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Cover of the Day: Muppets Take on Bohemian Rhapsody

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, Music Videos, Videos, Covers, Rock


Ladies and gents— for today’s piece of mindless enjoyment, we present to you Queen’s “,” as covered by the Muppets.

Just sit back and enjoy because, as you know, “nothing really matters but…moi.”

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Fall Out Boy Retire Michael Jackson Cover

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Alternative, Covers

Fall Out Boy have decided not to continue performing “Beat It” - a rendition they recorded with John Mayer last year - in light of ‘s death.

“We never got the chance to meet him. I don’t even know if he heard it. We kind of recorded it on a whim, like, nine months before he passed away,” bassist Pete Wentz revealed. “We’ve decided not to play it anymore. It’s his song, you know? We put it on the record because we did a video for it, but it’s definitely his song.”

Wentz - who writes most of the group’s lyrics - also admitted that he takes great care when choosing the band’s infamously long song titles, but never reveals them until the last minute.

“Lyrics are just like spring cleaning; it just dumps out of my head and leaves Patrick to put it together. Song titles are all inside jokes or references to the songs. They’re not random,” he revealed. “I choose them at the last minute before the record goes to print and then it just pisses everybody off.”


Westlife’s Latest Cover Song

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Covers, Pop

WestlifeMark Feehily says he’s fed up of people criticizing Westlife for doing cover songs. The 29-year-old vocalist said he was annoyed his group - who have had 14 number one hits and sold more than 43 million records sold worldwide - were “misunderstood.”

“Our record company, they don’t want to take risks, so they are happier to do more ,” the “Flying Without Wings” vocalist claimed. “To anyone who criticizes what we do, we actually do a lot of original pop songs and a lot of our best songs, a lot of our number one singles are actually original pop songs.”

Although Feehily did admit the group has done “too many covers,” their newest single, “What About Now,” is actually a song originally done by , the American Idol contestant. “It’s a cover in the way that it’s been recorded by another artist but it’s not a cover in the way ‘Mandy’ was, in that it’s been a massive hit already,” Mark explained.

Westlife’s upcoming album, Where We Are, will be released in a few weeks.


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

Kelly Clarkson Joins JillandKate on Miley Cyrus’ The Climb

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Videos, Covers, Pop


One day after hitting the stage, Kelly Clarkson joined in on a cover of another diva’s song.

Although they were forced to read the lyrics off their cell phones, this acoustic version of Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb” with backup singers Jill Pickering and Kate Rapier (otherwise known as singing duo JillandKate) is absolutely beautiful.

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Shirley Bassey Collaborates with Modern Songwriters

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Upcoming Releases

Shirley BasseyDame Shirley Bassey has recorded a song by on her comeback album.

The legendary Welsh vocalist, whose career has spanned 50 years, performs a collection of tracks written by modern songwriters for The Performance, including efforts by Take That frontman Gary Barlow and Pet Shop Boys singer Neil Tennant as well as the British rock band - fronted by Ricky Wilson.

Producer David Arnold is confident the LP will introduce Shirley to a whole new generation and put her back at the top of the charts. Arnold - who has scored the last five films - said: “All these songs were just songs until Shirley Bassey sang them. A Bassey performance can knock the wind out of your sails, make you laugh, or cry, let you in on the joke or lead you to a more exotic place.”

Other artists who have contributed songs to the LP - the first studio record made by 72-year-old Bassey for 20 years - include Rufus Wainwright, the Manic Street Preachers and KT Tunstall.

Arnold believes Bassey’s latest tracks could easily become as popular as her best known hits, such as James Bond theme “Goldfinger” or “Big Spender.” “I tried to make a record that made the most of that voice and one that could sit alongside her other classics,” David said.

The Performance is scheduled for release in November.


Britney Spears Performs Morissette’s You Oughta Know

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Videos, Pop


Alanis Morissette has been quite the hit at concerts this year.

First, Beyonce chose to cover “You Oughta Know” during her tour…and now Britney Spears has followed suit. In the video above, you can see the pop princess perform the Canadian singer’s famous single at her Greensboro, NC concert last night.

After watching both covers, let us know what you think. Which rendition did you like better?

Read More | Entertainment Weekly

Chris Daughtry Covers Lady Gaga’s Poker Face

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Performances, Videos, Covers


Chris Daughtry appeared on a live radio show in Germany recently, and did a cover performance of ‘s Poker Face. Chris definitely puts a different spin on the popular track, and we’ve embedded video above for your enjoyment. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.


Sugarland Gives Twist to ‘Sex on Fire’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Performances, Videos, Country


Since I’m admittedly not a huge country music fan, I really didn’t know that much about Sugarland other than the song they did for Good Morning America. Then I heard Jennifer Nettles’ performance of “Stay” at this year’s Grammys and was absolutely wowed. Her voice and delivery gave me chills.

So when I heard the duo recently covered ‘s “Sex on Fire,” I just had to watch. It was not a disappointment.

Read More | Entertainment Weekly

MIA and Blaqstaar do it up with Save UR Soul

Posted by Seth Combs Categories: Collaborations, Dance, Electronic

Generally, any music that is involved with is going to be great and this video for “Save UR Soul” is no exception. The song just happens to be a cover of “Way Down In The Hole” by Tom Waits. Pay no mind to the incredible video footage. Instead, get into this song and the amazing vocals from Baltimore producer DJ Blaqstaar. Well-known around his local area, expect more from him soon.

Read More | New York Magazine

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