Bieber Fever Infects Twitter in Post-Grammy Reactions
Even Esperanza Spalding was surprised when her name was called at the Grammys as the “Best New Artist” award winner.
Many fans believed the trophy would go to Justin Bieber, but some have become much more vicious in expressing their surprise than others.
Following Spalding’s Grammy upset, upset Justin Bieber followers directed their tweets at Esperanza.
“@ESPESPALDING @THEGRAMMYS Congrats u ppl! U just crushed a 16yr old boys dreams...hope ur proud of urselves! -_- #JustinDeservedIt”
“So, @EspeSpalding just won with less than 10,000 followers on twitter. LOL. Sorry, I must have accidently turned my t.v to Punk'd. #Grammys”
Other commenters got to the point much more quickly. One posts simply reads “@EspeSpalding hate u.”
Hear Bieber’s reaction to all the Twitter melodrama in the video from E! above.
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Glee vs. Kings of Leon
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Gossip, Rock
It’s starting to get ugly between Glee writer/co-creator Ryan Murphy and Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill, and all because of “Use Somebody.”
The band famously turned Glee down when the show requested to use the song.
Murphy responded to the Kings of Leon snub in the midst of a lengthy Hollywood Reporter article, saying “[expletive deleted] you, Kings of Leon.” He went on to say, “Okay, hate on arts education” and a few other choice statements.
Nathan Followill fired off an angry Twitter tirade telling Murphy to “let it go. See a therapist, get a manicure, buy a new bra.” He jumped back on his page two hours later to offer an apology: “I’m sorry 4 anyone that misconstrued my comments as homophobic or mysoginistic [sic]. I’m so not that kind of person. I really do apologize.”
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MTV: Working on Secret Britney Spears Project
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Pop
MTV News dropped an interesting tweet bomb on Monday, hinting at a “secret project.”
A picture of Britney Spears shooting her new video for "Hold It Against Me" was retweeted by MTV, along with this intriguing line: “Keep an eye on our feed…got a secret Brit project on the way…”
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Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Seeks Treatment
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Pop
BSB may have added an NKOTB -- but will they now lose a McLean?
On Thursday, Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean announced to fans that he'll be seeking treatment ... for the third time. The 33-year-old singer, who has a history of substance abuse problems, said he wants to get cleaned up before his group's tour with New Kids on the Block begins.
"For personal reasons, I've checked myself into a rehab clinic," McLean explained in a statement. "With 2011 being a busy year for Backstreet, I want to be healthy and perform and sing for people at my very best and happiest. None of this will affect our current tour plans and I look forward to seeing everyone really soon! Thank you for all of your support and respecting my family and friends privacy during this time."
Over the weekend, A.J. hinted via Twitter (of course) that a rehab stay was coming. "Thank u all for my bday wishes and tweets:)! Its gonna be a great year! I love u all and wish me luck! I start my sober journey tomm! Ttfn!" he wrote.
NKOTBSB will kick off its summer tour on June 2.
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Britney Spears Tweets About Upcoming Single
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Leaks, Upcoming Releases, Pop
Britney Spears definitely knows how to turn a negative into a positive.
“Heard an early demo of my new single leaked. If u think that’s good, wait til you hear the real one Tuesday. -Brit.” The singer is referring to her “Hold It Against Me,” which, as the tweet reveals, will be released next week.
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Is Justin Bieber a Little Bit Country?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Upcoming Releases, Country, Pop
Will there be a day when Justin Bieber records a country album? Never say never.
During an interview with a radio station, Rascal Flatts' Gary LeVox announced that they had been approached by the pop singer.
"[Justin] asked us to do a duet with him on his next record," Gary revealed. "it's actually a really good song!"
The 16-year-old also confirmed his collaboration with the trio through his Twitter account. "I love @RascalFlatts and Im honored that they are making music with me," he wrote.
It's not known when that joint single will be released.
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Black Eyed Peas Booked for Super Bowl Halftime Show
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Performances, R&B / Soul
The Black Eyed Peas have officially announced, through will.i.am’s Twitter account, that they will be performing during the Super Bowl halftime show.
This season, the sporting event will be held in Dallas on February 6.
“They could have picked anybody,” will.i.am told Rolling Stone. “It says something that they picked us.”
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Britney Spears Back in the Studio
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Pop
Britney Spears fans -- your Christmas wish is already coming true. The singer has been busy in the studio working on her next album.
Manager Adam Leber teased her devotees through Spears' Twitter account earlier this week. "Brit is recording a big big BIG new song on Friday with #MaxMartin $ @TheDrLuke. I'm pretty sure its a smash!" he wrote.
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Kanye West Cancels Today Show Concert
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Performances, Videos
Although he's made some peace with former President George W. Bush, Kanye West now has a new target for his frustration: the Today show.
During a pre-taped interview that aired Thursday, Kanye became bothered by some video that was rolling during his chat. As Matt Lauer and West were comparing the backlash he received after the MTV Awards to the flak Bush received post-Hurricane Katrina, NBC chose to show the clip of that famous Kanye/Taylor Swift moment.
That decision caught Kanye by surprise -- and he made sure everyone knew he didn't like it. (Cue the video to the 6:30 mark.)
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Did Drake and Nicki Minaj Get Married?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, Hip-Hop & Rap
In the single “Miss Me,” rapper Drake states: “I love Nicki Minaj/ I told her I’d admit it/ I hope one day we get married just to say we f—-ing did it/ And girl, I’m f—-ing serious/ I’m with it if you with it/ ‘Cause your verses turn me on, and your pants are mighty fitted.”
Now some are wondering if that hypothetical marriage did come true.
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