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Video: Old-school Lady Gaga at NYU

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Performances, Videos, Pop


As if we needed any more reason to admire the talent of , we just came across this video of her from her pre-Gaga (and pre-blonde) days. Here, she is performing at the annual NYU talent show as Stefani Germanotta, performing Captivated and Electric Kiss while playing piano.

We also like what she says at the 5:48 mark in the video posted after the break. She is definitely cognizant about her surroundings, and her role in the music business. Listen to her comments about her album, The Fame, as well as Princess Diana.

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The Who May Rock the Super Bowl

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Performances, Rumors, Rock

The Who

The Who is already played three nights a week on , so why not make it a fourth?

The rock band behind “Who Are You”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Baba O’Riley” (a.k.a. the three different theme songs) is now rumored to be Super Bowl XLIV’s halftime act.

Although the report has not yet been confirmed by the NFL, it would be just like that network to milk a series - or band - to death.

The championship game will be played February 7, 2010 in Miami.

Read More | Billboard

Janet Jackson to Open the American Music Awards

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Awards, Performances, Pop

Janet Jackson is set to open the upcoming American Music Awards (AMAs).

The “All For You” hitmaker will sing a medley to start the November 22 ceremony, which sees her late brother nominated in five categories.

“We’re thrilled about having Janet Jackson open this year’s show,” American Music Awards producer Larry Klein said. “She is an incredibly dynamic performer and I think the audience will be excited to see what she has in store.”

This will be the fourth AMAs performance for the Janet, who has won nine of the awards in previous years, and follows her moving tribute to her brother at the in September. On November 18, Jackson will also be featured in a primetime interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts.

Other stars to perform at this year’s AMAs at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre include , Eminem, Jay-Z, Shakira, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Green Day, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.


Aerosmith Members Deny Split, Perform Together

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Performances, Videos, Rock


He may have an interest in doing solo projects, but that doesn’t mean ‘s quitting his day job. In fact, the lead singer made certain everyone knew that last night.

After surprising an audience at a Joe Perry gig, the 61-year-old lead singer told the crowd that he isn’t going anywhere. “New York, I want you to know I’m not leaving ,” Tyler claimed. Following his announcement, Tyler fronted a peformance of “Walk This Way.”

That declaration was seconded by Perry on Twitter earlier in the day. “Aerosmith is definetly NOT breaking up. One of the members is doing his own thing and said so in the press. That’s all I know,” he wrote.

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VIDEO: Taylor Swift Performs on SNL

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Performances, Country, Pop


Not only was divinely during her Saturday Night Live appearance, she delivered musically as well.

Watch the video above to see Swift’s live performance of her popular “You Belong With Me.”

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U2 to Commemorate Fall of Berlin Wall

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U2

will play a free show in Germany to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall.

The “Get On Your Boots” rockers will play in front of Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate as part of the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) on November 5, as a prelude to the city’s “Fall of the Wall” celebrations.

“It’ll be an exciting spot to be in, 20 years almost to the day since the wall came down,” the group’s manager, Paul McGuinness, said. “They’re expecting tens of thousands of people to turn up,” a source added to Britain’s Daily Mirror. “They’ve played some interesting places in the past but this’ll certainly be the most ambitious - and most poignant - one to date.”

Parts of the set will be beamed live into the EMAs which take place in the city on the same day.

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Johnny Depp to Perform with Babybird

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Johnny Depp is to play guitar live with his favorite British band.

The Pirates of the Caribbean actor is being lined up to appear with Babybird next month when they make their comeback at a small London venue.

Johnny, 46, has already played a large part in the “You’re Gorgeous” hitmakers’ return, by directing the video to the first single from their new album Ex-Maniac. He was pictured on the set of the video with British actor Stephen Graham, whom he starred alongside in Public Enemies.

Babybird previously revealed that Johnny was instrumental in getting the album made, after he introduced frontman Stephen Jones to some of his music producer friends. “Grammy nominated producers Bruce Witkin and Ryan Dorn were introduced to Jones by long-time Babybird fan Johnny Depp, who also makes a cameo appearance on the new recording,” a spokesperson for the group said.

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VIDEO: Whitney Houston Sings Right Out of Her Dress

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, Performances, Pop


Although Whitney Houston is not set to tour the UK until April, television audiences got a preview of what to expect last night.

During last night’s X Factor, the singer performed the song “Million Dollar Bill”...and nearly gave viewers quite a show.

At approximately the 2:15 mark of her number, part of Houston’s silver gown came undone. Whitney had been so concerned with the bottom part of her dress, she didn’t realize the back was really the issue.

The professional, of course, didn’t let the malfunction interrupt her performance and even acknowledged the mishap at the end. “I sang myself out of my clothes,” she joked.

Read More | E! Online

Kris Allen Covers Britney Spears

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Performances, Videos, Covers, Pop


‘s already covered Kanye West, so why not Britney Spears?

At a recent concert for the students at Cincinnati’s Seton High (those lucky girls won a contest), the American Idol winner performed what is reportedly one of his favorite shower songs.

Now we know what “...Baby One More Time” might sound like if we were lucky enough to be trapped in a bathroom with the cutie.

Read More | Entertainment Weekly

Lady Gaga’s Saturday Night Light performances

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Performances, Videos, Pop


It seems a lot of you are searching for ‘s performances from the October 3 episode of , so we’ve got them both here for you. The video above was actually her second performance on the show, but it’s the one we thought was more interesting. In it, she performs a medley of “LoveGame,” “Bad Romance,” and a version of “Poker Face” that’s been remixed with a New York City flavor.

We’ve got her other performance for you after the jump, where she sings “Paparazzi.”

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