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Jordin Sparks Recovering from Appendicitis

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Gossip, The Charts, Pop

Jordin Sparks

What a way to spend an anniversary.

Earlier this week, former American Idol champ spent time tweeting from, of all places, her hospital bed.

“Was struck w/ acute appendicitis…took out that appendix last night. Recovering today & the next week or so,” the 19-year-old wrote yesterday on her Twitter account.

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Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash Kills One

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Pop


A tour bus carrying lighting crew members of ’ tour overturned this morning, killing the driver.

The bus - one of four traveling near Richmond, Virginia - for some reason went off the side of I-85 before hitting an embankment and falling on its side. The victim, who was pronounced dead on the scene, has not yet been identified. Of the 14 passengers on-board (including the driver), 9 others reportedly sustained relatively minor injuries.

The circumstances of the 8:15 a.m. accident are still being investigated. It’s not known whether rain may have played a role.

The 16-year-old singer, who is set for a Sunday concert in Greenboro, N.C., was not traveling with any part of that caravan. At this time, she is still scheduled to perform this weekend.

Read More | MSNBC

First Look: Beyonce and Lady Gaga Star in Video Phone

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Collaborations, Music Videos, Pop, R&B / Soul

It should go without saying that any music video involving Lady Gaga will probably be…unusual. But who expected this from ?

The minute you see the Reservoir Dogs-style open, you know “Video Phone” will be a wild ride. (It is directed by Hype Williams after all.) Men with cameras as heads? Sasha Fierce armed with futuristic outfits, a Bettie page haircut…and guns? Gaga looking…normal?

I can only imagine what other projects these two ladies have collaborated on. Well, actually - I probably can’t.

Read More | MTV

Quote of the Day: Timbaland Compares Miley Cyrus to Justin Timberlake

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Upcoming Releases, Hip-Hop & Rap, Pop

Miley Cyrus

“Man, she’s gonna be like Justin [Timberlake]. She comes from that same musical background, where she’s just got it. Her voice is just there. The best way to put it is she’s special. When I worked with her, I was very impressed. I was like, ‘Whoa.’”

-Timbaland on , one of the singers he worked with for his upcoming album, Shock Value II.

(Make sure to check out our other notable quotes.)

Read More | Entertainment Weekly

Taylor Swift is Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Awards, Country


“I’ll never forget this moment because in this moment everything that I have ever wanted has just happened to me.”

Should start packing her bags and call it a career? One week after wowing critics with her humor on Saturday Night Live, the 19-year-old reached a professional high when she perfected a clean sweep at last night’s CMA Awards.

After collecting wins for Female Vocalist of the Year, Music Video of the Year (“Love Story”) and Album of the Year, she ended the evening with the event’s biggest award: Entertainer of the Year. Swift is now the youngest person to ever win that prize and the first solo woman since Shania Twain in 1999 to do so.

You can see a full list of winners after the jump.

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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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Jay-Z Signs The Ting Tings

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

The Ting Tings is preparing to give The Ting Tings a career boost in the US. The “That’s Not My Name” duo have just signed with rap superstar’s record label, Roc Nation, for their second album.

“Jay is hoping to lend his production skills to some of the new material,” a source told Britain’s Daily Star. “The Staccato rhythmic style of The Ting Tings sits well with what he does best, so that was the attraction. Jay can make them one of the biggest bands across the pond.”

While the duo are thrilled with their deal, they are unlikely to be happy with the amount of time they will have to spend in America.

The group - made up of singer and guitarist Katie White and drummer and programmer Jules de Martino - recently said despite their huge success, they have been homesick since they started touring the world in support of their debut album We Started Nothing in May 2008.

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Read More | Daily Star

John Mayer Comes to Britney Spears’ Defense

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Pop

John MayerJohn Mayer has defended Britney Spears for lip-synching in Australia.

The “Gravity” singer - who is also in Australia promoting his latest album - blasted fans who had called for a refund after the “Womanizer” star’s show in Perth after she sparked outrage by not singing live for her whole performance.

“If you’re shocked that Britney was lip-synching at her concert and want your money back, life may continue to be hard for you,” Mayer wrote on Twitter.

Britney, 27, was said to have hid in her hotel room on Saturday following her performance on Friday night. “Britney is aware of all this and she’s extremely upset by it,” a rep for the star said.

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Is Aerosmith About to Break Up?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Videos, Rock


This is way worse than the split between Ken and Barbie.

Rumors are circulating that front man Steven Tyler might be thinking of leaving the band to pursue his own personal musical interests. Tyler, a success without Joe Perry? Dream on!

Read More | E! Online

Does Miley Cyrus Know Who She Is?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Gossip, Pop


Pay attention, kids. This is what living inside the Disney bubble might do to you. is so out-of-touch with her own music and her own image, she doesn’t even think she’s a pop singer.

Uhhh…what? Watch the interview above, where Miley Cyrus admits she’s “never heard a Jay-Z” song, despite the lyrics of her popular joint “Party in the U.S.A.” The darling goes on to say she’s not a pop singer - it’s “not even my style.” Somebody, let this child get in touch with reality.

Read More | TMZ

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