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Justin Bieber + Usher Sued for $10 Million Over 'Somebody to Love'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:55:53 +0000

Mo’ money, mo’ problems. Justin Bieber and his mentor Usher have been slapped with a $10 million lawsuit over the song ‘Somebody to Love.’ Two songwriters claim that the song was jacked. The Wrap reports that the suit was filed in Virginia on May 2. Devin Copeland, an R&B singer who goes by the stage [...]

Bruno Mars Announces 'Treasure' Will Be Next Single + More Tour Dates

Kat Lee — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:39:35 +0000

Prepare yourselves, Hooligans. Bruno Mars is readying his track ‘Treasure’ to release as his third single from his album ‘Unorthodox Jukebox.’ The funky upbeat tempo song follows up his hits ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ and ‘When I Was Your Man,’ which both hit No.1 on the Billboard charts and is set for release on June [...]

Avril Lavigne Debuts New Song '17′ Live + Talks Wedding Plans [Video]

Jessica Sager — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:41:38 +0000

Avril Lavigne performed at the Viper Room in Los Angeles last night (April 25), performing old favorites (‘Complicated,’ ‘Girlfriend’) and new tracks (‘Here’s to Never Growing Up‘). She also debuted a brand-new, never-before-heard song called ’17.’ Can you guess the subject matter? “Just listen really carefully, because I know you haven’t heard this anywhere yet,” [...]

80s Video Flashback: The Mega-Hit Billy Idol Turned Down

Robert and Erin — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:54:42 +0000

It was 1985 and no one was hotter than British bad boy rocker Billy Idol. His string of hits included ‘White Wedding’, ‘Eyes Without A Face’, and even a remake from the 60s, ‘Mony Mony’. Meantime, record producer and songwriter Keith Forsey was sure he had a smash on his hands. He and partner Steve [...]

Best Videos of the 80s: Tears For Fears, 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World'

Robert and Erin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:55:21 +0000

As 96.5 KVKI's Flashback Party rapidly approaches (March 1st at Diamond Jack's), Erin and I thought we'd have a flashback of our own by revisiting the decade of the 80s with some of our favorite music videos.

Christina Aguilera Duets With Tony Bennett on 'Steppin' Out With My Baby'

Jessica Sager — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:20:55 +0000

Christina Aguilera is getting back to basics yet again. The singer, who adopted a jazz-inspired sound on ‘Back to Basics’ back in 2006, teamed up with legend Tony Bennett for his ‘Viva Duets’ collection. The duo duet on ‘Steppin’ Out With My Baby,’ and Aguilera adopts an unusually (for her) understated tone on the song. [...]

Taylor Swift Previews 'State of Grace' on 'Good Morning America'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:52:38 +0000

Taylor Swift is the world’s best alarm clock, since she has been waking us up with song previews for the past few weeks. The singer previewed another track from her upcoming album ‘Red’ on ‘Good Morning America’ this morning (Oct.15). OMG, ‘Red’ is really only seven days from landing? We can’t even handle it. We’re [...]

Taylor Swift Previews 'I Knew You Were Trouble' on 'GMA'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:06:11 +0000

Taylor Swift previewed the new track ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ from the forthcoming ‘Red’ on ‘Good Morning America’ today (Oct. 8), sharing details of what inspired the “chaotic” song along with 20 seconds of music. As to be expected, Swift confessed that this song is inspired by heartbreak and how she saw all the [...]

Listen to a Snippet of Cee Lo Green + Christina Aguilera, 'Baby It's Cold Outside'

Alexandra Capotorto — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:23:02 +0000

Whether you like it or not, Christmas is just 'round the corner, and we at PopCrush are super excited about it. Why? Because it means new Christmas albums from our favorite artists, like Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera!

Adele Confirms James Bond 'Skyfall' Theme Song, Premiering October 4

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:55:48 +0000

After months of speculation, discussion and chatter, Adele officially confirmed that she is a “Bond Girl.” She is indeed singing ‘Skyfall,’ the new 007 theme song for the upcoming 23rd installment of the long-running James Bond movie franchise. The film is also called ‘Skyfall,’ and the very pregnant Adele hit Abbey Road Studios last month [...]

Carly Rae Jepsen Is Adorable on 'Chelsea Lately'

Alexandra Capotorto — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:52:24 +0000

And the fascination over Carly Rae Jepsen continues, thanks to the release of her album 'Kiss.'

The 'Call Me Maybe' singer was on Chelsea Handler's late night talk show 'Chelsea Lately,' and it's pretty obvious that the singer has grown comfortable in her own skin to sit and chat with everyone's favorite b---- of a host. (We love you Chelsea!)

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Listen to Whitney Houston + R. Kelly's Duet 'I Look to You'

Nadine Cheung — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:46:08 +0000

Before she passed, Whitney Houston recorded a duet with R. Kelly called ‘I Look to You,’ which has just been released. Recording industry vet Clive Davis, who discovered Houston, called into ‘On Air With Ryan Seacreast‘ on Tuesday, (Sept. 25), to unveil the unreleased exclusive track, which will appear on the upcoming album ‘I Will [...]

Kelly Clarkson Dreams Up Collabo With Lady Gaga, Pink + Jessie J for Greatest Hits Compilation

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:25:14 +0000

Kelly Clarkson has quite an imagination. The 'Dark Side' singer tweeted that she has a great idea for a collaboration between herself and fellow pop divas Lady Gaga, Pink and Jessie J. If it shakes out how we think it should/could/would, then it'd be like this decade's version of 'Lady Marmalade,' which was the collabo between Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya and Pink back in 2001 -- Pink acting as the common thread.

Rumor Has It: Adele's New Album

Ally Brooks — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 20:58:45 +0000

I heard someone say once that songwriters always write best when their hearts are broken. Which would explain why Adele’s 21 and 19 are so gut wrenching. A lot of people are wondering how her music will change now that love has found her. Some rumors are that her pregnancy will influence her album and there are jokes [...]

Adele Hits Abbey Road Studios to Record Theme Song for James Bond Movie 'Skyfall'

Scott Shetler — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:33:52 +0000

There were rumors of Adele recording a James Bond theme song going back to last year, but now The Sun is offering some of the strongest proof yet that the songstress may be contributing music to the latest 007 flick, 'Skyfall.'

Carly Rae Jepsen, 'This Kiss' – Song Review

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:48:08 +0000

'Call Me Maybe' was the biggest song of the summer of 2012, and singer Carly Rae Jepsen isn't backing down on the frothy, saccharine pop anthems while the weather changes and gets cooler. The song 'This Kiss' from her new album 'Kiss,' out Sept. 18, has been unveiled online, and it's as sweet and as cavity-causing as 'Call Me Maybe.'