season.
Big Time Rush Add Summer Dates, Bringing Cody Simpson + Rachel Crow on Tour
Already in the middle of a sold-out tour, boy band sensations Big Time Rush have announced the Big Time Summer Tour, a new tour featuring more than 50 concert dates and high-profile support acts like Australian teen pop star Cody Simpson and 14-year-old ‘X Factor‘ contestant Rachel Crow.
Jessie J Covers Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’
Jessie J delivers an impassioned performance of Rihanna‘s ‘We Found Love’ in a new video from her studio session for the Radio 1 Live Lounge series.
Rihanna in the Running to Play Whitney Houston in Biopic
Is RiRi the new Whitney? She might be, if some movie executives have their way. A new report suggests that Rihanna is on the shortlist to play Whitney Houston in a biopic of the late ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer’s life.
Coldplay Add Robyn to North American Tour, Schedule Post-Oscar Kimmel Performance
Coldplay have finalized their 2012 North American tour, adding dance-pop singer Robyn as one of their opening acts, in addition to lining up performances on ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ this weekend following the Oscars and at the Amnesty International Secret Policeman’s Ball one week later in New York City.
Justin Bieber Announces Release Dates for New Singles
Believe it! Justin Bieber‘s new music is almost here. The teen star says his collaboration with Far East Movement and LMFAO will hit iTunes next week, while the first single from his much-anticipated ‘Believe’ album will drop sometime in March.