Scott Shetler
David Archuleta Covers R.E.M. in New ‘Everybody Hurts’ Video
David Archuleta has left on his two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but before departing he left us with a cover of R.E.M.’s touching ballad ‘Everybody Hurts.’
Lady Gaga + Beyonce Top Forbes’ Most Powerful Women of 2012 List
While their record sales dipped slightly this past year, Lady Gaga and Beyonce remain the most powerful women in the music industry, according to Forbes. Their list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women in the World places Bey and Gaga in the same company as heads of state, CEOs and entrepreneurs.
Kanye West in Talks to Judge ‘American Idol’
Every time the judging panel for Season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ starts to come into focus, a new rumor comes along to shake things up. The latest piece of gossip? Hip-hop king Kanye West is in talks to join Mariah Carey on the show, according to sources at TMZ.
Alanis Morissette Announces 2012 Fall Tour Dates
With a new album to promote, Alanis Morissette is hitting the road again. The devoted mom and potential future ‘American Idol’ judge kicks off her latest American tour in less than two weeks.
Taylor Swift Wins Choice Female Artist at 2012 Teen Choice Awards
Taylor Swift got another opportunity to display her “I can’t believe it!” face when she captured the Choice Female Artist of the Year honor at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards tonight (July 22), beating out an impressive group of superstars that included Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Adele.
Amy Winehouse’s Father Says More Posthumous Albums Are in the Works
There are more unreleased Amy Winehouse songs in the vault that could see the light of day, according to her dad Mitch. He told BBC Radio 6 that there may be just enough material available for at least one more proper Amy Winehouse album.
Adele’s ‘Drinking Problem’ to Be Highlighted in Biography
The new unauthorized biography of Adele claims the singer struggled with a drinking problem during her first tour that was so bad it caused her to fall off a stool during a show. ‘Adele: The Biography’ also details her relationship issues with family members and significant others.
Is Jessica Sanchez Joining ‘Glee?’
We already knew that Season 4 of ‘Glee‘ would offer plenty of changes, with much of the cast graduating and moving on to college. Now comes word from TV Line that ‘American Idol‘ runner-up Jessica Sanchez could join the show for multiple episodes.
Watch First ‘X Factor’ Season 2 Promo Feat. Demi Lovato, Britney Spears
When you have Britney Spears and Demi Lovato on the payroll, it’s never too early to begin promoting your show. Auditions have already begun for Season 2 of the ‘X Factor,’ and now FOX has released its first promo for the upcoming season featuring the superstar judges.
John Mayer’s ‘Born and Raised’ No. 1 on Billboard 200 for Second Week
For the second consecutive week, John Mayer has the best-selling album in America. His rootsy ‘Born and Raised’ album keeps the No. 1 spot on the new Billboard 200 chart, selling 65,000 copies to outpace the competition in a slow sales week.
Colbie Caillat Attacked By Bugs on Stage
When Colbie Caillat began singing ‘Bubbly’ at the end of her set earlier this week during a concert in Pittsburgh, the fans in attendance got excited. And so did the bugs, which swarmed the stage and caused Caillat to scream and interrupt the song.
Chris Brown Named R&B Artist of the Year at 2012 Billboard Music Awards
Not long after treating viewers to a performance of his latest hit, ‘Turn Up the Music,’ Chris Brown walked away with the R&B Artist of the Year title at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, emerging from a group of contenders that included his ex, Rihanna.