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Justin Bieber to Record All Original Songs for New Christmas Album
There are plenty of things you can safely count on when it comes to Justin Bieber‘s upcoming Christmas album — including healthy sales, excited tweens, and a holiday hit single or two.
One thing you won’t get, however, is traditional yuletide music. According to Bieber’s manager, Scooter Braun, the album will consist of all original songs.
Lady Antebellum, Maroon 5, and Kid Rock to Perform at 2011 NFL Kickoff Concert
After a long, cold winter of labor disputes, lockouts, and a few months where it looked like we might not have a football season this year, the 2011 NFL season is just about ready to begin.
And before the Packers and Saints finally take the field for the first game on September 8, some of music’s biggest stars will celebrate the new season with this year’s NFL Kickoff Concert, featuring performan
Ellen DeGeneres Makes Surprise Appearance at Taylor Swift Concert [VIDEO]
It was impressive enough that Taylor Swift booked a four-night run of sellout performances at L.A.’s Staples Center. Then she went and added surprise cameos from Justin Bieber and Jason Mraz, who each popped up for unannounced duets. Sunday night marked the end of Taylor’s Staples residency, and she had yet another surprise special guest for her fans: Ellen DeGeneres.
Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift Perform ‘Baby’ Duet Live [VIDEO]
Justin Bieber has made something of a habit out of making surprise public appearances lately — as these wedding guests can attest — and he continued his streak Tuesday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
What was so unexpected about Bieber taking the stage in L.A.? Only the fact that Taylor Swift was already there, wowing a crowd of several thousand fans — who really went into a frenzy whe
Kings of Leon Singer Caleb Followill’s Job Is Safe, Says His Drummer Brother
Between one epically bad concert and a cancelled string of tour dates, Kings of Leon have certainly been no strangers to unwanted publicity this summer.
But according to drummer Nathan Followill, you can put at least one rumor in the “untrue” column.
Taylor Swift Beats Out Paul McCartney for July Concert Crown
Time will tell if we’ll still need her when she’s 64, but last month, Taylor Swift was the biggest concert draw in the land — selling even more tickets than Paul McCartney.
According to numbers released by the ticketing service TicketsNow, Swift accounted for an amazing six percent of system-wide sales, good enough to place her sixth on the all-agency list of events for the month.
Scotty McCreery’s ‘I Love You This Big’ Video Debuts [VIDEO]
One day after his fellow ‘American Idol’ alum Lauren Alaina debuted her first video, Scotty McCreery followed suit with the clip for his single, ‘I Love You This Big’ — and now you can see it for yourself.
In the grand ‘Idol’ tradition of romantic first singles, ‘I Love You This Big’ is a heartstring-tugging ballad, and fans have no doubt been waiting to see whose heart McCreery would melt in the
DJ Pauly D Added to Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale Tour Lineup
Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale tour will be stopping in New Jersey on August 5 — and after that, she’ll be taking a little bit of Jersey with her.
‘Jersey Shore’ cast member DJ Pauly D has been announced as a special guest on the tour for a short string of August dates, running from the Grand Rapids, Michigan show on August 17 through Charlotte, N.C. on August 25. He joins a crowded slate of opening
Taylor Swift Explains the Lyrics Written on Her Arm
Taylor Swift’s confessional lyrics have inspired countless fans and helped her become one of the top-selling artists in the world — and now she’s using her current tour to pay tribute to the songwriters who’ve inspired her, in a most personal and unusual way.
During her most recent string of live dates, Swift has scrawled lyrics on her left arm with a Sharpie marker, but not from her own songs; in
Lady Gaga and Cher to Record a Duet, ‘The Greatest Thing’
Cher’s musical career has been fairly low profile since she scored a massive late ’90s hit with ‘Believe,’ but her influence continues to be felt in the larger-than-life style of many younger artists — including Lady Gaga, who’s planning to acknowledge that debt with a duet that just might melt the dance floor.
They’re teaming up to record ‘The Greatest Thing,’ a song Gaga offered Cher for
Donnie Wahlberg Manhandled By Fan at NKOTBSB Show [VIDEO]
The New Kids on the Block may not have to deal with as many screaming crowds as they used to, but for some fans, the ’80s never ended – and they aren’t shy about letting the band know.
Donnie Wahlberg got a reminder of this during a recent stop on the New Kids’ joint tour with the Backstreet Boys, when he wandered into the stands while they performed ‘Tonight.’ Presented with the opportunity to ge
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift Lead 2011 Teen Choice Award Nominations
They might not be as prestigious as the Grammys or the Oscars, but the Teen Choice Awards are a lot more fun — and they’ve just announced their nominees for this year’s ceremony.
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift lead the pack, with five and six nominations, respectively. Other stars boasting multiple nods — drawn across the pop culture spectrum, including movies, music, television, fashion, and sport