Scott Shetler
Phillip Phillips’ ‘Home’ Makes Chart History
Ratings for ‘American Idol‘ may have been down this season, but fans of winner Phillip Phillips helped the 21-year-old score one of the biggest digital sales weeks of any contestant in the show’s history. Phillips sold 278,000 copies of ‘Home’ last week, helping the coronation song land at No. 2 on the Digital Songs chart and No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Maroon 5, ‘Payphone’ (The Sound of Arrows Remix) – Song Premiere
Attention, Maroon 5 fans! PopCrush is presenting the exclusive premiere of the Sound of Arrows Remix of the group’s smash hit ‘Payphone’! Read on for the details.
2012 Teen Choice Awards: Justin Bieber + Katy Perry Lead Nominations
Justin Bieber and Katy Perry are among the leading contenders for the 2012 Teen Choice Awards, with Bieber snagging five nominations and Perry earning four.
John Mayer Tells Ellen About Growing Up, Getting Botox
John Mayer can speak again! The talented guitarist, whose vocal problems forced him to cancel his spring tour and led him to record instrumental covers of Lana Del Rey songs, visited ‘Ellen’ today to chat about his new album ‘Born and Raised’ and his recent Botox injections — in his vocal cords, not his face.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Mean’ to Be Covered on ‘Glee’
‘Glee‘ creator Ryan Murphy has revealed that a cast recording of Taylor Swift‘s ‘Mean’ will appear on the May 15 episode called ‘Props.’ He made the announcement on Tuesday during the ‘Glee’ cast’s screening and panel at the TV Academy.
John Mayer’s ‘Shadow Days’ Was Inspired by Ex-Girlfriend Jennifer Aniston
John Mayer‘s ‘Shadow Days,’ a song about learning from mistakes and moving forward, is apparently a personal message to his ex, Jennifer Aniston. Us Weekly quotes a source close to Mayer who claims the actress inspired the introspective track.
Kevin Jonas + Wife Danielle Deleasa to Star in E! Reality Show
The oldest Jonas brother, Kevin, and his wife are getting a reality show on the E! network. Called ‘Married to Jonas,’ the series will focus on Kevin’s marriage to Danielle Deleasa, as well as his efforts to record a new album with his brothers.
Justin Timberlake Featured on Jimmy Fallon’s Upcoming Comedy Album
It’s been 10 years since Jimmy Fallon released a comedy album, way too long for a host whose musical comedy bits are some of the funniest in late-night television. Fallon has a new record coming in June called ‘Blow Your Pants Off’ that will feature Justin Timberlake and a host of other guests.
Cee Lo’s Cat Purrfect Has a Twitter Account
Cee Lo Green‘s companion on this season of ‘The Voice,’ Purrfect the Cat, has her own Twitter account, with more than 47,000 followers and superstar friends. Purrfect’s Twitter feed lists her place of residence as “Cee Lo Green’s lap,” and through her 400+ tweets so far, we’ve learned that she grooms furiously before each show, she hates laser pointers, and she’s a fan of napping and Betty White.
NKOTBSB London Concert to Hit Theaters
Fans who can’t make it to the big NKOTBSB concert at London’s O2 arena later this month will have a chance to witness the show live throughout theaters across Europe. The Backstreet Boys announced the arrangement in a post on their website.
Usher Wants to Work With Adele
Usher is hooking up with rising singer-songwriter Labrinth for an upcoming track, but he says he really has his eye on another British artist, Grammy queen Adele.
Rihanna Talks About Working With Chris Brown on ‘Birthday Cake’ Remix
Rihanna spoke to Ryan Seacrest this morning about her decision to record again with Chris Brown. RiRi told the host she enlisted her ex for her ‘Birthday Cake‘ remix simply because he’s “the hottest R&B artist out right now.”